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Day 01: Kathmandu (Arrival)
In the morning arrive in Kathmandu. The cosmopolitan City and
the capital Kathmandu is the main gateway for travellers to
Nepal. Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative and
transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon you will enjoy the
first impression of Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu
In the morning after having breakfast you will drive to
Bodhnath. Bodhnath is the largest stupa of Nepal. Around the
octagonal base of stupa there are 108 images of Buddha where
prayer ceremonies of Buddhist Lamas are taking place since
over 2000 years. Then you will proceed to visit the temple of
Pashupatinath which is Nepal's most important Hindu pilgrim
site on the banks of the Bagmati river. The temple of
Pashupatinath is dedicated to god Shiva. In the evening you
will visit Patan and Bhaktapur. Patan was the second largest
town in the valley. Patan was previously known as Lalitpur
(the beautiful city). After visiting Patan you will proceed to
Bhaktapur, the third biggest city of the valley. Here, you
will visit the golden door, the Palace of 55 windows (15th
century) and Pagoda Nyatapola (18th century).
Day 03: Kathmandu - Lhasa (by air)
In the morning after having breakfast transfer to airport to
connect flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa. Upon arrival at Gongor
airport at Lhasa, transfer to the hotel in Lhasa. Rest of the
day free for acclimatization.
Day 04: Lhasa - Tsedang
In the morning after having breakfast drive to Tsedang Valley.
Overnight stay at the hotel in Tsedang valley.
Day 05: Tsedang - Gyantse (about 260 kms.)
In the morning drive from Tsedang Valley to Gyantse (3900 m).
Gyantse was earlier the Tibet's third most important city,
lying in the Nyangchu valley and along the main routes from
India and Nepal to Lhasa. Overnight stay at the hotel in
Gyantse.
Day 06: Gyantse - Shigatse (about 90 kms.)
In the morning after having breakfast visit Phalkor monastery
and Kumbum Stupa. Later in the afternoon drive from Gyantse to
Shigatse. Shigatse is Tibet's second largest city. Besides the
rich cultural heritage, Shigatse has an abundance of native
fruits and products. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel in
Shigatse. In the evening visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery and
the market of Shigatse. Tashilumpo monastery is the seat of
the Panchen Lama. The monastery, built in 1447 by a nephew of
Tsong Khapa once housed over 4000 Monks, but now there are
only 600. After visiting the monastery you will visit the
market of Shigatse. In the market there are more than 300
stalls selling local produce as well as colourful and
elaborate handicraft, accessories, antiques and porcelains.
Day 07: Shigatse - Lhasa
In the morning drive from Shigatse to Lhasa (3650 m). Upon
arrival transfer to the hotel in Lhasa. Rest of the day free
for leisure in Lhasa.
Day 08: Lhasa
In the morning after having breakfast proceed for a full day
sight seeing tour of Lhasa city covering Sera monastery,
Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street. Sera is more like a small
town on the outskirts of Lhasa at the base of Tatipu hill. It
is the main teaching monastery and one of the three great
Gelukpa Universities - once housing more than 5500 monks. Here
one can see the young novices learning scriptures in the
Debating Garden. After visiting the Sera Monastery you will
drive to visit the Jokhang temple. Jokhang temple was built in
the 7th century AD and houses the most prized Buddhist relic,
a 1300 year old Sakyamuni Buddha statue. The main section of
the temple is topped with golden roofs found nowhere else
except in Tibet. After visiting the temple you will have a
walk in the Barkhor Bazaar. It is a lively and colourful
market where you can bargain over such treasures like ornate
long bladed knives, prayer wheels and exquisite jewellery.
Day 09: Lhasa
In the morning after having breakfast you will visit the
Potala Palace. Potala Palace is the dominant landmark of Lhasa
situated at a heights of 117 meters above the sea level. The
construction of this palace was started on the red hill in
1645 under the 5th Dalai Lama. The Potala Palace is full of
elaborate art work and frescos that tell many stories. After
the visit of Potala Palace you will visit the Norbulingka
Summer palace. On the banks of the Kyichi River, there is a
tree and flower filled pard known as the Norbulingka or the
Jewel Park. Covering a total area of 360,000 square meters,
the park was originally laid out in the year 1750. Norbulingka
was also the summer palace of the Dalai Lamas (8th to 14th).
The small palace of the 13th Dalai Lama is an odd mix of
traditional Tibetan architecture and modern paraphernalia. In
the evening you will visit the Drepung monastery. This
monastery is situated in the west suburbs of Lhasa city. Of
particular interest is the medieval monk's kitchen with its
great cauldrons of steaming barley 'stamp' sitting on top of
huge earthen stoves and tented by saffron robed monks wielding
massive ladles. From the roof of the monastery one can enjoy
the natural beauty of the Lhasa valley.
Day 10: Lhasa - Kathmandu (by air)
In the morning after having breakfast transfer to airport to
connect flight from Lhasa to Kathmandu. Upon arrival at
Kathmandu transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure
for personal activities.
Day 11: Kathmandu (Departure)
In the night transfer to airport for the flight to onwards
journey.
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