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Day 01: Kathmandu
In the morning arrive in Kathmandu. Upon arrival, you will be
transferred to the hotel in Kathmandu. Kathmandu Valley is the
cultural and political heart of the country. The city enjoyed
its most glorious time under the reign of Mallas in the 16th
and 17th century. Today you will enjoy the first impression of
Kathmandu. In the afternoon you will proceed for a half day
sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city and Durbar Square.
Day 02: Kathmandu
In the morning after having breakfast you will drive to
Bodhnath. Bodhnath is the largest stupa of Nepal. 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 afternoon proceed for a half day sightseeing
tour of Patan city. Patan was the second largest town in the
valley but it has been absorbed into Kathmandu. Patan was
previously known as Lalitpur (the beautiful city). After Patan
you will proceed to visit the Swayambhunath. Swayambhunath
Stupa is famous for the eyes of Buddha which seem to observing
the world from all 4 directions.
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 in Lhasa.
Day 04: Lhasa
In the morning after having breakfast you will visit the
Potala Palace. Potala Palace is the dominant landmark of Lhasa
which is situated at a height 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. It was both the
residence of the current Dalai Lama and tomb of the former
head of state. After the visit of Potala Palace 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. In the evening you will have a walk in the Barkhor
Bazaar. It is a lively and colourful market where you can
bargain over treasures like a ornate long bladed knives,
prayer wheels and exquisite jewellery.
Day 05: Lhasa
In the morning after having breakfast you will visit the Sera
Monastery. 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 visit the Drepung
monastery. This monastery is situated in the west suburbs of
Lhasa city. It was formerly the largest and richest monastery
in the world with 10,000 monks. 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 06: Lhasa
In the morning 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.
Norbulingka is also the site of the summer palace of the Dalai
Lamas (8th to 14th). In the evening you will visit the Tibetan
Medical Center.
Day 07: Lhasa - Kathmandu (by air)
In the morning after having breakfast transfer to airport to
connect flight from Lhasa to Kathmandu. Upon arrival at
Kathmandu stay at the Kathmandu airport until the flight to
home destination or for the onwards journey.
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