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Trip Facts

  • DesinationChina
  • ActivityTibet Tour
  • AccommodationHotel/Camp
  • Duration07 Days
  • Max Altitude
  • Meals IncludedAll Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) during the hike
  • Group size2-10
  • Activity Per Day
  • TranspotationPrivate Vehicle
  • Difficulty LevelModerate
  • Best SeasonAll seasons

Overview

Tibet Experience Tour

Tibet, the forbidden city of Lhasa is a city of magnificence. The literal meaning of Lhasa is place of Gods and as its meaning depicts, the city has many artistic and well preserved monasteries that holds history that dates back to centuries. Tibet Experience Tour is mainly focused on cultural experience of Tibet in the Lhasa city. Lhasa city is a city of excellence embellished with artistic monasteries, grand luxurious palaces, temples and Buddhist culture.

As soon as you enter into the Lhasa city, you will be possessed by the grand view of Potala palace that lies on the top of a hill dominating the sight of any visitor entering into the city. Potala palace is a quarter of Dalai Lama with many other vital chapels. The palace is built in an extravagant manner with beautiful arts and craft manifested in it. Norbulingka palace is another impressive palace of Dalai Lama which has marvellous architecture designed intelligently.

Tibet Experience Tour is basically a sightseeing tour to the major attractions in Lhasa city. The sightseeing tour includes Potala Palace, Norbulingka palace, Drepung monastery, Sera monastery and Jokhang temple. Jokhang temple is an old temple in between the busy Bakor street! Drepung monastery and Sera monastery are beautiful monasteries that are home to thousands of monks who learn Buddhist teachings from their teachers. The white walls, red paints and golden roofs make the monasteries even more attractive. So, are the monks dressed in yellow and maroon red clothing! Tibet Experience Tour can also be an opportunity to enlighten you with the peaceful Buddhist culture.

Tibet Experience Tour Briefly

Tibet Experience Tour starts with a sightseeing tour in Kathmandu. The UNESCO listed heritage sites in Kathmandu i.e. Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath stupa, Pashupatinath temple and Boudhanath stupa are the main highlights of Kathmandu sightseeing tour. The sightseeing tour is followed by a fascinating flight above the Himalayan ranges to Lhasa. At Lhasa, you will spend two days enjoying the magnificence of Lhasa city at the heritage sites which includes temples, palaces and monasteries. So, come along and join Nepal Intrepid Treks to appreciate the cultural grandeur of Lhasa city with Tibet Experience Tour.

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
  • Day 02: Obtain Chinese visa and sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
  • Day 03: Fly from Lhasa to Kathmandu
  • Day 04: First day of sightseeing tour in Lhasa
  • Day 05: Second day of sightseeing tour in Lhasa
  • Day 06: Lhasa to Kathmandu
  • Day 07: Farewell

Includes

  • All the ground transports including airport transfers
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu will be at a three star hotel inclusive of breakfast
  • Entry ticket to sightseeing tours with a guide
  • Round trip from Kathmandu – Lhasa – Kathmandu (overland drive)
  • Permit fees to travel to Tibet
  • Accommodation in Lhasa and Shigatse will be at a three star hotel which is inclusive of breakfast
  • Accommodation at Rongbuk which is inclusive of breakfast
  • All entry tickets and fees during sightseeing tour in Lhasa
  • Highly experienced guide and porter
  • Other application taxes and service charges

Excludes

  • Chinese visa fees
  • Flight to or from Lhasa
  • Lunch and dinners throughout the journey
  • Personal expenses like internet, telephones, laundry, etc
  • Nepal entry and exit fees
  • Tips to guides of porters though not mandatory
  • Meals not included in itinerary

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu

Land on the grounds of Nepal! A representative from Nepal Intrepid Treks will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for check in. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu (Breakfast included)

Day 02: Obtain Chinese visa and sightseeing tour in Kathmandu

We will arrange for your Chinese Visa. Meanwhile, you can enjoy sightseeing tour to the UNESCO listed heritage sites in Kathmandu. You will be guided to Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath stupa, Pashupatinath temple and Boudhanath stupa. Explore the unique art, culture and history of Nepal in the UNESCO listed sites. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu (Breakfast included)

Day 03: Fly from Lhasa to Kathmandu

Fly to Lhasa! The flight above the towering Himalayas is an amazing experience that will give you a bird’s eye view of the mountains. Rise above the Himalayas and observe the beauty that lies in snow clad mountains. Upon your arrival at Gonggar airport, you will be welcomed by our Chinese crew who will pick you up and transfer you to a hotel in Lhasa for check in. Overnight at a hotel in Lhasa (Breakfast included)

Day 04: First day of sightseeing tour in Lhasa

You will explore the magnificence of Lhasa city accompanied by your guide and an interpreter. Lhasa is culturally very rich and has many monasteries. The artistic works in the monasteries of the Lhasa is mind blowing. Amongst them is a well-preserved Sera Monastery. It looks spectacular with its white walls and golden roofs. You can see several hundred monks who study and live in this monastery. Next on list is Norbulingka, the palace of the Dalai Lama that is so grand and artistically phenomenon. Exploring the palace, we head to Jokhang Temple. It is the most sacred temple Tibet. The temple is surrounded by Barkor, the central market of Lhasa. The narrow pebbled streets in the Bakor makes you feel like it is a maze. Overnight at a hotel in Lhasa (Breakfast included)

Day 05: Second day of sightseeing tour in Lhasa

Today is a delightful day when you’ll visit the Potala Palace. Yes, Potala palace is the same palace that dominates the whole Lhasa city. It can be the first thing that you may have noticed in the city. The palace is astonishingly magnificent. It was constructed in the 17th century and features the Dalai Lama’s quarters and many vital chapels. Collecting the wonders of Potala palace, we head towards Drepung Monastery. Once, it used to be the largest monastery with around eleven thousand monks. Though the number has decreased to hundreds, the monastery still preserves its cultural importance and artistic magnificence. Overnight at a hotel in Lhasa (Breakfast included)

Day 06: Lhasa to Kathmandu

Today, we take our flight to Lhasa. The flight over the pinnacles of great Himalayas! If you are unaware of the mountain flights then the flight to and from Lhasa is nothing more than that. Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, check in to the hotel. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu (Breakfast included)

Day 07: Farewell

After seven days long companionship, it’s time to bid you a goodbye! Your guide will escort you to the airport for your journey ahead.

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