Transport

● All land transportation by private vehicle.

Flights

● International flight ticket Kathmandu-Lhasa-Kathmandu. ● Domestic flight ticket Kathmandu-Pokhara.

Meals

● Breakfast basis on Kathmandu, Lumbini, Pokhara, and Tibet. ● Full-board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) basis in Chitwan.

Insurance

● Staff costs include their salary, insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation.

Accommodation

● 4-night accommodation in 4* Yatri Suites and Spa or similar in Kathmandu on a breakfast basis. ● 2-night accommodation in Rain Forest Resort or similar in Chitwan on a full-board basis. ● 3-night accommodation in the Batika Classic Hotel or a similar one in Pokhara on a breakfast basis. ● 1-night accommodation in Sakya Guest House or similar in Lumbini on a breakfast basis. ● 5-night accommodation in the available hotel in Tibet on a breakfast basis.

Guide

● A local tour guide in every city, their wages and salaries.

Not included:

Others

● Food, drink, and beverage bills in all places except Chitwan. ● Your personal expenses. ● All entry fees for heritage sites (approx. $70 per person: Nepal Highlights). ● Tipping (tips). ● International flights that are not mentioned above. ● Travel insurance. ● Extra costs for upgrading rooms and services at hotels. ● Donations at temples, schools, monasteries, etc. ● Emergency rescue evacuation insurance of any kind. ● Any other items that are not specified in the included section.

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Day 1 Arrival In Kathmandu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival In Kathmandu

Welcome to Kathmandu, Nepal! As you arrive, an Asian Heritage Treks & Travel representative will welcome you at the airport with your nameplate. Then, you will be immediately transferred to the hotel. On the way to the hotel, you will pass by the Open Cremation Place (Pashupatinath Temple) and the Royal Palace Museum, i.e., Narayanhiti, Garden of Dreams, before you reach Thamel. Your hotel will be downtown at the tourist hub. Our representative will facilitate and discuss your travel itinerary. There will be enough time to stroll through the streets of Thamel.

Accommodation: an overnight stay at Yatri Suites & Spa or a similar hotel.
Day 2 Sightseeing In Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sightseeing In Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa

After breakfast, our tour guide and driver will pick you up in a private vehicle. First, you will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can see typical wood-carved temples and buildings from the ancient Kathmandu city. You will then proceed to Swyambhunath, the Monkey Temple, from which you can enjoy a panoramic view of Kathmandu.

Then you’ll go to the Pashupatinath Temple, one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Hindus in Southeast Asia. You will explore the surroundings and observe the Hindus’ ritual body cremation ceremony. Another pilgrimage site near the Pashupatinath Temple is the Guweyswori Temple.

Finally, you will visit the Boudhanath Stupa, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. The stupa, built in 600 A.D., is the world’s only stupa that reflects Buddhism. You will get the opportunity to investigate the surroundings of Bouddhanath Stupa. After you’ve completed the sightseeing, you can return to your hotel and relax.

Accommodation: an overnight stay at Yatri Suites & Spa or a similar hotel.
Day 3 Sightseeing In Patan And Bhaktapur
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sightseeing In Patan And Bhaktapur

Early in the morning, our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. First, we will visit Patan Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, we can see typical wood-carved temples and structures.

Then you will head to Bhaktapur Durbar Square. It is the last of three Durbar Squares you will visit on the tour. You’ll also see a five-story temple and the Dattatreya Mandir. After that, you will visit the Changu Narayan Temple, Nepal’s oldest temple. It is a popular Hindu pilgrimage site. After exploring the surroundings, you’ll drive back to the hotel for some rest.

Accommodation: an overnight stay at Yatri Suites & Spa or a similar hotel.
Day 4 Flight To Lhasa (3650M)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Flight To Lhasa (3650M)

On the fourth day of the Nepal-Tibetan Highlights Tour, you will fly to Lhasa. Upon arrival, our Tibet agent will greet you at Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA). Then a private vehicle will take you to the hotel. Lhasa is located on the northern bank of the Kyi-Chu River. Kyi Chu translates to "Place of the Gods" in Tibetan. Allow your body to acclimate to the higher altitude over the course of the day.

Accommodation: an overnight stay at a hotel in Lhasa.
Day 5 Visit Drepung Monastery & Sera Monastery
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Visit Drepung Monastery & Sera Monastery

After breakfast, you will drive to the Drepung Monastery. It is located 8 kilometers west of Lhasa and is said to be the world’s largest monastery, with over 10,000 monks. You will also have an opportunity to visit the Sera Monastery, an enormous structure with golden roofs and whitewashed walls. It was founded in the 15th century and has been well preserved to this day. The monastery is just a few miles north of Lhasa, at the foot of Tatipu Hill in Lhasa’s northern suburb.

There is also a restored monastery below the summit of the hill where Tsongkhapa was built. It is well-known for debates that take place between 3 and 4 p.m. on a daily basis.

Accommodation: an overnight stay at a hotel in Lhasa.
Day 6 Lhasa Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Lhasa Sightseeing

Today you will visit Jokhang Temple, which is located in the heart of Old Lhasa. It houses Tibet’s most valuable religious relic, a gold Shakyamuni Buddha. It is Tibet’s most sacred shrine, bustling with spiritual worshippers. The temple is the ultimate pilgrimage site for Tibetan pilgrims. The Barkhor Marketplace surrounds the Jokhang Temple. Barkhor Marketplace is Lhasa’s religious and social center. You can go shopping in Barkhor Market, a bustling Tibetan city center.

Barkhor Street is a magical place that reflects the original outlook of Lhasa visitors. It is paved with hand-polished stone boards. Later in the day, we will go to the Potala Palace, a legendary palace built on a single hill. This palace is Lhasa’s most prominent landmark and a marvel of Eastern architecture. The palace is divided into two parts: the red palace in the center and the white palace on the sides.

Accommodation: an overnight stay at a hotel in Lhasa.
Day 7 Drive From Lhasa To Shigatse (3900M) (5-6-Hour Drive)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Drive From Lhasa To Shigatse (3900M) (5-6-Hour Drive)

Following breakfast, you will drive from Lhasa to Shigatse. First, you will drive over the Gampala Pass (4790m) to get a glimpse of Yamdrok-Tso Lake (4400m). The lake is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and provides stunning views of Holy Mount Nyenchen Khangsar (7191m). It is the highest mountain near Lhasa.

Later, you’ll pass by the Korola Glacier on the road. At Manak Dam Lake, you can hang a prayer flag. Then you’ll arrive in Gyantse. Gyantse has historically been Tibet’s third-largest city, following Lhasa and Shigatse. After some time, you will reach Shigatse, Tibet’s second-largest city.

Accommodation: an overnight stay at a hotel in Shigatse.
Day 8 Sightseeing To Lhasa Via Gyantse
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sightseeing To Lhasa Via Gyantse

On the eighth day of the Nepal-Tibet Highlights Tour, you drive back to Lhasa via Gyantse. You can stand on the viewing platform and view the vast Yalong Riverbed. Finally, you’ll reach Lhasa. Upon reaching Lhasa, check in to your hotel and have a rest.

Accommodation: an overnight stay at a hotel in Lhasa.
Day 9 Lhasa To Kathmandu & Pokhara Flight
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Lhasa To Kathmandu & Pokhara Flight

Today you will fly from Lhasa to Kathmandu. After you return to Kathmandu, our representative will meet you at the airport. After that, we will arrange you a flight to Pokhara. You will depart for Pokhara, the beautiful and touristic city, after getting a hawk’s-eye view of the capital from above. You will then be taken to your hotel, where you can relax. You can also take a stroll through the streets of Pokhara if you want.

Accommodation: an overnight stay at the Batika Classic Hotel or a similar one.
Day 10 Pokhara Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Pokhara Sightseeing

Today you will go sightseeing in the beautiful Pokhara. Devi’s Falls is a short drive away. The Pardi Khola, a stream that emerges from Phewa Lake, causes the fall. Devi’s Fall disappears into a mysterious cavern in the ground while producing magnificent sprays. Another attraction is the Seti Gandaki River, which runs through the town. The mineral limestone in the soil gives the river its milky color. In some places, the Seti Gandaki runs completely underground. Several Tibetan settlements near Pokhara sell handicrafts and Tibetan carpets. Afterwards, you will visit Gupteswor Mahadev and the International Mountain Museum.

Accommodation: an overnight stay at the Batika Classic Hotel or a similar one.
Day 11 Pokhara Sightseeing Ii
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Pokhara Sightseeing Ii

Today, you’ll start with an early drive to Sarangkot. Here, you can capture the city’s peaceful and magical view before sunrise. The first rays of sunlight on the mountains in the background are spectacular. Sarangkot provides panoramic views of Annapurna, Fishtail, Dhaulagiri, and other mountains. After that, you’ll go boating at Fewa Lake and hike to Peace Stupa. Pokhara Shanti Stupa is a Buddhist pagoda-style monument situated on Anadu Hill in Kaski. The boat ride across Phewa Lake from Pumdi Bhumdi Bay to Phewa Ghat takes up to half an hour. It’s a great opportunity to see Himalayan peaks reflected in the water. It’s also a relaxing way to end a hike with a panoramic loop around the World Peace Pagoda.

Accommodation: an overnight stay at the Batika Classic Hotel or a similar one.
Day 12 Drive To Lumbini (6-7 Hours)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Drive To Lumbini (6-7 Hours)

Today, the driver will take you to Lumbini. You will visit the sacred garden and the Mayadevi temple, which illustrate the birth of Lord Buddha. You will see the Ashoka pillar, which marks the birthplace of the Buddha. You will also see a Sakyan Tank, where Mayadevi, the Buddha’s mother, is said to have bathed before giving birth to the baby. There are numerous remains of monasteries and chaityas built over the centuries.

Accommodation: an overnight stay at Sakya Guest House or a similar one.
Day 13 Lumbini Sightseeing And Chitwan Drive
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Lumbini Sightseeing And Chitwan Drive

Today, you will visit Lumbini in the early morning. You will have the opportunity to explore the German Monastery, Chinese Monastery, Thai Monastery, International Nuns, and Golden Temple, each offering unique insights into Buddhism and its cultural significance. The serene monastic zone resonates with the teachings of Lord Buddha, providing a peaceful atmosphere for reflection and learning. Immerse yourself in the diverse cultures represented within the different monastic zones of Lumbini.

After concluding our sightseeing in Lumbini, you will continue the journey to Chitwan. Upon arrival in Chitwan in the early evening, you will check in at the hotel, where you can unwind and relax after a day of exploration.

Accommodation: an overnight stay at Rain Forest Resort or a similar one.
Day 14 Activities In Chitwan
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Activities In Chitwan

Today you will embark on an adventure through Chitwan’s jungles. The first activity will be a leisurely walk through the dense greenery, which allows us to immerse ourselves in the natural beauty of the surroundings. Following that, you’ll go on a thrilling jungle safari in a traditional Jeep, deep into the forest, to track down the elusive tiger. Keep your eyes open for sightings of the majestic one-horned rhinoceros, Asian elephant, spotted deer (Chital), barking deer, hog deer, sambar, swamp deer, blackbuck, bull, wild boar, wild dog, leopard, and a variety of other fascinating wildlife species.

After an exhilarating jungle safari, you will embark on the next adventure, a peaceful canoe trip along the tranquil waters of the Rapti River. As you glide along the river, keep an eye out for a variety of bird species that belong to this ecosystem, adding to the peaceful atmosphere of the canoeing adventure.

Accommodation: an overnight stay at Rain Forest Resort or a similar one.
Day 15 Chitwan – Kathmandu (6-7 Hours)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Chitwan – Kathmandu (6-7 Hours)

Today, you’ll drive back to Kathmandu. Later, you can stroll through Thamel’s streets to buy gifts for your loved ones. Otherwise, you can relax at the hotel and pack your belongings, as this is your final day before flying to your destination the following day. This concludes the Nepal-Tibetan Highlights Tour.

Accommodation: an overnight stay in Yatri Suites and Spa or a similar hotel.
Day 16 Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure

Your trip will come to an end today. Our representative will pick you up with a private van and drop you off at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport approximately three hours before your scheduled flight back to your home or other destination. You will also receive advice and assistance with making other travel arrangements.

Have a safe journey onward, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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Nepal & Tibet Highlights Tour

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Itinerary of your trip Nepal & Tibet Highlights Tour

Arrival In Kathmandu

Sightseeing In Kathmandu Valley, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa

Sightseeing In Patan And Bhaktapur

Flight To Lhasa (3650M)

Visit Drepung Monastery & Sera Monastery

Lhasa Sightseeing

Drive From Lhasa To Shigatse (3900M) (5-6-Hour Drive)

Sightseeing To Lhasa Via Gyantse

Lhasa To Kathmandu & Pokhara Flight

Pokhara Sightseeing

Pokhara Sightseeing Ii

Drive To Lumbini (6-7 Hours)

Lumbini Sightseeing And Chitwan Drive

Activities In Chitwan

Chitwan – Kathmandu (6-7 Hours)

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