Tibet Nepal Tours - 17 Days

Tibet Nepal Tours starts from Beijing, go through Lhasa Tibet and Ends in Kathmandu Nepal

Trip Itinerary

Day 01- In Beijing
Collect your Tibet permit and train tickets for soft sleeper.

Day 02- Check in Train at Beijing.
Today you check in for train journey to Lhasa.

Day 03- IN TRAIN

Day 04- Arrival in Lhasa Tibet (Alt 3,595m/11,792ft)
Upon arrival at Lhasa airport, you are met Tibetan Guide transferred to the hotel in the city. Take rest for acclimatization. You will experience some mild symptoms of altitude sickness. Drink plenty of water. Overnight in Lhasa at Kyichu Hotel

Day 06- At Lhasa (B)
Full day sightseeing of Lhasa, visiting Potala Palace-probably the principal target of most of the Visitors, Sera Monastery-the last of the three Yellow Sect monasteries to be built in Lhasa and the tour concludes in Norbulinka- the summer palace of the Dalai Lama. Overnight in Lhasa at Kyichu Hotel

Day 07- At Lhasa (B)
Today, you will visit Drepung Monastery-the largest, richest and the most powerful of the three major Yellow Sect monasteries of Tibet, the ancient Jorkhang Temple in the old Tibetan quarter of Lhasa and the Barkhor Street that forms the pilgrim circuit around the JorkhangTemple. Overnight in Lhasa at Kyichu Hotel

Day 08- Lhasa-Gyantse (13467ft, 176miles, 6 ½ hrs) (B)
Drive to Gyantse-the least Chinese influenced city along the highway. The journey involves crossing of two high passes Kamba La (15,700 ft) and Karo La (16,500ft) and the follows the bank of Yamdrok Tso Lake for more than 40 miles. Check in hotel and take rest for the day. Overnight in Gyantse at Jianzang Hotel

Day 09- Gyantse-Shigatse (12,785ft, 57miles, 2 ½ hrs) (B)
Visit the highlights of Gyantse such as Pelkor Chode Monastery and Kumbum Stupa. From the stupa, take rickshaw ride back to the parking and drive back to the hotel. Collect your luggage and set out for Shigatse. Check in hotel and after refreshment, visit the famous Tashilunbo Monastery-the principal seat of Panchen Lama-the second most venerated religious leader of Tibet. Overnight in Shigatse at Manasarovar Hotel

Day 10- Shigatse-Sakya- Shegar (4050m/13500ft, 182km/121miles, 5 hrs) (B)
Drive to Shegar, also known as New Tingri enroute visit Sakya monastery. The journey involves Crossing of two high passes Tropu La (16,236 ft) and Gyatso La (17,122 ft). Check in hotel and take rest for a while. Later visit the ruins of historic Shegar Dzong, once the capital of Tingri region. If time permits, visit hegar Chode Monastery, which is a small Gelugpa institution. Overnight in Shegar at Qomolongma Hotel.

Day 11- Shegar- Dza Rongbuk Monastery. (4980m/16,600ft, 63km/42miles,2hrs) (B)
Drive from Shegar to Dza Rongbuk Monastery in the morning. The journey involves driving over Pang La (5120m/16,794 ft) that rewards you with the views of several 8 thousanders like Makalu, Lhotse, Cho Oyu and Mount Everest. The journey mostly goes through dirt road, passing through several picturesque villages. Upon arrival, check in a guesthouse or monastery accommodation and after refreshment; take an hour walk trek to the Everest Base Camp (5200m/17,333ft). The driver will pick you up at the base camp and drive you back to Rongbuk. Overnight in Rongbuk at Everest View Hotel.

Day 12- Rongbuk-EBC- Zhangmu. (250 km, 8 hrs) (B)
Drive along the Friendship Highway. You will cross two high passes Lablung La ( 5, 124m) and Tong La ( 5, 120m) and have the last views of Mount Everest, Sishapangma and Cho Oyu. Then the road drops to Nyalam-the last Tibetan town where you may stop for some refreshment. The road drops sharply along the bank of a river. Upon arrival in Zhangmu-the last Chinese frontier town, check in hotel and take rest. Overnight in Zhangmu at Caiyuan Hotel

Day 13- Zhangmu-Dhulikhel (100 km 3 hrs) (B)
After breakfast at your hotel, queue up in Chinese immigration and customs for the last border formalities. From here, Nepal border is about 20 minutes drive down hill. At the Friendship Bridge, pick up by Nepali guide from border and drive to Dhulikhel.
It's a steep descent towards the border as we leave the barren landscape behind and begin to see more vegetation, eventually turning to forest. Crossing the Friendship Bridge, we enter Nepal past villages and fields. Overnight in Dhulikhel at Dhulikhel Lodge Resort.

Day 14- Dhulikhel-Bhaktapur-Kathmandu (32 km 1.5 hrs) (B)
Sightseeing of Chandesori Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, The Golden Gate, The Palace of Fifty five Windows and continue drive to kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu at Tibet Guest house/Similar

Day 15- Explore the Kathmandu (B)
Kathmandu-Swayambhunath-Patan-Kathmandu
Sightseeing of Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kumari Chowk, Dhaksinkali Temple, Swayambhunath the golden stupa Patan's Durbar Square. Overnight in Kathmandu at Tibet Guest house/Similar

Day 16- Explore the Kathmandu valley (B)
Kathmandu-Pasupatinath-Boudhanath-Kathmandu
Sightseeing of Pashupatinath Shiva temple the holistic Hindu temple dedicated to lord shive.You are continue drive to Boudhanath Stupa one of the giant Stupa in the world. Overnight in Kathmandu at Tibet Guest house/Similar

Day 17- Departure (B)
After breakfast in the hotel transfer to airport for flight to home

Price

Land Price = US $1985 Per Person

Price Includes

• Accommodation on twin sharing basis with Twin room in each listed hotels per above itinerary.
• Daily breakfast in the hotels.
• 3 Nights Lhasa tour and Nepal tour by one unit of A/C Van
• Gyantse-Sigatse-Shegar-Rongbok-EBC-Zhangmu excursion by 2 unit of 4500 model land Cruiser without air condition.
• English speaking local Tibetan guide in Tibet and Nepali guide in Nepal.
• Sightseeing admission fees.
• Tibet Permit.
• Tibet Border to Kathmandu transfer

Price Excludes

• Meals other than indicated. (All lunches and dinners)
• Expenses of personal nature such as drinks, tipping, laundry, phone etc.
• Nepal visa fee $25 per person- in USA Cash.
• Extra expenses due to nature and unforeseen events such as flight delay, cancellation, trip interruption due to inclement weather, civil unrest etc.
• Emergency medical transportation.
• Travel insurance.
• International air fares. Passport, Visa and Permits
• Passport should be valid for 6 months more at the time of travel.
• Nepal visa can be obtained upon your arrival in the border. You are required to complete visa application and attach two passport size photographs $25 each.
• Tibet permit also pre process by us with copies of your main land china visa and passport.

Trip Expectations

There are a few key points to remember while traveling through Himalayas. Even though we do our very best, it is important to acknowledge that some things are simply out of our control for Example, weather, people and their concept and culture. Himalayan people by nature are very laid back and take opportunities as they come and very rarely take the "bull by the horns". In Himalayas, you simply have to hang loose, be open-minded, and allow the culture and experience to enhance your life.

Guides: There is wide variation in the knowledge and language skills of Tibetan Guides. You may have to be more flexible here than you are in other countries, and take more responsibility for your own welfare. Guides in Nepal generally very good. They speak good English and have good knowledge of their country. It is important to remember that Tibet is politically sensitive. Your actions, if inappropriate, can jeopardize not only the group, but the local people you might be trying to befriend. Generally speaking, travel and conversation is Fairly free in all areas of China, but Tibet. Nevertheless, remember, as a tourists, you may be under observation by the Chinese, particularly in Tibet. It is not uncommon for a group in Tibet to be followed. With these considerations in mind, do not bring pictures of the Dalai Lama with you into Tibet or give them to local people who ask. Do not bring Tibetan flags, printed matter, Cassettes, or anything considered seditious by the Chinese.

Tibet or in the remote areas of Himalayan China, altitude is one of the major factors to consider. Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, is at 11,400’, and you will be going higher during your travels. It is not only very important that you have physicals before departing for Tibet but you must also take precautions and necessary medications to prevent High Altitude Sickness. We highly recommend appropriate travel insurance to cover for medications.

Trip Comments

When you return from your trip, please share with us your experience. Although we try our best, Tourism is a trade, which cannot be perfect and there will always remain a room for improvement. Your comments (both criticism and compliments) are invaluable to us and look forward to hearing from you, upon your return.

Check List

These are last minute checklists of some important things that you must bring along on this trip

For your trip, you must have:

• Valid passport (valid for six months after your date of entry into Asia) Optional: One other picture ID, such as driver’s license is useful (in case of emergency and for use as a substitute of passport or incase of loss of your passport) Photocopy of passport page to carry in wallet)
• Visa: You must have Chinese Visa prior to arrival as you are traveling from mainland China, Nepal visa can be obtained with $25 and 2 passport size pictures.
• Air tickets (Make copies of flight tickets, which may be helpful, in case of loss).
• Money (some cash and some in Traveler’s checks) Credit cards are accepted only in few cities and by few shops.
• Travel insurance (recommended). Please bring a copy of the policy with you.
• Personal First-Aid (Aspirin, ibuprofen, or Tylenol, Motion Sickness medication or other remedy, if you are susceptible to car sickness, Topical antibiotic (such as Neosporin) for cuts, bites, or sores, Insect repellent, Antihistamine, cold remedy, tablets for heartburn, diarrhea, etc). You may also consider bringing Diamox for high altitude sickness.
• Power Adapter for electrical gadgets
• Reading Glasses and some books
• Personal Clothing and toiletries (including a pair of comfortable walking shoes)
• Photography equipment with extra films or memory cards.
• Rain Gear incase of rain
• Favorite Snacks: Energy bars/dry fruits/ Jerky, canned food etc.

Enjoy your Tibet & Nepal Tour