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04 Night’s/05 Days Fly In / Fly Out Lhasa Tour with the combination of Nepal (Lhasa: Monastery and Palaces-Kathmandu: Places and temples)

Highlights: 

· Visit to Kasthamandap – the source of the name Kathmandu and supposed to be made from the timber of a single tree.

· Visit to Swayambhunath, the places of religious importance for both Hindus and Buddhists

· Visit to the city of fine arts Patan

· One hour Trans-Himalaya flight and breath taking aerial view of Everest and other highest peaks.

· Visit of Potala Palace (Winter Palace), Sera Monastery, Jokhang temple and Barkhor market.

04 Night’s/05 Days Fly In / Fly Out Lhasa Tour with the combination of Nepal (Lhasa: Monastery and Palaces-Kathmandu: Places and temples)

Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days


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Trip Facts










Tour Name:Lhasa Tour with the combination of Nepal
Entry / Exit:Fly in / Fly out
Grade:Easy
Max Elevation:3600m/11811ft
Accomodation:Hotel
Meal:Bed & breakfast
Transport:Flight & Private vehicle
Tour Days:05


Trip summary:

In this trip you will visit the temple of the famed Living Goddess, Kasthamandap – the source of the name Kathmandu and supposed to be made from the timber of a single tree, Durbar Square, Hanuman Dhoka Palace, Swayambhunath and Patan city.

Tibet -a land so rich in Culture, tradition and steeped in religion along the far flung unique landscape, also called the roof of the world. Let the age old Tibetan Myths & mysteries cast and enchanted spell that holds an every visitor in thrill and excitement. This tour offers you most of the popular sightseeing tour in Tibet including Potala Palace, Sera Monastery, and Jokhang Temple and Barkhor market.

The tour begins with a comprehensive trip briefing in Kathmandu followed by a sensational trans Himalayan flight to Lhasa that passes over Mt. Everest and many highest peaks of the world (if you join the tour in Kathmandu). This is the only flight fly over Mt. Everest and other highest peaks. In case you wish to start the tour in Lhasa arriving from anywhere in mainland China or taking a new train from Beijing you will be briefed about the tour by your Tibetan Guide.

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04 Night’s/05 Days Fly In / Fly Out Lhasa Tour with the combination of Nepal (Lhasa: Monastery and Palaces-Kathmandu: Places and temples)

Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days


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Trip Facts










Tour Name:Lhasa Tour with the combination of Nepal
Entry / Exit:Fly in / Fly out
Grade:Easy
Max Elevation:3600m/11811ft
Accomodation:Hotel
Meal:Bed & breakfast
Transport:Flight & Private vehicle
Tour Days:05


Trip summary:

In this trip you will visit the temple of the famed Living Goddess, Kasthamandap – the source of the name Kathmandu and supposed to be made from the timber of a single tree, Durbar Square, Hanuman Dhoka Palace, Swayambhunath and Patan city.

Tibet -a land so rich in Culture, tradition and steeped in religion along the far flung unique landscape, also called the roof of the world. Let the age old Tibetan Myths & mysteries cast and enchanted spell that holds an every visitor in thrill and excitement. This tour offers you most of the popular sightseeing tour in Tibet including Potala Palace, Sera Monastery, and Jokhang Temple and Barkhor market.

The tour begins with a comprehensive trip briefing in Kathmandu followed by a sensational trans Himalayan flight to Lhasa that passes over Mt. Everest and many highest peaks of the world (if you join the tour in Kathmandu). This is the only flight fly over Mt. Everest and other highest peaks. In case you wish to start the tour in Lhasa arriving from anywhere in mainland China or taking a new train from Beijing you will be briefed about the tour by your Tibetan Guide.

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Day by day itinerary

 

Days

Itinerary

Overnight (AP) basis

01

Arrive in Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. Tibet visa process

Hotel (BB)

02

In Kathmandu. Full day sightseeing tour.

Hotel (BB)

03

Fly to Gongkar Airport and drive to Lhasa

Hotel (BB)

04

Sightseeing of Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery and Barkhor Market.

Hotel (BB)

05

Drive to Airport for flight to Kathmandu and connect onwards flight back home

Tour Concludes

Detail Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu [1300m]:

On arrival in Kathmandu, having cleared immigration, collected your luggage and passed through customs, please make your way towards the exit of the terminal building where you will see a bank of people waiting for you.  Amongst them will be a Yeti Travels Representative who will be waiting to greet you with a placard with your name on it.  Transfer to hotel. We will process for Tibet visa on this day.

Overnight at the hotel [-/-/-]


Day 02: In Kathmandu. Full day sightseeing tour: 

Kathmandu City: Here you will visit the temple of the Living Goddess, who acknowledges the greetings of the devotees from the balcony of her temple residence. Kasthamandap – the source of the name Kathmandu and supposed to be made from the timber of a single tree and Durbar Square are with its array of temples overlooked by the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, the ancient residence of the Nepalese Royalty.

The Kumari Goddess: Chosen at the age of four or five, the Kumari Devi is the most important of the several living goddesses in Nepal. Selected using very strict criteria, she moves into the temple with her family, leaving only to attain a few festivals each year. She sits on the balcony regularly, acknowledging the greetings of devotees. Her reign however lasts only until puberty, when she becomes a normal mortal again.

Swayambhunath: Perched on a hilltop on the southwestern part of Kathmandu, Swayambhunath is one of the most important religious and cultural sites in Nepal and is associated with the birth of the Kathmandu Valley civilization. Approximately 2000 years old, Swayambhunath stupa, is a dome 20 meters in diameter and 32 meters high and is made of brick and earth mounted by a conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. Many other smaller temples and places of religious importance for both Hindus and Buddhists, a perfect example of the symbiotic co-existence of different religious beliefs only found in Nepal surround it. The hill is heavily wooded on all sides with indigenous plant species, and troops of monkeys, giving it the nickname of “Monkey Temple”. The height of Swayambhunath also makes it a good vantage point and on clear sunny days one can see the Himalayas all the way to the east.

Patan: It is 5 km / 3 miles away from Kathmandu city. Patan also known as Lalitpur is the city of fine arts, enclosed within 4 stupas said to be built in 3rd century AD, by Emperor Ashoka. You will see the Durbar Square, the Patan Durbar which houses a bronze collection, the Krishna Temple built by King Siddhi Narsingh Malla, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and Mahaboudha Temple. A trip to The Tibetan Refugee Camp and the Handicraft Center will also be done while visiting Patan, where you will witness the hand weaving of Tibetan carpets and molding of metal statues.

Overnight at the hotel [B/-/-]

 

Day 03: Fly to Gongkar Airport & drive to Lhasa (3600m/11811ft) 65 km, 1hr:

After breakfast, drive to airport for the flight to Lhasa. You will be met at Gongkar Airport by your Tibetan Guide. After immigration formalities, you will be driven to Lhasa (3660 meters). It takes around 45 minutes to reach the old city. After checking in at your hotel, you are advised to take rest and take it easy. Drink plenty of fluids and let your body get used to Lhasa’s high altitude. You can go around the hotel area for light walk and sightseeing. 

Overnight at the hotel in Lhasa [B/-/-]


Day 04: Lhasa - Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery and Barkhor Market (3600m/11811ft):

After breakfast you will be briefed about the day’s program. Then your Guide will take you on a tour tomajestic Potala palace, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery and Barkhor Market respectively.

Potala Palace: Also known as the “winter palace”. The imposing structure of the palace dominates the landscape of Lhasa. is a 13th storied complex monument rising to a height of above 117m which houses 10,000 shrines and over 200,000 images and about 1000 rooms.As you are guided through the ancient chambers of the palace, you get to see Tibetan art at its best. The Potala Palace has a vast array of intricate Tibetan murals and beautiful statues. You will also get to view the Tombs of the eight Dalai Lamas.

Jokhang Temple: A seventh-century geomantic temple at the heart of Lhasa is the most sacred temple of all Tibet. It is considered to be a Power Place in all Tibet. Queen Bhrikuti, a Nepalese princess married to King Songtsen Gampo founded Jokhang Temple and in recognition of Queen Bhrikuti the main gate of the temple faces west towards Nepal.  The most impressive structure of the Jokhang Temple is the many chapels surrounding the temple.

Sera Monastery: This monastery is approx. 5km drive away from Lhasa. Sera Monastery was founded in 1419. It sits in the prettiest and most charming atmosphere at the base of Mount Purbuchok. Sera Monastery used to be an important center for learning where in the past approx. 5,000 to 6,000 monks resided. Currently about 550 monks are supposed to be living there. The important structures inside the monastery include Coqen Hall, (the main assembly hall), three Zhacangs (Buddhist colleges) and twenty-nine Khangtsens (monk dormitories).The most intriguing feature here is the nine-meter image of Maitraya which was erected in 1419; here one can also witness the practicing of debate among the monks, who pitch their knowledge against each other.

Barkhor Market (Bazar): The most popular Barkhor Market (Bazaar) is a square where Tibetan handicraft items, Buddhist artifacts, carpets, paintings etc. are all in sale for your delight.

At the end of the day your guide will escort you back to your hotel. Lhasa offers variety of Restaurant for both Lunch and Dinners.

Overnight at the hotel in Lhasa [B/-/-]

Note: Since only a limited number of visitors are allowed inside the Potala palace every day, the order of sightseeing places will be decided upon by your guide.

 

Day 05: Drive to Gongkar Airport (3600m/11811ft) 65 km, 1hr [B/-/-]:

After breakfast, your guide will give you a final departure transfer for your flight back to Kathmandu and connect onwards flight back home.  Tour Concludes.

[B=Breakfast]

 

End of the Journey

Cost Details:
City/PlacesHotel/ResortNumber of night’sWeb sites
KathmanduHimalaya [4*]02 night'swww.hotelhimalaya.com.np
TibetXing Ding/Gyan Gyan [Deluxe]02 night's

THE NET COST IN INR PER PERSON BASED ON INDIAN NATIONALITIES WITH VALID INDIAN PASSPORT USING HOTEL HIMALAYA [Deluxe room]-Kathmandu and Xing Ding/Gyan Gyan [Deluxe]-Lhasa
02 Pax: INR 47,760.00 per person [Based on A/C Car/2 seated in Nepal & Land cruiser/Van in Lhasa]
Single room supplement throughout the trip:INR 23,100.00 net extra per person

Extra cost [Subject to change, if revised]:
Airfare/Kathmandu-Lhasa-Kathmandu:Range from INR 49,800.00 to INR 93,600.00 per person in Economy class
Tibet Visa Fees:INR 5,100.00 per person

Please note: Airfare and visa fees are subject to change, if revised on the time of issuing the visa and ticket.

The above cost is valid till December’2014 and for American Express credit card members only

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