Essence Of Lhasa
- 07 Nights/08 Days
- tibet
- Kathmandu – Lhasa – Kathmandu
About the Tour
Lhasa, a small yet well established town of Tibet. It can be counted amongst one of the most beautiful cities of the world. What makes it so much captivating is the natural-ness which surrounds it – peaks of Mt. Everest, snow cladded tops, soft winds and the welcoming faces of local people
Highlights
- Tour to Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Patan.
- Visit the Tibetan refugee center and Swayambhunath in Patan.
- Visiting pilgrimage sites in Kathmandu and surrounding regions.
- Visit Potala Palace and Jokhang Monastery
- Explore Drak Yerpa - spiritual axis’s of Lhasa
- See Drepung Monastery - biggest Buddhist College
- Explore Ramoche Temple, Norbulingka, Nuchung
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, meet our representative at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Short Briefing of your Tour. Check in to the Hotel. Rest for free Afternoon. In the evening, typical Nepali dinner with folk dance performances. O/n at Hotel.
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour
After the Breakfast sightseeing Tour of Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) and Kathmandu Durbar Square where you will visit Kumari - the Living Goddess of Nepal, Legendary Kasthamandap Temple, Hanuman Dhoka Palace and many other shrines. You will proceed to Tour of Patan City to have a look and study many beautiful and interesting arts and architecture and historic and cultural phenomena. O/n at Hotel.
Day 3: Kathmandu sightseeing Tour
After the Breakfast sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple the holiest Hindu Temple on the bank of Bagmati River. Cremation services take place on the banks of Bagmati River. Then proceed to the tour of The biggest of the Buddhist Stupa architecture. Erected in the 17th century and is believed to be a "must visit" pilgrimage site for Buddhists in their lifetime. Boudhanath area is densely inhabited by Tibetan refugees and carries the name of Little Tibet. Then after Sightseeing Tour of Bhaktapur City is just 14 km east of Kathmandu. Bhaktapur means the city of devotees and is a center of potter and intriguing masks. The major sightseeing places are, Durbar Square, of 55 windows, Nyatapola, BhairavnathTemple, Dattatreya Temple, etc.
Day 4: Kathmandu-to-Lhasa-by-flight(Bed/Breakfast)
Morning you will fly for about an hour over the panoramic Himalayan Ranges to the capital fo Tibet” Lhasa”. Lhasa at an altitude of 3,650mt is situated on the north bank of Kyichu River. Lhasa in Tibetan means “Place of the God”, the resident of Dalai Lama., on arrival you will be met by the local representative and transferred to your respective Hotel(60km/hr). Full rest in the afternoon to acclimatize Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5: In Lhasa
After breakfast proceeds for full day sightseeing including Potala Palace is one of the most beautiful monuments in Tibet with 1,000 room and 13 stores to explore this is probably the most popular tourist attraction in Tibet and Jokhang Temple, Jokhang Temple which was constructed back on the 07th century attracts hundreds of tourist every year. This temple has a very huge Sakyamuni Buddha statue and is considered the holiest place in Tibet. Barkhor Market Palace, Barkhor Street is the centrifugal tide of pilgrims then you can see the several small, fascination temple into the route. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6: In Lhasa
After breakfast full day sightseeing of Sera Monastery, Sera Monastery specialized in the fundamental precepts of Buddhism. Sera survived the ravage of the cultural revolution with light damage, although many of the lesser colleges were destroyed. Drepung Monastery, Drepung Monastery was once one of the world’s largest monasteries. Drepung was founded in 1416.
Day 7: Fly Lhasa - Kathmandu
Transfer to airport flight back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival check-in hotel and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8: Departure Transfer
Today, you will be transferred to Kathmandu airport to board a flight for home country
Inclusions
- Accommodation on Single / Twin / Double sharing basis in offered hotels or similar.
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- All transfers and excursions will be covered by air-conditioned vehicle.
- Tibet entrance permit and visa
- Complimentary Mineral water bottle during your tour is provided in the car.
- Services of Local English Speaking Guide for sightseeing.
- Currently applicable taxes.
Exclusions
- Airfare / Train fare
- Camera charges at any monument to be paid by the guest directly
- Any insurance
- Tips for the guide, and porter.
- Expenses of personal nature like liquor, laundry, tips, telephone, fax, internet, etc.
- And anything not mentioned.
Tour Notes
- Rates are subject to availability
- Room category in all packages are the base category rooms
- The above rates are not applicable from 20th Dec'2019 to 10th Jan'2020
- Christmas & New Year gala charges are on a direct pay basis at the hotel by guest
- In case we are not able to provide the same hotels as mentioned, then we shall provide similar alternate properties, change in the cost if any will be advised