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Kathmandu Lhasa Tour

This Kathmandu - Lhasa tour definitely offers you some of the most amazing scenery, Tibetan villages, charming view of the Himalayas and many more. The Kathmandu – Lhasa tour offers a spectacular insight into the life and culture of these friendly people. The Kathmandu - Lhasa tour drives overland from Kathmandu to Lhasa across the Himalayas by way of the incredible Arniko Highway that connects Nepal with Tibet.

The Kathmandu - Lhasa Tour is one of the most popular tours we operate from Kathmandu. Kathmandu - Lhasa tour has it all concluding with the breathtaking trans-Himalaya flight Nepal to Lhasa. The main highlights of this Kathmandu - Lhasa tour are Sukya, the largest monastery in Tibet, Shigatse, Tibet's second largest city, Tashilungpo Monastery, the seat of Panchen Lama, Shalu Monastery, Gyantse (Tibet's ancient trading hub) and the beautiful Turquoise Lake, Yamdruk Tso, which is Tibet's largest freshwater lake.

A good option for travelers operating in a limited time frame, Kathmandu - Lhasa tour, one of our most popular tour - takes advantage of the so-called 'Friendship Highway' between the two capital cities. The Kathmandu - Lhasa tour is available all the year round. We have distinguishes the tour in two edition - a basic tour for those on a limited budget, or a more deluxe tour for those with a little more money to spend. The budget tour we arrange for you through agents and involve traveling in larger groups with one guide with basic, sometimes dormitory style accommodation and economy class transportation.

Detail Itinerary

Day 01: Your arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Thereafter you will be received by our Airport Representative and transferred to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02: Today you will take extensive sightseeing tour around the valley including Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath stupa, Swayambhunath stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Overnight at hotel

Day 03: Flying from Kathmandu to Lhasa you will have 1 hour 10 minutes, Trans Himalayan Flight to Lhasa, considered one of the most beautiful flights in the world takes us over Everest (8848m) and Kanchenjunga (8536m). Those who wish to join in Lhasa can arrive Lhasa on the date mentioned. We will be meeting at Gonggar Airport by our Tibetan guide. After immigration formalities take a 1.5-hour drive along 93 km road leading to Lhasa lying at an altitude of 3650 meters. It's advisable to rest and take it easy for the remainder of the day due to Lhasa's altitude.

Day 04: Sightseeing in Lhasa
Foremost, our tour begins with a visit to SERA MONASTERY. An experienced tour guide also working as an interpreter escorts we to this preserved monastery of white-washed walls and golden roofs. Equally adventurous and exciting tempo builds up while touring NORBULINGKA, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama. JOKHANG TEMPLE is another important sacred site which unravels more deep seated mysteries of Tibetan Buddhism. Visit to BARKHOR MARKETS can be quite a change from other visits as we roam around the city savoring every tiny detail from stall hawkers coaxing their clients to purchase their goods to exhibition of Tibetan culture, custom and tradition. Eventually, the tour for the day concludes as you return to the comforts of your hotel.

Day 05: Sightseeing in Lhasa
Like the previous day, you experience invaluable insights during your visits to POTALA PALACE and DREPUNG MONASTERY. This 17th century POTALA PALACE offers an awesome view of entire city and also has private quarters of the Dalai Lama, numerous grand state rooms and chapels. Ancient history has it that Drepung Monastery which was built in 14th century used to shelter around 10,000 monks but as now there has been quite a declination resulting in only few hundreds. Tibetans' respect and belief are immensely knotted with this monastery.

Day 06: Transfer to Gongar Airport for your return flight to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.

Day 07: Transfer to Tribhuwan international airport for your home departure or extend your holidays in Nep

The Cost Includes During the Trip:

Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu valley as per above programs.
Car / van with experienced driver during the trip.
Chinese visa Fee(USD 198 for US People & 114 for Other natinality) and Tibet travel permit.
English speaking tibetan guide during the tour.
Twin sharing accommodation during the tour (inclusive of breakfast).
Monasteries entry permits.
Lhasa city tour as per the program.
Round trip flight USD 369 @ 2= 738 Per person Kathmandu - Lhasa - Kathmandu.

Cost Does not Include During The Trip:

Lunch, dinner, drinks, alcoholic beverages, Nepal visa, Nepal Re- entry visa, Travel insurance etc...

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