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Overview


Tibet Nepal Combined Himalayan tour (14 Days) offers an opportunity to explore two unique Himalayan destinations; Exploring these two tiny but culturally rich places gives you abundant knowledge of Buddhism and Hinduism. You start your trip directly from Mainland China (Beijing/Chengdu/Xian) to Lhasa, and the trip stretches up to Kathmandu via Everest Base Camp north face. Take a train or flight to Lhasa from Mainland China, explore Tibet, including Everest Base Camp, and visit Nepal, including Chitwan National Park, within two weeks.

Itineraries


Day 01: Beijing/Chengdu to Lhasa (3,650m)

Arrival in Lhasa either from Beijing or Chengdu or any other destination of Mainland China or Kathmandu. Transfer and check-in to your hotel. Full rest for acclimatization- Hotel.

Day 02-03: Two Full Days Sightseeing in Lhasa City

Two full-day sightseeing tours to LHASA including JOKHANG TEMPLE, BARKHOR BAZAAR, POTALA PALACE, and SERA & DREPUNG MONASTERIES. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 04: Lhasa – Xigatse (3950M) via Gyantse (341 KM)

Drive to Shigatse via Gyantse and Yamdroktso. Enroute visit Yamdroktso and Phalkhor and Khumbub stupa in Gyantse. Drive to Shigatse. O/N at hotel.

Day 05: Shigatse- Lhatse - Shegar - Rongbuk Monastery: 340 KM

Early in the morning, we will leave for Ronghuk via Lhatse and Shegar. On the way, we will encounter a few high passes, Gyatso La, Gawu La, and Nyalam Passes. On the top of Gawu La, we will be able to witness the spectacular view of the Himalayan Ranges. We will follow the bumpy road to Rongbuk, it about 100 Km. O/N at guest house.

Day 06: Hike to EBC; Everest Base Camp (North Ridge); 5150m: Exploration Day

You will hike to Everest base camp either on foot or hiring horse cart, Explore around EBC and back to Rongbuk (4+4 KM) and drive back to Shegar or Tingri. Overnight at guesthouse

Day 07: Tingri to Kerung | 160 KM Distance

Drive to Kerung from Tingri. Overnight at guest house in Kerung (Nepal Tibet border town)

Day 08: Kerung to Kathmandu | 155 KM Distance

Early in the morning, drive to the immigration, clear border formalities and drive to Kathmandu. The drive from Kerung border to Kathmandu takes about six to seven hours. The road is under construction and some part of the road is bumpy. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 09: Full Day sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley

This day, you will be taken for a full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley; you will visit Pashupati Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swoyambhutan Temple and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Overnight at hotel

Day 10: Drive to Chitwan (120 KM); 4-5 hours

This day, early in the morning, we will drive to Chitwan by Tourism public bus/Private transportation. You will drive through the Trishuli river and scenic landscapes  (You can also attend River Rafting at Trishuli River if you like). After you reach Chitwan, you will be greeted by our representative, taken to the hotel; in the evening you will go to visit the Elephant Breeding Centre and enjoy the Tharu Cultural show with dinner. Dinner will be provided.

Day 11: Full Excursion Day in Chitwan National Park

The program for this day:

6:15 AM: Wake up call; 7:15 AM: Breakfast; 8:00 AM: Cannoning and Jungle Walk; 12:00 PM: Lunch; 1:30 PM: Elephant Safari (2 hrs); 7:00 PM: Dinner

Day 12: Chitwan to Kathmandu

This day; we will take you for Bird watching before breakfast; after breakfast, we drive back to Kathmandu. O/N at hotel

Day 13: Full day Sightseeing tour in Patan and Bhaktapur

This day; you will explore Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Square with Changunarayan temple. If you wish to visit any other landmarks around the valley, you will take you there. In the evening, you will be offer for cultural dinner at one of the authentic Nepalese local restaurant and bid you farewell.

Day 14: Departure day; Fly back home

This day, one of our representatives from the company will take you to the airport for your final departure home.

What's Included


  • Private transportation as per the group size
  • English speaking Guide
  • Accommodation on twin sharing room basis
  • Daily breakfast
  • Lunch and dinner during your stay at Chitwan NP
  • All Monastery entry and monument fees as per an itinerary
  • Tibet travel permit

What's Excluded


  • Lunch & Dinner
  • Nepal Entry Visa Fee ($30 for 15 Days)
  • Train or Airfare of any sectors
  • Insurance of any kind
  • The natural or political disturbance which beyond our control
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