Nepal Tibet Luxury Tour

Our representative welcomes you at the Tribhuvan International Airport when you arrive in Kathmandu. After completing all the formalities, transfer to the hotel in a private vehicle. Spend the rest of the day taking a rest and relaxing. If you wish to take some sightseeing around nearby places.

*Please note that entering Tibet from Kathmandu, it is necessary to apply for a Tibet Visa at the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu, which typically takes a minimum of 3-4 working days to process. As part of this process, your original passport will be retained by the Chinese Embassy. During this period, while your Tibet Visa application is being processed, you will do sightseeing tours in Nepal.

Overnight at a Luxury Hotel – Dwarika’s Hotel, Kathmandu

We continue the Kathmandu sightseeing. After breakfast, we visit the holy Pashupatinath Temple. One of the most essential Hindu temples in Nepal is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This World Heritage Site temple is situated on the bank of the Bagmati river. In the surroundings of the temple, there is a huge statue of the Ox. Visit the small shrines and other temples, and see the Sadhus.

Not far from there is another World Heritage Site called Boudhanath. This stupa is one of the biggest stupas in Nepal. This holy stupa is of great significance to Tibetan Buddhists. Many people perform the kora ritual by circulating the big dome in a clockwise direction. In the surroundings, you can also visit other monasteries. You can hear Tibetan praying chants, and smell the fragrance of butter lamps and incense which makes the place very delightful.

After lunch, we proceeded towards beautiful and ancient Bhaktapur city for sightseeing. This is also listed in the World Heritage site which is one of the best examples of architecture and well-preserved culture. The Durbar Square has several attractions such as the 55-window Palace, Nyatpole Temple, Siddhi Laxmi Temple, the Golden Gate, the National Art Museum, and so on. Besides this, get an amazing view of skillful porters making pots, wood carvings, and many handicrafts goods. You can buy some goods if you wish to or like. Also, try the famous Juju Dhau (King Curd) a special curd or yogurt prepared by locals. For memories, click some pictures and back to Kathmandu. Overnight in a luxury hotel.

Overnight at a Luxury Hotel – Dwarika’s Hotel, Kathmandu

Post Breakfast travel towards Chitwan via 30 minutes flight (or 5-6 hours drive from Kathmandu). At Chitwan we will stroll villages, here you will meet the Tharu, inhabitant of Chitwan whose culture is quite distinct than other groups of Nepal. We can roam around the market and visit the information center. In the evening we can go for entertainment programs and watch Tharu dance, a traditional dance of Tharus.

Overnight at a Luxury Hotel – Barahi Jungle Lodge, Chitwan

We start our day with a canoe at the Rapti River. It is a traditional dugout canoe and on the river we can see Crocodile and various other aquatic life. After the Canoe trip you have an option of traditional cart ride. Then we head towards elephant back safari towards the forest where u can find One-horned Rhino and various other species of animal. If you are lucky enough then you might get a chance to see the Royal Bengal Tiger. After the Safari you can see the elephant/Crocodile breeding center and walk around the village.

Overnight at a Luxury Hotel – Barahi Jungle Lodge, Chitwan

After breakfast, drive to Bharatpur airport and flight to Pokhara. If you want to choose drive option from Chitwan to Pokhara, you can take photographs of the small and beautiful hills and on the way. You can also find many street shops that sell different fruits and vegetables. The view of Trishuli River on the way is quite enthralling.

Upon reaching, transfer to the hotel and rest a while. Then, explore the nearby tourist places if you reach here in the morning. Else, in the evening, we visit the happening places in Pokhara. We attend some live music or folk songs and dance performing restaurants. Enjoy the performance, food, and some quality time over there.

Overnight at a Luxury Hotel – Fishtail Lodge

We wake up early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise. A short drive to Sarangkot in a comfortable private vehicle. From the Sarangkot hill point, witness one of the most amazing views of the sunrise over the panoramic Annapurna ranges and Dhaulagiri. Spend some time there and then, descend and drive back to the hotel. Have breakfast and proceed to the city sightseeing. We visited some famous landmarks such as the International Mountain Museum, Seti Gorge, Gupteshower Cave, and Davis Falls. Have lunch and visit the Tal Barahi Lake in the middle of the Phewa Lake. Boating is the only way to get there. Enjoy boating in the vicinity of Machhapuchhre and other mountain ranges on the beautiful Phewa Lake. Later, roam around the lakeside and markets for shopping. Explore the nightlife.

Note: We have an option of sightseeing around Peace Stupa for interested travelers.

Overnight at a Luxury Hotel – Fishtail Lodge

After breakfast, take a flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu. It takes approx. 30 minutes to arrive at Kathmandu Airport. After that, the guide transfers you to the hotel in a luxury vehicle. Take some rest and have lunch. The rest day is free. Visit the famous Thamel market and nearby places for souvenir shopping or just exploring. In the evening, join us for a farewell dinner in a classic Nepali Restaurant which includes authentic Nepali dishes and cultural dance.

*If you want to extend your tour to Bandipur, or Lumbini, we can add as per your travel duration.
*Evening, we will provide you original passport with Tibet visa paper. If you want you can explore market for the shopping or to see the local market life-style or practice.

Overnight at a Luxury Hotel – Dwarika’s Hotel, Kathmandu

As per the flight time, we will drop Kathmandu airport for the flight to Tibet today. This flight provides us with some of the magnificent views of Landscape and mountain range including Mt. Everest. After Landing in Lhasa, you will head straight to your hotel in Lhasa. In the evening, try visiting the local markets of Lhasa and experience the local art of trading. Overnight at Lhasa.

Overnight at a Luxury Hotel – St. Regis, Lhasa

The first day in Lhasa commences with sightseeing. Early we visit the famous Potala Palace which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The former winter palace of Dalai Lama lies at an elevation of 3750m from the sea level. At present, the palace is a museum that has several Buddhist murals, thangkas, mandalas, decorated stupa tombs, and audience halls. The palace is a 13-storey building that contains over 1,000 rooms, 10,000 shrines, and approx. 200,000 statues.

Next, we explore the holy Jokhang temple in the compound of the Potala Palace. This UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site has the gold statue of Jowo Rinpoche. Tibetan Buddhists considered this place as the spiritual center. Nearby this temple is the famous Barkhor Street. The street is famous for the kora ritual (circulating act) around the sacred Jokhang Temple. Besides this, it is a favorite shopping street for Tibetan goods and original crafts.

Overnight at a Luxury Hotel – St. Regis, Lhasa

You visit the two essential monasteries during today’s Lhasa sightseeing. First, you visit the Drepung Monastery which was founded in 1416. One of the Great three largest monasteries of the Gelug School of Tibetan Buddhism. It used to be the seat of the central government before the Potala Palace. The academic study standard here is considered high so that’s why it is popularly known as the ‘Nalanda of Tibet’

After lunch, explore the Sera Monastery which is also one of the Great three largest monasteries in Tibet. It was founded in 1419 and has a Great Assembly Hall and three popular colleges i.e. the Sera Je Dratsang, the Sera Me Dratsang, and the Ngakpa Dratsang. The colorful rock painting of Buddha, three sand mandalas, and the Tibetan religious text printing house are the prime attractions. The major highlight here is the interesting monk debate in the courtyard at around 3-5 p.m.

Overnight at a Luxury Hotel – St. Regis, Lhasa

After breakfast, we will prepare and start our overland tour to Everest Base Camp (Rongbuk Monastery). We will drive to Shigatse via Gyantse tour today. The road trip from Lhasa quickly joins the friendship highway and towards the Khamba La pass at 4794 meters. For the first part of the drive, you can savor the breathtaking views of Yamdrok-Tso Lake and Nazin Kang Sa Mountain (7252 m). Heading towards Gyantse, you can also enjoy the sightings of snow-capped mountains and massive glaciers from the road. We will pass small Tibetan settlements where we can try some snacks before reaching the town of Gyantse. This historically significant town is in a beautiful valley and was one of the major cities where multiple trading routes were mixed. Our stay here will be brief, and we will visit some of the dzong ad monasteries in the stop. Our journey continues for about a couple of hours from Gyantse and ends today at Shigatse. The second-largest city in Tibet, Shigatse is beautiful and full of life. We will visit the Tashilupo monastery which is the seat of Panchen lamas of Tibet and one of the largest functioning monasteries here.

Overnight at a Luxury Hotel – Hilton Shigatse, Shigatse

The drive of today towards the famous Rongbuk Monastery / Everest Base Camp from Shigatse is packed with wonderful views of the landscape and natural scenery. The road is smooth, and we will be passing the highest point of the tour, the Gyatchu La pass at 5,220 m today. We will first cross Lhatse and drive through a pass nearby. Moving on from small stops where we will have our lunch, we will pass by Tingri village. Today, we recommend you to stay at Tashi Zong Village in Tingri because there are no any good (luxury) hotel in Rongbuk area. Next day morning, we will see the sunrise from Guwa La pass and drive to Rongbuk via Eco Bus.

*Important Note about Rongbuk area:
- Accommodation in Rongbuk/EBC is very limited. Since Rongbuk is a remote area, expect the accommodation to be very basic. There are a few guesthouses that provide twin-sharing rooms with bunk beds and the bathroom is also outside the guesthouse.
- If you stay at Tashi Zong, the next day early morning drive Guwa La pass to view the sunrise with Mt. Everest then drive to Rongbuk/Everest Base Camp.

Overnight at a Luxury Hotel – Pingcuo Kangsang Everest Base C Oxygen Rich Hotel, Shigatse

We will wake up early for a breathtaking sunrise of a lifetime from the Guwa La Pass over Mt. Everest (east-side). After this amazing experience, you will drive towards Rongbuk via Eco Bus (not allowed private vehicle to the Rongbuk area). Explore the monastery premises for a bit and 10-15 minutes hike to Everest base camp point to catch the North-side Mt. Everest. You will have enough time in Rongbuk area. Then you will drive back to Shigatse.

Overnight at a Luxury Hotel – Hilton Shigatse, Shigatse

Today will be the last day of driving exploration in Tibet, and we will cover many cultural destinations on the way. The road is in good condition, and we will make short stops in the small farmer villages lying in the way. After reaching Gyantse, we will take a brief exploration tour of some majestic sites here. This heritage-rich town has a lot to offer, and we will visit the Perklor Monastery, Kumbum stupa, and Gyantse Old Street here. The next portion of the drive takes us beside the Holy Yamdrok Lake (One of the three significant holy lakes in Tibet). We will also enjoy the views of Manak Dam Lake and Korola Glacier before reaching Lhasa in the evening.

Overnight at a Luxury Hotel – St. Regis, Lhasa

The fun-filled memorable Luxury tour ends here. Your guide drops you at the Lhasa Gonggar International Airport for your departure. The guide bids adieu at the airport for your scheduled flight to your next destination.