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Lhasa, Shigatse, Kathmandu Valley, Chitwan: 16 Day Tour
offered by supplier M19500 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 16
day(s)
Group Size: 5
- 20
people
Destination(s):
Tibet
Nepal
Specialty Categories:
Sightseeing
Cultural Journey
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 1350 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1760 US Dollar (USD)
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Chengdu/ Lhasa (Lhasa airport 80 km, asphalt road, 3595 meters, 15-19 centigrade). Morning time our staff pick you up from your hotel in Chengdu then dropping you off to Chengdu airport help you check in. After 2 hours flight you will arrive at Lhasa Gongga airport. Our guide will pick you up from Gongga airport to Lhasa city. Rest in the hotel. Overnight at Lhasa.
Day 2: Lhasa city tour sightseeing. Morning time sightseeing at Potala Palace. Then visit Jokhang Temple, afternoon walk around Barkhour Market. Overnight at Lhasa.
Day 3: Lhasa city sightseeing. Morning time to Drepung Monastery, then afternoon to Sera Monastery. Overnight at Lhasa.
Day 4: Lhasa/ Yamdrotso lake/ Gyangtse/ Shigatse (440 km, 6 hours driving, asphalt road in good condition, 3900 meters, 15-19 centigrade). Morning time around 8:00 am depart from Lhasa pass Gangbala Mt. which is over than 5000 meters, then to Yamdrotso lake which is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet (another 2 is Namtso lake and Manasarova), then to Gyangtse, visit Gyangtse Kumbum, far view of Zongshan ruins. Then back to Shigatse. Overnight at Shigatse.
Day 5: Shigatse/ Lhatse/ Tinggri ( 240 km, 4 hours driving, asphalt road in good condition, 4050 meters, 8-15 centigrade). Morning time visit Tashilumpo Monastery which was Built in 1447, spectacular tombs of Panchen Lamas. After lunch driving along with Friend-ship way pass Lhatse to Tinggri. One the way you will pass the checking point with your TTB permit, travel permit and passport. Then arrive at Tinggri. Buy the entrance of Everest Base Camp. Overnight at Tinggri.
Day 6: Tinggri/ Rongbu Monastery/ Everest Base Camp/ Tingri (240 km, 8 hours driving, 70% asphalt road, 30% Rough road, 4980 meters, 5-10 centigrade). Early in the morning 7:00 am driving from Tinggri to E.B.C with good road condition, most prat of road was repaired before 2008. During this route, you can have a glimpse of 4 mountains which is 8000 meters high or more, such as: Mt.Lhotse (8516m), Mt.Everest (8848m), Mt.Qowowuyag (8201m), Mt Mayalu (8463m). Then arrive at Rongbu Monastery. It is cold from here to E.B.C. At Rongphu Monastery view to Mt. Everest it is fabulous and splendid. After walking arrive the place get on the animal carriage then use half of an hour arrive at Everest Base camp. Hiking up to the top of the photo point to take pictures for the splendid - Mt.Everest. Then back to Tingri. Overnight at Tingri.
Day 7: Tinggri/ Zhangmu (220 km, 10 hours, Rough road around mountains, 3750-2300 m, 10-18 centigrade). Morning time go down of mountains to Zhangmu. The road from Old Tinggri to Zhangmu is repairing you just can go from 8:00 pm. Arrive at Zhangmu around 12:00 pm. Overnight at Zhangmu.
Day 8: Zhangmu/ Kathmandu. Morning time cross the Friendship bridge the to Nepal side, Guide pick your to Kathmandu, 4-5 hours later arrive at Kathmandu. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 9: Kathmandu and Around. Today there will be a full day sightseeing tour to the most interesting places in and around Kathmandu and the tour will includes: Swayambhuanth Temple, Pashupatinath Temple, Bodhanath. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 10: Kathmandu Valley. Today sightseeing at Bhaktapur, Patan. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 11: Kathmandu/ Pokhara. After breakfeast driving 200 km to Pokhara, then checking hotel. You will sightseeing: Mountain views, Begnas and Rupa Lake, Varahi Temple, World peace pagoda, Seti Gorge and Green Canyon, Devid Fall, Gupteswar Gupha, Mahendra Gupha.
Day 12: Boating on Phewa Lake/ Chit wan. After basking in the exotic boating experience on Phewa lake, Phewa Lake is the second largest lake in the country. It is a central attraction for the town. Then drive to Terai lowland of Chit wan.
Day 13: Jungle activities in Royal Chit wan National Park. Chit wan houses rich wildlife, lush grasslands and rare species of bird and animals. Chit wan national park is your target destination. It give a unique and exceptional wildlife experience, being the home to several are species, in particular, the one-horned rhinoceros and leopard and also leopard, bear, wild boar, deer, bison, crocodiles etc. On your jungle safari you may encounter rare species, rich birdlife and plant life. Birding at the park can be very exciting. In the evening, before dinner, you are treated with a slide show demonstrating culture of Nepal or a performance of the Tharu stick dance, a traditional local dance.
Day 14: Jungle safari in Royal Chit wan National Park. Your safari excursion includes Elephant safari, Wildlife safari, jeep safari, canoeing and bird watching. Unlike African animals, those in Chit wan tend to be rather solitary and shy, but the chancing of sightseeing these are very high owing to the expertise and experiences of guides.
Day 15: Return Kathmandu. After breakfast, you drive back to Kathmandu and spend your time relaxing, shopping or sight seeing.
Day 16: Depart Kathmandu. Kathmandu airport dropping off. End off the wonderful trip.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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