This is a unique Adventure trip that we specially designed for those travelers who want to explore these 3 Asian unique countries at once ( India, Nepal and Tibet, China).
What could be a better chance to see Taj Mahal and the Ganges at Varanasi, Kumari (the Living Goddess of Kathmandu, Nepal) with world heritage sights, the great wall of China, mount Everest and the Potala palace in Tibet at one visit (?), we will say this is the best way to see south Asia incluing China, Beijing combined with Xi'an. If you want to extend your trips to Bali, Vietnam, Cambodia we can assist you in this regard too.
This incredible 23 days south Asian journey begin from Delhi include Agra ( Taj Mahal) and Varanasi in India, Kathmandu Valley and Nagarkot in Nepal and High road overland trip to Lhasa (Tibet) from Kathmandu driving through one of the world's most beautiful picturesque highway and end in Beijing with the highest train ride in the world including the tour of Xi'an. This will save your time and money as well as fulfills the dream to visit these 3 Asian beautiful countries at one go!
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival Delhi. Every visitors arrives Delhi from same or different destinations. Reception by Earthbound Expeditions representative and transfer to the hotel and rest.
Day 2: Full day in Delhi. Visits the old and new Delhi. We visit the Red Fort built by Emperor Shah Jahan, the Jama Masjid, the biggest mosque in the India, the Raj Ghat the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi; we will walk along the Chandni Chowk, the silver street of Delhi bustling with activity.
In the visit of the New city we will see the India Gate an Arch of Commemorative victory; We will also go by the Presidential residence Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Parliament Sansad Bhavan and Government buildings of the secretary; Connaught place, commercial and managerial center.
Day 3: Delhi - Jaipur. After breakfast leave Delhi, drive about 5 hours to Jaipur, a nice Old Indian city also known as the pink city. Visits to Amber Fort to 11kms in the outskirts of the city, the old capital of the State up to 1728. We visit the complex of the palace where we will see the Temple of Kali, the Vestíbulo Victoria or Jai Mahal and Jagmandir the camera of the mirrors. We ascend to the hill in elephant in which the Fort one is located.
In the afternoon: of turn to Jaipur visit the Jantar Mantar or astronomical observatory. The Palace of the city, the previous real residence and now a museum that contains strange manuscripts, fine specimens of Rajput, paintings of Mughal and weapons. The impressive Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds.
Day 4: Jaipur - Agra. After breakfast drive to Agra. (Where Taj Mahal is)
Day 5: Agra. After breakfast the Taj Mahal visit (built by the Sha Jahan in 1631 to harbor his favorite queen's body Mumtaz Mahal). Such an incredible work in the marble. As Mr. Bill Clinton (American former president) describe there is difference between seeing and not seeing it personally. It is such an impressive work. Visit red Fort of Agra which is expanded in 2 kms. of distance.
Day 6: Agra - Varanasi. Breakfast. Departure by plane / train with destination Varanasi (Benarés - the holy Ganges). Visit some important sights. Very interesting for tourist.
Day 7: Varanasi - Kathmandu. Early morning Boat ride on the Ganges, see people taking bath at river with the sound of bells and oil lamps. See the Ghats where Hindu death body is creamated. We return to the hotel and we have breakfast and fly to Kathmandú: by plane with destination Kathmandu. Reception and transfer to the hotel.
If time permit We will visit the Durbar square, where there are multitude of temples and monuments, as the old Real Palace, guarded by the king monkey Hanuman, The Kumari Bhal or the virgin goddess Kumari´s house (Living goddess), the Kasthamandap (wood´s house) made with the trunk of a single tree.
Day 8: Kathmandu - Nagarkot. Today we go to Patan and we visit the fantastic Durbar Square and we travel their streets full with art and history. In the afternoon we go to Pashupatinath, one of the four Hinduist Temples more important of the subcontinent. To the banks of the river Bagmati can contemplate the incinerations in the Ghats. We visit the immense stupa of Boudhanath and then visit to Bodanath.
After sightseeing, drive up to Nagarkot ( 7,200ft) - a beautiful hill station, which provides magnificent Mountain panorama, from Everest in the east to Annapurna in the west, eight of the world's tallest Mountain in a peaceful rural settings.
After sightseeing, drive up to Nagarkot (7,200ft) - a beautiful hill station, which provides magnificent Mountain panorama, from Everest in the east to Annapurna in the west, eight of the world's tallest Mountain in a peaceful rural settings.
Day 9: Nagarkot - Kathmandu. Enjoy the breakfast in Nagarkot with sunrise and mountain and drive back via Bhaktapur, village and terrace. It gives chance to understand Nepalese lifestyle and village culture. Evening join Nepali dinner and Cultural show, O/N KTM hotel. Stay in Kathmandu. Pick up Tibet Visa athis day.
Day 10: Kathmandu - Tibet tour: Kathmandu to Zhangmu / Naylem (3700m): This day must be Saturday or Tuesday: Early morning drive to Kodari, complete immigration and custom formalities and overnight at Hotel Zhangmu or Naylam.
In Tibet trip you will be joing with other trip memebrs ( not a private tour, unless you have your own 3 to 4 person in the trip). If you want to do the group join trip, At least there will be over 7 person in the trip.
Day 11: Drive Zhangmu / Naylam to Xegar, Overnight in a hotel.
Day 12: Drive Shigatse from Xegar, Overnight in hotel.
Day 13: Drive Sigatse to Gyantse (3950m): Arrive to Gyantse and visit to the Pelkor Chode & Kumbum Stupa. Overnight in Utse Hotel.
Day 14: Drive Gyantse to Lhasa via Yamdrok Tso Lake. A scenic drive through the Karo La Pass and Kamba La Pass with a very good view of the Yamdrok Tso Lake . Overnight in hotel.
Day 15 - 16: Two full days sightseeing and excursion in Lhasa including the Potala palace, the Jokhang , Sera and Deraphung monastries in Lhasa.
Day 17: Transfer to train station for train to Xi'an - overnight train.
Day 18: Our guide will meet you at Xi’an railway station check in hotel.
Day 19: After breakfast, drive to The Emperor Qin's Terra-cotta Museum - Archaeologists have excavated the area of 2,000 square meters in Pit 1 and some 1,087 terra-cotta warriors and horses were displayed there after restoration.
Besides three pits, two sets of bronze chariots and horses discovered in the west of Emperor Qin's Mausoleum in December in 1980,were on display in the museum after restoration. Afternoon we will visit the Big goose pagoda and Bell tower, do some shopping and transfer to railway station for Beijing.
Day 20: Arrival Beijing, check in hotel for fresh and free time.
Day 21: Beijing city tour. Forbidden city, Tian’anmen square, heaven temple.
Day 22: Drive to Badaling section of the great wall for sightseeing, evening free.
Day 23: Transfer to airport for your flight to onward destination , or go to Russia or Shanghi.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
- 2 or 3 person in the trip USD 2360 per person for whole trip 23 days.
- 3 person sharing rooms, about US$ 330 is flight cost so Land cost is only US$ 2030.
- If you want to use single room for the 3rd person, have to pay USD 280 extra ( means one double and 1 single room).
- 4 person in the trip USD 2280 per person for the whole trip of 23 days.
- 6 - 8 person in the trip USD 2180 per person for the whole trip of 23 days.
Price includes:
- all accommodations in bed and breakfast basis
- all city tours (entrance fees extra)
- all transports non a/c car
- a/c supplement USD 60 extra for India
- internal flight & train about USD 330
- Tibet visa fee USD 46.
Price Excludes:
- any meals except 1 night dinner in Kathmandu
- entrance fees
- airport tax
- tips
- international flights and any other cost that is not mentioned above.
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