includes a guided tour of Kathmandu and Lhasa in Tibet. Visit Durbar Squares of Bhaktapur, Kathmandu, Patan, living Goddess Kumari, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath Stupa, potters square, and more.
The tour continues with three nights in Lhasa, Tibet, China. Explore Lhasa with a guided tour of Potala, the palace of Dalai Lamas. Visit Sera, Drepung monasteries, Jokhang temple, and discover Barkhor bazaar.
Short Destination Clips
Lhasa was listed as one of the first groups of famous historic cities in China in 1982. It is the center of Tibetan politics, economy, culture, and religion. During the 7th century AD, King Songtsan Gampo unified all of Tibet and moved the political center from Shannan to Lhasa. Buddhism has had a deep influence throughout Tibet. Generations of governors built the Jokhang (Dazao) Monastery, the Gandan Monastery, the Deprung Monastery, the Sera Monastery, and others.
Lhasa has become the center of Tibetan Buddhism. It is the holy place for Tibet; the land of Buddhism. The world-famous Potala palace and Norbulinkha park (the jewel park) and others were also built here. Many pilgrimages are made here each year.
HIGHLIGHTS
Visit the living Goddess in Kathmandu|
Explore Boudhanath Stupa- the largest Buddhist stupa
Potala Palace in Lhasa- the former palace of Dalai Lamas
Discover the biggest Buddhist Monasteries in Lhasa
Welcome to Kathmandu, Nepal’s largest and capital city. You will be met at Kathmandu airport and transferred to the hotel in Kathmandu. This evening, meet your tour director and fellow traveler for a tour briefing.
Enjoy a guided tour of Kathmandu including UNESCO heritage sites-Durbar Squares, the temple of living Goddess, and Swayambunath. Afternoon visit Bhaktapur city and Boudhanath stupa.
Accommodation: Hotel Yak & Yeti or similar in Kathmandu
Tour: +/- 6 hours Meals included: Breakfast, lunch
Enjoy scenic flight over the Himalayas to Lhasa. You will be able to see Mt Everest and other Great Himalayas in clear weather. On arrival at Lhasa airport, you will meet with our Tibetan Tour escort and transfer to Lhasa. You will have glimpses of Lhasa en-route to Lhasa. A restful night in Lhasa.
Flight duration: 1.15 hours
Driving: 1 hour
Accommodation: Hotel Shambala or similar Meals included: Breakfast
xplore day in Lhasa. Visit Potala palace built in the 7th century by Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo. Afternoon visits Sera monastery built-in 1419 by Jamchen Choeji, a disciple of Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelugpa sect. Sera is one of the three major monasteries of the yellow sect in Lhasa.
Tour: +/- 6 hours
Accommodation: Hotel Shambala or similar Meals included: Breakfast
Visit Drepung monastery-the largest Monastery of the Gelugpa sect in Lhasa, built-in 1416 by Jamyang Chojie. Afternoon visit Jokhang, holiest shrine and houses of golden statue of the Shakyamuni Buddha. Enjoy the walking tour of the Barkhor market in the evening.
After breakfast transfer to the airport to board your flight to Kathmandu, Bid good-bye to Lhasa. You will be met with the representative of EVERGREEN TOURS in Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Evening enjoy the farewell dinner with your tour director in Kathmandu
Flight duration: 1.15 hours
Accommodation: Hotel Yak & Yeti or similar in Kathmandu Meals included: Breakfast, and dinner
Your itinerary ends in Kathmandu, where you can choose one final optional adventure, depart for your next destination beyond the Himalayas. Or start your journey home with memories and stories to spare.
