Tibet, Nepal & Everest: Across the Himalaya

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This trip has been discontinued. See similar trips   Highlights of Tibet Tibet Adventure Tibet Uncovered Embark on an adventurous itinerary travelling overland in Tibet and Nepal, with opportunities to see ancient monasteries, stupas and breathtaking landscapes - including views from Mount Everest Base Camp.

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • Experience culturally rich Kathmandu, seeing iconic sites such as Durbar Square and ancient Bouddhanath
    • Wander through the 1,000-room Potala Palace in Lhasa, built by the fifth Dalai Lama
    • Witness a stunning array of stupas and temples
    • Hike through picturesque terraced fields and local villages amid the Himalaya in Nepal

What's this trip about?

    This trip has been discontinued. See similar trips   Highlights of Tibet Tibet Adventure Tibet Uncovered Embark on an adventurous itinerary travelling overland in Tibet and Nepal, with opportunities to see ancient monasteries, stupas and breathtaking landscapes - including views from Mount Everest Base Camp.

Details

Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age range10 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKathmandu
End CityDhulikhel

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Educational/ Learning
  • Hiking
  • History

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 16

Trip includes

    • All accommodations
    • Meals and fully guided sightseeing as noted in the itinerary
    • Services of A&K Tour Director or appropriate Guide on extensions
    • Local bottled water during sightseeing
    • Porterage of two (2) pieces of baggage
    • Hotel taxes and gratuities throughout, except to the Tour Director

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu,Nepal

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Dwarika's Hotel  

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, clear customs and immigration. Meet your A&K representative and transfer to your hotel.

Day 2: Kathmandu | Cultural Hub

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Dwarika's Hotel  

Spend a full day exploring culturally rich Kathmandu City. Visit Durbar Square and Teleju Temple with its gilded roofs, continuing to Hanuman Dhoka Durbar, the old Royal Palace; House of th...

Day 3: Kathmandu | Stunning Stupas

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Dwarika's Hotel  

Set out to see Boudhanath, an ancient stupa and imposing UNESCO World Heritage Site that is adorned with images of the Dhyani Amitabha Buddha. Observe Pashupatinath Temple from eastern bank of the ...

Days 4-5: Lhasa, Tibet | Sacred Home

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Shangri-La Hotel, Lhasa  

Fly to Lhasa. Meet your A&K representative and transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Then, explore the art and relic-filled Drepung Monastery, the former...

Day 6: Lhasa | Holy City

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Shangri-La Hotel, Lhasa  

Begin the day at the 1,000-room Potala Palace, the 17th-century home built by Gyelwa Ngapa, the fifth Dalai Lama. The impressive, enduring structure brims with intact chapels and treasures. Then, visit the Kangyur Stupa and Sera Monastery, which once held a huge monastic population and five colleges.

Days 7-8: Shigatse | Stunning Stupas

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Gesar Hotel  

Drive to Shigatse, pausing amid the mountainous landscape at Yamdrok Lake. At the Phalkor Monastery, learn of the Sakyapa, Kadampa and Gelugpa sects. Proceed to the Kumbum stupa, a golden dome-topped, art-filled structure rising over four symmetrical floors. The next day, see the Tashilhunpo and Shalu Monasteries.

Day 9: Shegar | Imperial Finery

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel Bebar

Drive to Shegar and visit the Sakya Monastery, which is filled with imperial certificates, gold signets, crowns and costumes. Comprised of two temples built across the Zhongqu River from one anot...

Day 10: Rongbuk | Views from Everest Base Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Nyalam Hotel  

Drive to Rongbuk to take in the commanding views from the Everest Base Camp, starting point for expeditions seeking the summit via the challenging north face of the mountain. As you drive amid...

Days 11-12: Dhulikhel | Hiking the Himalaya

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Dwarika's Resort Dhulikhel  

Drive to Zhangmu, then walk across the Tibetan Border to Nepal. Drive to the ancient Newari town of Dhulikhel, situated at the foothills of the Pachkhal Valley. Check into your h...

Day 13: Depart Dhulikhel

Transfer to the Kathmandu airport and board your international flight.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $7,595
Price per day$584
Single supplement (single occupancy)$3,295
Last Updated: 6/9/2018

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International and internal airfares
    • Costs associated with obtaining passports or entry visas
    • Reciprocity and other border fees
    • Airport departure taxes
    • Excess baggage charges
    • Gratuities to the A&K Tour Director
    • Beverages other than those noted in inclusions above
    • Personal expenses such as laundry

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Meals Included

9 Breakfast, 8 Lunch, 7 Dinner

Age Requirements
10 years and up
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