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Kathmandu to Lhasa Tour - 8 Days.
Fly in and fly out tour from Kathmandu to Lhasa offers fun-filled adventurous journey around cultural heritages and historical places of Nepal and Tibet. Lhasa, most popularly known as ‘Sunlight City’, is regarded as the heart and soul of Tibet and hence is the number one tourist destination in Tibet. Visits to white and ochre fortress of Potala Palace and Jokhang temple can be quite spiritually rejuvenating experience. Potala Palace is a UNESCO world heritage and features an overwhelming array of intricate murals, temples, stupas, tombs of eight past Dalai Lamas, exquisite Tibetan Mandalas and other relics of Tibetan history. If you wish to glimpse into Tibetan culture, what could be more insightful than exploring Barkhor markets! As you wander around the markets, you witness Tibetan arts, culture, custom and tradition. With so much to see and explore in Lhasa, this will truly be an unforgettable experience.
Itinerary in Details
Day 01- Arrival in Kathmandu Airport (1345meters).
There you will be met by our Airport Representative and transferred to hotel by private tourist vehicle. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02- Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley.
Your sightseeing trip will start at 9 AM in the morning after breakfast. We provide a private vehicle and professional tour guide. Places we visit are Pasupatinath temple, Buddhanath, Monkey temple, Bhaktpur durbar square and Kathmandu durbar square. The afternoon includes a final briefing and preparations for the trek. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03- Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa (3660 meters).
You will be met at Gonggar Airport by your Tibetan guide. After immigration formalities take a 1.5-hour drive along 93 km road leading to Lhasa lying at an altitude of 3660 meters. It’s advisable to rest and take it easy for the remainder of the day due to Lhasa’s altitude. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04- Guided city tours in Lhasa.
Once you relinquish your delicious breakfast, you straightaway make arrangements for your sightseeing tour. Your experienced guide accompanies you to the famous monasteries of Tibet. On your awe-inspiring visit to SERA MONASTERY, you are introduced to the important aspects of Buddhism. After lunch, you once again continue exploring Tibetan ancient cultures and civilizations as you pay a visit to NORBULINGKA, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama. Jokhang temple provides yet another exciting and educative tour. Wandering around BARKHOR MARKETS is another major highlight of the day. Finally, you head back to your hotel for relaxation and refreshments. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05- Guided City tour around PotalaPalace and Drepung Monastery.
Today you get more acquainted with the mystiques of Lhasa. In the morning after breakfast, you will set off to view majestic POTALA PALACE towering above city of Lhasa. You get to witness unique, pristine and overwhelming array of intricate Tibetan murals, temples, stupas, and tombs of eight past Dalai Lamas from a perfect vantage point. Ancient Tibetan cultures come alive with your every exploration. Later in the noon after lunch, you will visit beautifully landscaped DREPUNG MONASTERY. You can observe nuns and monks chanting and performing religious discourses. After this religious journey, you eventually return to your hotel for delicious dinner and well-eared peaceful sleep. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06- Free day at LhasaCity.
This is a day at leisure in which you are free to explore further, revisit a favorites monastery or simply sit in a café overlooking the Barkor and watch the pilgrims as they circumambulate the Jokhang, stopping regularly to peruse the merchandise at the stalls lining the route.
There is also the option of an additional tour to places such as the Tibetan Medical Centre, Ganden Monastery and Tsurphu Monastery. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08- Transfer for your final flight departure.
The trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal.
NOTE: The above information is a guide and standard template of what we provide. The trip can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements.
Trip cost US$ 1650 per person for whole Trip
Single supplementary (if require) US$ 250
The above Cost Includes 1. Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car / van / bus.
2. Standard accommodation in four/five star hotel in Kathmandu breakfast included. (3 nights in twin sharing basis)
3. Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private car / van / bus.
4. Basic hotel accommodation during the tour breakfast included. (Mostly twin sharing room)
5. A government licensed English speaking Tibetan Guide during the tour.
6. The required number of tour staff during the tour.
7. Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine for all staff.
9. Land cruiser (4WD) and Support truck during the Tibet Tour.
10. Kodari boarder (Friendship Bridge) transfers and pick up by A/C Bus.
12. Flight cost fromKathmandu - Lhasa - Kathmandu.
13. Tibet entry permission, Chinese visa, monasteries entry fees etc.
14. Down Jacket, duffel/kit bag and sleeping bag by Ace the Himalaya (which needs to be returned after the trek.)
15. Surface transfer from and to Kathmandu.
16. All our government taxes.
17. Official expense.
Please Note:
-US$65 per person per night for Single room and US$ 40 per person per night for Double room if you need extra accommodation in Kathmandu including breakfast. The Above Cost Excludes
1. Lunch and dinner (allow US$12 to 20 per person per day).
2. Your travel insurance (compulsory).
3. International airfare to and from Nepal and airport departure tax.
4. Nepal entry visa fee (US$ 30 per person) you obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu for 60 days from date of issue. You will require 2 passport size photos.
5. Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry.
6. Personal trekking Equipment.
7. Internet, telephone call, tips for guide, driver and staff.
8. Sightseeing/Monument entrance fees in Kathmandu.
9. Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section.
Frequently Asked Questions Tibet Cultural Tour
Q. What type of shape do I need to be in, is this trip for me?
A. This tour is suitable for average people who are moderately fit, thus no previous experience is required. Some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming, hiking is recommended before you embark on your journey. Persons suffering from a pre-existing medical condition or disease must seek medical advice before considering the trek.
Q. What sort of accommodation can I expect in Kathmandu and in tour? A. We use standard rooms from four or five star hotels in Kathmandu with breakfast included. Please note that the guest-houses in Tibet will be of a very basic. During the tours Guesthouse, Lodges generally provide basic clean facilities with a mattress, quilt, blanket or sleeping bag. We can also offer you Ace the Himalaya sleeping bags if needed (which need to return after the trip) but it is good idea to always have your own sleeping equipment. You should not enter the kitchen unless asked to do so.
Q. What sort of food can I expect in tour? A. Most guesthouses cook a delicious range of mostly vegetarian fare. Pasta, tuna bakes, noodles, potatoes, eggs, bread, soups, fresh vegetables (variety depends on the season) and even some desserts like apple pies, pancakes, and some interesting attempts at custard. You will find a lot of garlic recommended because it assists with acclimatization – try to eat some every day. In some places you may find some meat. You can always get hot chocolate, tea, and hot lemon drinks, as well as soft drinks, and treats like chocolate and crisps.
Q. What sort of transportation you use? A. Ace the Himalaya is all about providing you with local insights as well as adventure, with that in mind, where we think you will get more out of your holiday by using different means of transport that is what we do. Using a variety of private transport is an integral part of our Himalaya tours and enhances the experience!
We use private tourist vehicles for sightseeing, city tours and pickups. Depending on the group size we use van, Bus, land cruiser and supporting truck. These small light vehicles are more maneuverable and flexible enabling us to take you through the Narrow roads of mountain. All the vehicles are usually air-conditioned unless we are traveling in cooler areas.
Q. What is the best season for this tour? A. Any time between March and November.
Q. What is the weather & temperature like in tour? A. Weather in the mountains is notoriously difficult to predict. At night it is generally cooler the days are generally warm. It is also important to make sure that you can stay warm and dry in just about any conditions. Expect the unexpected! The temperature could be as high as 15 deg C to 0 deg C low.
Q. Can I charge my digital camera or other batteries on my trip? A. These facilities will be available in most of the places while you are in Guesthouse reception by paying some service charges. Remember to bring your adapters!
Q. Is the water OK to drink? Do I need to bring purifying tablets/filter? A. You can get bottle water in most of the place, if you wish to drink normal water then it is very important to purify so bring purifying tablets with you.
Q. Are the Ace the Himalaya Agency's staff insured? A. Our company insures all our trekking staff, including guide, cook, Sherpa and porters. Please, Click on LEGAL DOCUMENT page (Company) to view insurance details.
Q. What essential documents do I need to bring with me on tour? A. *Valid Passport – must be valid for up to 6 months after you return from your tour, keep a separate photocopy.*Passport size photos (keep a at least 4 of them)
*Travel insurance, keep a separate photocopy
*Cash and Traveler’s Cheques, keep numbers and proof of purchase separate
*Flight tickets
*Emergency contact numbers for T/C’s, banks, insurance, family contacts.
The above Cost Includes
