Come and experience the wildlife on offer, 56 species of mammals including the one horned rhinoceros, Bengal tiger, leopard, sloth bear, wild elephant, striped hyena, Gang tic dolphin and wild bison.
The best quality bargains available in Nepal with a wide choice of outlets to include carpets, trekking equipment, gems, jewellery, shoes, Pashmina, Mandalas (Thankas), Gurkha Khukuri Knives, wooden carvings, custom made suits and gifts.
Want to be in camera range of the highest peaks in the world, fly above the clouds, over glaciers, lakes, rivers while cruising so close to the awe-inspiring massifs of rock and ice an out-of-this world experience.
Rafting is inarguably the best way of exploring and experiencing Nepal’s natural thrill with rivers crashing down through the foothills providing the best white water rapids with many exciting moments.
Tibet Cultural Tour (Lhasa, Potala Palace) - 12 Days.
Drive in and fly out tour through a circular route from Kathmandu to Lhasa in the heart of Tibet, offers you some of the most amazing landscapes on Earth creating a real Adventure trip for travellers on a limit of time and money.
The Friendship Highway is an important artery of commerce as it’s also Tibet’s most popular tourist route. Enjoy fabulous mountain scenery, visit mystical Buddhist Monasteries of Tashilungpo at Shigatse, the Kumbum Stupa at Gyantse.
Drive past the beautiful Turquoise Lake. This path gives you a glimpse of both the Tibetan and Nepali culture. We'll pass small Tibetan settlements, nomadic herdsmen wandering across the wide arid plains and awe-inspiring mountain peaks. Equally as fascinating is the wealth of cultural interest we will have plenty of opportunity to explore this side of Tibet, both in Lhasa and the other towns we pass through on our journey.
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- Drive Kathmandu to Nepal/China Friendship Bridge and drive to Nyalam (3750meters). Depart at 5.00 am from our Hotel in Kathmandu and drive through the Nepal to the Tibet border along the famous Araniko Highway. Stopping for breakfast at Dhulikhel and lunch at Kodari. After immigration and customs formalities on both sides Kodari and Zhangmu we drive to the small town of Naylam 3750 meters, Total distance 125 km from Kathmandu to Nyalam. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04- Drive to Lhatse (4350eters). Day drive uphill to the highest plateau of the world with the typical view of Tibetan landscape offering sheer feeling of standing on the roof of the world crossing over LALUNGLA at elevation of 5,050meters, from where, weather permitting breathtaking panorama of beautiful Himalayan ranges including Mt. CHO OYU 8201meters & MT XISHAPAGMA 8012meters but dwarfed by the vastness of the Tibetan plateau. From Tingri one can enjoy the magnificence of MT. EVEREST 8,848meters. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05- Drive to Xigatse (3900meters). Continue scenic drive crossing over GYATCHULA 5,220meters, the highest pass en route to LHASA via LHATSE from where the road to MT. KAILASH bifurcates to the west. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06- Drive to Gyantse (3,900meters). Morning sightseeing to the Panchen Lama’s TASHILHMPU Monastery. Drive to Gyantse and visit to the KUMBUM Stupa & PHALKOR Monastery. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07- Drive to Lhasa (3,650meters). Full day picturesque drive crossing over KAROLA 5,010meters, KAMBALA 4,794meters, colourful YAMDROK LAKE and the Tibetan lifeline river BRAMA PUTRA. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08- Guided Tour in Lhasa. Sightseeing around Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09- Guided Tour in Lhasa. Sightseeing tour around Potala Palace & Drepung Monastery. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10- Lhasa to Kathmandu. Early morning drive to Gongar airport for departure flight to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12- 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.The guest-houses in Tibet will be of a very basic and dormitory style.
Trip cost as per above program
Cost per person in USD
1200.00
Cost per person in GBP
645.00
Cost per person in EURO
930.00
Cost per person in AUD
1525.00
Single Supplementary (if require) US$ 300, GBP 165, EURO 250, AUD 400 per person
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. (4 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 from Lhasa to 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.
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. Tibet Culture 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. Whilst on the tour, it is common to experience some discomfort before being fully acclimatized.
Q. What sort of accommodation can I expect during the 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 and dormitory style. 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 trekking? 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 manoeuvrable and flexible enabling us to take you through the Narrow roads of mountain. All the vehicles are usually air-conditioned unless we are travelling in cooler areas.
Q. What is the best season for this trip? A. Any time between March and November. It is best time to visit most part of Tibet while monsoon in Nepal (May, June, July, August, September).
Q. What is the weather & temperature like? 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 -8 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 We will supply boiled and purified water during the tour but bring purifying tablets with you just encase.
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.
The above Cost Includes
The Above Cost Excludes
