Duration: 10 Days
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Most soothing and reposeful trips done within a slightly shortest time period, the Lhasa tour lets you experience the exotic lives of local Tibetans as well to explore( city of spectacles). The gubernatorial capital of Tibet, Lhasa offers you absolutely gorgeous Himalayas sights of Makalu, Lhotse, Cho-Oyu, Everest, Xixapangma and many others. Not only the astonishing views get acquainted about the splendid cultures of Tibetans and observe unique arts, architecture, but craftsmanship also evince in different monasteries. The tour of 10 days will surely set your life into the beautiful places which you will never forget!!! Blended with all the captivating history, splendid cultures, astonishing sights, breathtaking palaces is what the Lhasa to Kathmandu tour.
Visit these world heritage amazing sites Potala Palace, Norbulingka Palace, Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple, Sera Monastery and indulge in the exciting histories. Potala palace is renowned as the world's heritage site built over a palace erected by Songsten Gampo over the red hill, dzong fortress in the city of Lhasa. Norbulingka Palace is the biggest manmade garden in Tibet which is known as the summer palace of Dalai lama. The typical park is worth appreciating the stunning scenery on the highland and admiring the palace buildings over 200 years old. The devoted atmosphere of the crusade will here deeply touch the bottom of your soul.
Drepung Monastery, the "great three"Gelug University Gompas of Lhasa along with sera monastery and Garden monastery built by Jamgyang Choge Tashi Palden. known as the largest monastery, deprung in the 20th century with 10,000monks. keep your eyes on the numerous treasures like statues, murals, Buddhist classics. Jokhang temple, the most sacred temple in Nepal considered the ethereal heart of the city located on Barkhar street. These visits over the top palaces of Tibet will bestow the chances to explore the overall history, cultures, traditions only in 10 days along with a visit to Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal representing various religious sites and historical sites.
Narayan Baniya (nature pathfinder) and Sumir Gyawali (yoga teacher) guide me in this adventure. Actually they manage perfectly my short time and all the noisy burocratic thinks like documents or Covid control. They makes me feel safely and had care of me since the moment I reserved .. now I’m at home and still feel the power of their experience, friendship and good nature. They makes me “enter” in the Nepali lifestyle, from metropolitan Kathmandu until the top of the mountain were the vibes are soo deep. Their good vibes are compatible with all, Sumir had a clinical yogi eye and Narayan the calm you need to arrive over the clouds.. it was like a day dreaming and I never forget this experience out of time. Thank you Antonio
A great & well organised experience. I highly recommend Himalayan recreation to anyone planning to trek to the Annapurna Basecamp. Everything from start to finish was all taken care of, taking away all of the stress of organisation so that I could focus on enjoying the trek. Ashok was very responsive on whatsapp at all times and was able to adapt the tour when circumstances changed. For example, when my flight to Pokhara was cancelled, Ashok arranged for a friendly driver to take me all the way there by private car instead (I did have to wait 1.5 hours for the driver, but traffic in Kathmandu is difficult). My guide Santosh and porter Bal were very friendly and accommodating and were good company during the trek. They have the English skills required to answer the majority of questions, particularly relating to the trek. Overall, a very good experience. The trek itself is very beautiful. It has everything, including rural villages with rice terraces, bamboo forests, and epic mountains. The accommodation is basic but everything you need for a trek (much better than camping). The weather forecast is inaccurate - I enjoyed decent weather despite the forecast being constant rain/thunder. I found the difficulty to be much easier than others state, and could have completed the trek in 5-6 days. Almost anyone with a decent level of fitness would be able to complete this trek (adjusting the duration to accommodate).
The Annupurna Poon Hill Trip is a lovely trek through the lower elevations of the Annupurna range of the Himalayas. Starting from Pokhara, a 90 minute drive in a taxi drops us off at the beginning of the trek and then goes up from there. My guide, Raj, was absolutely awesome and provided a lot of great information about the area during our trek over the several days that this trek takes place. The second day of the climb takes us to the small town of Ghorepani, and then an early climb the next morning to Poon Hill. I went on this trip in the 2nd year of the virus. According to my guide, the number of travelers was still way down from pre-pandemic years. So, in one way, it is a great time to travel since you will have most of the trails to yourself. The tea houses are also pretty empty. The negative side to this is that there are limited menu items and several places didn't have WiFi. There are a few recommendations I would make about this trip. The first is the ride from Kathmandu to Pokhara. I took the bus and regretted it about halfway there. While the distance is only 200 km, it took about 8 hours on the bus. If I were to do this again, I would have opted for a 30 minute flight. It costs more, but is so worth it. Second, make sure you bring toilet paper with you on the trek. The tea houses I stayed in during my trek didn't have any. So, bringing a roll of your own is a huge help. And speaking of bathrooms, most of the toilets along the route are not the western style sit-down toilets. Rather they are the hole in the grounds. So, make sure to use the bathroom before leaving the tea house since the next western-style toilet isn't until the next guest house, which could be a half day hike away. Finally, if you have time after the trek, spend an extra day in Pokhara. It is much more interesting than Kathmandu. Otherwise, the trek was wonderful and the folks at Himalayan Recreation did a great job in staying in touch, picking me up at the airport when I arrived in Nepal, and provided excellent service all the way through.
This trip was the first we took with those guys. It was very nice, guide was interesting and gave us a lot information about Bhaktapur and Nepal itself. After they arranged few more trips for us. First was Chitwan national park and jeep safari. After Pokhara and paragliding. And then return to Kathmandu. It was very helpful to have someone local there who can arrange flights, pick ups, all the activities and return wherever needed. We didn't have more time, but all the time we had, they managed to organize for us, without stressing or worrying. I truly recommend them, because they are very responsible and helpful for any situation. I firstly met them in Kathmandu for our first trip and they helped us with all the others.
After your arrival in Kathmandu then our representatives will be there to pick you up. Hop in the luxury car and get some more details about further trips looking at the outside views. Then you will be dropped off at the hotel. Fresh your mind and relax your body!!! Overnight stay at hotel.
On the second day, you will receive the visa for China. After then, the tour to Kathmandu world heritage sites starts from Pashupatinath temple, one of the most sacred Hindu shrines and the greatest shiva sites located on the banks of the Bagmati river. Next, Swoyambhunath the oldest temple also known as the monkey temple located on the top hill. Kathmandu durbar square, the heart of Kathmandu city never fails to awe inspire visitors with its intricate wood carving, concrete buildings and rich history. Lastly Boudhhanath, massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in the world. After finishing the tour you will be dropped off at Hotel. overnight at Hotel.
Get the astonishing sights of the Himalayas from the flight to Lhasa. As you enter the views will surely take your breath away. Enjoying your trip you will never know when you have already arrived at the airport. You will be welcomed by a Tibetan guide and take a drive of about 1 and half hours you will reach Lhasa. Take a rest and enjoy the sights of the hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
After breakfast, the exciting journey begins to Sera monastery one of Tibet's largest monasteries was founded in 1419 by Jamgyang Choge, one of the Tsongkhapa's main disciples. Look at the Buddha statues and amazing murals as well the spectacular views over the monastery filled with roses. Get to know more about the sera monasteries from the monks. Then, you will be moved towards Norbulingka Palace, the biggest manmade garden in Tibet which is known as the summer palace of Dalai lama. The typical park is worth appreciating the stunning scenery on the highland and admiring the palace buildings over 200 years old. Later on, the last destination of the day is Jokhang temple surrounded by Baekhar street, the most famous and holiest temple of Tibet. It is the ultimate pilgrimage destination for Tibetans Pilgrims. Explore all around the streets and temple then head to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
The day starts with a visit to Potala Palace, renowned as the world's heritage site built over a palace erected by Songsten Gampo over the red hill, dzong fortress in the city of Lhasa. Witness a glorious building containing private quarters of Dalai Lama as well as numerous grand staterooms and many important sanctuaries. Thangka is one of the most Tibetan-style paintings you'll ever see during a visit. After getting more info about the palace head into another monastery, Drepung Monastery, the "great three"Gelug University Gompas of Lhasa along with sera monastery and Garden monastery built by Jamgyang Choge Tashi Palden. known as the largest monastery, deprung in the 20th century with 10,000monks. keep your eyes on the numerous treasures like statues, murals, Buddhist classics. Your tour takes an end and you will drop off at the hotel.
Today, the destination we will be reaching Shigatse our drive follows the Tsangpo River. Ascend up to 15,700-foot Khampa La then we will get to see Yamdrok Lake below and in the near distance rises a great snow peak of Ningdzingzonka. Then, head westward along the lake and drive toward Gyantse. In Gyantse, visit the famous Pelkor Monastery. The Pelkor Chode Monastery also includes Gyantse Kumbum. The Kumbum has nine floors and each tier has unique chapels. It is considered the largest of the three Kumbums in Tibet. After one and half hour drive, we arrive at Shigatse. Overnight at Hotel.
Your journey will take you from Shigatse to the small town of Shegar. There are several scenic mountain views along the way, especially at the 5200 meters high Gyatso La Pass. From the Gyatso La, there is a sweeping view of the Himalayas. You will stay the night in the small town of Shegar, elevation 4300 meters. In Shegar, you can hike up to the Shelkar Monastery and up along the ruins of the old fortress. At the top, there is a nice view of the mountains surrounding you, including a view of admiring Everest. The distance from Shigatse to Shegar is 250 kilometres (156 miles). Overnight at Hotel.
As we start the journey, we will be crossing two high passes, Lalung La (5124m) and the Shung La (5200m). On our way, enjoy the magnificent landscape of the surrounding peaks which include Shishapangma, Cho Oyu, Menlungtse and Gauri Shankar. Then our journey heads towards Tibetan Plateau to Zhangmu on the Nepalese border. Overnight at Hotel.
Leaving Zhangmu behind, travel through the Friendship Bridge passing the Bhote Koshi River and mark the Chinese - Nepalese border. After that short drive, saying goodbye to our Tibetan guide. Then drive for a few hours and walk to Nepalese Immigration Control in Kodari, there will be waiting by our Nepalese staff, completing the re-entry formalities then driving towards Kathmandu, which may take 4/5 hours, it depends on road & weather conditions. Overnight at Hotel.
On your last day in Nepal, do travels anywhere before the scheduled flights. Then after our representatives will come to pick you up at the hotel and drop you off at the airport. We hope your tour becomes such a great memory with us. See you again!!
All ground transportation by private vehicle including airport transfers
Three nights’ accommodation with breakfast at a 3 star category hotel in Kathmandu
All fees for sightseeing and visits to monasteries as per itinerary
Accommodation with breakfast at a 3 star category hotel in Lhasa and Shigatse
Best available guesthouses with breakfast at Shegar, and Zhangmu
Tibet travel permits and Chinese Visa fees
Kathmandu to Lhasa flights in economic class
Tibet Tourism Bureau (TTB) approved Tibetan guide including his salary, foods, accommodation, insurance etc
All applicable taxes and service charges
Meals not specified in the 'Meal Inclusions' in the itinerary”
Travel insurance
Nepal entry or re entry visa
Personal shopping and laundry
Tips for guide and driver (Tipping is appreciated but it is not mandatory)