Tibet and Nepal round trip

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After landing at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed and accompanied to your first accommodation. After a relaxed arrival, a traditional Nepalese dinner awaits you in the evening, accompanied by a fascinating cultural presentation from various ethnic groups in Nepal. Here you will also have the opportunity to get to know your fellow travelers. After these first impressions, you can relax and look forward to the days ahead.

Dinner

private transfer (approx. 6 km/20 min.)

Potala Guest House

Your highlight today: Explore the temples of the Kathmandu Valley

Today we explore Patan, the second largest city in the Kathmandu Valley, and get to know the culture and history of Nepal better. After a hearty breakfast, we first explore Patan-Durbar Square. This is flanked by artistic and majestic monuments that tell a series of extremely interesting and fascinating historical facts and esoteric legends. We then visit the stupa of Swayambhunath, from where we have a wonderful view over the valley due to its high position.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

private transfer (approx. 20 km/45 min.)

Potala Guest House

Your highlights today: Enjoy the peaceful & majestic surroundings of Nagarkot

On day three of our trip, we make our way to Nagarkot, where comfort and peaceful surroundings await us.
A truly unforgettable sight opens up before us as we let our gaze wander over the sublime Himalayan peaks. From the majestic peaks of Dhaulagiri in the west to the mighty Mount Everest in the east, an incredible panorama stretches out before our eyes.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Private transfer (approx. 30 km / 1.5 hours)

Country Villa Nagarkot

Your highlight today: Explore the ancient city of Bakhtapur and attend a cooking class with a Nepalese family

Today we start with a visit to the ancient city of Bhaktapur, which was hit by an earthquake in 1934. It is therefore particularly impressive to see how the many ancient buildings, including a five-storey temple, survived the quake. The many remaining monuments are still prime examples of excellent architecture and masterpieces of craftsmanship. Before we visit one of the oldest temples in Nepal, the Changunarayan Temple, we visit a traditional painting school.
In the evening we take part in a cooking class with a Nepalese family.
We also collect our Chinese visas and Tibet Travel Permit from the Chinese embassy today.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Private transfer (approx. 40 km/ 2 hours)

Potala Guest House

Your highlight today: Marvel at the deep gorges and snow-capped mountains of the Himalayas

We leave Kathmandu and head to Rasuwa Gadi, which is located in the border region between Nepal and China, close to Tibet. On the way there, we drive along the Himalayas and can marvel at its deep gorges and snow-capped mountains. Our journey also takes us through LangTang National Park, which is one of the largest nature reserves in Nepal. If we are lucky, we may even see yaks or horses in the wild here

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

  Private transfer (approx. 137 km/7 hours)

Village Guest House

Your highlight today: Take a walk to the Paba temple

After breakfast, we drive a short distance to the border to cross it in the direction of China. Our guide is already waiting for us on the other side. We then continue on to Kyirong. Kyirong lies at an altitude of 2800 and is surrounded by dense forests.
In the afternoon, we take a short walk to the Paba Temple, a Nepalese-style temple that impresses with its elaborate murals.

 Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Private transfer (approx. 40 km/4-5 hours)

Kyirong Hotel

Your highlight today: Visit the highest monastery in the world

Our adventure today takes us first to Mt. Everest base camp. Our route takes us past vast grasslands and Lake Peikutso. On the way, at the Gawu La Pass, at an altitude of 5198m, we will also have a breathtaking panoramic view of the Himalayas. Once we arrive at Everest Base Camp, we visit the highest monastery in the world, the Rongbuk Monastery. We then continue our journey to Tingri, where we will spend the night.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Private transfer (approx. 480 km/11 hours)

Tingri Hotel

Your highlight today: Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Tibet at Tashilunpo Monastery

On the morning of day eight of our Nepal & Tibet round trip, we drive to Shigatse. On the way, we make a stopover at the 5000m G318 National Highway milestone in Lhatse. After arriving in Shigatse in the early afternoon, we visit one of the most important monasteries and the seat of the Panchen Lama, the Tashilunpo Monastery. The religious paintings on the Tibetan architecture and the chanting of the monks allow us to get a feel for the Tibetan way of life.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Private transfer (approx. 280 km/ 7 hours)

Shigatse Hotel

Your highlight today: Marvel at the turquoise mountain lakes of Tibet

Today we travel via Gyantse to Lhasa, Tibet's capital. The many Tibetan farming villages that can be seen on the way to Gyantse give us an impression of life in rural Tibet. After arriving in Gyantse, we first visit the historic old town, the Perklor Monastery and the Kumbum Stupa. Then, on our way to Lhasa, we stop at Manak Dam Lake, Korala Glacier and Yamdrok Lake. Once again we marvel at the incredible nature of Tibet.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Private transfer (approx. 375 km/ 6 hours)

Hotel Gang-Gyan Lhasa

Your highlight today: Visit the holiest temple of Tibetan Buddhism

Lhasa is the capital of Tibet and is considered the Buddhist center of the country. Our first stop today is the winter palace of the Dalai Lama, the Potala Palace. Here we can discover and marvel at countless treasures and artistically crafted cultural objects. After lunch, we visit the Jokhang Temple, which is a central sanctuary of the Tibetans and was built in the 7th century. Inside the temple is a statue of the Buddha Sakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism, at the age of 12. Outside the temple, pilgrims can be seen prostrating themselves in front of it. Around the temple is Barkhor Street, where we can join the pilgrims and locals in the kora (a religious walk around a building) and explore the old market.
We also have the opportunity to taste traditional tea with the locals in a teahouse.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

private transfer

Hotel Gang-Gyang Lhasa

Your highlight today: Watch the monks debating in the inner courtyard of the Sera Monastery

In the morning, we visit the village of Dadong, which is located a few kilometers southwest of downtown Lhasa. It is a well-protected, ancient Tibetan village surrounded by valleys. After arriving there, we visit the Nyimatang Monastery, built in the 11th century, and take a walk around the village to see what rural life in Lhasa is like. We visit a local family and enjoy lunch prepared by the family. In the afternoon we visit the Sera Monastery, where we can admire colorful rock paintings of Buddha and sand mandalas. In the inner courtyard of the monastery, we watch the monks' debates with fascination. Afterwards, we visit a print shop for religious texts. Afterwards, we round off the day with dinner with our new friends.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Private transfer (60 km / 2 hours)

 Hotel Gang-Gyan Lhasa

Your highlight today: Admire the unique landscape of Tibet

As we drive through the winding roads of Tibet, we are able to experience the beautiful landscape once again. We take in the memories of the sacred lakes, the impressive monasteries and the sheer endless expanse of this fascinating region one last time.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Private transfer (approx. 850 km/9 hours)

Kyirong Hotel

Your highlight today: Enjoy the last few hours with new friends

On our last day together, we head back to Kathmandu. After the exciting last few days, we can review our experiences over a farewell dinner together and enjoy our last few hours to the full.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Private transfer (approx. 137 km/6-7 hours)

Potala Guest House

After a final breakfast, we set off for the airport. It's time to say goodbye to new friends, breathtaking experiences and unforgettable moments. Relive the memories of this trip and look forward to the next adventure that awaits you. See you next time!

Breakfast

private transfer (approx. 6 km/20 min.)

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