Tibet Nature And Culture Tour (Drive in Fly Out)

Duration:

12 Nights/13 Days

Altitude:

5,150m

Difficulty:

Easy

Holiday Style:

Tour

Starts/Ends:

In Kathmandu

Holiday Overview

Undoubtedly, Tibet is naturally beautiful, spiritually rich, and culturally unique. The Tibet Nature & Culture Tour offers an opportunity to explore Tibet’s rich heritage, spiritual sites, and picturesque landscape. This itinerary is meticulously designed for those who wish to deeply engage in experiencing Tibetan history, culture, lifestyle, and natural beauty. This tour is not just a travel experience; it is a profound exploration of the cultural heart and spiritual soul of Tibet.

The tour begins with a guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, where you will explore UNESCO-enlisted World Heritage Sites. The tour is led by a professional tour guide.

Trip Features:

Destination: Tibet
Duration: 12 Nights/13 Days
Max. Elevation: 5,150m
Tour Difficulty: Easy
Tour Focus: Nature and Culture
Accommodations: Standard and Luxury (Optional)
Transport: Private Vehicle
Meals Plan: Bed and Breakfast Plan

Trip Highlights:

Explore UNESCO enlisted Cultural Heritage Sites of the Kathmandu Valley
Enjoy a breathtaking flight to Lhasa
Visit highly revered ancient monasteries
Learn more about Tibetan history, Buddhism, culture, lifestyle and traditions
Learn about spiritual practices and teaching
Observe Tibetan art and architecture

Tibet Nature And Culture Tour (Drive in Fly Out)

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Holiday Summary

Destination: Tibet
Duration: 12 Nights/13 Days
Max. Elevation: 5,150m
Tour Difficulty: Easy
Tour Focus: Nature and Culture
Accommodations: Standard and Luxury (Optional)
Transport: Private Vehicle
Meals Plan: Bed and Breakfast Plan

Day-to-day Brief Itinerary

1:

Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel

Altitude:

1350m

Destination:

Kathmandu

 Arrival at the Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel  Trip briefing  Stay overnight in a hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis

2:

Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple

( Altitude: 1350m, Duration: 4/5 hours )

Duration:

4/5 hours

Altitude:

1350m

Destination:

kathmandu

 Morning, visit Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath temple  Afternoon, visit Kathmandu Durbar Square and Kumari Palace  Stay overnight in a hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis

3:

Durbar Visit Bhaktapur Square and final preparation for the Tibet trip

( Altitude: 1350m, Duration: 4/5 hours )

Duration:

4/5 hours

Altitude:

1350m

Destination:

Kathmandu

 Morning, visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square  Afternoon, final preparation and packing for the Tibet trip  Stay overnight in a hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis

4:

Drive to Timure

( Altitude: 1,900m, Duration: 5/6 hours )

Duration:

5/6 hours

Altitude:

1,900m

Destination:

Timure

 After breakfast, drive to Timure (6-7 hours)  Settle in a local lodge  A short acclimatization hike  Stay overnight in a local lodge on Bed & Breakfast basis

5:

Drive to Kerung

( Altitude: 2850m, Duration: 2/3 hours )

Duration:

2/3 hours

Altitude:

2850m

Destination:

Kerung

 After breakfast, complete immigration formalities at the Nepalese Immigration and Chinese Immigration  Drive to Kerung  Settle in a hotel  After settling in, explore Kerung  Stay overnight in a hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis

6:

Drive to Everest Basecamp

( Altitude: 5,150m, Duration: 6/7 hours )

Duration:

6/7 hours

Altitude:

5,150m

Destination:

EBC

 Breakfast  Drive to Everest Basecamp North (6-7 hour drive/390km)  Lunch at Tingri  Explore highly revered ancient Rongbuk Monastery  Enjoy sunset on Mt. Everest from Everest Basecamp North  Stay overnight in a luxury local lodge on Bed & Breakfast basis

7:

Drive to Shigatse

( Altitude: 3950m, Duration: 5/6 hours )

Duration:

5/6 hours

Altitude:

3950m

Destination:

Sigatshe

 Enjoy morning view of Mt. Everest  Breakfast  Drive to Shigatse (5-6 hour)  After settling in, visit Tashilunpo Monastery, the throne of Panchen Lama  Stay overnight in a hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis

8:

Drive to Lhasa via Yamdruk Tso Lake

( Altitude: 3700m, Duration: 5/6 hours )

Duration:

5/6 hours

Altitude:

3700m

Destination:

Lhasa

 Drive to Gyantse and visit Gyantse Khumbum, a masterpiece of Tibetan architecture  Drive to Yamdruk Tso Lake  Drive to Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet  Stay overnight in a hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis

9:

Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Sera Monastery

Altitude:

3700m

Destination:

Lhasa

 Breakfast at the hotel  Visit Potala Palace, the Summer Palace of successive Dalai Lamas  Explore Jokhang Temple, the centre of Tibetan history, culture and Buddhism  Explore Bharkhor Market  Visit Sera Monastery after lunch  Stay overnight in a hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis

10:

Visit Samye and Dorje Drak Monastery

Altitude:

3700m

Destination:

Lhasa

 Breakfast at the hotel  Drive to Samye Monastery and explore it  Visit Dorje Drak Monastery  Return to Lhasa  Stay overnight in a hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis

11:

Drive to Lhasa Gonggar Airport and fly to Kathmandu

( Altitude: 1350m, Duration: 1 hour/ 1.15 Hour )

Duration:

1 hour/ 1.15 Hour

Altitude:

1350m

Destination:

Kathmandu

 Breakfast at the hotel  Drive to Lhasa Gonggar Airport and fly to Kathmandu  Transfer to hotel  Stay overnight in a hotel on Bed and Breakfast basis

12:

Trip concludes and depart for onward journey

Destination:

Departure

 Breakfast at the hotel  Trip concludes and depart for onward journey

What's Included

Tibet Travel Permit
All ground transports in Nepal and Tibet including airport pickup and transfers
Hotels in Kathmandu and Tibet on Bed & Breakfast
Kathmandu-Kerung transfer by private vehicle
Sightseeing in Kathmandu and Tibet with all applicable entry fees
Lhasa-Kathmandu flight fares
Service of professional Nepalese guide in Nepal and Tibetan guide in Tibet

What's not Included

International flight fares from/to home
Nepal Visa Fee
Travel and Medical Insurance which must cover the cost of emergency land/air evacuation
Lunch and Dinners in Kathmandu and Tibet
Pure personal nature expenses, e. g. bar bills, canned and bottled drinks, laundry, telephone, etc.
Hot beverage and cold drinks