SR WORLD TRAVEL
*Trust, Transparency, Competitiveness & Quality
*Worldwide Holidays & Cruises, Accommodation, Aviation Services, MICE & Incoming Services

Cutural Tibet and Kathmandu Tour


Duration: 10 Nights/ 11 Days
Places to visit: Kathmandu – Lhasa - Drak Yerpa - Lhasa- Kathmandu - Patan - Bhaktapur - Dakshinkali and Chobhar - Nagarkot - Dhulikhel – Kathmandu


Day 01:  Kathmandu - Lhasa
In the morning as per scheduled departure transfer to airport to board on flight to Lhasa, and on arrival you will be transferred to hotel.

Rest of the day you will be free for independent activities.

 

Lhasa at an altitude of 3,650 mt, is situated on the north bank of Kyichu River. Lhasa in Tibetan means "Place of the Gods", the residence of the Dalai Lama. It is sacred because of the figures of Songtsen Gampo and his two royal consorts and the figures of Sakyamuni brought from Chang' an and Nepal. One thousand five hundred years ago Lhasa was known as Otang, which means, "plain flowing with milk," because of its rich pasture, good for grazing sheep and cattle. The Rasa Monastery soon became the Otang people's central place of worship, for it enshrined the gilded image of Sakyamuni brought from Chang's an by Princess Wen Cheng. In the course of time, the original name of the place was forgotten, and it became known simply as Rasa, which was gradually changed into the Lhasa.
Stay overnight at hotel.

 

Day 02: In Lhasa
Morning you will proceed for full day sightseeing of Heritage Sites of Potola Palace, Jokhang Temple.

Visit Potala, which was constructed in 637 by Songtsen Gampo, the first king of the united Tibet and later reconstructed and served as the winter residence of the Dalai Lamas. and Jokhang monastery, the center of the Tibetan Buddhism and the sacred land of Buddhist followers where innumerable pilgrims come for worship everyday. The temple, built in 647, is the earliest wood-and-masonry structure still existing in Tibet.
Later explore the bustling bazaar along the Barkhor Street.
Stay overnight at your hotel.


Day 03: In Lhasa
Morning you will proceed for full day sightseeing of highlights of Lhasa - the Drepung Monastery, the Sera Monastery, both of them are Gelupa Monasteries and also you will visit the famous Dalai Lama summer palace - Norbulingka. 


Drepung Monastery is one the three greatest Buddhist temples in Lhasa together with Sera and Ganden Monasteries.

 

Visit Drepung Monastery for the whole morning, later after drive to Sera Monastery, have a little hike for the beautiful valley scenery nearby and picnic there, in the afternoon, visit Sera monastery, which was created in 1419 and has always been an important Buddhist seminary. As rose are planted everywhere in the monastery, it is also called “the court of wild rose”.

 

Norbulingka meaning 'Treasure Park' covers an area of around 360000 sq. m. and is considered to be the biggest man made garden in Tibet. 

Later walk on the Barkhor Street nearby the temple, a big free market with its prolific stalls for selling local specialties.

Stay overnight at your hotel.

Day 04:  Lhasa - Drak Yerpa – Lhasa (60 Kms / 02 Hrs)

Morning drive from Lhasa to Drak Yerpa caves, which is one of the holiest caves in Lhasa area. Nowadays you can still find some ones meditating there. At Drak Yerpa you can do some trekking around. Afternoon drive back to Lhasa, you will be arranged the visit one local Tibetan family. Overnight at Lhasa


Day 05: Lhasa- Kathmandu
In time transfer to airport to connect return flight for Kathmandu, and on arrival transfer to the hotel.

 

Kathmandu the capital and cultural hub of Nepal Kingdom, surrounded by green hills and mountains with snow capped peaks against its northern and eastern background the Valley is indeed beautiful. There are complex examples of Nepal’s art and architecture all round.  


Day 06: In Kathmandu
Morning proceed to sightseeing of the city


Visiting temples of Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, temple of the living and Also visit Durbar Square, which is residence of Kumari, the Living Goddess (Virgin Goddess), its wooden balconies and windows are profusely carved. Later visit Hanuman Dhoka, the historic palace of the ancient kings of Nepal.  A complex of many temples and monuments, guarded by a huge statue of the Monkey God, It is here that the kings of Nepal are crowned, and their coronations solemnized.


Rest of the day you will be free to enjoy exploring local animated market.
Stay overnight at hotel.


Day 07: In Kathmandu (Excursion to Patan and Bhaktapur)

Morning proceed to sightseeing of Patan and Boudhnath.

 

The ancient city of Patan is situated on the southern bank of the river Bagmati and is about 5 Kms southest of Kathmandu. The city is full of Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples with fine bronze gateways, guardian deities & wonderful carvings.

 

Bhaktapur is also known as Bhadgaon, the palace complex in the middle of the city potrays the prosperity of the Malla years and the details at which the craftspeople then worked. The palace of 55 windows stands in the square & it was home to many kings of Bhaktapur.
Evening retire to Kathmandu for overnight stay at hotel.

 

Day 08: In Kathmandu (Excursion to Dakshinkali and Chobhar)
Morning proceed to sightseeing of Dakshinkali and Chobhar. The temple at Dakshinkali is dedicated to the ferocious goddess who has much energy and power. It is said that she gives strong will power and energy to those who come to her and she loves sacrifices. The lake Chobhar is said to have originated when Manjushri cut a deep gorge in the wall of a huge lake to let the water out in order to observe & worship the lotus which was emanating bright light at the centre. The bed of the lake became Kathmandu Valley and the place where he cut the lake is said to be Chobhar.

 

Return to Kathmandu for overnight stay at hotel.

 

Day 09: Kathmandu - Nagarkot
Early morning drive to Nagarkot Excursion to Nagarkot and on arrival check-in into the hotel.

 

At a height of 2,099 Mtr above sea level, the hill top is visited for viewing beautiful sunrises and sunsets & the visitors take delight in the layout of the Kathmandu Valley below.

 

Evening you will see the beautiful sunset view from the Nagarkot.
Stay overnight at your hotel.

 

 Day 10: Nagarkot - Dhulikhel - Kathmandu
Early morning get –up for to see sunrise from the hotel. And later drive to Dhulikhel.

 

The walk continues along mountain trails to Dhulikhel to explore rural Nepal's traditional villages and lifestyles and its beautiful countryside.

Later proceed for Kathmandu and on arrival check-in into the hotel of overnight stay.

 

Day 11: Depart Kathmandu
In the time you will be transferred to International airport to board flight for onward Journey.

 
SR WORLD Mailing Address : F 201-202 Pankaj Tower III, LSC, Mayur Vihar Phase-1, New Delhi–110091 (INDIA)
Phone
: +91 (11) 42153931-932, 30226333
Fax
: +91 (11) 22755049
SKYPE
: mahendra_india
24X7 Emergency Nos.
: +91-9810973377, +91-9210793339
E-Mail : mail@srworld.in
www.srworld.in - Company Profile, with Exclusive & Experiential Travel for India, Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan & Sri Lanka
www.itravelindia.in - Travel Portal for Travel within India
www.letusgotravel.in - Outbound Travel options for Indian Travellers
www.room2book.com - Online Reservation for Worldwide Travel Services (only for Partner Agents with secured access)
Q. Would you like to know the Comprehensive Details & Prices of this tour ?
Name:*
E-mail ID:*