Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Arrive early Morning at International airport, on your arrival at international airport, transfer to your 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.
Morning you will proceed for full day city tour of Kathmandu,
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 evening is free to enjoy exploring local animated markets.
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu - Lhasa
Morning departure transfer to the airport for flight to Lhasa and on arrival transfer to hotel.
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 Lhasa
Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 03: In Lhasa
Morning you will proceed for full day sightseeing of Potala Palace, Ramoche Monastery and & Norbulinka.
Potala Palace, this legendary palace built atop a single hill is synonymous with Tibet by the first foremost king Songtsen Gompa. Norbulingka meaning 'Treasure Park' covers an area of around 360000 sq. m. and is considered to be the biggest man made garden in Tibet.
Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 04: In Lhasa
Morning you will proceed for full day sightseeing of Jokhang Monastery, Sera Monastery and Barkhor Market.
Sera Monastery, 5 Kms north of Lhasa and Sera setting is one of Lhasa's prettiest monasteries was once Jokhang Temple, situated in the heart of Old Lhasa, it houses Tibet's most precious religious relic, a golden Shakyamuni Buddha which was brought as a gift by the Chinese Princess Wen Cheng on the occasion of her wedding to the Tibetan King, Songtsen Gompo. At last visit to local animated Barkhot Market.
Stay overnight at your hotel.
Day 05: Lhasa- Kathmandu (By Flight)
In time transfer to airport to connect return flight for Kathmandu, after reaching at Kathmandu airport board on connecting the fight for onward journey. |