Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1338m
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, our company representative will welcome you at the airport. Then you will be transferred to the hotel in our company van.
Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel
Meal: N/A
Day 02: Full Day Guided Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu Valley by private van
Today you will visit some of the popular sites of Kathmandu valley like the Hindu temple of Pashupatinath and the Buddhist shrines of Boudhanath and Swayambhunath. Your tour guide will give you a brief introduction about all of these places. You can also take the recommendation from the guide and try the local food.
Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Day 03: Full Day Guided Sightseeing Tour in Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar square by private van
Today you will be visiting the ancient durbar squares of Bhaktapur and Patan. These world heritage sites consist of several Hindu temples, museums, and excellent examples of the ancient craftsmanship which you can observe on the wooden structures. After a full day of sightseeing tour, our company van will take you back to the hotel for your overnight stay.
Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Day 04: Kathmandu - Rasuwagadi Border - Kyirong 2800m/210 Km/6 -7 hours drive
Early in the morning scenic drive to Kerung/Kyirong Border (Nepal - Tibet Border) through the beautiful Nepalese countryside and after necessary border formalities at Nepalese immigration, an hour adventurous uphill drive by Bus & jeep (normally) or 2 hour walk uphill (in case of landslide to Chinese immigration, check-into Tibet and Continue drive to Kyrong.
Accommodation: Guest-house
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 05: Kyirong - Tingri 4300m - Lhatse 4,350m /244 Km
Day drive uphill to the highest plateau of the world with the typical view of Tibetan landscape offering sheer feeling of standing on the roof of the world. from where, weather permitting, breathtaking panorama of beautiful Himalayan ranges including Mt Cho Oyu (8201 M) & Mt Xishapagma (8012M) but dwarfed by the Vastness of the Tibetan plateau. From TINGRI, one can enjoy the magnificence of Mt. Everest (8,848 M).
Accommodation: Guest-house
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 06: Tingri-Lhaste - Rongbuk 5050m /110 Km /3 hours & Explore EBC
It is a short drive toward Rongbuk Monastery. Rongbuk or Rongphuk Monastery is one of the oldest monastery of Nyingma Sect of Tibetan Buddhism in the region. Once you arrive Rongbuk you will be checked in the Rongbuk Guest House, after that a short 30 minute hiking toward Mt. Everest Base Camp from where you could explore entire north face of Mt Everest. After that you will be back in the evening to the Rongbuk guest house for the night stay.
Accommodation: Guest-house
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 07: Rongbuk - Shigatse 3900m /280km /6-7 hours
Today you have a scenic drive from Rongbuk to Shigatse by crossing numerous typical Tibetan villages along side. Once you arrive Shigatse you will have sightseeing of Shigatse including the seat of Panchen Lama the Tashi Lhungpo Monastery.
Accommodation: 3 Star hotel
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 08: Xigatse - Gyantse 3,950m; Sightseeing then Drive to Lhasa via Yamdrok Lake 351 Km
Drive to Gyantse and visit to the Kumbum Stupa & Phalkor Monastery. Full day picturesque drive crossing over Karola (5,010m), Kambala (4,749m), Colorful Yamdrok-Tso Lake and the Tibetan lifeline river Brahma Putra (Yarlung Tsangpo).
Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 09: Full Day Sightseeing Tour in Lhasa
A full day sightseeing of Potala Palace, Norbulinka and Drepung Monastery.
Accommodation: 3 star hotel
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10: Full Day Sightseeing Tour in Lhasa
A full day sightseeing of Sera Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street.
Accommodation: 3 star hotel
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 11: Fly from Lhasa to Kathmandu
Today after breakfast, you will be dropped to airport and flight to Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel.
Accommodation: 4 star hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Day 12: Departure from Kathmandu
Today you have free time until your airport reporting time, you could have shopping around Thamel or walk around city or visit somewhere. After that you will be dropped off to airport to connect your flight back to Home or next destination.
Accommodation: N/A
Meal: Breakfast
Note: The package can be redesigned or redeveloped as per your taste. For more information please e-mail us at snftnepal@yahoo.de
Important: In case of emergency during the trip, Helicopter will be arranged by Swiss Family Treks & Expedition (P) Ltd. The charges must be paid by the clients themselves.
