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Day 01
Arrival into Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Meet upon arrival with traditional garland ceremony and transfer by private car to Hotel Himalaya, which is a four star deluxe hotel run my Japanese management. Upon arrival, welcome cocktail and assignment of rooms. Lunch at hotel.
In the evening, a cultural program depicting folk dances from the various ethnic tribes of Nepal, followed by an authentic Nepalese dinner. Nepalese cuisine is similar to Indian food but milder and less oily. Return to hotel for overnight. (Lunch/Dinner) |
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Day 02
After breakfast at the hotel, drive 45 minutes to the ancient city of Bhaktapur. Known as the city of devotees, Bhaktapur was founded in the 9th century and is built in the shape of a conch shell that takes one to bygone days. Highlights are the Durbar Square, Palace of 55 windows, Nyatapola temple, etc. Numerous attractions and temples along with intricate woodwork, brass work are evident in the city.
Drive on for 30 minutes to the hill station of Dhulikhel. Lunch at Dhulikhel Mountain Resort and relax for the rest of the day. Watch the spectacular sunset in the evening before returning to Kathmandu. Dinner and overnight. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) |
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Day 03
A buffet breakfast at the hotel followed by a sightseeing tour with an English speaking guide. The first half of the day features the old part of Kathmandu City. Highlights are the Kumari Temple (Kumari is the legendary living goddess), Kasthamandap, the old palace, Kalbhairav, the Big Drum, etc. Continue on to Swayambhunath Stupa, which is a stupa resting on a hillock. The all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha smiles down with benevolence upon the city of Kathmandu.
Lunch will be at a reputed Chinese restaurant. After lunch, start sightseeing tour of Patan City, Krishna Mandir, Tibetan refugee Camp. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) |
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Day 04
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Lhasa by China Southwest Airlines. (SZ 408 departing Kathmandu at 9:15 am and arriving in Lhasa at 1:30 pm). The flight is of an hour's duration and must be one of the most spectacular in the world as it goes through the entire Himalayan range, ending in Tibet. Upon arrival, you will be met by your local tour guide and transferred to your hotel in Lhasa. Your stay in Lhasa is on bed and breakfast basis. Overnight. (Breakfast) |
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Day 05
After breakfast, visit Sera Monastery. Sera means hail stone in Tibetan. Set on the foot of the Wudu hill to the north of Lhasa, Sera comprises of a great Sutra chanting hall, a college and 32 sections. Continue on to Jokhang temple, built in 647 AD and is the spiritual center of Tibet and the holiest destination for Tibetan Buddhism. It houses the sitting statue of Shakyamuni when he was 12 years old. Visit Barkhor Bazaar, the oldest street of ancient Lhasa city and encircles the Jokhang Temple. Overnight. (Breakfast) |
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Day 06
After breakfast, visit the Potala Palace, located on the Red Hill and built in 640 AD during the reign of Songtsen Gampo. The original palace was destroyed in the 9th century and rebuilt in the 17th century during the reign of the fifth Dalai Lama. Continue on to Drepung Monastery, situated to the west of Lhasa and founded in 1417 by one of the disciples of tsong Khampa. It was the largest and richest of the three major yellow sect monasteries in Lhasa. Return to hotel and overnight. (Breakfast) |
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Day 07
Visit Norbulinkha Palace and the Tibetan Medical center. Rest of the day free. Overnight. (Breakfast) |
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Day 08
After breakfast, drive back to Gonggar Airport for your return flight to Kathmandu (SZ 407 departing LXA at 9:15 am and arriving KTM at 9:30 am). Mt. Everest and Mt.Manchenjunga can be viewed during the flight. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be met by your tour officer and transferred to Lunch at a restaurant. Start a half day sightseeing tour of Bodhnath Stupa, Pashupatinath temple, the holiest Hindu temple in the world. Drive for 45 minutes to the hill station of Nagarkot. The sunrise and sunset are spectacular from here and a worthwhile experience. Tonight you stay at "The Fort", which is a popular resort built in traditional Newari style. Dinner and overnight. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) |
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Day 09
After watching the sunrise and breakfast, drive back towards Kathmandu. The rest of the day is spent visiting babar Mahal revisited, an authentic Rana Palace that has been refurbished with handicraft shops, restaurants, etc. Later part of the day is spent for your own shopping pleasures and also to visit Thamel, the Mecca of the backpackers. Thamel is especially attractive in terms of the hundreds of souvenir possibilities and western culinary experiences. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) |
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Day 10
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight by Thai International. (Breakfast) |
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TOTAL COST:
Using Hotel Banakshol in Lhasa US$ 1183 per person
Using Hotel Himalaya in Lhasa US$ 1318 per person
INCLUDED:
The air fare Kathmandu Lhasa Kathmandu is included, all arrangement in Nepal on full board basis and twin sharing with all programs as stated in the itinerary, stay in Lhasa is on bed and breakfast basis, etc.
NOT INCLUDED:
Beverages, expenses of a personal nature, departure airport tax for Nepal ($ 15) and Tibet ($ 15). |
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Annapurna Circuit 
