Lhasa, Yamdrotso, Shigatse, Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Dhulikhel 10 day tour

Tour Briefing:
Tour Code: TNT- 003
Tour Catalog: Private Tour
Trip Length: 10 days
Starting City: Chengdu, Beijing, Shanghai, Xian...
Ending City: Kathmandu
Route Feature:

Itinerary Briefing:
Day01: Flight/ Train arrive at Lhasa. Rest and overnight in Lhasa.
Day02: Lhasa city sightseeing. Overnight in Lhasa
Day03: Lhasa city sightseeing. Overnight in Lhasa
Day04: Lhasa- Yamdrotso lake- Gyangtse. Overnight at Shigatse.
Day05: Gyangtse- Shigatse- Lhasa. Overnight at Lhasa.
Day06: Lhasa fligh to Kathmandu. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day07: Sightseeing at Kathmandu and Around. Ovenight at Kathmandu.
Day08: Kathmandu Valley- Nagarkot. Overnight at Nagarkot.
Day09: Nagarkot- Dhulikhel- Kathmandu. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day10: Kathmandu airport dropping off.

Day by day Itinerary:
Day01: Chengdu- Lhasa ( Lhasa ariport 80km, asphalt road, 3595m,  15-19 centigrade)
Morning time our staff pick you up from your hotel in Chengdu then dropping you off to Chengdu airport help you check in.After 2 hours flight you will arrive at Lhasa Gongga airport. Our guide will pick you up from Gongga airport to Lhasa city. Rest in the hotel.                                          Overnight at Lhasa

Day02: Lhasa ciy tour sightseeing
Morning time sightseeing at Potala Palace. Then to visit Jokhang Temple, afternoon walk around Barkhour Market.                           Overnight at Lhasa

Day03: Lhasa city sightseeing
Morning time to Drepung Monatsery, then afternoon to Sera Monastery.   
                                                       Overnight at Lhasa.

Day04: Lhasa- Yamdrotso lake-Gyangtse-Shigatse (440km, 6hours driving, asphalt road in good condition , 3900m, 15-19 centigrade)
Morning time around 08:00am depart from Lhasa pass Gangbala Mt. which is over than 5000m, then to Yamdrotso lake which is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet (another 2 is Namtso lake and Manasarova), then to Gyangtse, visit Gyangtse Kumbum, far view of Zongshan ruins. Then back to Shigatse.                                           
                                                       Overnight at Shigatse

Day05: Gyangtse- Shigatse- Lhasa (340km 3-4 hours driving, asphalt road in good condition , 3900m, 15-19 centigrade)
After breakfast to visit Tashilumpo Monastery which was Built in1447 , spectacular tombs of Panchen Lamas, have a good rest in Shigatse, then drive back to Lhasa.
                                                      Overnight at Lhasa.

Day06: Lhasa airport dropping off flight to Kathmandu.
Morning time Lhasa airport dropping off, take the flight to Kathmandu. Nepal local guide pick you from Kathmandu airport then dropping off to Hotel. Rest in Hotel.
                                                    Overnight at Kathmandu.

Day07: Kathmandu and Around
Today there will be a full day sightseeing tour to the most interesting places in and around Kathmandu and the tour will includes: Swayambhuanth Temple, Pashupatinath Temple, Bodhanath.                     Overnight at Kathmandu.

Day08: Kathmandu Valley- Nagarkot
Today sightseeing at Patan, Bhaktapur.In the evening, you will head towards Nagarkot. On your way to Nagarkot breathtaking panoramic Himalayan views of Mt. Everest, Manaslu and Gauri Shankar will have completely smitten. Nagarkot accommodates finest of resorts, hotels, restaurants and cafes. You will spend your night at one of the best resort or hotel in Nagarkot.

Nagarkot:
Only a short 30 Kilometer drive east of the Kathmandu Valley at an elevation of 2175 meters (7112 feet), Nagarkot provides a grandstand panorama of the Himalayas. The snowy peaks are magnificent at the sunrise and the sunset. Often visible are the Everest(8848 meters, 29,028 ft.) Lhotse (8576 meters, 28,135 ft.), Cho-oyo (8463 meters, 27,674 ft.), and Manaslu (8163 meters, 26,693 ft.), five of the world's tallest mountains.
One of the very good view point and tourisred place, outside the Kathmandu valley is Nagarkot, which is located on the rim of Kathmandu Valley at an elevation of 7,200 feet. It offers the panoramas of the major peaks of western Nepal like Annapurna range, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal range, Langtang range, and Gaurishankar in the east. It is 32 km north east of Kathmandu. It takes 45 minutes drive from Kathmandu and is best for sunrise and sunset.
Nagarkot also offers good bird watching in the forest and short hikes in a peaceful hilltop resort setting. Only the wind and the sound of rustling leaves is heard at this favorite weekend getaway for those seeking Himalayan scenery and serenity at any one of several nice hotels.
The view of mountains are often changed its color. Since mornings are clearer than afternoons, it is recommended spending a night up here.
Nagarkot is also a place for day hikes, as you dodn't have enough time, The three possible destinations for day hikes from Nagarkot are Banepa, Sankhu and Changu Narayan. Number of comfortable hotels and lodges are available here.

Day09: Nagarkot- Hiking to Dhulikhel- Kathmandu.
Morning: Sunrise View at Nagarkot and hike to Dhulikhel You wake up early in the morning at birds’ melodious chirpings. As you eye the nature, most heavenly sight of sunrise view rejuvenates your senses. You spend your day amidst the natural surroundings of Nagarkot. After you have your share of experiencing the magic of Nagarkot, you are guided along the hiking trails to Dhulikhel. As you approach Dhulikhel, a plethora of cultural diversities, interesting traditional practices, lush vegetation and rich birdlife unfolds before you.  Overnight at Kahtmandu.

Dhulikhel
At an elevation of 1,44o m (4,708 ft.), thirds town and resort area lies 32- Kilometers east of Kathmandu on the Highway towards Tibet. It is a small town with five-hundred year-old history. Street are lines with brick houses featuring carved wooden windows; sloping tiles of Pagoda temples and sacred statues abound. Nature has blessed terraced hillsides with clear views of more then twenty Himalayan peaks on clear days. There are fine hotels where one can stay.
Like Nagarkot, the city offers numerous interesting day hikes. These provide the tourists an opportunity to see the Nepali countryside away from the roads and also giving a taste of trekking. The easiest is the hike to Namoboudda and back.

Day10: Kathmandu airport dropping off, end the trip.

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