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Everest Base Camp Tour |
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Tour Highlights |
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Capital city “Delhi” The Legendry “Taj Mahal”, Pink city “Jaipur”, Capital city
of Nepal “ Kathmandu“,summer palace of the Dalai Lama, Norbulingka & Everest
base camp |
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Covered Places : Delhi- Agra- Fatehpur Sikri – Jaipur –Delhi – Kathmandu
-Lhasa- Gyantse - Shigatse -Tigri – Ronbuk- Everest Base camp- Tingri - Zhangmu
- Xhangmu -Kodari - Kathmandu |
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Duration : 18 Nights / 19 days |
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Activities : Cycle Rickshaw ride at Old Delhi’s market & Elephant ride to
reach the top of fort in Jaipur
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Day 01 : Arrival Delhi |
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Arrive New Delhi, India’s Capital, where you are greeted with a traditional
Indian welcome on arrival at the airport and escorted to the hotel. After check
in at hotel our representative will explain you the travel plan and hand over
the essential travel documents to you. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 02 : Delhi
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Morning start full day guided city tour. Start from Old Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat
which is Mahatma Gandhi’s Memorial, followed by photo stop at Red Fort. Red
Fort, built in 1648 by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan, Jama Masjid, one of the largest
Mosque of India. Here you will enjoy enjoy a cycle rickshaw ride. The pleasure
associated with the rickshaw ride here is ultimate. The rickshaw pullers take
you on a ride through various routes, offering you a different experience all
together.
In the afternoon you will visit New Delhi. Lakshminarayan Temple, a modern
Hindu Temple, The impressive Qutub Minar, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage
Site, built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199 from sandstone and marble, Humayun's
Tomb, memorial of Mughal Emperor Humayun, built in the year 1562. The complex is
a World Heritage Site & the first example of this type of Mughal architecture in
India. India Gate (War Memorial Arch) and drive past the President's House,
Parliament House and Connaught Place shopping centre. Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 03 : Delhi –Sikandra - Agra ( 200kms) |
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Morning drive to Agra. On the way you will visit Sikandra. Mughal ruler Akbar's
tomb. On arrival check in at hotel.
After wash & change at hotel sightseeing tour of Agra city. Start with the
Monument of Love Taj Mahal, The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built this lovely
dream in white marble as a tomb for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, later he was also
buried alongside his wife in the same tomb. It took 20,000 workers to complete
this monument in a period of 22 years. Later visit other spots of this great
city.. The tomb of Itmad-Ud-Daulah - This tomb was personally designed by
Itmad-Ud-Daulah in the Charbagh architectural style. The inlay work and
intricate patterns on the walls of the tomb have a common theme depicting a wine
flask with snakes for handles. At the end visit Great Red Fort of Agra. Evening
free. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 04 : Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Jaipur (235kms) |
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Morning start sightseeing tour of Jaipur. Start with Amber Fort. Here you will
enjoy an Elephant ride to reach the Fort situated on the hill, an overwhelming
experience. Later we visit the City Palace, a perfect blend of Rajasthani &
Mughal architecture. Further we visit Jantar Mantar (Solar Observatory), an
astronomical treasure house, with solar devices that give accurate predictions
till date. We also visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a five-storied structure
of pink sandstone. It was built in the year 1799 so that veiled royal women
could peer down the busy street market unseen by the world through its 593 stone
Jharokas (mini windows). The evening is at leisure to explore the colorful
markets of the pink city.. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 06 : Jaipur – Delhi (265Kms) |
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Morning drive to Delhi. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of day free.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 07 : Delhi – Kathmandu (By Flight) |
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Morning transfer to airport to board on flight to Kathmandu. On arrival transfer
to hotel. The Kathmandu Valley, the capital, is the political, commercial and
cultural hub of Nepal. Rest of free. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 08 : Kathmandu |
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Morning start guided city tour. You will visit , Darbar Square, Durbar Square is
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nepal. It is home to Katmandu’s Old Royal Palace
and several beautiful temples. Bodhnath, Boudhanath Stupa is one of the largest
Buddhist stupa in Asia. The eyes of the Buddha over the white stupa in Kathmandu
is the most common images seen in an around the city and very common throughout
the country. Swayambhunath - The most ancient and enigmatic of the Valley's holy
shrines the golden-spired stupa of Swayambhunath tops a wooded hillock.
Pashupatinath - This is Nepal's most sacred Hindu shrine and one of the
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Shiva sites. Patan - This ancient city, once a kingdom in itself, is situated
across the Bagmati River to the south of Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 09 : Kathmandu [1400m] – Lhasa [3660m] |
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Morning transfer to airport to board on spectacular hour long flight to Lhasa. A
over much of the magnificent Himalayan range providing us with mountain views
the entire way. On arrival transfer to hotel. It will take some time to
acclimate to Lhasa’s high altitude so we recommend that you relax and rest in
the hotel. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 10 : Lhasa |
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Morning you wlll visit is Sera Monastery, a fifteenth century sprawl of golden
roofs and whitewashed walls. The summer palace of the Dalai Lama, Norbulingka,
as well as the Jokhang Temple. This temple is the most revered shrine in all of
Tibet and is constantly bustling with devout worshippers. We will also be given
the opportunity to shop in Barkor, the crowded central market of Lhasa.
Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 11 : Lhasa |
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A trip to Tibet would not be complete without experiencing the vital Potala
Palace. This palace is Lhasa’s cardinal landmark and is a wonder of Eastern
architecture. This truly amazing day will ended with a visit to the Drepung
Monastery. Once the world’s largest monastery, housing 10,000 monks, Drepung
monastery lies hidden in rocky ridges just beyond the city. Rest of day for
leisure. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 12 : Lhasa – Gyantse [3950m] 261 (Kms)
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Morning drive to Gyantse enroute you will see while traveling along the majestic
Friendship Highway is the Khamba La. The breathtaking view at Khamba La allows
one to see all the way to the summit of Nazin Kang Sa. Truly an amazing view!
While continuing westward we will travel over the Karo La, a high pass
surrounded by stupendous glaciers. The rest of the day will be spent enjoying
the many magnificent valleys and exquisite Tibetan villages we pass through. The
day will end in the town of Gyantse. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 13 : Gyantse – Shigatse [3900m] (90Kms)
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Morning we will visit Gyantse Dzong. This fort dates back to the fourteenth
century and offers some of the most amazing views of Gyantse and the surrounding
valley. Before leaving we will also visit the famed Gyantse Kumbum.
The drive today, only 90 km, takes us to the second largest city in
Tibet. Shigatse is a laid back city that provides excellent opportunity for both
relaxation and exploration. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 14 : Shigatse – Shegar (New Tingri) [4050m] (244Kms) |
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This stretch is some of the most spectacular landscape in Tibet. After passing
through the small town of Lhatse we will cross Gyatmso La, the highest pass on
our journey. The land quickly descends to plains after Gyatmso La. While
traveling through the plains we will see many nomadic herders, quiet
countryside, and secluded monasteries. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 15 : Shegar (New Tingri) -Rongbuk[5000m] (68Kms) |
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AAfter leaving Shegar we will travel only a short while before turning off the
Friendship Highway. Drive to Rongbuk while passing over Pang La. The view from
the top of Pang La is truly stunning. One is able to see all |
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the way from Makalu to Shishapangma. In the afternoon we will descend into the
Rongbuck valley and Everest will jump quickly into view. This is your first
chance to catch a glimpse of this awe-inspiring mountain. Overnight at guest
House / Base camp. |
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Day 16 : Rongbuk – Tingri [4390m] (65Kms) |
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Morning you have an opportunity to explore the Everest Base camp. The views of
Everest from so close make the mountain seem even more impressive than before.
It is a truly breath taking experience to stare up at the sheer North face of
this highest mountain in the world. In the afternoon you will get back on the
Friendship highway and continue our amazing journey. Overnight at guest House /
hotel.
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Day 17 : Tingri – Zhangmu [2300m] (181Kms) |
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Continuing along the Friendship Highway we will leave Tingri and cross the
Lalung La and the Shung La, two more incredible passes. The views from these
passes are breathtaking once again. While standing on these |
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passes one is surrounded by grandiose mountains such as Shishpangma, Cho Oyu,
Gauri Shankar, and many more.In the afternoon we begin descending from the arid
Tibetan plateau to a small town of Zhangmu. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 18 : Zhangmu – Kodari – Kathmandu [1400m] (123Kms) |
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MoMorning leave Zhangmu and head to the Nepalese border. The Friendship Bridge
lies at the Border of China and Nepal and is only a few kilometers from Zhangmu.
It spans the impressive Bhote Koshi River. On arrival check in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 19: Departure from Kathmandu |
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Morning transfer to airport to board on flight for onward destination.
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