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India Nepal & Tibet 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 “, View of Himalaya Range from Pokhara, Royal Chitwan Park,
summer palace of the Dalai Lama, Norbulingka & Everest base camp. |
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Covered Places : Delhi- Agra- Fatehpur Sikri – Jaipur –Delhi – Kathmandu
–Pokhara – Royal Chitwan national park – Kathmandu -Lhasa- Gyantse - Shigatse
-Tigri – Ronbuk- Everest Base camp- Tingri - Zhangmu - Xhangmu -Kodari -
Kathmandu |
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Activities : Boat safari at Periyar wildlife park, watch Kerala
traditional Kathakali dance Cycle Rickshaw ride at Old Delhi’s market, Elephant
ride to reach the top of fort in Jaipur & Boat ride at Phewa Lake, Pokhara &
Safari at Chitwan park. |
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Day 01: Arrival Delhi |
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 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. 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) |
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) |
Morning drive to Jaipur on the way visit Fatehpur Sikri. (Ghost Capital), the
political capital of India's Mughal Empire under Akbar's reign, from the year
1571 until 1585, when it was abandoned, ostensibly due to lack of water.
Further drive to Jaipur, The “Pink city”. Jaipur is the capital of the Indian
state of Rajasthan, famous for forts, palaces, lakes, sand and colorful culture.
On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of day free. Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 05 : Jaipur
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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 : 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. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day 07 :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
subcontinent's great 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 08 :Kathamndu - Pokhara (160Kms)
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Morning drive to Pokhara. Pokhara is a place of remarkable natural beauty. The
enchanting city has several beautiful lakes and offers stunning panaromic views
of Himalayan peaks. On arrival check in at hotel. In the afternoon Deep Gorges,
Devi’s Fall, World Peace Pagoda and the Tibetan Refugee Camp. Late enjoy boat
ride at Phewa Lake. Overnight at Hotel.
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Day 09 : Pokhara – Chitwan National park (160Kms) |
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Morning free. In the afternoon drive to Royal Chitwan national park. On arrival
check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 10 : Royal Chitwan Natioanl park |
Full day enjoy Safari in the park. Day free for Jungle activities such as Nature
walk, bird watching, village visiting. Elephant back Safari, etc.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 11 : Chitwan National Park – Kathmandu (185Kms) |
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Morning drive to Kathmandu. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest of day free.
Overnight at hotel.
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Day 12 : 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 13 : 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 14 : 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 15: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 16 : 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 17: 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 18: Shegar (New Tingri) -Rongbuk[5000m] (68Kms)
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After 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 19: Rongbuk – Tingri [4390m] (65Kms) |
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 20: 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 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 21:Zhangmu – Kodari – Kathmandu [1400m] (123Kms) |
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Morning 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 22: Departure from Kathmandu |
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Morning transfer to airport to board on flight for onward destination.
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