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The focus of the tour is on the rich cultural heritage sites of Nepal and Tibet. The enlightened monarchs and the rulers have contributed to Nepal & Tibet's rich artistic heritage over the ages. The ancient cities with numerous shrines, temples and old palaces with their architectural splendor and sumptuous elegance of art depicting ancient culture are a delight to explore. Both the destinations nestled on the lap of Himalayas, boast for beautiful Himalayan Panorama, quiet river valleys, temples, shrines, calm Buddhist monasteries. Brilliantly faceted silvery mountains including Mt. Everest with their unpredictable splendor make panoramic views of Northern Nepal and Southern Tibet.

ITINERARY :

Day
1	Arrival & hotel transfer.
2	Visit Swayambhunath - the Buddhist stupa believed to be 2500 years old towering on the top of a hill commanding sweeping view of Kathmandu valley, Kathmandu Durbar Square ( old royal palace ) - boasts for distinctive pagoda roofed temples, stone sculpture and old monuments, a living goddess - Kumari
3	Visit Bhaktapur Palace Square ( old royal palace )- Golden Gate, the Palace of 55 Windows, Nyatapole Temple - one of the tallest pagoda temples in Nepal with its massive structure and subtle workmanship. Visit Patan Durbar Square- Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples, Hiranyavarna Mahabihar, Mahabouddha
4	Transfer to Tribhuwan International Airport for the flight to Lhasa. Fly over panoramic Himalayan ranges from Kathmandu to the holy city of Lhasa. The flight takes about 55 minutes to reach the Gonggar Airport. Upon arrival at Gonggar Airport, transfer 100 km. to the city. Check in the hotel and a complete rest for acclimatization.
5	Visit Potala Palace (Winter Palace of the Dalai Lama, now more a museum than a palace), Drepung Monastery (The largest monastery in Tibet as well as in the world, once harbored 10000 monks though as a rule it was to house 7700 monks) & Bhakhor Market (The ancient and largest bazar in Tibet).
6	Visit Sera Monastery (The second biggest monastery in Tibet, famous for its horse-necked Hayagriva), Jokhang Temple (The most sacred and oldest temple in Tibet, built particularly for the enshrinement of the Sakyamuni image) & Norbulingkha Palace (Summer Palace of the Dalai Lama )
7	Drive to Gyangtse, 3950 m. a pastoral town between Lhasa and Shigatse. Drive 261km (Appx. 8 hrs) to Gyangtse, crossing over Karola Pass (5010m), Khambala Pass (4794m), colourful Yamdrok Lake and the Tibetan lifeline river Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra).
8	Visit Palkhur Choide Monastery (The only one which contains different Tibetan Buddhism sects in Tibet). Drive to Shigatse, 3900m. , the second largest town in Tibet and the seat of power of Panchen Lama. Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery (Founded by the First Dalai Lama and the former residense of Panchen Lama, famous for its giant statue of Buddha Maitreya which is 26m tall) & the Local Market (A small but fascinating market located at the foot of the old Shigatse Fortress).
9	Drive to Xegar, 4350m. ( 245 km. ) crossing over Gyatsola Pass (5220m) with spectacular view of Mt. Everest (8848m).
10	Drive 257km (Appx. 8 hrs) to Zhangmu ( 2500m) with typical view of Tibetan landscape offering sheer feeling of standing on the roof of the world crossing over Lalungla Pass (5050m) from where we can view breathtaking panorama of beautiful himalayan ranges including Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m) and Mt. Shishapangma (8012m),
11	Early morning drive 122km (Appx. 4 hrs) from Zhangmu (2500m), border town of Tibet to Kathmandu
12	Airport transfer for international departure.