This tour explores the remote and extraordinarily beautiful mountain kingdom of Tibet, and includes a brief visit to the ancient sites of Nepal. Take this opportunity to experience the remains of traditional Tibetan culture and to explore some of the world’s most spectacular mountain scenery.
Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel for a stay of two nights. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city.
Day 2 In Kathmandu: Morning tour of Kathmandu includes the Durbar Square; the Temple of Kumari, the residence of the living Goddess with its carved wooden balconies and windows and Swayambhunath, said to be over 2,000 years old and one of the world’s most fabulous Buddhist Stupas. Afternoon visit to the medieval city of Bhaktapur or the ‘city of devotees’, the third largest city in the Kathmandu valley and once the capital of Nepal during the great Malla Kingdom from the 12th to the 15th century. Explore the Durbar Square and the numerous temples.
Day 3 To Lhasa: Morning flight to Lhasa where you will stay for four nights. Afternoon is at leisure to acclimatise.
Day 4 In Lhasa: Morning visit to Drepung Monastery and Norbulingka, former summer palace of the Dalai Lama. 
Afternoon tour of Jokhang Temple, the most revered religious structure in for Tibetans.
Day 5 In Lhasa: Full day tour including visit to the Potala Palace, the former winter residence of the Dalai Lama; Changpo Ri, the former site of the Medical Institute and Sera Monastery.
Day 6 In Lhasa: Full day excursion to Ganden Monastery, the first Gelukpa monastery, founded in 1409.
Day 7 To Gyantse: Morning drive to Gyantse via Lake Yamdrok- Yamtso. Check into your hotel for a stay of two nights.
Day 8 In Gyantse: Spend the morning exploring the sights and monasteries of this major southern city. Later visit to Gyantse Kumbum and Palkhor Chode Monastery. Afternoon is at leisure.
Day 9 To Shigatse: Morning drive to Shigatse where you will stay for two nights. Visit the Tashilunpo Monastery, 
a former residence of the Panchen Lama, and the temple of the Maitreya Buddha.
Day 10 In Shigatse: Join the pilgrims on a morning walk around Tashilhunpo Monastery. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Day 11 To New Tinggri: Drive to New Tinggri where you will stay for two nights.
Day 12 In New Tinggri: Today you will enjoy an adventurous excursion to the Everest Base Camp.
Day 13 To Zhangmu: Drive to the border town of Zhangmu for an overnight stay.
Day 14 To Kathmandu: Drive across the Friendship Bridge to Kathmandu. On arrival, check into your hotel for an overnight stay.
Day 15 Depart Kathmandu: Transfer to the airport for your international flight back home.
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