My Nepal 2014 Booklet

MY NEPAL ADVENTURE

NEPAL | TIBET | BHUTAN | INDIA

Nepal At A Glance Area: 147,181 sq.km.

Capital: Kathmandu Continent: Asia

China, Tibet

Latitude: 26째22' and 30째27' North Longitude: 80째4' and 88째12' East Bhutan

India Nepal

People: Nepal has more than 61 ethnic groups and 70 spoken languages

Population: 25 million

Seasons:

Religion: Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Christianity

Winter: December-February

Political System: Multi-Party Democracy

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Vegetation: Nepal has a wide variety of vegetation owing to its topographical variation

Language: Nepali is the national language; however, English is spoken widely by workers in the travel industry.

Geographical Location: Situated between China to the north, and India to the east, west and south

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Topography: From the world's deepest river gorge in the Kali Gandaki to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest

Currency: Nepalese Rupee (NPR)

Spring: March-May Summer: June-August Autumn: September-November

About Us My Nepal Adventure Tours and Travels (P) Ltd. is a privately owned and legally sanctioned comprehensive tour operator headquartered in Kathmandu, Nepal. Our team consists of seasoned veterans of the local tourism industry, each with over a decade of experience serving in related capacities. The company was established in 2002 to address the emerging need for highly customized services of superior quality.

We are licensed with the Ministry of Tourism of Nepal and authorized to organize tours and adventure activities in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India. We maintain affiliations with Nepal's major tourism associations.

Our team of guides and tour leaders are trained and equipped with years of experience and a passion for introducing travellers to the majesty of the Himalayas.

Safety and professional and efficient service are the cornerstone of our unforgettable treks, tours and adventures. We provide full transportation with our fleet of modern, well-maintained vehicles and can confidently ensure that groups of all sizes and inclinations will be accommodated comfortably.

We excel at arranging successful trips that are engineered to please. With our close relations to international and domestic carriers we can provide our customers the most competitive rates. And with a wide array of subject matter experts at our disposal, we are ready to organize your custom adventure, whether it's trekking or peak climbing, cultural tours or adrenaline fuelled adventure sports—you can count on us to make it happen!

Chhabi Phuyal Executive Director

In-House Capabilities Our office is well-equipped with a sophisticated in-house computer network system. We keep track of all the details of accounts, touring, itineraries, flight-tickets and other services, and provide instant confirmation of all our travel arrangements.

EXECUTIVE TEAM Raja Ram Phuyal (Managing Director): He has a proven record of making him stand as a successful businessman in regard to the service oriented sectors, exactly like tourism. He has outstandingly served the Nepali tourism industry for more than 18 Years with different capacities. His expertise in knowing the interests and dealing with the individual as well as group agents is the basic reason for the success of the company.

Deepak Phuyal (Director-Operations): Having been involved in the tourism business for more than 13 years, he deserves a special quality of organizing tour, trekking and other adventure related sports. He knows the ways to provide utmost pleasure to the guests by offering the services as per their interest. He also has an extra talency to cut the corners for fitting the rates to give utmost satisfactions to the clients.

OUR STAFF We are backed up by ever friendly and well experienced indoor and outdoor staff. They are competitive, dedicated and result oriented. They are good in communicating in various languages as per the guests’ requirement.

TRANSPORTATION We have a luxurious fleet of Wellmaintained branded vehicles, consisting of buses, cars, jeeps, and vans, with and without air conditioning, and of a range of sizes with different seating capacities according to the size of the groups.

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Sightseeing Places Around

Kathmandu Valley

World Heritage Sites Kathmandu Durbar Square

Patan Durbar Square

Nagarkot

Swayambhunath Stupa

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Kirtipur

Bouddhanath Stupa

Changu Narayan Temple

Namo Buddha

Pashupatinath Temple

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Dhulikhel

Sightseeing Places

Outside Kathmandu Valley

Lumbini

Janakpur

Chitwan

Pokhara

Bandipur

Gorkha

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Cultural Tours Nepal is one of the most fascinating countries in the world with its natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, resplendent pagodas, and spectacular Himalayan ranges with the world's highest peaks. It is a country of ethnic and topographical diversities, rich flora and fauna, adorned with exceptional examples of architecture unlike those found anywhere else on earth. It is no wonder then that this land of diversities and contrasts attracts droves of visitors and has become a major tourist destination in South Asia.

Nepal offers connoisseurs of art and culture unlimited scope to observe and study the different aspects of the fine arts in its paintings, sculptures, wood carvings and the unique architecture of the three historic cities of the Kathmandu Valley: Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. These are literally studded with innumerable historical monuments, old palaces, palace squares, shrines and temples. Centuries-old traditions are still observed here and, together with the myriad legends that abound, give the country the charisma of a veritable living museum.

SHORT STAY KATHMANDU

BEST OF NEPAL

TASTE OF NEPAL

The Kathmandu Valley is the political and commercial hub of Nepal. It is situated at an altitude of 1336m above the sea level and covers an area of 218 sq miles. The rich tapestry of the cultural heritage of Nepal is synthesized in the Kathmandu valley, the home of the ancient and sophisticated Newari culture. The Newars are the indigenous inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley.

Make the best of your week in Nepal with an exciting sample of some of the best sights and destinations on offer. Start in the historical squares of Kathmandu with a tour through the local markets and royal palace compounds, then an evening spent in picturesque Nagarkot, nestled on the valley rim. The next morning its off to the steamy jungles of Chitwan for an epic encounter with the asian elephant, onehorned rhino, and the rare and majestic bengal tiger if you're lucky, then on to a day in the laid back lakeside resort city of Pokhara before returning to Kathmandu for an easy departure.

This tour is devised to suit the budget of all travellers from young children to adults in order to give them a real taste of Nepal’s diverse pleasures within a short time frame. We have well-trained tour leaders and experienced ancillary staff members to take our guests to all the interesting hotspots of the trip.

The focal point of this short tour is the Kathmandu Valley, which will give visitors an in-depth look at the history and culture of the region. In effect one can walk back through the corridors of time by examining the unique architecture, wood craft and artwork of the Newars. Fine examples of these can be seen in the mediaeval city of Bhaktapur, a few miles outside Kathmandu proper.

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing; Drive Nagarkot

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour Day 03: Drive to Chitwan Day 04: Wildlife Safari Day 05: Morning activities and drive to Lumbini

Day 03: Drive Nagarkot to Chitwan

Day 06: Drive to Tansen

Day 04: Wildlife Safari

Day 07: Morning Activities and drive to Pokhara

Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing

Day 05: Morning Activities and drive to Pokhara

Day 03: Bhaktapur and Patan Sightseeing

Day 06: Pokhara Sightseeing

Day 09: Morning drive to Kathmandu

Day 04: Departure

Day 07: Morning drive to Kathmandu

Day 10: Final Departure

Day 08: Departure

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Day 08: Pokhara Tour

Nepal Trekking Nepal is a world renowned travel destination for many reasons, but none as breathtaking, awe inspiring or pulse quickening as the tremendous Himalayan mountain ranges that straddle its northern border. Eight of the world's tallest peaks call Nepal a home, and the sea of rugged terrain surrounding them provides a virtual playground to trekkers, climbers and casual hikers alike.

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EVEREST EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK Beginning with an amazingly scenic flight from Kathmandu, we make a dramatic landing at Hillary Airport in Lukla. Our journey begins with a hike to Namche Bazaar, the region’s main commerce center, from where we enter the Sagarmatha National Park. We’ll make a gradual ascent through forested hillsides of rhododendron and juniper, presented with an astounding array of Nepal’s diverse flora and fauna, as the towering peak of Mt. Thamserku and several others make their presence known upon the horizon.

Breathtaking mountain scenery surrounds us we enter a world of boulder-strewn highlands, crossing Khumbu glacier to Everest Base Camp, where the massive Nuptse, Khumbuste, and Pomori stand to be admired. We’ll make the ascent to Kalapathar for an unforgettable panorama like none other on earth as the sun peeks over the horizon, illuminating an epic expanse of the world’s tallest peaks in dazzling tones. Visit the world’s highest monasteries at Dingboche and Tengboche, marvel at the Buddhist Gompas and colorful Sherpa villages, and savor the sense of accomplishment of this life-changing journey.

ITINERARY Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing and trip preparations.

Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla. Trek to Phakding 2652m/8700ft: 3 – 4 hours walk Day 4: Trek from Phakding to Namche Bazaar 440m/11280ft: 5 – 6 hours walk Day 5: Acclimatization day at Namche Bazaar Day 6: Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche 3870m/12694ft: 5 - 6 hours walk Day 7: Trek from Tengboche to Dengboche 4360m/14300ft: 5 – 6 hours walk Day 8: Trek from Dengboche to Duglha 4600m/15090ft: 3 – 4 hours walk

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Day 9: Trek from Duglha to Lobuche 4940m/16207ft: 2 - 4 hours walk Day 10: Trek from Lobuche to GorakShep 5170m/16961ft – Everest Base Camp 5364m/17594ft: 7 – 8 hours walk Day 11: Trek from Gorak Shep to Kala Pattar 5545m/18192ft Pheriche 4280m/14070: 7 - 8 hours walk Day 12: Pheriche-PangbocheTengboche-Namche Bazaar 3440m/11280ft: 5 - 6 hours walk Day 13: Namche Bazaar to Lukla 2800m/9186ft: 6 - 8 hours walk Day 14: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu Day 15: Depart Kathmandu

ANNAPURNA ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK The journey to ABC begins north of Pokhara and takes us through a stunningly diverse range of cultures, flora and fauna as we ascend from 800 meters to an altitude of 4000 meters above sea level. This grand walk through the forested hillsides of the Annapurna region, with its iconic hamlets, waterfalls, and the ever-present peaks of the towering Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, will leave you in a state of wonder. Our journey will take us into the commanding world of snow-capped giants as we make our way from Machhapuchare Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp, with incredible views of Annapurna I and II along the way. We’ll visit the colorful Gurung settlement of Ghandruk, where Gurung culture is on display at the village’s museum, and marvel at the beauty of the Nepalese countryside on our way back to Pokhara. This shorter trek is ideal for those who wish to experience the diversity of the Annapurnas in a limited time frame.

ITINERARY Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing and trip preparations.

Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara 823m/2700ft: 6 hours drive Day 4: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and trek to Ghandruk 1940m/6360ft: 1 hour drive and 6 hour walk Day 5: Trek from Ghandruk to Chhomrong 2170m/7120ft: 5 hours walk

Day 8: Trek from Deurali to Machhapuchare Base Camp 3700m/12135ft: 3 – 4 hours walk Day 9: Trek from Machhapuchare Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp 4130m/13545ft: 2 – 3 hours walk Day 10: Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo 2310m/7575ft: 6 hours walk Day 11: Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda 1760m/5770ft: 6 hours walk

ANNAPURNA SUN RISE TREK Arriving at Poon Hill before dawn, to watch the sun slowly illuminate an expanse of majestic peaks stretching from the Annapurna range to Dhaulagiri, will undoubtedly be recalled as one of the most memorable experiences of your life. The vista from Poon Hill is considered one of the best in the Himalayas, if not one of the most spectacular viewpoints in the world. This is a moderate hike, the main challenge being the 3000 stone steps on the hill beneath the village of Ulleri. We’ll pass terraced farmlands and waterfalls on our way to Ghorepani, accompanied by the towering peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. After our unforgettable morning at Poon Hill, we descend to the beautiful Ghandruk village, Nepal’s second largest Gurung settlement, before our return to Pokhara.

This is a moderate trek that includes a view into real Nepali culture, invigorating climbs, and some of the most beautiful scenery on earth.

ITINERARY Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu.

Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing and trip preparations.

Day 6: Trek from Chhomrong to Dovan 2580m/8460ft: 6 hours walk

Day 12: Trek from Jhinu Danda to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara: 6 hours walk and 1 hour drive.

Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara 823m/2700ft: 6 hours drive

Day 7: Trek from Dovan to Deurali 3230m/10595ft: 4 hours walk

Day 13: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu: 6 hour drive

Day 4: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul. Trek to Ulleri 2050m/6725ft: 1 hour drive and 6 hour walk.

Day 14: Depart Kathmandu

Day 5: Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani 2750m/9020ft: 4 – 5 hours walk.

Day 6: Trek from Ghorepani to Poon Hill and Tadapani 2700m/8860ft: 5 – 6 hours walk.

Day 7: Trek from Tadapani to Ghandruk 1940m/6360ft: 3 – 4 hours walk.

Day 8: Trek from Ghandruk to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara: 4 hours walk and 1 hour drive.

Day 9: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu: 6 hour drive Day 10: Depart Kathmandu

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LANGTANG

MUSTANG

LANGTANG VALLEY TREK

UPPER MUSTANG TREK

Beginning on the banks of the Trishuli river, we make a gradual ascent along the Langtang Valley, a journey through a pastoral terrain home to fascinating Tamang and Sherpa settlements accented by the snowy peaks of Annapurna, Ganesh Himal, and Manaslu on the horizon. Enjoy the Tibetan style houses and monasteries around Langtang Village, and explore the cheese factory and incredible glacial moraines not far from Kyanjin Gompa, a charming settlement and impressive monastery nestled among scenic hillsides and stunning peaks. We’ll have time to explore the fascinating glacial walls around the valley and ascend to Tserko Ri (5000m) for a breathtaking panoramic view of the Langtang region.

Mustang is one of Nepal’s lesser-traveled regions, a stark and barren landscape of windswept plains and sandstone pillars. A land shrouded in mystery, home to the ancient kingdom of Lo, the Tibetan-Buddhist culture in this region has remained largely untouched by the outside world. Bordering the Tibetan Plateau in Nepal’s rain shadow area, the terrain in this region is in stark contrast to the lush jungles and alpine foothills of Nepal’s interior – a forbidding desert landscape of earth tones and eroded rock formations, of desolate vistas echoing with howling wind. The trail begins at the Medieval city of Kagbeni, from where our journey will take us through a haunting landscape punctuated by truly unique settlements to the ancient walled capital city of Lo Manthang. This trip offer visits to authentic Tibetan villages - unspoiled and utterly unique in their remoteness – where cave-dwelling people and amazing examples of ancient Tibetan arts can be found. Trekking in Mustang is a chance to view unspoiled Tibetan culture in a landscape that is truly like no other.

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu.

Day 9: Trek from Charang to Lo-Manthang 3700m/12136ft: 5 – 6 hours walk

Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing and trip preparations.

Day 10: Rest day at Lo-Manthang

Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara 823m/2700ft: 6 hours drive

Day 11: Trek from Lo-Manthang to Dhakmar 3810m/12500ft: 6 – 7 hours walk

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ITINERARY Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu.

Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing and trip preparations.

Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi 1550m/5100ft: 7 hours drive Day 4: Trek from Syabrubesi to Lama Hotel 2380m/7830ft: 6 hours walk Day 5: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang Village 3430m/11253ft: 6 – 7 hours walk

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Day 6: Trek from Langtang Village to KyanjinGompa 3870m/12697ft: 4 hours walk Day 7: Trek from Kyanjin Gompa to Tserko Ri 5000m/16404ft and Lama Hotel 2380m/7830ft: 5 – 6 hours walk Day 8: Trek from Lama Hotel to Syabrubesi 1550m/5100ft: 5 hours walk Day 9: Drive from Syabrubesi to Kathmandu: 7 hours drive Day 10: Depart Kathmandu

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Day 4: Fly to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni 2858m/9375ft: 20 minute flight and 3 – 4 hours walk

Day 12: Trek from Dhakmar to Ghiling 3806m/12484ft: 5 – 6 hours walk

Day 5: Trek from Kagbeni to Chele 3050m/10004ft: 5 – 6 hours walk

Day 13: Trek from Ghiling to Chhuksang 3050m/10004ft: 5 – 6 hours walk

Day 6: Trek from Chele to Syanbochen 3475m/11398ft: 6 – 7 hours walk

Day 14: Trek from Chhuksang to Jomsom 2700m/8856ft: 6 – 7 hours walk

Day 7: Trek from Syanbochen to Ghaymi 3520m/11546ft: 5 – 6 hours walk

Day 15: Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara: 30 minutes flight

Day 8: Trek from Ghaymi to Charang 3500m/11480ft: 4 – 5 hours walk

Day 16: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu: 6 hours Day 17: Depart Kathmandu

MANASLU

DOLPO

MANASLU CIRCUIT TREK

LOWER DOLPO TREK

The Manaslu circuit is beautiful trek which will one day replace the Annapurna circuit as Nepal’s best all round trek. We start low, following a lush river gorge passing small Hindu villages crossing rickety bridges. Heading northwards, the valley opens up to reveal delightful alpine meadows and small Tibetan-style villages which cluster beneath Manaslu’s astonishingly photogenic sweeping North Face which makes this trek like no other.

Behind the Dhaulagiri massif on the west side of the Kali Gandaki valley lies one of Nepal’s most isolated and wild regions. This journey will take us passed ancient monasteries and remote villages to the beautifully serene Phoksundolake. Dolpo is home to rare wildlife like the elusive snow leopard and blue mountain sheep, and inhabitants who practice an ancient Tibetan religion called Bon Po. This is a trek for the serious adventurer who yearns to get off the beaten path and explore the real wilderness Nepal has to offer. With three high passes over 5000 meters, we recommend that trekkers be prepared for a physical challenge.

Trekking in the mysterious Dolpo region will surely reward you – an experience like no other on the planet – in a region that was only opened to foreigners in 1982, the pristine and wild appeal of this region will leave you enthralled.

We’ll visit Manaslu’s Base Camp from here and later walk to the Tibetan border. The trek is not extremely strenuous, though the crossing the 5135m Larkye La Pass will challenge all who attempt it – but we’ll be well rewarded with a most memorable view along the backbone of the Himalayas.

The Manaslu circuit can be done as a tea-house trek which means we get to experience more of local life. All in all it is a gem of a trek and worth doing sooner than later before the secret gets out.

ITINERARY Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu

Day 12: Trek to Samdo (3872m): 3 – 4 hours

Day 2: Free day in Kathmandu

Day 13: Acclimatization day at Samdo (3872m)

Day 3: Drive to Arughat (606m): 7 hours

Day 14: Trek to LarkyePhedi (4494m): 5 – 6 hours

Day 4: Trek to SotiKhola (712m): 5 – 6 hours

Day 15: Cross the Larkye La 95135m): About 11 hours

Day 5: Trek to MachhaKhola (883m): 4 – 5 hours

Day 16: Trek to Gho (2568m) 8 hours

Day 6: Trek to Jagat (1415m): 5 – 6 hours

Day 17: Trek to Dharapani (2006m): about 9 hours

Day 7: Trek to Philim (1606m): 5 – 6 hours

Day 18: Trek to Syange (1194m): 8 hours

Day 8: Trek to Deng (1804m): 6 hours

Day 19: Trek to Bhulbbhule (1314m): 6 hours

Day 9: Trek to Namrung (2670m): 6 – 7 hours

Day 20: Drive to Kathmandu: 6-7 hours

Day 10: Trek to Shya (3530m): 5 hours

Day 21: At leisure in Kathmandu

Day 11: Trek to Samagaon (3541m): 2 – 3 hours

Day 22: Final Departure

Day 12: Acclimatization day at Samagaon

ITINERARY Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu.

Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing and trip preparations.

Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj 150m/490ft: 1 hour flight Day 4: Fly from Nepalgunj to Jhupal 2320m/7610ft and trek to Dunai 2850m/9348ft: 45 minutes flight and 3 hours walk Day 5: Trek from Dunai to Tarakot 2543m/8341ft: 5 – 6 hours walk Day 6: Trek from Tarakot to Laini 3160m/10365ft: 6 – 7 hours walk Day 7: Trek from Laini to Nawarpani 3545m/11627ft: 5 hours walk Day 8: Trek from Nawarpani to DhoTarap 4090m/13415ft: 7 – 8 hours walk Day 9: Rest day at DhoTarap

Day 10: Trek from DhoTarap to Numa La base camp 4440m/14563ft: 6 – 7 hours walk Day 11: Trek across Numa La 5190m/17023ft to Pelung Tang 4465m/14645ft: 6 – 7 hours walk Day 12: Trek across Baga La 5070m/16630ft to Dajok Tang 4080m/13382ft: 6 hours walk Day 13: Trek from Dajok Tang to Ringmo 3600m/11808ft: 3 – 4 hours walk Day 14: Rest day at Ringmo and explore Phoksundo Lake Day 15: Trek from Ringmo to Shyanta 2520m/8265ft: 5 – 6 hours walk Day 16: Trek from Shyanta to Jhupal: 2320m/7610ft: 5 – 6 hours walk Day 17: Fly from Jhupal to Nepalgunj and Kathmandu: 2 hours flight Day 18: Depart Kathmandu

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TIBET Tibet Overland Tour This tour is a great option to explore the cultural sights in the Tibetan capital of Lhasa and the surrounding valley within a limited timeframe. The trip begins with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa, where we will rendezvous with our tour vehicle and drive across the Yarlung Tsangpo valley to Tsedang to marvel at the beautiful fortress-like monastery Yumbu Lakhang, believed to be Tibet’s oldest building. We’ll return to Lhasa to spend a few days visiting its most prominent points of interest – the Dalai Lama’s summer palace Norbulingka, Potala Palace, an amazing complex rich with Tibetan art and architecture perched at 3700 meters overlooking Lhasa valley, and Jorkhang temple, Tibetan Buddhism’s holiest site. Perusing the uniquely Tibetan selection of handicrafts and sacred objects in the bazaar near Jorkhang is particularly interesting. After exploring the city, we’ll take a scenic drive through Lhasa valley to visit its most notable monasteries, including Sera “the court of the wild rose” where multitudes of roses adorn the monastery and surrounding courtyards, and Drepung, the world’s largest monastery, home to more than 10,000 resident monks.

Tibet Cultural & Spiritual Tour

Day 1:

Arrive in Kathmandu

Day 2:

Kathmandu sightseeing and trip preparations.

This spiritual journey covers most prominent monasteries around Lhasa including first ever Buddhist monastery and historical kings palace in the Yarlung valley which is also known as cradle of Tibetan civilization, your arrival to the holy city will be greeted by the lovely blue sky and impressive glimpse of gigantic Potala palace perched on the red hill, while during the couple of days acclimation and jet-lag alleviation, you will be overwhelmed its prominent historical and religious sites, mystical Potala Palace, sacred Jokahng temple, sprawling Sera and Drepung monastery, walk shoulder to shoulder with devoted pilgrims in bustling Bakhort street. Then spiritual journey extend its feature to the historical buildings and hermitage cliffs around the Yarlung valley, meeting hermits and retreants at Chimpu hermitages is a beautiful hiking through the green bushes within the natural amphitheatre valley, driving along the stunning turquoise color lake Yamdrok and blooming Nyenchen Kangsar glacier under the sunny plateau climate, you will never waste every single minute by discovering new experiences and wonders all the time, last but not the least, visiting Namtso lake and overnight on the Tashi Do promontory complete your exclusive Tibetan experience of culture, religious, natural and nomadic lifestyle.

Day 3:

Drive from Kathmandu to Nyalam 3750m/12300ft: 6 – 8 hours drive

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Day 4:

Drive from Nyalam to Lhatse 4350m/12300ft: 6 – 8 hours drive

Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa (3680m)

Day 5:

Drive from Lhatse to Shigatse 3900m/12790ft: 6 – 8 hours drive

Day 4: Drive Lhasa to Samye monastery (3500m), 220km, 6hrs

Day 6:

Drive from Shigatse to Gyantse 3950m/12995ft: 6 – 8 hours drive

Day 7:

Drive from Gyantse to Lhasa 3650m/11970ft: 6 – 8 hours drive

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Day 8 & 9: Sightseeing in Lhasa

Day 2 & 3: Sightseeing in Lhasa Day 5: Drive Samye to Chimpu Hermitage then to Tsedang(3800m), 70km, 2hrs Day 6: Drive Tsedang to Yamdrok to Gyangtse(3900m), 380km, 7hrs Day 7: Drive Gyangtse to Shigatse(3800m), 90km, 1.5hrs

Day 10: Fly from Lhasa to Kathmandu: 1 hour flight

Day 8: Drive Shigatse to Yangpachen to Namtso Lake (4600m), 380km, 7.5hrs

Day 11: Depart Kathmandu

Day 9: Drive Namtso to Lhasa (3680m), 250km, 4hrs Day 10: Final Departure

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INDIA India is a land of incredible diversity steeped in fascinating DARJEELING – SIKKIM TOUR and Darjeeling are a veritable history and culture. With ancient traditions surviving among Sikkim paradise in the temperate foothills of the a rapidly developing civilization, it's a patchwork of sights, eastern Himalayas in India's mountainous north. Known for a cornucopia of flora, sounds and experiences like no other. Countless adventures fauna and wildlife, the area is protected national park land and is home to await in India, from the misty mountains in the north to the by several sanctuaries. The mist shrouded arid desert plains, jungles and beaches. Join us for a look hillsides hold the secrets of numerous temples, shrines and monasteries, among into a world of deeply rooted spiritual traditions and vibrant an enchanting landscape, brimming with complexities, incredible landscapes, and a diverse and traditions and impossibly lush. enthralling people.

ITINERARY BUDDHIST CIRCUIT TOUR

Day 04: Lumbini

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu

In 632 B.C. Siddhartha Gautam, the man who gave life to the rich Buddhist tradition of the East, was born in the gardens of Lumbini, Nepal. Join us for a once in a lifetime pilgrimage to this sacred site and soak in the spiritual wealth of following the Buddha's footprints south from his birth place to Bodhgaya, India, where it is said the Buddha became enlightened beneath a pipal tree. This fascinating journey ends in Varanasi on the banks of the Ganges, one of the world's oldest cities and a place of incredible spiritual wealth.

Day 05: Drive Lumbini to Saravasti (Balrampur) (197 Km, 5 hours)

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing

Day 06: Drive Saravasti to Kushinagar (216 Km, 05 hours) Day 07: Drive Kushinagar to Patna (253 Km, 06 hours) Day 08: Drive Patna to Bodhgaya (109 Km,05 hours) Day 09: Bodhgaya

Day 03: Fly Kathmandu to Bhadrapur (1 hour); Drive Darjeeling (85 km, 4 hours) Day 04: Darjeeling Sightseeing Day 05: Drive Darjeeling to Pelling (72 km, 4 to 5 hours) Day 06: Drive Peling to Gangtok (123 km, 5 hours) Day 07: Gangtok Sightseeing

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Day 10: Drive Bodhgaya to Varanasi (242 Km, 06 hours)

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu

Day 11: Varanasi

Day 08: Drive Gangtok to Kalimpong (76 km, 4 hours)

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing

Day 12: Departure

Day 09: Departure

Day 03: Fly Kathmandu to Lumbini (40 minutes)

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Bhutan The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan has only opened its borders in recent decades, and thus remains a destination where cultural identity is pristine. The guarded traditions of Bhutan stand proudly on display in a way that is both charming and alluring. Mystery shrouds the verdant hillsides and the country's own culture of Vajrayana Buddhism permeates all facets of the Bhutanese experience. Truly a place like no other, join us for a view into life beyond the curtain in the Land of the Thunder Dragon.

HIGHLIGHTS OF BHUTAN Visit Bhutan's most important cultural sites, and venture out into rural areas where herders roam and inhabitants still cling to an ancient lifestyle. This tour will bring you through the busy streets of Bhutan's modern capital to the farmlands dotted with dzongsblanketing the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. We'll visit Bhutan's first monastery in Trongsa and head into the rural hillsides, enjoying the peace and solitude before returning to Punakha, the country's ancient capital, to the cliffside Tiger's Nest monastery, and finally arriving in the pristine urban setting of Paro.

ITINERARY Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1350m) Day 02: Fly Kathmandu to Paro (2280m, 2 hour flight); Drive to Thimphu (2320m, 2 hour drive) Day 03: Thimphu Sightseeing Day 04: Drive Thimphu to Trongsa: 2316m (200km: 6 hours) Day 05: Drive Trongsa to Bumthang: 2580m (68km: 3 hours)

Day 06: Drive Bumthang to Gangtey to Phobjikha: 2900m (190km: 7 hours) Day 07: Drive Phobjikha to Punakha: 1300m (70 km: 3 hours) Day 08: Drive Punakha to Paro: 2280m (125 km: 4 ½ hours) Day 09: Paro Day 10: Fly Paro to Kathmandu Day 11: Departure

BHUTAN CULTURAL TOUR Thimpu is Bhutan's largest city and its capital, sprawled in and eastern valley surrounded by terraced paddies and white washed temples. It is the only capital in the world without traffic lights. The city provides a smorgasbord of comingling ancient and emerging cultures. Further onward to Punakha, the country's former capital, we'll wander the winding streets and visit the riverside Palace of Great Happiness, and elaborate architectural feat, and coronation place of the first King of Bhutan. The trip won't be complete before we visit the fabled Tiger's Nest monastery, clinging to a cliffside north of Paro.

ITINERARY Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (1350m) Day 02: Fly Kathmandu to Paro (2280 meters, 2 hour flight); Drive to Thimphu (2320 meters, 2 hour drive) Day 03: Thimphu

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Day 04: Thimphu – Punakha: 1300m (75km, 3 hour drive) Day 05: Punakha – Paro: 2280m (125 km, approx 4 hour drive) Day 06: Paro Day 07: Fly Paro – Kathmandu Day 08: Departure

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