Journey Through the Heart of the Himalayas: A 7-Day Nepal and Tibet Adventure

Your trip begins upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport where our Red Rose representatives will pick you up from the airport and then transfer you to a 3 or 5-star rated hotel in the capital city. You will rest today and can roam around the streets in the evening and buy some trip accessories if needed.

Accommodation:3 star rated hotel in Kathmandu 

Meals included: None

Early in the morning after breakfast, we start sightseeing,starting from the Patan Durbar square situated at Lalitpur. A guide from the Red Rose Travels will accompany you to these sites. The palace is famous for showcasing ancient historical monuments such as religious temples, carvings and shrines built by the Malla kings who used to rule the city from this palace. The Garuda Pillar, Taleju Temple and Krishna Temple are the major tourist attractions of this place. Krishna temple is also famous because of its shikhara style architecture. Later we will head to Patan museum where you can capture the lifestyle and arts of the Malla era preserved in the museum.

Next, we head towards the Pashupatinath temple which is one of the oldest temples in Nepal. Dedicated to the Hindu god Lord Shiva the temple is made in pagoda style having a golden gaur enclosed within 4 big doors. The temple consists of more than 500 shrines dedicated to different deities. The temple is situated beside the Bagmati river which is considered a holy river..The temple is strictly for only Hindus hence you can't enter the temple but you can see different Hindu traditions being performed beside the holy river.

Later in the day, you visit the Boudhanath stupa, a famous Buddhist site located about 6 km east of the capital city. It is one of the largest stupas built 36 meters high featuring beautiful mandala-style architecture. It is one of the happening places in the valley attracting both local and International tourists. You can also see Buddhist pilgrimages from around the world spinning the prayer wheel and revolving around the stupa offering their prayers to the stupa.

After the sightseeing, the guide will transfer you to your hotel where you will be staying overnight.

Accommodation: hotel in Kathmandu 

Meals included: Breakfast

Continuing our sightseeing around Kathmandu today we head to the Buddhist religious site, Swayambhunath stupa also called the monkey temple as you can encounter monkeys roaming all around the stupa. The stupa is situated on the west side of the hill at a height, one of the best views of the whole Kathmandu valley can be captured from here. You can find both Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims at the stupa. The stupa being the oldest includes many shrines and monasteries where Buddhist pilgrimages can be seen praying around them.

Next, we head to the Bhaktapur city to visit the famous Bhaktapur Durbar square a cultural site of Nepal where the Malla kings used to reside. The Durbar is famous as it is home to many medieval period arts and architecture. You can capture the Newari architecture such as wooden windows, traditional brick buildings and stone sculptures all around Durbar Square. The Dubar is famous for its museums where traditional Nepali arts and crafts are kept preserved.

After the sightseeing, we drive to Nagarkot in the evening which will take us one hour in a private tourist vehicle. Nagarkot is a famous tourist destination as it offers great views of the valley as well as the Himalayas. You can encounter panoramic views of mountains such as Mount Everest, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Gauri Shankar and numbers from the viewpoint of Nagarkot. You will be encountering one of the best sunrise views tomorrow morning from Nagarkot.

Accommodation:3 star rated hotel in Kathmandu 

Meals included: Breakfast

Today we will wake up early in the morning to capture the sunrise over the Himalayas. The sun's golden rays hitting the white snow-capped mountains reveal a mesmerising view. A chain of the Himalayas can be seen from the viewpoint.

After capturing the sunrise we set out for Kathmandu and then catch a flight to Lhasa, Tibet from the Tribhuvan International Airport. Lhasa being in a high altitude place will rest and acclimatize our body throughout the day after reaching Lhasa.

Accommodation:3 star rated hotel in Lhasa

Meals included: Breakfast

Today we will have Breakfast in the hotel and then the sightseeing around Lhasa will begin.The first place we head is to the Potala Palace built at an altitude of 3700 meters, also known as the political and religious center of Tibet. The Palace serves as a place for the Dalai lama's preaching. The mesmerizing architecture of the white and red Palace including the Thangkas, numerous Buddha statues, murals and religious Buddhist arts are the main attractions of the Palace.

After the Potala Palace, we head to the Jokhang temple in the afternoon. The temple is one of the sacred Buddhist temples homing a 12-year-old statue of the Shakyamuni. You can capture the architectural style of Tibet, China, Nepal and India as well inside the temple. The roof of the temple showcases beautiful views of the Barkhor and the Potala Palace. You can see and immerse yourself in the traditions and prayers of the Tibetan devotees rotating around the temple in colourful outfits offering their prayers.

Concluding the day we head to Barkhor street, located in the heart of Lhasa. It is one of the famous historical sites which is now also a shopping market having many traditional Tibetan arts and crafts. You can buy some crafts as a memento of the trip as well.

Accommodation:3 star rated hotel in Lhasa

Meals included: Breakfast

Today we explore Dadong village one of the most beautiful villages in Tibet known for its beautiful scenery and traditional Tibetan-style architecture. You can dive into the Tibetan culture here exploring the Nimatang temple known for having different Tibetan medicines and spiritual traditions. The village has been one of the famous tourist destination places as the village offers a peaceful exposure to the original Tibetan lifestyle.

Concluding our sightseeing we head to the Sera Monastery located north of the Potala Palace. The Palace is famous for its architecture and rich Buddhist culture and art. Except for those you can witness debates among the educated monks about Buddhist philosophy in the Monastery.

Accommodation:3 star rated hotel in Lhasa

Meals included: Breakfast

Today marks the end of your trip,you can take your flight from either the mainland city of China or from Tribhuvan International Airport as well. Our representatives from Red Rose Travels and Tours will transfer you to the airport where you can catch your flight to your next destination. We hope to see you soon on another trip.

Meals included: Breakfast