Discover Nepal & Tibet: 14-Day Himalayan Tour of Kathmandu UNESCO World Heritage Sites & Pokhara Wonders
Discover the stunning mountain ranges, deep spirituality and pristine landscapes of Nepal and Tibet on this once-in-a-lifetime 14-day Himalayan tour. Immerse yourself in Nepal’s unspoilt beauty as you visit the stunning shrines of Kathmandu, explore the natural wonders of Pokhara and admire the five majestic peaks of the Annapurna range and the Himalayas. Board a quick flight to immerse yourself in the history and spirituality of Tibet, as you visit UNESCO World Heritage-listed temples, holy monasteries and spectacular natural sights – including the imposing Karola Glacier.
Your tour includes 13 nights of premium accommodation, daily breakfast and additional dining experiences including a traditional Nepalese dinner with cultural show, return flights from Kathmandu to Lhasa in Tibet, visa for Tibet, a relaxing 30-minute massage on your last night, all transport in a luxury vehicle, guided sightseeing throughout the tour, entrance fees and activities per itinerary and the services of a local English-speaking guide throughout.
Embark on a journey of discovery from Nepal to Tibet, taking in local culture and uncovering centuries of history on this unforgettable 14-day tour. Behold the breathtaking scale and beauty of the Himalayas, explore ancient monasteries, sacred lakes, colourful temples and more all amid spectacular natural scenery.
What You’ll Love…
Discover Nepal – From Kathmandu to Pokhara and beyond
Your adventure starts in Nepal’s colourful capital city, Kathmandu, a city where Buddhist and Hindu spiritualism meet. Here you will enjoy a welcome dinner in true Nepalese style and discover more of the cultural heritage of this enchanting destination on a guided tour.
Tick off some of the world’s most ancient holy sites with visits to the most important historical, cultural and religious sites of Kathmandu. Discover the mysterious traditions behind the stupas and temple of Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), admire the holiest Hindu temple of Nepal – Pashupatinath, and visit the Boudhanath Stupa, dating back to the 5th century.
Wander the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Patan Durbar Square, the oldest of the cities in Kathmandu’s Valley. Stand in awe in front of the ancient temples, palaces and shrines that dot the square, which are all beautifully carved and intricately decorated.
Immerse yourself in the unspoilt beauty of Pokhara’s panoramic mountain views and tranquil lakeside scenery. Here, a guided tour will give you the opportunity to discover bustling bazaars and majestic natural wonders: see the beautiful Devi’s Falls waterfall, the Gupteshwor Cave and the Tal Barahi Temple, perched high on a hilltop with spectacular views over Phewa Lake.
Discover Tibet – Culture, history and natural beauty
After a quick flight and a scenic drive through Tibet’s lush landscapes, you will arrive in Tsedang, one of the biggest cities in the region. A sightseeing tour will have you uncover the incredible hilltop Yambulakhang Palace – the oldest building in the country, and the Trandruk Monastery, which is believed to be one of the first Buddhist monasteries in Tibet.
Enjoy a scenic drive to the town of Gyantse, stopping at the beautiful and sacred Yamdrok Lake en-route: stretching for 72 km, the lake is surrounded by snow-capped peaks and it’s one of the most sacred destinations in the country. Next up is the Karola Glacier, an impressive natural wonder piercing the sky at over 5,560 meters.
Spend two days exploring the city of Lhasa, offering you a unique chance to discover more of the deep spirituality and unique heritage of Tibet. See the magnificent 7th-century Potala Palace – the winter palace of the Dalai Lama. Visit the UNESCO-Listed Jokhang Temple Monastery, the spiritual heart of the country that attracts pilgrims from all over Tibet, find a bargain or two at Barkhor Bazaar and explore beautiful ancient monasteries steeped in history.
Your Package Includes:
- 13 nights of premium accommodation (choose from four or five-star) including four nights in Kathmandu, one night in Nagarkot, two nights in Pokhara, two nights in Tsedang, one night in Gyantse and three nights in Lhasa
- Return economy-class flights between Nepal and Tibet
- Daily breakfast and additional dining experiences
- Welcome dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with a cultural dance performance in the evening
- Guided sightseeing of the most important UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu
- Witness the peaks of the Annapurna range
- Visit the natural wonders of scenic Pokhara: Gupteshwor Cave, Devi’s Falls, Seti Gorge and Tal Barahi Temple
- Explore Tibetan culture, history and civilization through guided visits
- A relaxing 30-minute massage on your last night
- The services of an experienced, local English-speaking guide
- Tibet visa and travel permit
- Airport transfers in a private vehicle
- All ground transportation by private vehicle throughout
- All entrance fees, government taxes, Tourist Service charges, official expenses and activities per itinerary
Your tour begins and ends in Kathmandu, Nepal. Flights are not included in your tour. It is your responsibility to ensure you arrive in Nepal in time for your chosen departure date.
Airport transfers and return economy-class flights between Kathmandu and Lhasa are included.
Need Flights? We have a dedicated team who are able to assist with all your flight requirements. If you need a stopover or are looking at travelling to more destinations, our team can help. Contact our flights concierge team using the phone number on our website.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
After arriving in Kathmandu, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, where the rest of the afternoon is at leisure. In the evening, enjoy a pre-trip meeting at your hotel, where you will meet your guide and discuss the itinerary. For the meeting, please make sure you bring your passport, three passport-size photos, and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. Please try to get to Kathmandu in the morning to attend the meeting in the afternoon.
Afterward, enjoy a welcome dinner of authentic Nepalese cuisine, which will introduce you to the country’s food and culture. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Overnight: Kathmandu
Meals: Dinner
Altitude: 1,300 meters
Day 2: Kathmandu City Tour
After breakfast enjoy a city tour accompanied by a knowledgeable guide.
Discover Swayambhunath Stupa (The Monkey Temple), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Swyambhu is also known as Samhengu and the Monkey temple because of the countless monkeys living in the premises.
Next up is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pashupatinath Temple, one of the holiest Hindu temples of Nepal, located on the banks of Bagmati River on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu. Pashupatinath is the most important temple dedicated to Shiva.
Lastly, admire Boudhanath Stupa, a 2500 years old Buddhist stupa built in the 5th century with two sets of Buddha’s eyes located in four cardinal directions, keeping an eternal watch over people and their lives.
The rest of the day is free for further exploration or for some shopping near the hotel.
Overnight: Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Patan Durbar Square and drive to Nagarkot
After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of UNESCO-listed Patan Dubar Square and all its sights. Located in the city of Lalitpur, the square is a magnificent display of the Newari architecture.
Next up is one of the most important of all the tourist sites in Bhaktapur. The area is known as “Layaku”: here, you will admire ancient temples and shrines, sculptures and historical heritage sites constructed in different eras.
Later in the afternoon, enjoy a scenic drive to Nagarkot. On the way, soak up serene views over the mountain ranges.
Accommodation: Nagarkot
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 2, 175 meters
Day 4: Drive to Pokhara (approximately eight hours, 220 km)
Wake up nice and early to enjoy views of the sun rising from Nagarkot. After breakfast, leave Nagarkot for Pokhara. Enjoy a scenic drive through beautiful landscapes, then reach Pokhara, known as the lake city, where you will stand in awe in front of magnificent views of the Himalayas and the Annapurna range’s peaks: Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Manaslu (8,156m), Machhapuchhre (6,993m). The rest of the day is at leisure: you may want to stroll the streets of Pokhara and enjoy the surroundings of one of the most beautiful cities of Nepal.
Overnight: Pokhara
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Full Day Tour of Pokhara
Today you will embark on a full-day tour of the natural and historical wonders of Pokhara including the famous Bindhyabasini Temple, the beautiful Devi’s Falls waterfalls, Gupteshwor Cave, Phewa Lake and Barahi Temple. Lastly, admire the Seti river gorges and its carved bridges. Return to your hotel in the afternoon.
Overnight: Pokhara
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Drive to Kathmandu (approximately six hours, 200 km)
After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. This will be a fantastic journey along the river banks giving you the opportunity to discover more of life in Nepal. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight: Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Fly to Tibet – Drive to Tsedang
Today, leave early for your flight to Lhasa, Tibet. As you fly out of Kathmandu, enjoy panoramic views over the Himalayas. After arrival, drive approximately three hours to Tsedang.
Overnight: Tsedang, Tibet
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 3,100 meters
Day 8: Guided City Tour of Tsedang
Today, enjoy a guided tour of the main sites of Tsedang, including Yumbulakang Palace, regarded as the first palace of Tibet’s history and one of the oldest buildings in Tibet, which is located 12km southwest of Tsedang Country. Just five km outside Tsedang you will encounter Trandruk Monastery, one of the earliest Buddhist monasteries in Tibet.
Overnight: Tsedang
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: Drive from Tsedang to Gyantse (approximately five hours drive, 310 km)
After breakfast, leave Tsedang and drive to Gyantse. On the way admire the imposing Gampala pass (4790 m), enjoy a visit to the sacred Yamdrok Lake and to the beautiful Karola Glacier, standing proud at over 5,500 meters above sea level.
Overnight: Gyantse
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 4,025 meters
Day 10: Drive from Gyantse to Lhasa (approximately five hours drive, 225 km)
After breakfast, drive to Lhasa stopping en route for a visit to the famous Pelkor Monastery. Founded in 1418, Pelkor Chode Monastery is the main monastery in Gyantse of Tibet. A highlight of this monastery is the Kumbum, a multi-storied aggregate of Buddhist chapels boasting over 100 chapels.
Overnight: Lhasa
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 3,656 meters
Day 11: City Tour of Lhasa
Today, your two-day exploration of the city of Lhasa begins. On this journey, you will discover the city’s most important sights. First up is the UNESCO-listed Potala Palace, which is also known as the winter palace of Dalai Lama. This is a majestic, 13-story high building containing over 1,000 rooms, various statues, stupas, murals and artifacts.
Continue on to Jokhang Temple, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the main spiritual centre for Buddhists in Tibet. Afterward, enjoy a visit to Bakhor Street bazaar.
Overnight: Lhasa
Meals: Breakfast
Day 12: City Tour of Lhasa
Your journey of discovery of Lhasa continues. Today, you will visit the city’s most important monasteries and get a closer look at Buddhism. Visit Drepung, Sera and Ganden Monasteries.
Overnight: Lhasa
Meals: Breakfast
Day 13: Fly to Kathmandu, Nepal
Today after breakfast you will be transferred to Lhasa airport for your onward journey to Kathmandu. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight: Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast
Day 14: Depart Kathmandu
Your tour ends today. Tranfer to the airport for your onward journey.
The ‘7 day change of mind guarantee’ does not apply for Tour bookings. Due to the high demand and limited departures any cancellation / refund requests must be made within 48 hours of purchase. Otherwise, the standard Refund Policy applies.
Nepal Visa: A tourist visa for Nepal is a strict requirement. This can be arranged on arrival at a cost of US$30 per person at Kathmandu/Nepal Airport, valid for 15 days. Visas must be arranged in USD currency at the border with two passport-sized photos. You must bring an additional two passport photos for your Tibet visa (which will be organised by the tour operator).
Valid for the following departure dates:
4, 20 of every month until 20 December 2021
Important: Please allow time for travelling. International flights and airport transfers are not included in your package and must be purchased separately. It is your responsibility to make your own travel arrangements and ensure that you arrive in Kathmandu on your chosen tour date.
Booking Conditions: The tour operator will be in touch within 72 hours of purchasing the package. The booking forms must be returned to the tour operator within 7 days of purchasing the package. Reservations cannot be made until the booking form is returned to the tour operator.
Please note: Packages are not transferrable to any other person. The tour order, itinerary, departure dates and airlines cannot be changed after the tour has been confirmed in writing. Any changes to confirmed reservations will incur an A$150 change fee per person.
The package is valid for ONE PERSON (based on twin share). If you are travelling with another person you must purchase TWO PACKAGES, otherwise please purchase the SOLO TRAVELLER package. Solo travellers will get their own room throughout the tour.
Please note maximum baggage limit of 15kg applies on flights between Nepal and Tibet.
Travel insurance is highly recommended.
A visa may be required. It is the traveller’s responsibility to ensure they’re holding a current visa for the countries they’re visiting. Also, if the traveller is on a non-Australian passport, a valid re-entry visa may be required.
A valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months beyond your return travel date is required for all passengers.
Name corrections may incur a fee. Name changes are not permitted.
Tour includes accommodation at the following hotels:
Four-star hotels:
Kathmandu: Yatri Suites & Spa or similar
Nagarkot: Club Himalaya or similar
Pokhara: Atithi Resort & SPA or Mount Kailash Resort
Tsedang: Tsedang Hotel or similar (please note this is best available in this area)
Gyantse: Gyantse Hotel or similar (please note this is best available in this area)
Lhasa: Four Point by Sheraton
Five-star hotels:
Kathmandu: Crowne Plaza Kathmandu-Soaltee or Gokarna Forest Resort or Aloft Kathmandu Thamel
Nagarkot: Hotel Mystic Mountain
Pokhara: Hotel Pokhara Grande or similar
Tsedang: Tsedang Hotel or similar (please note this is best available in this area)
Gyantse: Gyantse Hotel or similar (please note this is best available in this area)
Lhasa: The St. Regis Lhasa Resort or Shangri-La Hotel, Lhasa
Allocated hotels are subject to availability and may be replaced with a similar hotel depending on your chosen tour date.
Maximum Room Capacity: Maximum room capacity is two adults.
Maximum Tour Capacity: The maximum capacity on this tour is 25 people.
Please note this tour is not suitable for children under five years of age. Maximum traveller age 85.
Tipping is not expected but is greatly appreciated. Normal tipping is 3 to 5% in restaurants and other places that cater to tourists.
Disability access is limited during the tour, please consider this before making your booking.
Please Note: This is an active trip. Our small group covers a lot of ground each day, and we spend two to three hours on our feet during tours. The pace is fast. Some of our tours require walking over uneven surfaces or up and down steep slopes or steps. We have many early mornings. This tour is not recommended for people who have difficulty walking.
The following are NOT included in your package:
- Personal expenses
- Nepal Visa (payable upon arrival)
- Travel insurance
- International flights
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Additional expenses
The name on the tour booking is not transferrable to any other person.
All services are subject to availability.
All surcharges are payable directly to the tour company.
Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to website’s terms and conditions.
Please note this tour is operated by a third party. You will be contacted post-purchase with further details.