Himalayan Spiritual Tour

Himalayan Spiritual Tour

Trip Facts:

  • Duration
    13 Days
  • Trip Grade
    Moderate
  • Group Size
    5+
  • Accommodation
    Hotel/ Resort
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OVERVIEW :

Himalayan Spiritual Tour is combination of Nepal spiritual Tour and Tibet Spiritual tour. Tibet is one of the best place for spiritual tour including Holy Mt. Kailash which is situated on west Tibet – China. Mt. Kailash is one of most famous Spiritual destination worshipped by all “AUM” followers. The secret Kora “Parikrama” of Mt. Kailash is one of the best ways to worship Mt. Kailash, this Kora passes through High pass “Dolma La” 5,640m with high spirit of monasteries, holy lakes and dedicated groups of pilgrimage. The program also includes the spiritual Kora of holy Lake Mansarovar which is surrounded by different monasteries and mountains. Mt. Kailash is respected by Buddhist as “Kang Rinpoche” and by Hindus as palace of lord” Shiva”. All part of Tibet is decorated by different monasteries and spiritual sites if travelers want to make trip to Lhasa and central Tibet they can explore and experience Rongbuk Monastery, Tashilumpo monastery, Khumbum Monastery, Shakya Monastery, Reting monastery, Potala palace, Drikung Thil Monastery, Ramoche Monastery, Sera Monastery, Norbulingka palace, Gandan Monastery, Samye Monastery, Tsedang, Nam- Tso Lake and more.

ITINERARY:

Arrive Kathmandu, Nepal met with our representative and escorted to your hotel. After rest full day (6-7 Hrs) world heritage and spiritual city sightseeing of Kathmandu (Visit: Pashupatinath Temple – Hindu temple which 4 km east from the downtown. Bouddhanath Stupa – The largest Buddhist stupa in South Asia which is 2km drive to north from Pashupatinath temple. Swayambhunath Stupa – The oldest Buddhist stupa in Nepal which is on the hilltop, also known as Monkey Temple is 3 Km west from Kathmandu down town. Kathmandu Durbar Square – The old Royal Palace was built on the reign of Mall King (15th -17th Century), Living goddess Kumari House with many more Temples and monuments. Overnight at Hotel

After Breakfast sightseeing tour of Patan Durbar Square the old Royal palace of Malla Dynasty , visit spiritual sites which is under world heritage as Mahabouddha – Thousands of Buddha Temple, Rudra Varna Mahavihar (Incent shakya monastery) , Hiranya Varna Mahavihar (Golden Temple) – Famous Buddhist spiritual Temple, Kumbeshwar Shiva temple and many more monuments. After Lunch drive to Bhaktapur Durbar Square – The old Royal place of Mall dynasty found on 13th century including different temples and monuments related with Hindu believes. Bhaktapur also provides experience of incent Nepal from last centuries with fine wood carving and architecture. After drive back to Kathmandu O/N hotel.

After Breakfast drive to Namobuddha approximately 40 km monastery.

Tibet Part: After breakfast drive to airport to fly Lhasa. Arrive Gonggar airport Lhasa and transfer to Lhasa city. Lhasa, which means “Land of the Gods” and is over 1,300 years old, sits in a valley right next to the Lhasa River. Lhasa is dominated by the magnificent Potala Palace, built in the 17th century by the Great Fifth Dalai Lama. Lhasa centre lies in the eastern part of the city, near the Jokhang Temple and Barkhor street, Tibetan influence is still strong and evident and it is common to see traditionally dressed Tibetans engaged on a kora (a clockwise circumambulation or walk around the Jokhang Temple), often spinning prayer wheels. There are many spiritual monasteries and monasteries connected with ancient Buddhism of Himalaya. O/N Hotel at Lhasa.

After breakfast full day sightseeing of Potala Palace, Ramoche Monastery and & Norbu Linka. Potala Palace, this legendary palace built atop a single hill is synonymous with Tibet by the first foremost king Songtsen Gompa. Norbu Linka meaning ‘Treasure Park’ covers an area of around 360000 sq. m. and is considered to be the biggest man made garden in Tibet. O/N Hotel

After breakfast full day sightseeing of Sera Monastery, Jokhang Monastery, Barkhor Street. Sera Monastery, 5 Kms north of Lhasa, Sera setting is one of Lhasa’s prettiest monasteries. Jokhang Temple, situated in the heart of Old Lhasa, it houses Tibet’s most precious religious relic, a golden Shakyamuni Buddha which was brought as a gift by the Chinese Princess Wen Cheng on the occasion of her wedding to the Tibetan King, Songtsen Gompo. At the end of tour visit Barkhor Street which is one of the best places to explore locals, seems as center of the Lhasa. O/N Hotel

After Breakfast drive to Samye Monastery which is the first temple to be built in Tibet and the first complete with the three Buddhist jewels of Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. The main temple was built by Trisong Detsen on 7th century. Explore the sites around historic monastery, after lunch drive back to Lhasa O/N Hotel.

Drive to Gyantse via Kamba – La (4794m) we reach to Yamdrok Tso L the turquoise lake & one of the four holy lakes in Tibet, after crossing the Karo-la Pass (5045m) we reach to Gyantse city. It was small kingdom in 15th century. After short rest visit Gyantse Kumbum (the highest Chorten in Tibet) & Pelkor Chode Monastery founded in 1418.Overnight at Gyantse

We continue our drive to Shigatse, Tibet’s second-largest city, lying near the union of the Nyang Chu and the Tsang Po, on the main route between Gyantse and West Tibet. It is the place of famous Tashilumpo Monastery. After lunch drive to Shakya monastery Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast drive to Rongbuk Monastery which is near from North Everest Base camp O/N Hotel

Early morning Explore Everest base camp, after breakfast drive to Kyirong, This route is the most adventurous route among the others as it offers the panoramic views of the high mountains including the highest peak Everest (8848m) with Langtang (7367m), Xixapangma (8012m), Makalu (8464m) Lhotse (8516m), Cho Oyu(8153m). We get chance to pass by the high passes like Nyalam Pass (3750 m), Tong-La (5120m) La Lung-la (5124m) & Gyatso-la (5220 m) O/N Hotel

Nepal Part: After breakfast drive to Nepal – Tibet border, after border formalities drive back to Kathmandu. O/N Hotel

After breakfast, departure transfer to the airport for departure.

Note :

  • We always make an effort to make your trip smooth and pleasant. However, as all Tibet tours and treks are run strictly under Tibet Tourism Bureau and with the rule of Chinese government, Spiritual Expeditions or Tibet part or its agents shall not be liable for any alternation or cancellation of program due to unavoidable circumstances beyond our control, such as blocking roads, landslides, snow political unrest of the flight cancellation, delay arrival, sickness or injury. Incurring any additional costs are borne by the customer on site.
  • We also recommend our customers to have full insurance against medical and personal accident risks.

COST INCLUDE:

  • All airports pick up and drop.
  • All transportation with a private vehicle in Nepal and Tibet
  • All tours and sightseeing as per program with English speaking tour guide in Tibet.
  • All sightseeing in Kathmandu with English or Spanish speaking tour guide.
  • All permits and Travel permits (For Tibet) as per program
  • All entrance fees of Monastery and monuments to visit Tibet part only.
  • Accommodation in Tibet as per program on deluxe hotels with breakfast
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu on 4-5 star standard hotel with breakfast ( twin shearing)
  • Border to Kathmandu transportation by private Bus
  • All government taxes and service.

COST EXCLUDE :

  • Personal beverages, personal rescue if necessary, personal nature cost, Personal insurance, Lunch and dinners in Nepal and Tibet, Sightseeing entrance fees at monuments at Kathmandu only, photography charge if necessary, Tips to staffs, International flight tickets, Kathmandu – Lhasa flight tickets as shown separate above, Tibet travel Chinese Visa charge as separate above.

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