What to
expect:
Entering Tibet from abroad, this circuitous route is
customized for the over-50 tourist as it offers cozy accommodations and enough
time for acclimation. This trip covers a broad range of landscapes from
wind-swept passes and jagged snow-capped Himalayan peaks to plains of green
barley and bald brown slopes. This trip, coupled with the light-hearted
activities and the well-located scenic spots en route, is an ideal package to
meet the demands of senior tourists.
Itinerary:
Kathmandu-->Tsedang-->Lhasa-->Gyantse-->Shigatse-->Xegar-->Zhangmu-->Dulikhel-->Bhaktapur-->Kathmandu
Scenic
spots on the way:
Kathmandu-->Yambu Lakang Fort-->Samye
Monastery-->Jokhang Temple-->Barkhor Bazaar--> Drepung and Sera
Monasteries-->Norbulinka-->Potala-->Dragon Pool-->Chagpori
hill-->Palcho Monastery-->Dzong Fort-->Tashilhunpo
Monastery-->Himalayas-->Dulikhel-->Bhaktapur
Day-by-Day Itinerary:
D1: Arrive in Katmandu, Nepal
Arrive in Katmandu. Check in at a hotel and get acclimatized. Stay overnight
in Katmandu.
D2: Old City tour in Katmandu
Have a one-day tour in Katmandu. Visit
Swayambhunath - a divine and ancient stupa for Hindus and Buddhists, and
Boudhanath. Then move to the mysterious temple - Pashupatinath and Katmandu's
famous Durbar Square. Stay overnight in Katmandu
D3: Fly to Tibet-->Tsedang
Fly to Gonggar, then head to the cradle of
Tibetan culture- Tsedang. Cross the Yarlung Tsampo River and enjoy the
spectacular Himalayan scenery on the way. Stay overnight in Tsedang.
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