Destination Tibet
Difficulty Easy
Max. Altitude 3656 M, Lhasa
Activity Tour
Start/End Point Kathmandu/Kathmandu
Best Season Mar, Apr, May, Spet, Oct, Nov
Group Size 1-20 People
Transportation Car
Activity Per Day 6-7 Hour Drive and Sightseeing
Overview & Highlights
Glimpse of Nepal and Tibet Tour Highlights
- Visit the city of heritage – Kathmandu and city of paradise – Pokhara
- Everest Base Camp from Tibet Side
- Lhasa: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor market
- Drepung Monastery
- Yamdrok Lake
- Shigatse
- Pang la Pass (5 highest peaks)
- Rongbuk monastery
Overview of Glimpse of Nepal and Tibet Tour
The Glimpse of Nepal and Tibet tour offers an excellent chance to explore the two Himalayans countries on a single trip. One of the best things about this trip is that we can experience beautiful sightseeing, toxic culture, traditions, and landscapes and wildlife. Glimpse of Nepal and Tibet tour is about 13 days, where we have covered significant highlights of these countries.
Our trip begins with the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu. In Kathmandu, we will spend one full day; visit some of the UNESCO Heritage sites. Next, we will move towards the Pokhara, known as the city of the lake. The way from Kathmandu to Pokhara with the Trishuli River will be so grateful and enjoyable. We will spend about one day in the Pokhara and then back to Kathmandu. From Kathmandu, we will take a jeep ride to Rasuwagadhi (Nepal – Tibet border). Then we will spend the night at Tingri and next move to Shigatse via EBC. At the final, we will be in Lhasa, our final destination, where we will spend a couple of days.
The glimpse of Nepal and Tibet tour covers heritage sites, temples, Monasteries and nature. In Nepal, we will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, and the city of paradise – Pokhara. In Tibet, you will see monasteries, Xigatse Bazar, Potala Palace, Everest (Chomolungma) Base Camp, Yamdrok Lake etc.
This glimpse of Nepal and Tibet tour is one the best travel packages to explore two Himalayan Nations – Nepal and Tibet. This luxurious Nepal and Tibet Tour Package gives a unique and adventurous experience in your life.
Is Glimpse of Nepal and Tibet Tour worth it for you?
The tour from Nepal to Tibet is a marvellous mixture of cultural and natural engagement. There isn’t any technical toughness in the trip as you walk on the path paved with stone, capturing the magical scenario of the mountains. The capital city of Tibet, Lhasa lies at an altitude of 3656m. Therefore, it is common to feel a little out of breath. But after acclimatization day you will adapt to the environment. There are some hotels and pharmacies which provide supplementary oxygen which is very helpful at a time of need. Further, if you have heart and respiratory problems then consulting doctors is the best idea. And all the worries keep aside as there will always be an expert local guy for guidance.
Glimpse of Nepal and Tibet Tour Itinerary
We will be picked up by Peregrine Treks and Tours’ representative at Tribhuvan International airport and transferred to the hotel. After a short rest at the hotel, we are free to explore the Thamel market and we can also buy necessary equipment for the Glimpse of Nepal and Tibet Tour. There will be a Dinner program where we can discuss our trip plan.
- Altitude: 1400 meter
- Meals: Breakfast
- Settlement: Hotel
Meals: Not Included
Today we will wake up and have a great breakfast at the hotel. Then we will start our tour to several most historical and spiritual attractions of Kathmandu. Kathmandu city is recognized as the city of believers, living heritage, the centre of culture, and Nepal’s Cultural Gem. First, we will visit Pashupatinath Temple – the sacred Hindu temple, with living arts and architecture. Then Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) and Boudhanath (Buddhist shrine), which is one of the largest stupas in the world. Also, we will explore the medieval palaces of Kathmandu i.e Basantapur Durbar Square. In the evening, we will return to our Hotel-Overnight at Kathmandu, Thamel.
Optional Activities:
- Ayurvedic Massage (1 Hour): USD 60
- Everest Scenic Flight: USD 198
Meals: Breakfast
After having breakfast, we will have two choices to go Pokhara either from Flight or from Drive. By driving, it takes about 6 hours and by Flight for about 45 minutes. But we will prefer you to drive because while driving through the busy highways along with the bank of Trishuli River, we are sure you will enjoy this Drive. When we reach Pokhara, then we will take some rest at the hotel. In the afternoon we will visit Phewa Lake for enjoyable boating. If the weather supports us, we can see Annapurna, Himchuli, Dhaulagiri, fishtail, and many more Himalaya ranges from Pokhara-overnight at Pokhara.
- Driving hours: 6-7 hours
- Altitude: 1400 meter/4600 Feet
Note: If you have a back problem or any health problem, you can take a flight upon additional USD 120 per person. From flight, you can see the Langtang, Ganesh Himal, and Annapurna Himalayan Range.
Meals: Breakfast
After having the light breakfast in the hotel, we will move towards Sarangkot. We can see the beautiful views of the sunrise in the Annapurna range, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre (Mount Fishtail), Himchuli, and many others. We will spend about two years in Sarangkot. We will go to Gupteshwar Mahadev, International mountain museum, suspension bridge and more popular spots-Overnight at Pokhara.
Optional Activities:
- Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour (1 Hour) – USD 350
- Paragliding in Pokhara (30 Minute) – USD 90
- Zip Flier – USD 65
Meals: Breakfast
After having breakfast, we will drive or fly to Kathmandu. When we reach Kathmandu, we will complete our packing for the Tibet Tour. In the evening we can go to the Gardens of Dreams to wander or to take dinner. Overnight at Hotel
- Driving hour: 6-7 hours
- Altitude: 1400 meter
Meals: Breakfast
After having breakfast, we will take a drive from the hotel to Rasuwagadhi. Out repo will be full of the waterfall, forest, mountains, and gorges, which will make you feel so unique and enjoyable. Around after 6-7 hours of Drive, we will arrive at Rasuwagadhi- overnight at the local guest house.
- Driving hour: 6-7 hours
- Altitude: 2700 meter
- Settlement: Guest House
Meals: Breakfast
Today we will wake up early, and this is our first morning in Tibet. After breakfast, we will meet our Tibetan tour guide and transfer to Old Tingri from Gyirong. On the way of old Tingri, we will enjoy the beautiful borderline and snow-capped mountain and lush evergreen forest. Add the way we will pass through Tongla Pass (5100 meters). We are sure that you will enjoy the Epic mountain beast of Himalayan ranges in the way. When we reach Tingri, you will find different landscapes, cultures, traditions, peoples, and their living sense-overnight at Tingri.
- Driving hour: 3-4 hours
- Altitude: 4300 meter
- Settlement: Guest House
Meals: Breakfast
Today is one of the essential days of our trip, after waking up early in the morning and having breakfast. We will drive to Shigatse, on the way we will pass through the famous Gawu La pass. Gawu La pass is a great destination where about the top 4 highest peaks alone, the magnificent Himalayas are within natural sight. As we drive early in the morning, we can enjoy the sunrise panoramic views of the Himalayas in a way which will make you feel so fresh. After driving for some hours, we will be in the Everest (In Tibetan language Chomolungma) Base Camp. After spending some time on base camp, we will explore the Rongbuk monastery (5154 meters), also known as the highest Buddhist monastery. Then we will drive towards the Shigatse-overnight at Shigatse.
- Driving hour: 4-5 hours
- Altitude: 4000 meter
- Meals: breakfast
- Settlement: Guest House
Meals: Breakfast
After waking up early in the morning and having breakfast, we will visit the famous Tashilhunpo monastery. We can see the well preserved most giant statue of Jampa, which is also known as the future Buddha in the world. This monastery is a seat of Tibet, which is the second-largest incarnation, the Pachen Lama. If your trip is in summer, we can time we can visit Barley mill and view the landscape of the Barley field.
After spending the sum of the time at the monastery, we will have a short drive to Gyantse. On the way, we can visit and see the varieties of Landscape Mountains and historical sites like Palkhor Chode Monastery, Khumbu, and Gyantse Old Street, many official vistas of Gyantse fortress.
Then again, we will continue to our Drive, and after 4 hours of Drive, we will be in Lhasa. On the way, We will pass through the Manak Dama Lake, where we will hang the prayer flag at Simila Mountain pass, and also we will have a close view of Korola Glacier on the roadside. We will pass through the Gabbala Pass, from where we can view turquoise Yamdrok Lake and Snow-capped Mount Nyenchen Khangsar. Finally, after crossing the Brahmaputra River, we will reach Lhasa-overnight at Lhasa.
- Driving hour: 5 hours
- Altitude: 3,656 metre
- Settlement: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
We will wake up quickly in the morning, and after having breakfast, we will head to the Potala Palace. Potala Palace is the palace of the Dalai Lama, where he stayed in winter. Many Kings had already ruled there in the 7th century. The most important selection of Potala Palace is the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lama and the reflection cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet. After having lunch, we will head towards the Jokhang temple found by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century. In this palace, we can see Buddha and pilgrims’ statues, prostrating in front of the Jokhang temple. Near the temple, there is a Barkhor street, where we can do kora (a religious circle of a building is a mountain) with pilgrims and locals and explore the old market. Also, we can take Tibetan tea with a local tea house. At night we will have a welcome dinner at a special hotel-overnight at Lhasa.
- Driving hour: 5 hours
- Altitude: 3,656 meter
- Settlement: hotel
Meals: Breakfast
After waking up early in the morning, we will have breakfast, and we will move to visit first place in Lhasa City. Drepung monastery was one of the best and the wealthiest Gelung Monasteries of Tibet, founded in 1416 by Jamyang Choge. Here is a school of over 10000 monks and governed 7700 subsidiary monasteries. We can also explore the most significant monastery kitchen inside the Drepung monastery and enjoy the Buddhist Sculpture carving workshop. After studying this monastery will be visiting the Sera Monastery. This is also similar to the Drepung Monastery. The attractive point of Sera is the monk’s debate at around 3-5 p.m. We can see the scripture painting houses inside the monastery, three sand Mandalas, colourful rock paintings of Buddha. We will visit our hotel via Barkhor Bazaar, which is known as the largest and oldest in Tibet- overnight at Lhasa.
- Driving hour: 5 hours
- Altitude: 3,656 meter
- Settlement: hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Today is our last day in Tibet; we will visit Tibet International Airport before 3 hours of our Flight. While flying over Tibet and Nepal, we can see the change of landscapes and the beautiful scenario of Himalayan ranges. Are represented from the peregrine treks will be there to pick us up. He/she will drop us at our hotel. I will take some rest. At night there will be our farewell dinner, where we will talk about our successful journey and your experiences-Overnight at Kathmandu.
- Altitude: 1,400 meter
- Settlement: hotel
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
This is the final day of the Glimpse of Nepal and Tibet. Around 3 hours before the scheduled flight, a representative from the Peregrine will leave you to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast
Includes/Excludes
- All land transportation including airport transfers
- Kathmandu – Pokhara Kathmandu flight ticket or private car
- Sightseeing entrance fees (Tibet and Nepal)
- Tour Guide in Nepal and Tibet
- Tibet Visa Fee
- Three-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Lhasa
- Normal guesthouse accommodation in Rashuwagadhi or Gyirong, Tingri and Shigatse
- Daily breakfast at hotel or guesthouse
- Everest Base Camp (Cholomonglma) permit
- Applicable taxes and company service charge
- Lunch and Dinner in Nepal and Tibet
- International airfare and visa fee
- travel insurance and personal expenses including tipping
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Glimpse of Nepal and Tibet Tour Highlights
- Visit the city of heritage – Kathmandu and city of paradise – Pokhara
- Everest Base Camp from Tibet Side
- Lhasa: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor market
- Drepung Monastery
- Yamdrok Lake
- Shigatse
- Pang la Pass (5 highest peaks)
- Rongbuk monastery
Overview of Glimpse of Nepal and Tibet Tour
The Glimpse of Nepal and Tibet tour offers an excellent chance to explore the two Himalayans countries on a single trip. One of the best things about this trip is that we can experience beautiful sightseeing, toxic culture, traditions, and landscapes and wildlife. Glimpse of Nepal and Tibet tour is about 13 days, where we have covered significant highlights of these countries.
Our trip begins with the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu. In Kathmandu, we will spend one full day; visit some of the UNESCO Heritage sites. Next, we will move towards the Pokhara, known as the city of the lake. The way from Kathmandu to Pokhara with the Trishuli River will be so grateful and enjoyable. We will spend about one day in the Pokhara and then back to Kathmandu. From Kathmandu, we will take a jeep ride to Rasuwagadhi (Nepal – Tibet border). Then we will spend the night at Tingri and next move to Shigatse via EBC. At the final, we will be in Lhasa, our final destination, where we will spend a couple of days.
The glimpse of Nepal and Tibet tour covers heritage sites, temples, Monasteries and nature. In Nepal, we will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, and the city of paradise – Pokhara. In Tibet, you will see monasteries, Xigatse Bazar, Potala Palace, Everest (Chomolungma) Base Camp, Yamdrok Lake etc.
This glimpse of Nepal and Tibet tour is one the best travel packages to explore two Himalayan Nations – Nepal and Tibet. This luxurious Nepal and Tibet Tour Package gives a unique and adventurous experience in your life.
Is Glimpse of Nepal and Tibet Tour worth it for you?
The tour from Nepal to Tibet is a marvellous mixture of cultural and natural engagement. There isn’t any technical toughness in the trip as you walk on the path paved with stone, capturing the magical scenario of the mountains. The capital city of Tibet, Lhasa lies at an altitude of 3656m. Therefore, it is common to feel a little out of breath. But after acclimatization day you will adapt to the environment. There are some hotels and pharmacies which provide supplementary oxygen which is very helpful at a time of need. Further, if you have heart and respiratory problems then consulting doctors is the best idea. And all the worries keep aside as there will always be an expert local guy for guidance.
We will be picked up by Peregrine Treks and Tours’ representative at Tribhuvan International airport and transferred to the hotel. After a short rest at the hotel, we are free to explore the Thamel market and we can also buy necessary equipment for the Glimpse of Nepal and Tibet Tour. There will be a Dinner program where we can discuss our trip plan.
- Altitude: 1400 meter
- Meals: Breakfast
- Settlement: Hotel
Meals: Not Included
Today we will wake up and have a great breakfast at the hotel. Then we will start our tour to several most historical and spiritual attractions of Kathmandu. Kathmandu city is recognized as the city of believers, living heritage, the centre of culture, and Nepal’s Cultural Gem. First, we will visit Pashupatinath Temple – the sacred Hindu temple, with living arts and architecture. Then Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) and Boudhanath (Buddhist shrine), which is one of the largest stupas in the world. Also, we will explore the medieval palaces of Kathmandu i.e Basantapur Durbar Square. In the evening, we will return to our Hotel-Overnight at Kathmandu, Thamel.
Optional Activities:
- Ayurvedic Massage (1 Hour): USD 60
- Everest Scenic Flight: USD 198
Meals: Breakfast
After having breakfast, we will have two choices to go Pokhara either from Flight or from Drive. By driving, it takes about 6 hours and by Flight for about 45 minutes. But we will prefer you to drive because while driving through the busy highways along with the bank of Trishuli River, we are sure you will enjoy this Drive. When we reach Pokhara, then we will take some rest at the hotel. In the afternoon we will visit Phewa Lake for enjoyable boating. If the weather supports us, we can see Annapurna, Himchuli, Dhaulagiri, fishtail, and many more Himalaya ranges from Pokhara-overnight at Pokhara.
- Driving hours: 6-7 hours
- Altitude: 1400 meter/4600 Feet
Note: If you have a back problem or any health problem, you can take a flight upon additional USD 120 per person. From flight, you can see the Langtang, Ganesh Himal, and Annapurna Himalayan Range.
Meals: Breakfast
After having the light breakfast in the hotel, we will move towards Sarangkot. We can see the beautiful views of the sunrise in the Annapurna range, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre (Mount Fishtail), Himchuli, and many others. We will spend about two years in Sarangkot. We will go to Gupteshwar Mahadev, International mountain museum, suspension bridge and more popular spots-Overnight at Pokhara.
Optional Activities:
- Annapurna Base Camp Helicopter Tour (1 Hour) – USD 350
- Paragliding in Pokhara (30 Minute) – USD 90
- Zip Flier – USD 65
Meals: Breakfast
After having breakfast, we will drive or fly to Kathmandu. When we reach Kathmandu, we will complete our packing for the Tibet Tour. In the evening we can go to the Gardens of Dreams to wander or to take dinner. Overnight at Hotel
- Driving hour: 6-7 hours
- Altitude: 1400 meter
Meals: Breakfast
After having breakfast, we will take a drive from the hotel to Rasuwagadhi. Out repo will be full of the waterfall, forest, mountains, and gorges, which will make you feel so unique and enjoyable. Around after 6-7 hours of Drive, we will arrive at Rasuwagadhi- overnight at the local guest house.
- Driving hour: 6-7 hours
- Altitude: 2700 meter
- Settlement: Guest House
Meals: Breakfast
Today we will wake up early, and this is our first morning in Tibet. After breakfast, we will meet our Tibetan tour guide and transfer to Old Tingri from Gyirong. On the way of old Tingri, we will enjoy the beautiful borderline and snow-capped mountain and lush evergreen forest. Add the way we will pass through Tongla Pass (5100 meters). We are sure that you will enjoy the Epic mountain beast of Himalayan ranges in the way. When we reach Tingri, you will find different landscapes, cultures, traditions, peoples, and their living sense-overnight at Tingri.
- Driving hour: 3-4 hours
- Altitude: 4300 meter
- Settlement: Guest House
Meals: Breakfast
Today is one of the essential days of our trip, after waking up early in the morning and having breakfast. We will drive to Shigatse, on the way we will pass through the famous Gawu La pass. Gawu La pass is a great destination where about the top 4 highest peaks alone, the magnificent Himalayas are within natural sight. As we drive early in the morning, we can enjoy the sunrise panoramic views of the Himalayas in a way which will make you feel so fresh. After driving for some hours, we will be in the Everest (In Tibetan language Chomolungma) Base Camp. After spending some time on base camp, we will explore the Rongbuk monastery (5154 meters), also known as the highest Buddhist monastery. Then we will drive towards the Shigatse-overnight at Shigatse.
- Driving hour: 4-5 hours
- Altitude: 4000 meter
- Meals: breakfast
- Settlement: Guest House
Meals: Breakfast
After waking up early in the morning and having breakfast, we will visit the famous Tashilhunpo monastery. We can see the well preserved most giant statue of Jampa, which is also known as the future Buddha in the world. This monastery is a seat of Tibet, which is the second-largest incarnation, the Pachen Lama. If your trip is in summer, we can time we can visit Barley mill and view the landscape of the Barley field.
After spending the sum of the time at the monastery, we will have a short drive to Gyantse. On the way, we can visit and see the varieties of Landscape Mountains and historical sites like Palkhor Chode Monastery, Khumbu, and Gyantse Old Street, many official vistas of Gyantse fortress.
Then again, we will continue to our Drive, and after 4 hours of Drive, we will be in Lhasa. On the way, We will pass through the Manak Dama Lake, where we will hang the prayer flag at Simila Mountain pass, and also we will have a close view of Korola Glacier on the roadside. We will pass through the Gabbala Pass, from where we can view turquoise Yamdrok Lake and Snow-capped Mount Nyenchen Khangsar. Finally, after crossing the Brahmaputra River, we will reach Lhasa-overnight at Lhasa.
- Driving hour: 5 hours
- Altitude: 3,656 metre
- Settlement: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
We will wake up quickly in the morning, and after having breakfast, we will head to the Potala Palace. Potala Palace is the palace of the Dalai Lama, where he stayed in winter. Many Kings had already ruled there in the 7th century. The most important selection of Potala Palace is the gilded burial stupas of former Dalai Lama and the reflection cave of the 33rd great king of Tibet. After having lunch, we will head towards the Jokhang temple found by the 33rd great king of Tibet in the 7th century. In this palace, we can see Buddha and pilgrims’ statues, prostrating in front of the Jokhang temple. Near the temple, there is a Barkhor street, where we can do kora (a religious circle of a building is a mountain) with pilgrims and locals and explore the old market. Also, we can take Tibetan tea with a local tea house. At night we will have a welcome dinner at a special hotel-overnight at Lhasa.
- Driving hour: 5 hours
- Altitude: 3,656 meter
- Settlement: hotel
Meals: Breakfast
After waking up early in the morning, we will have breakfast, and we will move to visit first place in Lhasa City. Drepung monastery was one of the best and the wealthiest Gelung Monasteries of Tibet, founded in 1416 by Jamyang Choge. Here is a school of over 10000 monks and governed 7700 subsidiary monasteries. We can also explore the most significant monastery kitchen inside the Drepung monastery and enjoy the Buddhist Sculpture carving workshop. After studying this monastery will be visiting the Sera Monastery. This is also similar to the Drepung Monastery. The attractive point of Sera is the monk’s debate at around 3-5 p.m. We can see the scripture painting houses inside the monastery, three sand Mandalas, colourful rock paintings of Buddha. We will visit our hotel via Barkhor Bazaar, which is known as the largest and oldest in Tibet- overnight at Lhasa.
- Driving hour: 5 hours
- Altitude: 3,656 meter
- Settlement: hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Today is our last day in Tibet; we will visit Tibet International Airport before 3 hours of our Flight. While flying over Tibet and Nepal, we can see the change of landscapes and the beautiful scenario of Himalayan ranges. Are represented from the peregrine treks will be there to pick us up. He/she will drop us at our hotel. I will take some rest. At night there will be our farewell dinner, where we will talk about our successful journey and your experiences-Overnight at Kathmandu.
- Altitude: 1,400 meter
- Settlement: hotel
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
This is the final day of the Glimpse of Nepal and Tibet. Around 3 hours before the scheduled flight, a representative from the Peregrine will leave you to the airport.
Meals: Breakfast
- All land transportation including airport transfers
- Kathmandu – Pokhara Kathmandu flight ticket or private car
- Sightseeing entrance fees (Tibet and Nepal)
- Tour Guide in Nepal and Tibet
- Tibet Visa Fee
- Three-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Lhasa
- Normal guesthouse accommodation in Rashuwagadhi or Gyirong, Tingri and Shigatse
- Daily breakfast at hotel or guesthouse
- Everest Base Camp (Cholomonglma) permit
- Applicable taxes and company service charge
- Lunch and Dinner in Nepal and Tibet
- International airfare and visa fee
- travel insurance and personal expenses including tipping
