TIBET
OVERLAND TOUR KATHMANDU TO LHASA
After a tour of Kathmandu we head off to Tibet, the rooftop of the world,
with a flight into Lhasa. After a few days of sightseeing, we head off
to see the sacred and ancient sites of Lhasa, capital of Tibet
before flying back across the Himalayas, to Kathmandu.
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu and
transfer to Hotel.
Day 2: Full day
guided sightseeing inside Kathmandu to the major sites:-
Swayambhanuth: One of
world’s most glorious, ancient, enigmatic and the holiest of Buddhist
Chaityas and dates back more than 2000 years. Situated on a hillock
Swayambhanuth, literally “the Self-Created or Existent”, is a mosaic of
small stupas and pagoda temple contributed by and time by the succession
of kings and noblemen. The main structure of is made of a solid hemisphere
of brick and clay supporting a lofty conical spire capped by pinnacle of
copper gilt. Painted on the four sides on the base of the spire are the
“All Seeing Eyes” of Lord Buddha. The main features of
Swayambhanuth in
brief are “The Five Buddha's.”
Bouddhanth: This
colossal Stupa, is one of Nepal’s most unique monuments.
Bouddhanth with all seeing eyes of primordial Adi
Buddha on all the four sides is said to hold the remains of Kasyapa - the Buddha of the
previous time. The Stupa 100 meters in diameter, built on an
octagonal base and rises to 36 meters including the spire.
Guheshwari: This
is the place where Sati, the
consort of Siva, is said to have immolated herself due to her father’s insult.
Siva stricken with grief, wandered the skies with her corpse as pieces
of her body fell to earth thus creating 51 sacred sites.
Pashupatinath:
This is a two tiered
golden roof temple with silver doors is famous for its superb Newari
architecture. Entrance to the temple
is permitted to “Hindus Only." Pashupati, literally, “Lord of the
Animals.”
Tibet Part
Day 3: Flight Kathmandu to Lhasa
Day 4: Sightseeing in Lhasa. We will visit Lhasa's many
monasteries and sites, such as the Sera Monastery, and the
Norbulingka, the summer palace of the Dalai Lama. Overnight Hotel.
Day 5: Sightseeing in Lhasa. Overnight Hotel. Today we will
visit the famous Potala Palace, as well as the Drepung Monastery
founded in the 14th century, and once the largest in the world, with
a population of around 10,000 monks.
Day6: Ganden Monastery & back to Lhasa
Today you will take a day trip to Ganden
monastery. Ganden Monastery is located on Wangbur Mountain,
on the southern bank of Lhasa River. Ganden Monastery is one of the
earliest and largest Buddhist monasteries in Tibet, and stands atop
of the six famous temples of Gelugpa - a branch of Tibetan Buddhism.
This compact monastery was once gutted by fire
but the restoration is now complete. Drive back to Lhasa in the
afternoon.
Day7: Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Kathmandu.
Remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight Hotel
Day8: Transfer to the airport for your onward flight home
Prices available on request with excellent discounts for large
groups.
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