Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 m / 4,600 ft)

   • Warm welcome at Tribhuvan International Airport by Namaste Nepal Trekking & Research Hub.

   • Meet your dedicated Nepal tour guide.

   • Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, time permitting.

   • Explore the vibrant streets of Thamel and Asan Bazar.

   • Enjoy a traditional Nepali welcome dinner with cultural dance performance.

2. Day 2: Tibet Visa Application and Kathmandu Sightseeing

   • Submit Tibet Group Visa application through the professional team.

   • Visit Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) with panoramic city views.

   • Experience Pashupatinath Temple, Nepal’s holiest Hindu site.

   • Circumambulate Boudhanath Stupa, a major Tibetan Buddhist site.

   • Explore Patan Durbar Square and return to Kathmandu Durbar Square.

3. Day 3: Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changu Narayan, and Hike to Nagarkot

   • Discover Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

   • Visit Changu Narayan Temple, Nepal’s oldest Hindu temple.

   • Hike 3 to 4 hours to Nagarkot Hill.

   • Witness sunset over the Himalayas, including Mount Everest, Annapurna, Ganesh Himal, and Langtang.

   Overnight stay at a comfortable hotel in Nagarkot.

4. Day 4: Sunrise at Nagarkot and Travel to Pokhara

   • Enjoy sunrise over Nagarkot hills.

   • Travel to Pokhara by scenic tourist bus or flight.

   • Lunch break en route if traveling by road.

   • Check in at a comfortable hotel near Phewa Lake.

   • Explore Pokhara’s nightlife, cafes, bars, and local shops.

5. Day 5: Full-Day Pokhara Sightseeing

   • Drive to Sarangkot for sunrise views over Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.

   • Enjoy boating on serene Phewa Lake.

   • Visit Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.

   • Explore Devi’s Fall (David’s Falls).

   • Visit World Peace Stupa (Shanti Stupa).

   • End the day at Pumdikot Shiva Temple for sunset views.

6. Day 6: Drive to Chitwan National Park

   • Scenic drive from Pokhara to Chitwan.

   • Walk to nearby Tharu Village, 2 km from Sauraha center.

   • Discover Tharu community culture, traditions, and lifestyle.

   • Enjoy Tharu Cultural Dance performance.

   • Sunset view over the Rapti River.

   Overnight stay at a comfortable hotel.

7. Day 7: Chitwan National Park Jungle Safari

   • Canoeing trip on the Rapti River.

   • Guided nature walk in the jungle.

   • Jeep safari to spot one-horned rhinos, Bengal tigers, deer, and more.

   • Visit Elephant Breeding Center and observe bathing elephants.

   • Observe crocodiles and marsh mugger alligators.

8. Day 8: Drive or Fly Back to Kathmandu

   • Early morning birdwatching and jungle walk.

   • Scenic drive or flight to Kathmandu.

   • Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

   Rest and relax after a long journey.

9. Day 9: Drive from Kathmandu to Kerung Town (Tibet)

   • Scenic drive from Kathmandu to Kerung border town.

   • Complete immigration formalities to enter Tibet.

   • Meet Tibetan tour guide and check into hotel.

10. Day 10: Drive from Kerung to Old Tingri via Palko Lake

    • Overland journey through Tibetan Plateau highlands.

    • Stop at tranquil Palko Lake for photography and reflection.

    • Enjoy panoramic Himalayan views including Mt. Everest, Mt. Cho Oyu, and Mt. Xishapangma.

    • Arrive in Old Tingri for overnight stay and acclimatization.

11. Day 11: Drive from Old Tingri to Shigatse via Sakya Monastery

    • Scenic drive through high-altitude passes and remote valleys.

    • Visit historic Sakya Monastery, center of the Sakyapa sect.

    • Glimpses of traditional Tibetan village life.

    Overnight stay in Shigatse, Tibet’s second-largest city.

12. Day 12: Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery and Drive to Lhasa

    • Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery, seat of the Panchen Lama.

    • Drive through Gyantse and see Gyantse Kumbum.

    • Stop at Karo La Glacier for panoramic glacier views.

    • Visit Yamdrok Lake, a sacred turquoise lake.

    • Arrive in Lhasa and check into hotel.

13. Day 13: Lhasa Sightseeing – Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Ramoche Temple

    • Explore Potala Palace, winter residence of the Dalai Lama.

    • Visit Jokhang Temple, the most sacred site in Tibet.

    • Circumambulate Barkhor Street and explore local markets.

    • Visit Ramoche Temple, a serene and historic monastery.

14. Day 14: Lhasa Sightseeing – Yerpa Drak Cave Complex, Drepung Monastery, Norbulingka Summer Palace

    • Visit Yerpa Drak Cave Complex, ancient meditation caves.

    • Explore Drepung Monastery, former largest monastery in Tibet.

    • Stroll through Norbulingka gardens and palace.

15. Day 15: Drive from Lhasa to Rongbuk – Explore Everest Base Camp

    • Scenic drive from Lhasa to Rongbuk Monastery.

    • Explore Everest Base Camp (North Side), weather permitting.

    Overnight stay near Rongbuk Monastery.

16. Day 16: Drive from Rongbuk to Kerung

    • Begin descent from Tibetan Plateau.

    • Pass through Shegar and highland valleys.

    Arrive in Kerung (Kyirong) for overnight stay.

17. Day 17: Drive from Kyirong (Kerung) to Kathmandu

    • Cross the Friendship Bridge into Nepal.

    • Scenic drive through Langtang National Park.

    • Arrive in Kathmandu and check into hotel.

18. Day 18: Rest and Relax in Kathmandu

    • Leisure day to explore Kathmandu at your own pace.

    Optional stroll through Thamel, shop for souvenirs, or relax at the hotel.

19. Day 19: Fly from Kathmandu to Paro (Bhutan) and Drive to Thimphu

    • Flight to Paro with aerial views of Himalayan peaks.

    • Scenic drive to Thimphu through forested valleys and along Pa Chhu River.

    • Check into hotel and evening stroll in Thimphu.

20. Day 20: Thimphu Sightseeing and Drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass

    • Visit King’s Memorial Chorten.

    • Explore Buddha Dordenma statue.

    • Visit Tashichho Dzong.

    • Drive to Punakha via Dochula Pass and 108 chortens.

    Overnight stay in Punakha.

21. Day 21: Punakha Sightseeing and Drive to Paro

    • Visit Punakha Dzong and Hundred Pillar Hall.

    • Explore Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple).

    • Scenic drive to Paro with mountain and valley views.

22. Day 22: Day Hike to Taktsang Monastery / Tiger’s Nest

    • Short drive to trailhead and hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery.

    • Explore chapels, murals, sacred relics, and holy spring.

    • Descend and enjoy tea at a traditional café.

    • Return to Paro and explore local market.

23. Day 23: Final Departure from Paro

    • Leisure morning in Paro.

    • Transfer to Paro International Airport for departure.

    • Fly home with memories of Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan adventure.