Itinerary

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Monasteries of Tibet

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Days Itinerary

01:MONDAY: Arrival in Kathmandu
Early arrival in Kathmandu, flight to the Himalayan kingdom, Nepal reveals breathtaking views of the great peaks Mt Dorje Lakpa, Mt Ganesha, Mt Purbi Chhyachu, Mt Langtang, etc., (weather permitting). Upon arrival you will be welcomed and transferred to the hotel, while we will give you all information about the program and activities during your stay, rest of the afternoon free for independent activities or strolling around the beautiful local market, overnight at hotel of choice.

02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu:
Swoyambhunath, Kathmandu, Patan or Lalitpur (Optional: optional aerial tour over Everest).
Breakfast, Full day dedicated to visit the most outstanding monuments of the Nepalese capital. We start the visit at the Palace of the Kumari (living goddess) and the Durbar Square of Kathmandu (World Heritage Site) where there are also the palaces of the kings Malla and Shah, who ruled over the city. Along with these palaces, the square is surrounded by courtyards and temples. Today the place is known as Hanuman Dhoka, a name derived from the statue near the entrance of the palace.
Continue to Swoyambhunath Stupa (World Heritage Site), an ancient religious complex that sits atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley. The place is also known as "the temple of monkeys" as there are monkeys considered sacred, living in areas in the northwestern part of the temple. The Tibetan name of the place means "Sublime Trees" because of the great variety.
We will end with a visit to the ancient Buddhist palace city of Patan or Lalitpur (World Heritage Site), visit the Taleju Temple, the Golden Gate, Keshav Narayan Chok, Hiranya Barna Mahabihar (golden temple) etc.. The city is famous for its rich cultural heritage, in particular, for being the city of festivals and fairs, its tradition of fine art, handicrafts in metal, stone and wood carvings. Overnight stay.

03: Sightseeing of Bhaktapur - Pashupatinath - Boudhanath:
Breakfast, drive to Bhaktapur, world heritage site, the medieval capital, visit Bhaktapur Durbar square 55 window palace with its golden gate, Dattatreya square, Nyatapola with Bhairab temple and pottery square, Continue to Pashupatinath, "World Heritage Site", the sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, which serves as the seat of the national deity, this "vast Hindu temple precinct" is an "extensive collection of temples, Ashrams, sculptures etc. over the centuries along the banks of the sacred river Bagamati", considered as Varanasi for Hindus, where one could witness their final cremation rituals.

We will end to visit Boudhanath, "World Heritage Site", its huge mandala makes it one of the largest spherical Stupa in the world, where you will see many Tibetan refugees residing since the year 1960 and in the same enclosure have built more than 50 Buddhist monasteries. The Stupa is said to have buried the remains of Kassyapa Buddha. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

04: Flight, Kathmandu - Lhasa (3650m) - Tsetang (3400 m): 90 km: 2 Hrs:
Breakfast, transfer to Kathmandu airport for flight to Lhasa, Arrival, Welcome and transfer to Tsetang, 2 ½ hrs. Along the banks of the Brahmaputra River, total rest in the afternoon for acclimatization. Overnight.

05: Visit: Yumbulakhang and Trandruk:
Breakfast, Morning depart to Yumbulakhang Monastery fort, its Mt 11 tower, situated on a jagged ridge fluttering with prayer flags, is a great vantage point overlooking the green Yarlung valley, the Yumbu Lakhang is famous for being the first Tibetan palace. It was built for the first king of Tibet "Nyatri Tsenpo" 2nd century BC and has since become a palace for Tibetan kings. During the reign of Songtsen Gampo, it became the summer palace of Princess Wencheng and him. After King Songtsen Gampo moved the capital to Lhasa in the seventh century, the palace became a Gelugpa monastery during the reign of the fifth Dalai Lama.
In Tibetan, Yumbu refers to the hind. La means the hind leg, and Kang, the palace. To be more specific, this resembles the hind leg of a deer. Thus, the Yumbu Lakhang is called the 'palace of the hind leg of the deer'. Later we drive to Thandruk Monastery (7th century) is one of the earliest Buddhist monasteries in Tibet, founded at the same time as Jokhang Monastery in Lhasa. It has beautiful chapels with the statue of Tara, 5 Dhyani Buddhas, statues of Chenrezig, Jampelyang and Dorje,
Later we drive northeast from Tsetang, about 40 km through sand dunes to Samye Monastery. We cross the Brahmaputra River on the way to the remarkable Samye Monastery, Samye is the first monastery built in Tibet in the 8th century by the Tibetan King Trisong Detsen with the help of Padmasambhava. Under the protective gaze of the spectacular Utse building, countless Stupa and temples that attract many Buddhist devotees. Overnight.
 
06: Tsetang - Gyantse (3950 m): 310 km. 6 Hrs:
Breakfast, Morning departure to Gyantse, the ancient Tibetan town, the historic village center with magnificent 14th*-15th* century fortresses and temples. Arrival and after checkin at the hotel, visit Pelkor Chode temple, which served the Sakya Geluk sect. The most revered Khumbun Stupa in Tibet is a masterpiece of Mandela architecture built in the 108-sided style that has 112 chapels of which only 23 are open to the public, overnight.
 
07: Gyantse - Shigatse (3900 m) 90 km: 2 Hrs, Visit Tashilhunpo:
Breakfast, Depart en route to Shigatse, which is the third most important city in Tibet, we will visit the Tashilhunpo monastery made by the fifth Dalai lama, it is the residence of the grand master the Panchen Lama, the second highest spiritual leader of Tibet after the Dalai Lama. It contains 39 chapels inside the Palace with impressive image of Maitreya, the future Buddha, the Tushita Chapel contains thousands of small statues of Tsongkhappa, founder of the Geluk order. Victory Chapel, the tomb of the 10th Panchen Lama, etc. In the afternoon stroll through the local market, overnight.
 
08: Shigatse - Lhasa (3650m): 270 km: 5 Hrs:
Breakfast, Departure to Lhasa, we will continue the scenic route with view of the lake Yamdrok Tso of Turquoise color or the landscape of the Tibetan plateau and the Brahmaputra River, arrival to Lhasa, in the afternoon free for independent activities, you can visit the most important Tibetan bazaar Barkhor where you can still see the daily life of the Tibetans. Overnight.

09: Visit in Lhasa: Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Market and Sera Monastery:
We visit the famous geometric temple/monastery of Jokhang "World Heritage Site" built in 642 by King Songtsen Gampo, it is located in the heart of Lhasa, it is the most sacred and considered the powerful place in Tibet where we will meet the impressive chapels, altars and decorated rooms. The main hall of the temple houses the statue of Jowo, statues of King Songtsen Gambo, as well as his two wives, Bhrikuti and Wencheng, the Nepalese and Chinese wives who were brought as dowry numerous Buddhist images that were installed in this four-storey temple, with roofs covered with gilded bronze tiles. The architectural style is based on a mixture of Nepalese and Tang dynasty styles.

Later we stroll the famous Lhasa market place, where you can see the actual Tibetan life and find all kinds of Tibetan handicrafts.

In the afternoon, we continue to visit the Sera Monastery used to be an important center of learning where 5,000 to 6,000 monks resided. The most intriguing feature here is the nine-meter picture, one can witness the debate between the practicing monks, who will present their knowledge against each other. Lodging.
 
10: Visit in Lhasa: Potala Palace, Drepung Monastery:
We visit the Potala Palace "World Heritage Site" is the highest expression of Tibetan architecture and residence of the Dalai Lama in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, has 13 floors and located on the mountain, until 1959, when the 14th Dalai Lama was exiled to Dharmasala, India, after a popular revolt against China. The White Palace or Potrang Karpo is the residence of the Dalai Lama. Built during the rule of the 5th Dalai Lama, the palace has always had secular uses, containing living quarters, offices, seminary and printing house.
A central courtyard "Deyangshar" separates the rooms of the Dalai Lama and his monks from the Red Palace, the part of the Potala dedicated entirely to study and prayer, contains the golden Stupa of the 8th Dalai Lama, the monastic assembly hall, numerous chapels and shrines, and libraries with important Buddhist writings, the Kangyur and the Tengyur.

In the afternoon we visit Drepung Monastery, 8 KM northwest of Lhasa. The Winter Palace was the residence of hundreds of monks of the Geluk sect with their personal Chantries. It was the residence of the 3rd, 4th and 5th Dalai Lamas.

This 20,000 square meter complex has survived unscathed even during the Cultural Revolution.
In the afternoon visit of the Sera Monastery, founded in 1419. Located at the base of Mount Purbuchok. Sera Monastery used to be an important center of learning where 5,000 to 6,000 monks resided. The most intriguing feature here is the nine-meter picture, one can witness the debate between the practicing monks, who will present their knowledge against each other. Overnight stay.
 
11: Flight: Lhasa - Kathmandu:
At scheduled time transfer to the airport to board the flight to Kathmandu, flying parallel with Everest (view according to weather) rest of the day free for personal activities, one can explore the Kathmandu valley with lively and endless narrow streets lined with Nepalese handicraft stores, where one can find all kinds of good restaurants, fine jewelry, clothes and trekking equipment etc., overnight.
 
12: Kathmandu - Home town:
Breakfast: Morning at leisure, then at scheduled time transfer to the airport for flight back to home town. We wish you a fantastic flight and look forward to serving you again soon. End of trip. Translated with

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- Shared double/single room with breakfast in respective hotels based category/grouped.
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