Nepal Tour

Nepal, covering a area of 800km by 300km, is dominated by the world's most imposing mountains. It has the highest peaks in the world including Mount Everest as well as some of the deepest canyons. In the countryside the way of life is still traditional, nature is at its best, high mountains and lush valleys are ideal places for trekking and mountaineering, flora and fauna invites a nature lover for a rendezvous with them. So evey year, there are many visitors to travel in Nepal. Climate: Nepal 's climate varies according to elevation. The Terai of southern Nepal has a tropical monsoon climate characterized by rainy summers and the southwest winds of the monsoon, and almost dry winters. The effect of the southern monsoon climate extends northward into mountain valleys. In the Middle Himalayan valleys the amount of precipitation varies with the extent of exposure to the rain-bearing monsoon winds. Several high valleys located in the rain shadow (area where precipitation is partially blocked by mountains) are dry. In the Kathmandu Valley the average rainfall is about 2,300 mm (about 90 in), most of which occurs from June to September. Between elevations of about 500 and 2,700 m (about 1,640 and 8,860 ft) there is a warm temperate climate; between about 2,700 and 3,000 m (about 8,860 and 9,840 ft) a cool temperate climate prevails. Between about 3,500 and 4,100 m (about 11,480 and 13,450 ft) summers are cool and winters are very cold. Above 4,100 m (about 13,450 ft) a severely cold, alpine climate prevails. Access to Nepal: The Royal Nepal Airlines (RA) is the national flag carrier of Nepal with flight connections to: Delhi , Mumbai in India ; Bangkok in Thailand ; Osaka in Japan ; Hong Kong , Shanghai in China ; Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia ; Dubai in United Arab Emirates and Singapore . Other international airlines flying to Kathmandu are Thai Airways, Indian Airlines, PIA, Biman Bangladesh , Air China , Druk Air , Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, Jet Airways, Air Sahara, Martin Air, Austrian Airlines, and Cosmic Air. Since Nepal has India in three sides and China in the north, coming to Nepal by land requires one to pass through India or China . The entry points to Nepal from India are Kakkarbhitta, Birgunj, Belhiya, Bhairawa, Nepalgunj, Dhangadi and Mahendra Nagar. The Kodari Pass in Nepal-China border is the entry point to Nepal from China . Tourists entering the kingdom by land must possess an international carnet.

11 Day Flight Tours of Lhasa- Namtso Lake- Shigatse- Kathmandu- Nagarkot- Dhulikhel

Deapture: Every day depature

	11 Day Flight Tours of Lhasa- Namtso Lake- Shigatse- Kathmandu- Nagarkot- Dhulikhel	HOTEL	B+L+D
D1	Arrive at Lhasa ( 80km, asphalt road, 3595m)
	Take a flight from Beijing/ Shanghai/ Xian/ Chengdu and arrive at Lhasa Gongga airport. Tibet guide will pick you from airport and have a rest in hotel.
D2	Lhasa city tour
	Morning time visit Potala Palace. Then visit Jokhang Temple, walk around Barkhor Market.
D3	Lhasa city tour
	Morning time visit Drepung Monastery, then afternoon to Sera Monastery.
D4	Lhasa- Namtso Lake ( 250km, 4 hours driving, asphalt road in good condition, 4178m)	Namtso Tent guest house
	In the morning around 08:00am, our guide and drive pick you from your hotel, then we leave from Lhasa to Namtso Lake. On the way you will see the huge Changtang grassland  and have a chance see the sky road- Qinghai Tibet Railway passing through it look likes a dragon. Pass by Nagchu Town. Then the Nyenchen Thanglha snow mountain ranges in front of you, and also you will pass the Nagela Pass. You can do a very relax  trekking around the lake side and Zhaxi Island. You can enjoy the sunset by the lake.
D5	Namtso lake- Yangpachen hotspring- Yamdrotso Lake- Shigatse(500km, 5hours driving)
	Morning time see the sunrise beside the holy lake , on the way to Shigatse , you will have a chance enjoy the hot-spring at Yangbachen. Then pass Gangbala Mt. which is over than 5000m, then to Yamdrotso lake which is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. Arrive at Shigatse.
D6	Shigatse- Gyantse- Shigatse- Lhasa( 530km, 7 hours driving, asphalt road in good condition)
	Morning time drive to Gyantse to visit Gyantse Kumbum, far view of Gyantse Dzong. Then driving to Shigatse. After lunch visit TashiLumpo Monastery which was Built in1447 , spectacular tombs of Panchen Lamas, then driving to Shigatse, visit TashiLumpo Monastery which was Built in1447, spectacular tombs of Panchen Lamas. Then driving along with Friend-ship way back to Lhasa.
D7	Lhasa airport dropping off flight to Kathmandu.
	Morning time Lhasa airport dropping off, take the flight to Kathmandu. Nepal local guide pick you from Kathmandu airport then dropping off to Hotel. Rest in Hotel.
D8	Kathmandu and Around
	Today there will be a full day sightseeing tour to the most interesting places in and around Kathmandu and the tour will includes: Swayambhuanth Temple, Pashupatinath Temple, Bodhanath. Overnight at Kathmandu.
D9	Kathmandu Valley- Nagarkot Overnight at Nagarkot
	Today sightseeing at Patan, Bhaktapur.In the evening, you will head towards Nagarkot. On your way to Nagarkot breathtaking panoramic Himalayan views of Mt. Everest, Manaslu and Gauri Shankar will have completely smitten. Nagarkot accommodates finest of resorts, hotels, restaurants and cafes. You will spend your night at one of the best resort or hotel in Nagarkot.
D10	Nagarkot- Hiking to Dhulikhel- Kathmandu.
	You wake up early in the morning at birds melodious chirpings. As you eye the nature, most heavenly sight of sunrise view rejuvenates your senses. You spend your day amidst the natural surroundings of Nagarkot. After you have your share of experiencing the magic of Nagarkot, you are guided along the hiking trails to Dhulikhel. As you approach Dhulikhel, a plethora of cultural diversities, interesting traditional practices, lush vegetation and rich birdlife unfolds before you.
D11	Kathmandu airport dropping off, end the trip.
	Kathmandu airport dropping off, end the trip.

Price of this tour

The tour service includes:
  1. Transport: minvan or landcruiser
  2. Guide: English speaking guide available
  3. Entrance tickets
  4. Hotel

The tour service excludes:
  1. Your international flight
  2. Your own expense
  3. Tips for the guide and driver
  4. Meals