For different people, the number of days to spend on a Beijing-Tibet-Nepal tour will depend on the destinations you want to visit, the transportation you choose, your travel budget, and any special activities you plan to undertake.
Generally, a classic Beijing-Tibet-Nepal tour will require about two weeks to fully appreciate the highlights each destination has to offer. It is recommended to spend two days exploring the city of Beijing—one day for the central landmarks like the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven, and another day for the unmissable Great Wall located in the suburbs.
Traveling from Beijing to Lhasa, you can choose the Tibet train, which takes about 40 hours for the entire journey, or opt for a flight, which only takes about 5 hours. While in Lhasa, plan to spend two days visiting the city’s must-see attractions, such as the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple, along with other important monasteries. This time will also help you acclimatize to the altitude of the plateau before heading to higher areas in Tibet.
If you have enough time, you can embark on an overland journey from Lhasa to Kathmandu, which will take four days and include a visit to Mount Everest on the Tibetan side. Finally, allow another two days to explore the capital of Nepal before your tour concludes.
Of course, if you wish to visit additional places not included in the classic Beijing-Tibet-Nepal itinerary—such as Xi’an in China or Pokhara in Nepal—or if you want to experience special activities like hiking or biking, you should set aside more days for your trip.
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