Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
Upon your arrival in Delhi, our guide will meet you outside of the airport and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to have a good rest or explore the city.
Stay overnight in Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi Day Tour: Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, India Gate, Qutab Minar
Today, you will firstly explore the Old Delhi, locate in the north of Delhi. Raj Ghat is a memorial, which is dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. He is the father of India, and led India independence from British colonial rule. Then, head to Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India.
In the afternoon, go to the New Delhi, the economic and administrative center of India. Unlike Old Delhi, the streets are wide and tidy here. You will visit India Gate, 26 meters high, and looks like the arc DE triomphe in France. It is the landmark of India. Last, sightsee Qutab Minar. It is the highest minaret in India and is known as one of the seven wonders of Hindustan.
Stay overnight in Delhi.
Day 3: Travel from Delhi to Jaipur
Today, keep your journey from Delhi to Jaipur. The biggest feature of Jaipur is pink. On the streets of Jaipur, you can see the buildings are neatly arranged, and with Pink walls, pink windows, pink domes. Besides, you will pass idyllic Indian villages and Aravalli hills on the way to Jaipur.
Stay overnight in Jaipur.
Day 4: Jaipur sightseeing: Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar
After breakfast, leave for Amber Fort, a must see in Jaipur. It was the capital of the ancient maharaja of India, founded in 1592. You can take an elephant ride here. Then, head to City Palace, one of the best-preserved monuments in India. It was built in 1729, and contains a large number of ornaments, carpets, weapons, etc. Finally, go to Jantar Mantar. It was built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II.
Stay overnight in Jaipur.
Day 5: Jaipur to Agra
Today, drive to Agra from Jaipur. On the way, you will visit Chand Baori, a stepwell situated in the village of Abhaneri. It consists of 3,500 narrow steps over 13 stories, and it is one of the deepest and largest stepwells in India. Besides, you will sightsee Fatehpur Sikri.
Stay overnight in Agra.
Day 6: Tour Agra and Drive back to Delhi
In the morning, head to the world-famous Taj Mahal, it was voted one of the new seven wonders of the world. It was built for Mumtaz Mahal who is the favourite wife of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. You must be marvel at this beautiful architecture. Then, drive back to Delhi.
Stay overnight in Delhi.
Day 7: Fly from Delhi to Kathmandu
Take the morning flight from Delhi to Kathmandu. The air journey is just around 1h40m. When Arrive at Kathmandu, tour guide will await you outside the arrival area and transfer you to hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to have a good rest or explore the city.
Stay overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 8: Kathmandu Day Tour - Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Patan City
Kathmandu’s Durbar Square is one of three durbar (royal palace) squares in the Kathmandu Valley. It is the site of the Hanuman Dhoka Palace Complex, which was the royal Nepalese residence until the 19th century and where important ceremonies taken place. Swayambhunath the golden spire of the 5th-century Swayambhu stupa is adorned with a colorful fluttering of prayer flags; it crowns a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley and offers fantastic views over the city of Kathmandu.
The last site we visit for today is Patan City which is the second largest town in Kathmandu valley. Patan's central Durbar Square is entitled in the World Heritage Site and absolutely packed with temples, the Golden Temple which is the unique Buddhist Monastery was founded in the 12th century, is a large rectangular building has three roofs and a copper gilded facade with the images of Buddha and Avalokitesvara where there are Buddha images and illustrations on the walls.
Stay overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 9: Kathmandu Day Tour- Pashupatinath, Bodhnath and Bhaktapur City
Pashupatinath the most important Hindu temple in Nepal, the old buildings on the site were destroyed by Moslem invaders in the 14th century, its stone linga smashed to dust, but it rose again behind their retreating backs. Succeeding monarchs reinstated the temple and the images. Bouddhanath is among the largest stupas in South Asia, and it has become the focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. The white mound looms thirty-six meters overhead. The stupa is located on the ancient trade route to Tibet, and Tibetan merchants rested and offered prayers here for many centuries.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a conglomeration of pagoda and shikhara style temples grouped around a fifty-five-window palace of brick and wood. The square is one of the most charming architectural showpieces of the Valley as it highlights the ancient arts of Nepal.
Stay overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 10: Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara and visit Phewa Lake
Today, drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. After arriving in Pokhara, you will visit Phewa Lake, which is the second largest lake in the Kingdom. And it is the largest and most enchanting of the three lakes that add to the resplendence of Pokhara. Here, one can sail or row a hired boat across to the water or visit the island temple in the middle. The favourite home base for travelers is the eastern shore You can do some outdoor activities like paragliding, helicopter in Polhara, cost is not included in the package.
Stay overnight in Pokhara.
Day 11: Pokhara Day Tour
Early morning excursion to Sarangkot to view the spectacular scene of the sun rising out of the mountain peaks. At an elevation of just under 1,600 metres, Sarangkot is perched on a high ridge to the northwest of Pokhara and has panoramic mountain views from Dhaulagiri and across the Annapurnas to Manalsu, as well as south over the Pokhara Valley. Sunrise - subject to weather.
Then, we do the Sightseeing tour in Pokhara City. The World Peace Pagoda can be seen on top of a hill on the southern fringe of Phewa Lake. It has four images of the Buddha facing the four directions. The dome-shaped pagoda is an impressive sight, and its hilltop location commands a great view. It is a great vantage point which offers spectacular views of the Annapurna.
Stay overnight in Pokhara.
Day 12: Pokhara back to Kathmandu
Today, you will drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. On the way, you will explore Damauli bazaar.
Stay overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 13: Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa
Fly to Lhasa in the morning. The air journey is just around 2 hours. You will be shocked by amazing Himalaya mountain range, the mountains which over 8000m are just moving across you, and you cannot see the side of the snow-capped mountains. Arrive Lhasa Gongar International Airport, tour guide will await you outside the arrival area. Transfer for your stay at Lhasa. In the afternoon, you need to stay at hotel to acclimatize the high altitude.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.
Day 14: Lhasa Sightseeing - Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Street
After breakfast, we go to the Potala Palace, a golden feather upon the roof of the world, which Tibetans proudly claim to be the prime miracle since the creation of this world. It is visible from any distance, with the golden roof shinning in the sun, spend one hour wondering around the inside of this magnificent building exploring the rooms previously used by the Dalai Lama and the many Buddhist icons within.
In the afternoon we go inside of the Jokhang Temple. The Jokhang, like most of the larger temple structures have numerous individual temples within it dedicated to specific enlightened beings, protectors, high lamas, or saints. Images, both sculpted and painted, are everywhere. Every inch of wall and ceiling is brightly painted with images of clouds, beings, mandalas, or decorative patterns. Colorful silk banners, three stories high, hang in various places. Color, pattern, and images crowd in around you. The central image inside the building is a 30-foot high gilded image of Maitreya Buddha.
Then stroll around the back alleys of the Barkhor Street of Old Lhasa. The streets smelled of yak butter and incense while hordes of pilgrims shuffled along the main Kora (circumambulations) around Jokhang Temple. If someone just walked at a normal pace, one kora would take about 15-20 minutes.
Stay Overnight in Lhasa.
Day 15: Lhasa Sightseeing - Drepung Monastery and Sera Monastery
In the morning, you will have a tour for Drepung Monastery, the ever-largest monastery with more than 10 thousand monks, Buddhist debates often occur there. Seen from afar, its grand, white construction gives the monastery the appearance of a heap of rice. As such, it was given its name which, in the Tibetan language, means Monastery of Collecting-Rice. Learn about the lives of Tibetan monks there.
In the afternoon, you are going to visit Sera Monastery, have a little hike for the beautiful valley scenery nearby and picnic there. Sera monastery was created in 1419 and has always been an important Buddhist seminary. As rose are planted everywhere in the monastery, it is also called “the court of wild rose”. Today still 200 lamas live in there. You may have the chance to watch the famous Monks Debate (usually from 15:00 to 17:00) before returning to Lhasa.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.
Day 16: Lhasa to Namtso Lake
Today, you will head for Namtso Lake. Namtso Lake is located between Dangxiong County and Bange County, renowned as one of the three Holy Lakes in Tibetan Buddhism. You can enjoy your time to do leisurely trek around Tashi Dor Island and along the lakeshore.
Stay overnight at Namtso Tent Guest house.
Day 17: Namtso Lake back to Lhasa via Yampachen
Get up early to enjoy the stunning view of sunrise at the lake shore. Besides, you can also trek to Tashi Dor Island to visit meditation caves. Then, go to Yangpachen. It is famous for its geothermic hot spring, so you can have a bath there. After having thoroughly relaxed in the spa, you will drive back to Lhasa. You can see a far view of a sky burial site on the way.
Stay overnight in Lhasa.
Day 18: Fly from Lhasa back to Kathmandu
Fly back to Kathmandu, our guide will send you to the airport. AS arrive in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Stay overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 19: Arrive in Paro, then drive to Thimphu
Welcome to Paro. In the afternoon, we will head to visit the landmarks in Thimphu, including the Kyichu Lhakhang and Paro Rinpung Dzong. Kyichu Lhakhang is also known as Kyerchu Temple and is the oldest and most beautiful temple in Bhutan. Paro Rinpung Dzong, built in 17th century as a fortress to protect Paro valley, offers you picturesque scenery and a sense of inner peace.
Stay overnight in Thimphu.
Day 20: Thimphu Sightseeing and drive back to Paro
In the Morning, we will continue sightseeing in Thimphu. You will pay a visit to National Library that houses the world’s largest book and many ancient Buddhist texts and manuscripts, Painting School which is famous for traditional Thangkha paintings, Traditional Medicine Institute where the centuries old herbal medicine is still practiced and the folk heritage museum. And the highlight comes as you tour the Tashichho Dzong, the most beautiful Bhutan dzong as well as the headquarters of Bhutan government. After touring, we are about to drive back to Paro.
Stay overnight in Paro.
Day 21: Trek to Taksang Lhakhang (Tiger’s Nest)
Today, we will enjoy the wonderful trek to Taktshang Goemba, also known as Tiger's Nest. Perched on the cliff of Paro Valley, Taktshang Goemba (3120 meters) is the landmark of Paro as well as the holiest temple in Bhutan. It’s said that Guru Rinpoche had flied here on the back of a tigress and meditated in the caves on the cliffside for three months. From here, you can catch a panoramic view of Paro Valley.
In the afternoon, you may opt for a stone bath or enjoy free exploration nearby.
Stay overnight in Paro.
Day 22: Departure from Paro
Our guide will pick you up from the hotel and send you to the airport so that you can board the flight back home after this pleasant tour. Tour service end.
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