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Nepal & Tibet – Land of Snow & Sky

10 days
From Kathmandu to Lhasa
4.0 (5 reviews)
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Plan your adventure:
Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Kathmandu

    Kathmandu
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 2

    Kathmandu Valley

    Kathmandu Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Pashupatinath Temple (observation from across river for non-Hindu visitors)
    • Guided tour of Boudhanath Stupa
    • Guided exploration of Kathmandu Durbar Square including Hanuman Dhoka Palace Complex, Kumari Ghar, Jagannath Temple, Shiva-Parvati Temple, and Kal Bhairav statue
    Landmarks
    Pashupatinath Temple
    Boudhanath Stupa
    Kathmandu Durbar Square
    Hanuman Dhoka Palace Complex
    Kumari Ghar
    Jagannath Temple
    Shiva-Parvati Temple
  4. Day 3

    Patan - Neydo

    Patan - Neydo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner served at 7pm in the dining room)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Bungmati village with observation of local wood carving
    • Guided visit to Khokana village and Ganesha Temple
    • Attendance at monks' debating session at 5pm
    • Participation in daily protection puja ceremony
    Landmarks
    Bungmati Village
    Khokana Village
    Neydo Tashi Choeling Monastery
  5. Day 4

    Bhaktapur - Panauti

    Bhaktapur - Panauti
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Lovingly prepared by host family)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Bhaktapur main square (Layaku)
    • Visit to Palace of 55 Carved Windows
    • Visit to Golden Gate
    • View of Lion Gate and Vatsala Devi temple
    • Visit to Bell of Barking Dogs
    • Guided visit to Panauti village

    Optional Activities

    • Participate in cooking process with host family at homestay
    Landmarks
    Bhaktapur
    Palace of 55 Carved Windows
    Golden Gate, Bhaktapur
    Lion Gate, Bhaktapur
    Vatsala Devi Temple
    Bell of Barking Dogs
    Panauti
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 5

    Panauti - Kathmandu

    Panauti - Kathmandu
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Namobuddha monastery
    • Visit to Dhulikhel View Tower
    Landmarks
    Namobuddha Monastery
    Dhulikhel View Tower
  7. Day 6

    Kathmandu to Lhasa

    Kathmandu to Lhasa
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Mount Everest
    Kanchenjunga
  8. Day 7

    Tsedang to Samye

    Tsedang to Samye
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Drak Yangzom cave complex
    • Guided tour of Dzong Kumbum cave complex
    • Guided visit to Samye Monastery
    • Exploration of local town
    • Walk to Hipuri Hill
    Landmarks
    Drak Yangzom Cave Complex
    Dzong Kumbum Cave Complex
    Samye Monastery
    Hipuri Hill
  9. Day 8

    Samye to Samding

    Samye to Samding
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Yamdrok Lake (Yamdrok Tso)
    • Guided visit to Ani Sangkhung Nunnery
    • Tea stop at nunnery tea house
    Landmarks
    Yamdrok Lake
    Ani Sangkhung Nunnery
  10. Day 9

    Samding to Lhasa

    Samding to Lhasa
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Ani Tsankhung Monastery
    Landmarks
    Ani Tsankhung Monastery
    Potala Palace
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  11. Day 10

    Lhasa

    Lhasa
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Crooked Compass

Rating
4.0 (5 reviews)
Response time
6 hours
Response rate
50%
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  • tsippora5.0October 2023
    Excellent. Mostly addressed my interests, was very well managed.
  • Elizabeth5.0July 2023
    Great tour guide, driver and itinerary.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 344152

  • Currencies
    ¥
    Yuan Renminbi
    China
    रू
    Nepalese Rupee
    Nepal
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada you will need an adaptor for types G, I, C, D, M. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types I, C, D, M. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types G, C, D, M. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types G, I, C.

    Type G
    China
    Type I
    China
    Type C
    Nepal
    Type D
    Nepal
    Type M
    Nepal
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for China.Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for China.Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for China.Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for China.Nepal. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for China.Nepal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for China.Nepal. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for China.Nepal. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 week before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before November 11th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 11th, 2026, a minimum payment of $850 is required to confirm your booking with Crooked Compass. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Crooked Compass will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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