Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuvan International Airport where someone from the tour meets you and drives you to your hotel. They'll collect your passport to start processing your Tibet visa application. The rest of the day is open, so you can rest and get settled after your flight.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Tribhuwan International Airport, 13:30 - 23:55)
- Day 2
Kathmandu
After breakfast, your guide meets you at the hotel and takes you around Kathmandu Valley to see three UNESCO World Heritage sites. First up is Pashupatinath Temple, an important Hindu holy site, then you'll check out Swayambhunath and Boudanath Stupa, both ancient structures sacred to Buddhist and Hindu communities. Later you'll walk through Kathmandu Durbar Square, which was the ancient capital and remains a cultural center. You'll get back to your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Swayambhunath Stupa
- Visit Boudanath Stupa
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
Landmarks Pashupatinath Temple Swayambhunath Stupa Boudanath Stupa Kathmandu Durbar Square 
- Day 3
Nagarkot
You'll wake up early and drive to Nagarkot to watch the sunrise over the snowcapped mountains with a packed breakfast along the way. From there, you'll see Bhaktapur Durbar Square with its old art and architecture, then head to Changu Narayan Temple, which is considered Nepal's oldest temple. After exploring both sites, you'll return to your Kathmandu hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Packed breakfast)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing in Nagarkot
- Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Visit Changu Narayan Temple
Landmarks Bhaktapur Durbar Square Changu Narayan Temple 
- Day 4
Lhasa
Your tour staff meets you at Lhasa Airport or Railway Station and takes you to your hotel, which is about 1.5 hours from the airport or 20 minutes from the railway station. Once you settle in, the afternoon and evening are yours to explore at your own pace. Take it slow to adjust to the high altitude, drink plenty of water, keep your meals light, and skip showering if you can.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Lhasa city on your own
- Day 5
Lhasa
This morning you'll visit Drepung Monastery, located about 8km west of central Lhasa and formerly one of the world's largest monasteries with distinctive white buildings stacked on the hillside. In the afternoon, head to Sera Monastery in the northern suburbs, where you might see monks debating if you visit on a weekday. A welcome dinner tonight introduces you to the rest of your group. Pack sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen since you'll spend hours outside in Tibet's intense sun.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner to meet tour group)
Included Activities
- Visit Drepung Monastery
- Visit Sera Monastery
Optional Activities
- Watch monks debating at Sera Monastery (Mon-Fri afternoons)
Landmarks Drepung Monastery Sera Monastery - Day 6
Lhasa
You'll visit Potala Palace this morning, the world's highest palace standing over 3,700 meters above sea level with golden roofs offering views across all of Lhasa, the river, mountains, fields, and Jokhang Temple. In the afternoon, you'll check out Jokhang Temple, built in the 7th century during Songtsan Gambo's reign, where you can see prayer wheels, reclining deer, and golden sutra streamers with pilgrims inside. After that, wander Barkhor Street circling the temple, a popular local market for handicrafts and souvenirs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Potala Palace
- Visit Jokhang Temple
- Explore Barkhor Street market
Landmarks Potala Palace Jokhang Temple Barkhor Street - Day 7
Lhasa to Kathmandu
Your 4-day Lhasa City Essential Group Tour finishes today. You'll have the morning free after breakfast, then your staff picks you up and takes you to Lhasa Airport or Railway Station for your return flight or train back to Kathmandu.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Kathmandu
The day is completely yours to do as you like. You can walk around Kathmandu on your own, go shopping, or arrange optional activities like massage or Ayurveda treatments if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu independently
- Shopping in Kathmandu
- Massage and Ayurveda Treatment (can be arranged for additional cost)
- Day 9
Kathmandu
Your tour concludes today. A representative from the company meets you at your hotel and drives you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure to your next destination.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Customer's Hotel at Kathmandu Valley, 14:30 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
