Ultimate Adventure in Nepal & Tibet: Overland tour, Canyoning, Rafting & Jungle safari-14 days

Trip Introduction

Tibet overland tour, Kathmandu sightseeing, Rafting, Canyoning & Jungle Safari. Make your journey into the mystical lands of Tibet & Nepal with our 14-day Tibet & Nepal Tour. Get mesmerized with the cultural as well as geographical variation of this wonderful landscape. Enjoy the combination of adventure and culture along with nature in just 14-days. Pass through arid Tibetan lands to the topical Nepal jungles inhabited by wild animal in their pristine environment. Make a rafting and canyoning adventure in one of the highest flowing river of Bhotekoshi. Both Tibet & Nepal have enthralled travelers for centuries. The journey from Kathmandu to Lhasa and then overland tour of Tibet to Kathmandu and Chitwan jungles with rafting and canyoning adventures would prove to be an experience of a lifetime. Moreover, see the expansion of you own inner horizon as you pass through the stunning landscape, architecture and the spiritual populace of Tibet & Nepal.

Important Note and Optional Activities
Your safety is of paramount concern whilst traveling with Himalayan Glacier Trekking. Please note that your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary; however, as this is adventure travel in remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it! Weather conditions, health condition of a member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,457ft)
Upon your arrival in the Kathmandu airport, you will be greeted by a representative from Himalayan Glacier Trekking. After completing your custom formalities (Visa, etc) pick up your luggage and look for our representative with a Himalayan Glacier Trekking display board at the arrival gate. You will be then transferred to Hotel Shanker or a similar category hotel. We will start a guided tour to several of the most historical and spiritual attractions in Kathmandu. Some of these landmarks are considered World Heritage Sites; including the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous Buddhist 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambhunath). In the evening we will organize a "Welcome Dinner" at an excellent traditional Nepalese Restaurant where you will enjoy a Nepalese cultural program as well as a fine meal.

Day 02: Kathmandu: sightseeing of Patan & Bhaktapur
Today we will see two ancient cities of Kathmandu valley. Patan is one of the ancient settlements in the Kathmandu Valley about 5 kilometers south-east of Kathmandu. The city has also been nicknamed as "The City of Fine Arts." The Durbar Square and the city thoroughfares are full of ancient places, temples and shrines, noted for their exquisite carvings. The Patan Durbar Square is also a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. Patan Museum inside the Durbar Square specializes in bronze statues and religious objects. Bhaktapur, literally meaning "The Town of Devotees" is believed to have existed from the early ninth century AD. Bhaktapur Durbar Square is the best preserved one of the Valley's three Durbar Squares. The Durbar Square was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument Listed in 1979. Woodcarving is the main decoration of houses and temples of medieval Bhaktapur. The town is the living monument of medieval life, culture, and artworks.

Day 03: Flight to Lhasa (3,650m/11,972ft)
Fly to the highest capital in the world Lhasa of Tibet. Relish the astonishing views of the Himalaya, including Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga and the Tibetan valleys. We will be greeted at Gonggar Airport by our Tibetan guide. After immigration formalities take a 1.5-hour drive along 93 km road leading to Lhasa lying at an altitude of 3,650m/11,972ft. It's advisable to rest and take it easy for the remainder of the day due to Lhasa's altitude. In Lhasa, your accommodation would be in a good standard hotel near the city centre.

Day 04: Sightseeing of Lhasa
Today we see two most important monasteries of Lhasa - Potala, Drepung and Jokang Temple toegther. Potala is the most famous landmark in Tibet. The senventh century 13-story palace seved as the winter palaces for the Dalai Lamas also as a religious and political center of old Tibet. Potala is a monastery like palace composed of White and Red palaces. The main building consists of the Hall of Stupas of Dalai Lamas and Buddhas. The 14th century Drepung Monastery, which lies on the Gambo Utse Mountain about 8km west of central Lhasa, used to be one of world's largest monasteries.

Day 05: Transfer Lhasa - Gyantse - Shigatse (3,840m/12,590ft, 367km, 8-9 hours)
Depart Lhasa for Shigatse, Tibet's second largest city. Reach the banks of the Tsang Po, which becomes the Brahmaputra River in India. Drive up-stream for a while before turning southwest through barren desert-like valleys. Along the way, you will have opportunity to visit the Yomdrok Lake, one of the Holy Lakes in Tibet. The town of Gyantse offers a splendid sight of the Khumbum Stupa situated at its Northern edge. Continue driving to Shigatse. Sightseeing tour of Shigatse. Overnight stay in a Shigatse hotel.

Day 06: Morning sightseeing of Shigatse. Transfer to Xegar via Sakya (4150m/13612ft, 274km)
After making a morning sightseeing tour, we head toward Xegar, also called the gateway to Mt. Everest. Cross the two high passes the Gyula and Gyatsola beyond the town of Lhatse. Then we descend to the plains, passing lonely monasteries and the camps of nomadic herders. We visit the Sakya Monastery. Also called New Tingri. Xegar was isolated in 1855 by the Nepalese Gurkhas who cut off the dzong's water supply and settled in for a long siege.

Day 07: Rongbuk (5,000m/16,400ft): Sightseeing: Everest Base Camp
About 13,800 ft above sea level, Shegar is also a base from where expeditions to Mt. Everest and other peaks are launched. The total distance from Shegar to Everest Base Camp is about 110 km. Rongbuk is the last inhabited place before the Everest base camp. The Rongbuk monastery is also popular as the highest monastery on the earth. Enjoy some of the most dramatic views in the world with the views of 8,000ers such as Shishapangma, Mount Everest, and Cho Oyu among others. Drive further from Rongbuk to Everest Base Camp. Unlike the Nepal side of Everest, there is a motorable road on the Chinese side of Everest. Overnight at Rongbuk.

Day 08: Rongbuk to Zhangmu(181km): Cross the border: Transfer to the rafting camp
From Rongbuk we continue toward Zhangmu which perches on a mountain side a few kilometers before the Tibet. The town is also called Khasa by the Nepalis, and is a major trading post between Tibet and Nepal. Go through the custom formalities. After reaching Friendship Bridge over the Bhotekoshi River, we'll be leaving our Tibet side vehicles, and will walk for approximately 15 minutes towards Nepal. Then we drive further to the rafting camp located on top of a gorge, a great place to chill out after a long journey. The resort also offers various adventure activities such as bungy jumping, canyon swinging, canyoning, High Ropes, rafting, mountain biking and hiking.

Day 09: Cannyoning
Today we will get a little more adventurous with water canyoning. Canyoning involves abseiling, sliding, jumping, climbing and swimming. Depending upon fitness, the total duration of canyoning may get to about 3 and half hours - the total length being 157 meters. Among the 7 different abseils, the longest one is of 45 meters. Experience the thrills of passing through the sheer cliffs and slides to pounding waterfalls. Feel the sensation of the adrenalin buzz that shoots up in your bloodstream while leaping off waterfalls and sliding down glass-smooth rocks. Moreover, canyoning gives a chance to enjoy the forest and river areas which is not possible in any other way. Overnight at the camp.

Day 10: Rafting & Transfer to KTM
Today we continue our rafting program. Enjoy rafting in one of world`s highest river, the Bhotekoshi. Depending upon the season of your travel, the rapids of Bhotekoshi range from Grade 2 to Grade 4. The people at The Last Resort are quite experienced with extensive knowledge and expertise on various aspects of water sports. Our raft follows through the rapids of different grades giving us the real feel of the white water rafting. Rest assured that your rafting adventure in the Bhotekoshi would prove an experience of the life time. We raft for about 3 hours, the lunch will be provided by riverside in between rafting. In the afternoon, we head toward Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 11: Transfer to Chitwan
After early morning breakfast you will drive to Chitwan. Chitwan National Park is one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. After check in to the hotel and getting refreshed you will be briefed about full nature programs by our nature guide and head on for activities. After briefing about the nature programs you will guided for village walk and sunset view, visit elephant breeding center and evening dinner with cultural program and overnight.

Day 12: Full day in Chitwan
Chitwan National Park offers dense habitat wildlife & natural beauties and can be explore the many wild animals as Royal Bengal Tiger, Leopard, one horned Rhinoceros, wild Elephant, marsh Crocodile, wild Boar, sloth bear, and several species of deer including spotted, barking samber and hog deer. Also can be find more than 450 species of birds with good flora. We get up early in the morning and after breakfast you will be transfer to the Elephant back safari for jungle excursion. Also enjoy the canoe ride and jungle walk. Besides wildlife, you can also see the Tharu people living in the jungles with their own unique culture and traditions. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 13: Transfer to KTM, Farewell Dinner
After breakfast we will drive back to Kathmandu. In Kathmandu, transfer to your hotel; the day at leisure to rest, perhaps catch up on some last minute shopping or explore any sights you missed during your first day in Kathmandu. In the evening, celebration dinner together. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 14: Final departure from Nepal
Your adventure to the Himalayas of Tibet and Nepal comes to an end today! There is nothing to do but trade emails with travel companions and organize the photos. If you have more time you can do some shopping or sightseeing. A representative from Himalayan Glacier Trekking will take you to the airport approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight. Bon voyage!

Trip Cost

2 pax: USD 2460 p.p.
3 pax: USD 2150 p.p.
4 pax: USD 1920 p.p.
5 pax: USD 1975 p.p.
6 pax: USD 1860 p.p.
7 pax: USD 1850 p.p.
8 pax: USD 1790 p.p.

Trip Cost Includes

All hotel/airport transfer
Welcome and farewell dinner
All standard hotel accommodation as per the itinerary with breakfast
Twin sharing accommodation for 2 nights with full board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) at rafting camp
Twin sharing accommodation for 2 nights with full board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) in Chitwan
All jungle activities in Chitwan
Getting Chinese visa and Tibet Travel permit
Comfortable private vehicle as per itinerary
Airport to airport English speaking tour guide
Sightseeing and Monastery fees as per itinerary
All applicable taxes and service charges

Trip Cost Does Not Include

International airfare to & from home city
Chinese visa fee {US$ 175 for the US nationals and US$ 85 for other nationals (visa fee is subject to change without prior notice}
International flights from Kathmandu to Lhasa and China to Lhasa
Meals (apart from above mentioned)
Nepalese visa (getting in the airport on arrival)
Excess baggage charges
Lunch & evening meals in Kathmandu and Tibet
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra porters
Tips for guide & driver
Optional trips if extend

Accommodations

All accommodation has been chosen for their standards of hygiene, service, location and food quality. All accommodation is based on twin share basis. During your tour we will use Shanker Hotel or similar in Kathmandu, Kyichu Hotel or similar hotel in Lhasa, Xigatse Hotel or similar hotel in Xigatse, Qomolangama Hotel or similar hotel in Shegar, Everest View Hotel or similar hotel in Rongbuk (optional: tent guest house in Everest base camp ), Temple Tiger or similar hotel in Chitwan. Single supplement will be provided on request it cost US$650 single supplement fee. Bear in mind this is a standard overland package; for private or upgraded tour, please contact us.

Meals

Breakfast is included in the package when you are in Kathmandu and Tibet. Full meal package is included in Chitwan and at rafting camp. This will be a dish of Nepalese, Tibetan or continental origin cooked by the lodgings you stay at. In Kathmandu and Tibet Lunch, dinner are extra and it will cost as a rough guide, budget US$15 to US$25 per day.

Information about Visa and Travel Permits

Aside from visas for China, travelers to Tibet must also obtain permits from the Tibetan Tourism Bureau. Himalayan Glacier Trekking will organize your Tibet travel permit. Please send copy of your passport if you are planning to enter Tibet via Nepal as soon as you book the trip. In the condition you are planning to enter Tibet via China; you need to send us copy of your passport and Chinese visa as soon as you book the trip. Read More

Best Season

Best time to do this trip is from April to June and again September to November. December is also fine for this trip, the only issue can be the cold weather.

Departure Dates & Price

Additional Information

Our website contains as much information as possible about this trip. However, if you wish to discuss any aspect of this trip or your suitability for it please contact us by email. If you want to talk to us directly feel free to call us at: US telephone: 704-200-7512 Asia telephone: 00977-98510-55684

Trip Facts

Price from : US$ 2595
Activities: Trekking & Walking, Cultural Tours & Sightseeing, 4x4 Driving, White water rafting, Wildlife & Nature, Overland Tours
Trip Duration:14 days
Trip Grade:Medium
Altitude:Max:5,250m/17,220ft
Accommodation: Standard hotels in Kathmandu, Lhasa, Shigatse, Xegar, Zangmu & Chitwan. Overnights at camp (tent) at rafting base.
Meals:Bed & Breakfast in the cities. Full board at Rafting camp and during Wildlife activities in Chitwan.
Group Size: Minimum 2 people