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8 Days Lhasa Kathmandu Flight Tour: World Heritage Sites Exploration

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Overview & Highlight

Discover the spiritual and cultural treasures of Tibet and Nepal on our 8-day Lhasa to Kathmandu flight tour. This journey unveils the majestic UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the legendary Potala Palace, the sacred Jokhang Temple, the imposing Boudhanath Stupa, the historic Bhaktapur Durbar Square, and the enigmatic Swayambhunath Monkey Temple. Experience the rich cultural tapestry and natural splendor of these regions as you traverse through the Himalayas.

This curated flight tour is a one-stop solution, handling every detail from flight bookings to visa applications, ensuring a seamless and culturally immersive experience. With our dedicated support, you can fully enjoy an unforgettable voyage through the spiritual landscapes of Lhasa and Kathmandu.

Tour Type: based on number of clients
Tour Service: Local Tibetan tour guide and driver & Tibet Permit application
Meet & Pick-up: Lhasa
Tour Route: Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - Lhasa - Kathmandu - Patan - Kathmandu
Best Time to Visit: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Tour Highlights:

1) Visit multiple UNESCO sites in Lhasa and Kathmandu
2) Engage with ancient Tibetan and Nepalese culture
3) Direct flight from Lhasa to Kathmandu with a view of Himalayan mountains
Tour Level: 3 stars
Tour Code: TTC-P92
Tour Inquiry: https://www.tibettourism.com/8-days-lhasa-kathmandu-flight-tour.html

Daily Itinerary

Itinerary Summary

Day	Route	Attractions & Activities	Accommodations	Meals
1	Arrival in Lhasa (3600m)	Pick-up and Check-in	Lhasa, 3★/4★	/
2	Lhasa City Tour	Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery	Lhasa, 3★/4★	B
3	Lhasa City Tour	Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street	Lhasa, 3★/4★	B
4	Lhasa-Yamdrok-Lhasa	Yamdrok Lake	Lhasa, 3★/4★	B
5	Lhasa-Kathmandu	Take Lhasa-Kathmandu flight, Check-in Kathmandu hotel	Kathmandu, 3★/4★	B
6	Kathmandu City Tour	Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Bhaktapur Dubar Square	Kathmandu, 3★/4★	B
7	Kathmandu City Tour	Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath Monkey Temple, Patan City	Kathmandu, 3★/4★	B
8	Kathmandu Departure	Send off to airport	/	B

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Arrival in Lhasa (3600m)

Attractions: No
Meals: No
Hotel: 3★/4★ hotel in Lhasa

Welcome to Lhasa! Upon your arrival at Lhasa Gonggar International Airport or Lhasa Railway Station, your tour guide and driver will meet you in the hall on time, holding a sign with your name.

Then you’ll be transferred to your hotel downtown by the experienced driver. It only takes less than an hour through the Airport Expressway and takes about half an hour from the Railway Station to your hotel.

After arriving at the hotel, your tour guide will help you check in. You can have a good rest to get used to the altitude. Stay overnight at Lhasa.

Tips:
1. When tourists reach the higher altitude of Lhasa, you may experience symptoms of altitude sickness like fatigue, headache, and vomiting.
2. To adapt to the high altitude (over 3,600m), you are recommended to have a good rest in the hotel and avoid strenuous activities like running. Do not smoke or drink. Avoid showers for the first three days.
3. Please drink sufficient water and eat more vegetables, fruits, meat, and eggs for sufficient energy intake.
4. Don’t hesitate to ask your guide or hotel staff for help if you feel unwell or need help.

Lhasa Airport Pickup

Lhasa Railway Station
Day 2: Lhasa City Tour

Attractions: Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery
Meals: B
Hotel: Lhasa, 3★/4★

After breakfast at your hotel, your guide and driver will pick you up. You’ll begin your journey with Drepung Monastery, the largest monastery in Tibet.

Drepung Monastery

1. Coqen Hall: the main assembly hall, located in the center of the monastery, where you can find a fine statue of Usnisa-sitapatra, a huge statue of Maitreya (Qamba Budda) and a mass collection of Buddhist sutras.
2. Loseling College: the biggest one of the four colleges of Drepung Monastery, offering you an insight into the monks’ practices and studies.

In the afternoon, you’ll continue your trip to visit another famous monastery.

Sera Monastery

1. Coqen Hall: the main assembly hall where you can see the statue of Shvakya-ye-shes, the founder of this monastery.
2. Sera Je College: the largest college in Sera Monastery where you can visit the chapel of Hayagriva and pray for blessings.
3. Tibetan Monks Debates: the debates among monks (15:00-17:00, from Monday to Friday) offer you a chance to see how they gain a better comprehension of Buddhist philosophy in this process.

Stay overnight in Lhasa.

Drepung Monastery

Sera Monastery
- Day 3: Lhasa City Tour
  
  Attractions: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street
  Meals: B
  Hotel: Lhasa, 3★/4★
  
  After your breakfast at the hotel, you will head to the famous landmark Potala Palace.
  
  Potala Palace
  
  1. The Viewing Platform of Jag Pori: a popular photo spot where you may appreciate the splendid sunrise
  2. Treasure Hall of Potala: offering you an insight into Tibetan history and culture with precious artworks and cultural relics.
  3. Mountain Path to the Palace: climbing up along the zigzag mountain path with over 900 steps gives you a sense of fulfillment.
  4. White Palace: the Winter Palace of Dalai Lamas shows you Tibetan architectural
  5. Red Palace: the chapel housing stupas, tombs, and relics of Dalai Lamas where you can experience the sanctity and solemnity of religion.
  
  In the afternoon you will head to the oldest temple in Tibet.
  
  Jokhang Temple
  
  1. Main Hall: the central hall serves as the main point for worship and houses the precious statue of Buddha Sakyamuni at the age of twelve.
  2. Golden Roof: an ideal site to overlook Jokhang Temple Square and Potala Palace.
  
  After viewing the holiest temple, you can visit Barkhor Street encircling it.
  
  Barkhor Street
  
  1. The Circumambulation Road: an essential pilgrim route where you can join pilgrims to do a kora around the Temple.
  2. Shops and Restaurants: you can eat local food and buy handcrafts like prayer beads, prayer wheels, and thangkas in this old market.
  
  Back to your hotel and stay overnight in Lhasa.
  
  Potala Palace
  
  Jokhang Temple
- Day 4: Lhasa-Yamdrok Lake-Lhasa (260km)

Attractions: Yamdrok Lake
Meals: No
Hotel: 3★/4★ hotel in Lhasa

Set off to Yamdrok Lake in the early morning. You’ll first drive over the Gampala pass (4,900 m) to catch a glimpse of Yamdrok and then continue towards the highest freshwater lake.

Yamdrok Lake: a sacred lake nestled in the heart of Tibet blending with natural splendor and spiritual significance. The turquoise blue water is ringed by snowy mountain peaks, forming a breathtaking scene. You can immerse in the surreal beauty by boat or yak and can take perfect photos.

After soaking up the serene beauty there, you’ll return to Lhasa and have a good rest. Stay overnight in Lhasa.

Yamdrok Lake

Riding yak at Yamdrok

Day 5: Lhasa-Kathmandu

Attractions: No
Meals: B
Hotel: 3★/4★ hotel in Kathmandu

You’ll be send to the Lhasa Gonggar Airport by our guide and driver, where you’ll board your flight to Kathmandu. Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, go through the immigration checks or apply for your visa on arrival. You’ll be picked up and transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu downtown by your guide on the Nepalese side. Check in your hotel and stay overnight there.

Lhasa Gonggar Airport

Explore Nepalese Daily Life
Day 6: Kathmandu City Tour

Attractions: Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Bhaktapur Dubar Square
Meals: B
Hotel: 3★/4★ hotel in Kathmandu

After breakfast at your hotel, your guide and driver will pick you up to begin an enriching day tour in Kathmandu.

Pashupatinath Temple: as a sacred haven for Hindus, it is nestled along the banks of the Bagmati River in the midst of a lush forest. The temple’s golden spires and unique architecture stand in contrast to the natural surroundings. You can witness the profound religious rituals and discover the temple's rich history, offering a glimpse into the depths of Hindu tradition.

Boudhanath Stupa
1. Stupa Base: a focal point for Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal, where you can circumambulate the vast Boudhanath Stupa while soaking in the dense religious atmosphere.
2. Observation Deck: this platform offers a sweeping views of the stupa and the majestic Himalayan range beyond.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square
1. Palace of 55 Windows: a 15th-century palace where you can admire the intricate wood carvings that adorn it. It’s a masterpiece of Nepalese architecture.
2. Nyatapola Temple: a five-story temple, dedicated to the Hindu goddess Siddhi Laxmi. You may marvel at its architectural grandeur.

As the day concludes, you’ll return to your hotel. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Boudhanath Stupa
Day 7: Kathmandu City Tour

Attractions: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath Monkey Temple, Patan City
Meals: B
Hotel: Dirapuk Monastery, guestroom

After breakfast at your hotel, you will head to Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing stunning architecture and vibrant local life.

Kathmandu Durbar Square
1. Hanuman Dhoka Palace: once the royal palace of the Malla kings, this complex now serves as a museum, offering insights into Nepal's royal history.
2. Kumari Bahal: the residence of the Living Goddess, or Kumari, where you might catch a glimpse of this revered figure.
3. Taleju Temple: an important Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Taleju, adorned with intricate carvings and a rich history.

Then you will visit Swayambhunath, often called the Money Temple.

Swayambhunath Monkey Temple: perched atop a hill, it is an ancient stupa known for its panoramic views of Kathmandu and its playful monkeys. Climbing up 365 steps,to the complex filled with shrines and vibrant prayer flags is a spiritual and scenic experience.

After that, enjoy a short drive to Patan, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and stunning architecture.

Patan City
1. Patan Durbar Square: a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this square features beautiful temples and the Royal Palace, showcasing exquisite architecture.
2. Patan Museum: housed in a former royal palace, this museum offers a deep dive into the history and art of the Kathmandu Valley.

At the end of the day, you'll return to your hotel in Kathmandu and stay overnight there.

Kathmandu Durbar Square

Patan City
Day 8: Depart from Kathmandu

Attractions: No
Meals: B
Hotel: No

Your guide and driver will take you to the airport and help you get on board. Please verify your travel information and let your guide know. Thank you for choosing Tibet Horizon for your Tibet Nepal tour. We are always here to extend a warm welcome for your return!

Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport

Welcome back for another trip

Price Inclusions & Exclusions:

Price Includes:

1. Permit: All necessary Tibet Travel Permits (Incl. Tibet Entry Permit, Alien Travel Permit, Border Pass, etc.);
2. Accommodation: 4 nights, twin room in 3★/4★;4 nights, guestroom; 6 nights, twin room in local hotels, 1 night, camp;
3. Ticket: All entrance tickets fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary;
4. Guide: Professional English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide;
5. Vehicle: 5-29 seats Comfortable Tibet tourist vehicle with licensed and experienced driver;
6. Meal: Breakfasts in the hotel;
7. Insurance: Tourists Accident/Casualty Insurance;
8. Drinking water provided during the trip;
9. A container of Oxygen for emergency use;
10. Accommodation and meal allowance to the guide & driver;
11. Arrangements include planning, handling, operational and communication charges;

Price Excludes:

1. Meal: not specified in the itinerary (All lunches & dinners).
2. Single room supplement: If you are a solo traveler, you need to share twin room with another tourist (same sex in most cases). You can pay the single room supplement to stay in one room by yourself. And the exact cost depends on market fluctuation in high and off season of Tibet tourism.
3. Tips: If you are satisfied with the service of guide, driver and waiters, you may consider tipping them appropriately ( Tips is not required but expected).
4. International and domestic flight/train (we can offer the ticket booking service at the competitive price).
5. Personal expenses such as laundry, drink, fax, telephone call, optional tour activities, etc.
6. Any losses incurred from the force majeure factor like government control, natural disaster etc.

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1. Travelers to Tibet should have a moderate physical fitness level. Patients with serious hypertension, heart disease, asthma, bronchitis, diabetes, and cold should be restricted from traveling to Tibet.

2. Book at least 20 days in advance so the tour operator may have enough time to apply for and deliver your Tibet Travel Permit. Normally, it takes around 8-9 days to process your Tibet Travel Permit from the Tibet Tourism Bureau and another 3-4 days to deliver your Permit to your address in Chinese mainland.

3. A Tibet train/flight ticket is not included in our tour package. If you book with us, we can help you book your train/flight ticket. The train ticket to Lhasa is normally issued 15-60 days before departure. During peak seasons (from June to mid-October, during the Chinese Spring Festival and other public holidays in China), train tickets may be issued only 1-9 days before departure.

4. Price is based on double occupancy. Solo travelers who prefer to stay in a room by themselves need to pay for the additional charge of single room supplement. Please consult our travel consultants for specific prices.

5. Your airport/train station pick-up and drop-off in Lhasa needed to be arranged by the tour agency as foreign visitors are prohibited from independent traveling.

6. If you plan to travel to Lhasa via Kathmandu, please do not apply for a China L Visa in advance. You need to apply for a Tibet Group Visa from the China Embassy in Kathmandu via a travel agency. If you have your China L Visa, it will automatically expire when applying for a Tibet Group Visa.

7. Please read the Payment Methods, Terms and Conditions and Cancellation policies before you book.

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1. Please provide photocopies of your passports and China L visas at least 15 days before the travel date, making sure we have enough time to apply for your Tibet Travel Permit. If you have other type of visas, please contact your travel consultant.

2. Make sure to bring warm and comfortable clothing and walking shoes for your Tibet trip.

3. It is recommended to bring spending cash for the whole trip. In Lhasa, you can withdraw money with a foreign bank card or change your foreign currency into Chinese Renminbi (RMB, CNY).

4. Travel insurance is provided by The People’s Insurance Company (Group) of China Limited (www.epicc.com.cn), which covers tourist accident risks only in China. Tourists are recommended to purchase additional insurance on their own.

5. Altitude Sickness is a common reaction in the plateau. Common symptoms include fatigue, insomnia, loss of appetite, headache, etc. Normally such symptoms will disappear in 2 days. You’d better consult your doctor and bring some medicine, such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen and nutrient supplements.

6. During your stay in Tibet, please obey the law and respect the local religion and customs. Do not photograph military facilities, and other politically sensitive areas; Do not accept any news media interview; Do not collect secret intelligence; Do not wave antisocial banners, yelling antisocial slogans; Do not use aerial cameras; Do not venture into areas beyond planned itineraries.

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Mr. Thill from Luxembourg, asked on September 26th, 2024

Altitude Sickess During Lhasa Kathmandu Flight Tour

How about the possibility of suffering from altitude sickness when traveling in Lhasa and Kathmandu? Since we are traveling by air, is it possible for altitude sickness to strike suddenly after landing?

Mr. Karma from Tibet Horizon, answered on September 26th, 2024

Dear Thill, thank you for reaching out with your question.

The possibility of suffering from altitude sickness when traveling to Lhasa and Kathmandu is real, especially since Lhasa is situated at an elevation of 3,656 meters (11,995 feet). In fact, not every traveler to Lhasa and Kathmandu will experience altitude sickness. Most of the visitors can enjoy their journey without any issues. For those who might experience mild altitude sickness, symptoms such as headaches, shortness of breath, dizziness, fatigue, and insomnia are common physiological responses. These symptoms are typically mild and often ease significantly by the afternoon of the second day after arrival. It’s suggested to take a slow pace and avoid strenuous activities when touring Lhasa city. Then flying to Kathmandu, the risk is lower since the city is at 1,400 meters (4,593 feet). Follow the guidance of our experienced guide, you can explore this city hassle-free. If you feel extremely unwell during your trip, tell your guide and we will offer timely medical assistance.

If you have any further questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to ensure your trip is as enjoyable and memorable as possible.
Mr. Wee from Malaysia, asked on October 14th, 2024

Lhasa to Kathmandu Flight Price

What are the most affordable times to book flights from Lhasa to Kathmandu, and how much do these flights typically cost?

Mr. Tashi Wangyal from Tibet Horizon, answered on October 14th, 2024

Dear Wee, thank you for extending your question to us!

The best times to book flights from Lhasa to Kathmandu are typically during the off-peak travel seasons, which can be more affordable. On average, the flights from Lhasa to Kathmandu cost around USD 555, with the distance being approximately 570 kilometers and the flight time being about 1 hour and 35 minutes. Himalaya Airlines is the primary airline operating non-stop flights on this route, with flights operating twice a week. The departure times vary between 12:15 PM and 12:45 PM. To find the cheapest flights and book ahead.

If you have further question regarding Lhasa Kathmandu tour, please feel free to contact us!