Time travel at high altitude
From the historic temples, rural life and wild nature of Nepal , you will trek further and further up to the inhospitable plateaus of Tibet where clear blue skies, snowy mountain passes and grazing yak dominate the landscape. Travel along to where time has stood still and let yourself be transported through the beautiful monasteries, palaces and rugged nature in a haze of ancient oriental mysticism...
Tips & tops of Nepal and Tibet Tour:
- Imagine yourself in the Middle Ages in Durbar Square , the heart of Kathmandu where kings were crowned and ruled in ancient times
- The beautifully situated historic Changu Narayan Temple is a living museum of carvings from the Licchavi period; both the statues and the temple itself are true works of art
- Get a glimpse of local rural life on a long walk past rice paddies and through small red clay villages in the scenic Balthali Hills
- Before his exile, the Dalai Lama lived in the impressive white and reddish-brown Potala 'winter' Palace in Lhasa where you can wander for hours in the countless rooms and towers
- Yamdrok Lake is the highest lake in the world, a pilgrimage site that Tibetans believe is a transformation of one or more goddesses
- Driving over the Karo La mountain pass you will enjoy the most beautiful views of the ever-present Himalayas
- Visit Tashilhunpo Monastery - the 'Heap of glory' - during the Thangka festival when a different Buddha is revealed every day on the nine-storey Thangka wall
- If you are going to the very high but easily accessible Mount Everest Base Camp North, one of the two departure points to the summit isolated by the elements, you should also visit the Rongbuk Monastery at the foot of the glacier of the same name
- On safari in Chitwan National Park you have the chance to see the rare Indian rhinoceros, if you are specifically interested in birds then the bird safari in the early morning is recommended
- In Pokhara , take a boat trip on the idyllic Fewa Lake before climbing to the World Peace Pagoda , the breathtaking view from the top of Annapurna is well worth the intensive walk
- Extend your trip with a multi-day trek and fully enjoy the breathtakingly beautiful landscapes
