Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu, you are welcomed by the hospitable meeting and then you will be transferred to your hotel. O/N at Hotel. (D)

Day 02: Kathmandu
It's an experience not to be missed - wake up in the early morning to witness the beautiful sunrise outlook from the hotel before breakfast serving. The next, we head for Kathmandu and keep half day valley sightseeing’s with Kathmandu Durbar Square, the place of the Malla and then the Shah Kings of Nepal, visiting Kumari Temple, house of the virgin goddess, visiting Swoyambhunath, a stupa on the top of hill - from here you can overlook the scenery of Kathmandu Valley and another half day visit Patan City. O/N at Hotel. (B/D)

Day 03: Kathmandu
After breakfast, start the trip to visit Kathmandu Valley with its various important religious centers; Pashupatinath (Hindu Temple), nearby along the banks of the Bagmati River, where is the cremation area for the dead, Boudhanath is possibly the largest stupa in the world and the center for Tibetan school of Buddhism. Followed by driving onto Bhaktapur, the medical city of devotes and the best preserved of all the ancients cities of Kathmandu Valley. O/N at Hotel. (B/D)

Day 04: Kathmandu / Lhasa
Fly to Gongar airport and Drive to Lhsasa through the Yerlung Tsangpo and The Lhasa Kyichu River. O/N at Hotel. (B/D)

Day 05: Lhasa
Morning visit Potala palace, the seat of both religion and politics in Tibet. It was built in the 7th century by Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo and later renovated by the 5th Dalailama in the 17th century. Afternoon visit Sera monastery 5 kilometer north of Lhasa city, It was built in 1419 by Jamchen Choeji, a disciple of Tsongkhapa,the founder of the Gelugpa sect. Sera is one of the three major monasteries of yellow sect in Tibet. O/N at Hotel. (B/D)

Day 06: Lhasa
Morning visit Drepung monastery, which is the largest Monastery of the Gelugpa sect in Lhasa, which was built in 1416 by Jamyang chojie a disciple of Tsongkhapa. Afternoon visit Jokhang Tempale and Barkhor market, this is the holiest shrine in Tibet and houses of golden statue of the Shakyamuni Buddha which was brought to Tibet by the Chinese princess Wenchen. O/N at Hotel. (B/D)

Day 07: Lhasa / Kathmandu
Transfer to the airport from Lhasa city and fly back to Kathmandu. (B/D)

Day 08: Kathmandu
Day Free for your leisure. Optional Tours to Mount Everest flight etc Visit Bungamati Village. O/N at Hotel. (B/D)

Day 09: Kathmadu / Paro
Arrival at Paro airport, you are met by your guide and driven to Thimpu, 2.5 hrs. Check in hotel and after refreshment, stroll in the township. (B/L/D)

Day 10: At Thimpu
Explore the fascinatingly colorful town of Thimphu . You will visit the Arts and Crafts school, Traditional Medicine Institute, King Jigme Doreje Memorial Chorten, traditional paper factory, Botanical Garden where you can watch yak and the National animal of Bhutan-Takin. In the afternoon, you will explore downtown Thimphu on foot and will visit Handicrafts Emporium. If you are in Thimpu on week-end days, do not miss week-end market. (B/L/D)

Day 11: Thimpu to Paro
Early morning, drive back to Paro and embark on sightseeing tour. Visit 200 year old Watch Tower (Ta Dzong), the ruins of historical Drugyel Dzong, Drugyel High School and Kyichu Lhakhang, the oldest monastery in the valley built in 7th century. After lunch we drive up-to Chelila Pass (Alt. 12,402 ft.) to view the spectacular scenery of Mt. Jumolhari as well as Haa and Paro Valley. (B/L/D)

Day 12: Departure
Transfer to airport for your fly to next destination or fly back to Kathmandu. (B)

Cost:  Twin Sharing per person basis:

Extra Applicable Cost:

Includes:

Nepal:
- All arrival/departure transfers using pvt. Car.
- All sightseeing tours accompanied by local English or other language speaking guide.
- Hotel accommodation at repective hotels on MAP (Breakfast+Dinner) at all places except in Chitwan on Full board basis.
- Necessary entrance fees and national park fees.

Tibet:
Tibet Travel Permit, entrance fees
- Twin share accommodation at respective hotels.
- Tours and transfers with English/Chinese speaking guide;
- All land transport using Pvt. Land cruiser/coach.
- Breakfast and Dinner  everyday.

Bhutan:
Twin share accommodation on full board on best available hotels, airport transfers  in Bhutan, all transfers & s/seeing with an English speaking guide as per the itinerary.

The Cost Excludes:
- Nepal visa fees (if applicable - please note GRATIS visa fee for nepal for max- 3 nights is free)
- Airport taxes and excess baggage charges.
- EXTRAS - as applicable (given above)
- Lunches if not included  some places.
- refreshments, bottled/alcoholic drinks;
- Any tips (hotels, restaurants, guide, driver, etc.);
- Photography charges at monasteries/palaces/sites;
- Nepal re-entry Visa (if applicable)
- Extras cost for up-grading rooms at hotels if/when applicable;
- Any cost arising from political disturbances, strikes, cancellation of flights, deviation in program, delays due to landslides, road blockage etc (clients have to brone directly a the spot).
- Personal Insurance etc.

Terms and Conditions:

Visa for Tibet - The clients must arrive Kathmandu at least two days prior to departure to Tibet tour as visa working days in Chinese embassy are - Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday only between 0900-1100 hrs.

Visa for Bhutan: Visa approval paper is given by the Foreign Ministry 3-4days before the travel date which we pass on to the clients.  Though Druk-Air always gets one copy from the FM it is better if the clients carry their copy along in order to avoid last minute problems at the airport on the travel date.

In order to book a particular tour to Tibet we need the following details in advance with scan copy of passport by email or by fax.
1) Full name as it is in the passport
2) Passport number
3) Date of Birth
4) Sex
5) Occupation
6) Nationality
7) Passport expiry date

PHOTOGRAPHY - Still Cameras, home video Cameras, and 8 mm movie cameras are allowed into China but special permission is needed for 16 mm and 35 mm movie cameras.There are strict control over taking pictures inside the monasteris, but upon paying certain fees , a monk may allow to take few pictures.

INSURANCE - We recommoned that you insure yourself against sickness, EMERGENCY RESCUE, accident, hospitalization, cancellation etc. as we accept no responsibility for damages and expenses which may arise from mishaps to persons or their belongings during these pilrgrimages.

MEDICINE AND HEALTH - At present no health certificates or inoculations are required for entry into Tibet. However because of the rugged mountainous terrain, high altituded and non availability of good medical facilities, we require that you be certified by a Doctor to be medically fit for high altitude travel. It is advisable to carry the following medicines: insect repellents, band aids, throat lozenges, antibiotic ointment, aspirins, sleeping pills and medication for body ach, cold and antimotion sickness. At altitudes it is advisable not to exert oneself and drink plenty of fluids but little alcohal.

SEASON - May to Sept -Best time for visit. Though there can be landslides but can be overcome.
Apr & Oct - Moderate
Nov to Mar -Very cold

CLIMATE - The climate in Tibet can be extreme varying from 25 C. in the day time to -5 C to -10 C. at night. Winds blow at a speed of 50-60 kms. per hour, and at times.

RESPONSIBILITY - All arrangements within Tibet are solely at the discretion of the China Tibet Tourism Bureau (CTTB), a government organization, CTTB reserves the right to change itineraries without advance notice, depending on the weather and road conditions.

REFUND - If CTTB doesn’t operate particular tour, a full refund will be made of the tour and such refund will absolve Friendship Nepal Tours and Travels(P) ltd, Kathmandu. of any responsibility.

PAYMENTS - A 20 % deposit must be sent at least 15 days before in favour of Friendship Nepal Tours and Travels(P) ltd, Kathmandu. The balance payment must reach us 10 days from the date of departure.  The payment options are as follows:

Option 01- Telex transfer to our bank account;


BANK DETAILS:
Beneficiary Name: Friendship Nepal Tours and Travels (P) Ltd.
Address:  Jyatha Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
P O Box 8974 CPC 449

USD Current A/C No: 001 00998390038

Name of the bank: Himalayan Bank Limited
Address: Tridevi Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Swift Code: HIMANPKA

Option 02: IF by credit card: (follow the link below)  - Please note if you are using credit card then there will be 4% extra in total bill.

http://ww.friendshipnepal.com/card_accept.php

LIABILITY
Friendship Nepal Tours and Travels (P) Ltd, while undertaking tours, transportation, hotel accommodation and other services only acts as an agent on the clear understanding that it shall not be, in any way, responsible or liable for any accident, damages, loss, delay, international flight cancellation/delays, or inconvenience caused in connection with the travel facilities arranged by the company its employees or agents. All bookings are accepted and executed with utmost care, yet no responsibility is undertaken for any change or deviation on account of factors beyond our control.