Itinerary Details
Abercrombie & Kent: Nepal & Tibet: From the Jungle to the Roof of the World
DAY 1 Kathmandu, Nepal
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you are met and transferred to
your hotel.
Dwarika's Hotel, Kathmandu
Meals:
DAY 2 KathmanduRide Like a Local by rickshaw to Durbar Square and Taleju
Temple. See the House of the Living Goddess (Kumari),
explore the bazaar and old city, and visit the 1,500-year-old
stupa (Buddhist shrine) of Swayambhunath. Return to
your hotel for a welcome cocktail reception and dinner. This
evening, hear a gripping firsthand account from a Mount
Everest summiteer.
Dwarika's Hotel, Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 KathmanduEarly this morning, enjoy an awe-inspiring flightseeing
tour past Mount Everest, or opt to take a helicopter (at
an additional cost) for an up-close experience of the
mountain. After breakfast, visit the highly revered Hindu
temple of Pashupatinath and the towering Buddhist stupa of Boudhanath. Here, a local artisan reveals the
religious significance of Thangka artwork. Continue to
Kopan Monastery and Nunnery for a blessing and private
meditation session.
Dwarika's Hotel, Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4 Chitwan National ParkFly to Bharatpur, where you are met and transferred to your
lodge in Chitwan National Park. Settle in with time at leisure
and an afternoon tea service. If time allows, set out on a
thrilling Jeep safari in the park.
Meghauli Serai, Chitwan National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 Chitwan National ParkRise early to track one-horned rhinos through the jungle
with an expert naturalist, perhaps even stealing a rare
glimpse of the elusive Bengal tiger. After lunch, float down
the Rapti River, taking in beautiful views of the Himalayan
foothills and spotting exotic species along the way. Finish
with a Scenic Sundowner on one of the river’s banks.
Meghauli Serai, Chitwan National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 KathmanduTake in one last morning among the wilds of the park. Then,
travel to Bharatpur for your flight to Kathmandu. Upon
arrival, continue to historic Patan, seeing Durbar Square, the
Golden Temple, Krishna Mandir and the enlightening Patan
Museum.
Dwarika's Hotel, Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7 Lhasa, Tibet (China)Fly to Lhasa this morning for a spectacular flight over Mount
Everest and other Himalayan peaks. Upon arrival in Lhasa,
transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of the afternoon
acclimatizing.
The St. Regis Lhasa Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8 LhasaAfter a leisurely breakfast, proceed to Drepung Monastery. A
major pillar of the former theocratic state, this massive enclave
once housed over 7,700 monks. Continue to Sera Monastery
and listen in as monks engage in a spirited theological
debate, a finely honed skill they have practiced over countless
generations.
The St. Regis Lhasa Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 9 LhasaToday, venture inside the towering walls of Potala Palace,
former winter residence of the Dalai Lama. Next, experience
the spiritual heart of Tibet at the sacred Jokhang, a 1,300-year-old
temple. Finally, glimpse an enduring hub of everyday life at
Lhasa’s Barkhor Bazaar.
The St. Regis Lhasa Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10 DhulikhelFly back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, explore medieval
Bhaktapur before continuing to your luxurious resort set in
the foothills of Dhulikhel, a site famed as an ideal vantage
point for viewing the Himalayan range.
Dwarika's Resort, Dhulikhel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 11 DhulikhelAfter breakfast, enjoy resort activities such as birdwatching,
hiking, yoga, meditation, painting and pottery. Later, gather
for a Chef’s Table experience revealing the finer points of
Nepalese cuisine. Finally, trade stories with your fellow
guests at a farewell cocktail reception and dinner.
Dwarika's Resort, Dhulikhel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 12 DhulikhelAfter breakfast, you are transferred to the Kathmandu
airport for your departure.
Meals: Breakfast
