Tibet and Outbound Exploration to South Asia
21-Day Trip to Beijing - Lhasa - Katmandu - Varanasi - Khajuraho - Agra - Jaipur - Delhi - Colombo - Negombo - Sigiriya - Kandy - Colombo
- Code: CT-L/S507
- Category: Luxury & Standard
- Departure: Daily
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Day by Day Itinerary
[ B - Breakfast L - Lunch D - Dinner ]
Day 01: Arrival in Beijing
Our local guide has started their way to the airport when you are still on your international flight to Beijing. You will easily recognize him/ her after you claim your luggage, because he/ she is waiting for you holding a banner with your names on. You will be driven to the cozy hotel and left free to recover from the jet lag for the rest of the day.
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Day 02: Beijing
You will marvel at ancient Chinese intelligence and great power after you look around the Tiananmen Square, the "Imperial Palace" - Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. You will enjoy an a la carte lunch at a local restaurant at noon. In the evening, you will enjoy the greatest Chinese Kung Fu Show at the Red Theatre. (B+L)
Day 03: Beijing
Today you will continue to go on a tour to Badaling Great Wall, which has been the pride of Chinese people for centuries. The crowds on the Great Wall speak volumes for its popularity and infinite appeal of it. You will be left some time to climb and take some pictures there. A decent lunch will be arranged at a reputable restaurant nearby. On the way back to downtown, drive by the Bird's Nest (Olympic National Stadium). Its appearance can be seen at a distance. Then reach another "must see" attraction, the Summer Palace, which is a famous classic imperial garden with breathtaking beauty. (B+L)
Day 04: Beijing - Lhasa
You will head for Lhasa by taking a morning flight. Upon your arrival, our local guide will greet you with a piece of pure hada to show their enthusiasm and hospitality. Then you will be left free to get accustomed to the high elevation in the hotel. (B)
Day 05: Lhasa
Today you will come to the Tibet Museum and the Carpet Factory for a visit. When you come to the Sera Monastery in the afternoon, you will find the furious debate among lamas, which is factually a way to consolidate the knowledge they learn, it is a kind of practice only available in Sera monastery. The debate not only makes the cramming easier but brings much freshness to visitors. The last stop is the Norbulingka Park. (B+L)
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Day 06: Lhasa
The highlighted sightseeing today includes the holy Potala Palace. Potala Palace is the largest palace compound in scale and altitude in the world. The significant activities and ceremonies related to religion and politics have been held here ever since the 5th Dalai Lama came to the throne. The historic relics have been in abundant storage in the past 300 years. In the afternoon you will come to the Jokhang Temple, the flourishing Barkhor Street and the Tibetan Traditional Medicine Hospital. Though called Bajiao street in Chinese, it is a circular street with 6 angles. It serves like a huge clock surrounding Jokhang Temple. Pious pilgrims always spin prayer wheel around Jokhang Temple to show the worship and respect towards the statue of Sakyamuni there. (B+L)
Day 07: Lhasa - Katmandu
Your China tour will come to an end today. Next will be Nepal tours focusing on the precious historical relics of the country, including royal palace, Buddhism pagodas and temples.
With the help of our Lhasa guide, fly to Katmandu, the capital of Nepal on your own. Upon landing, our guide based there will pick you up and transfer you to check in at the hotel. After a short break, visit Katmandu Durbar Square, the locus of the ancient imperial palace and old town. The former kings resided here and ruled the country. Durbar square is also called Palace square. It is the best place to enjoy monastic constructions in Nepal here. You will also visit Swayambhunath Pagoda, Buddhanilkantha Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa today. (B+L)
Accommodation: Manaslu Hotel (4 stars)
Day 08: Katmandu
Have a visit at Pashupatinath Temple, the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the Patan Durbar Square and the Golden Temple, one of the most famous Vihar in Katmandu valley. (B+L)
Accommodation: Manaslu Hotel (4 stars)
Day 09: Katmandu - Varanasi
You can make your own plan in the morning. In the afternoon, leave for Varanasi to continue to explore India. We have carefully prepared India tours for you to learn as much as possible about this ancient country with colorful culture, rich historical relics, beautiful natural scenery, delicious food and more.
Once upon landing, our local guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel by private car. Then visit Sarnath and attend the Puja ceremony on the river Ganges with boat ride on the river Ganges in the evening. (B)
Accommodation: Hindustan International Hotel (4 stars)
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Day 10: Varanasi - Khajuraho
Riding a boat on river Ganges when the sun rises and you will see pious prayer and leisure bathing on the Ghats (Banks), with funeral pyres burning in the distance. Tour the city through the narrow lanes and visit some temples. Reach Khajuraho by plane and transfer to the local hotel. (B+L)
Day 11: Khajuraho - Agra
Visit the miraculous Khajuraho Temples with erotic art on some external carvings. The temple itself doesn't contain any erotic art. Visitors are advised to dispose of their lust outside the temple to see the deity. Later take the Shatabdi Express for Agra at Jhansi. Our guide awaits you at the railway station and transfer to the hotel. (B+L)
Day 12: Agra
This morning you will be led to the Taj Mahal to appreciate one of the "Wonders of the World", afterwards, go to the next stop the Agra Fort. Afternoon is free to be arranged by yourselves. (B+L)
Day 13: Agra - Jaipur
When you are en route to Jaipur today, you have an opportunity to visit Fatehpur Sikri - the Ghost capital of the Mughal Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri - about 40 kilometers from Agra, built entirely of red sandstone and now acknowledged as a World Heritage Monument. Your guide will help you check in at the hotel after arriving there. (B+L)
Day 14: Jaipur
Visit Amber Fort located on a hill with the broad panorama of the city in Amber in Jaipur. The fort is made of white stones painted with milky white, rose and light yellow. It has very impressive private halls with convex mirrors inlayed. In the afternoon, visit the City Palace of the Jaipur Maharaja, the Honeycomb designs Hawa Mahal and the amazingly accurate Jantar Mantar stone observatory. (B+L)
Accommodation: Holiday Inn Hotel (4 stars)
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Day 15: Jaipur - Delhi
4 hours’ driving is needed today, because there are about 262 kilometers between Jarpur and Delhi. (B+L)
Day 16: Delhi
You will gain a lot of profits after visiting the Old & New Delhi. The tourist attractions include the Raj Ghat, the Jama Masjid, the Red Fort and the fabled Chandni Chowk. On the way back to the hotel, stop at the National Crafts Museum to know more about the village life and craftsmen from different parts of India. The city tour of New Delhi includes the Qutab Minar, Emperor Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, the Houses of Parliament and the Presidential Palace. (B+L)
Accommodation: Connaught Hotel (4 stars)Day 17: Delhi - Colombo
The whole India trip will come to the end. The guide will send you to the airport to catch the onward flight. Your Sri Lanka tours will start upon arrival in Colombo! Our driver guide based there will meet you outside the customs of the airport and then transfer you to the hotel in Negombo for checking in. The rest of the day is free for you. (B)
Accommodation: Jetwing Sea Hotel (4 stars)
Day 18: Negombo sightseeing, Drive to visit Dambulla Cave Temple & then Sigiriya
In the early morning, you will be escorted to visit the Negombo Fish Market and Lella Fishing Village to closely observe the life and culture of local fishermen. Then, we will head to Dutch Cannel and enjoy the scenery along the canal. In fact, the canal was once crucial water transportation method between Negombo and Colombo. Next, we drive to Dambulla Cave Temple, a large rock mass with valuable murals and 157 Buddha figures inside. Later, we drive to Sigiriya and check in at the hotel for a good rest. (B+L)
Accommodation: Amaara Forest (4 stars)
Day 19: Discover Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Drive to Kandy & tour around
Today, we will continue the 5 days trip to Sri Lanka firstly at Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the world's eighth wonder, to appreciate this majestic artwork. It consists of a moat, a garden square, a giant orange rock and a castle on the flat top of the rock. After hundreds of years' weathering, many constructions have disappeared but you can still recognize its splendor from the remained relics.
Later, we will drive to Kandy. Escorted by the guide, you will visit the Spice Garden, Kandy Bazaar, Art & Craft Center and Batik Factory and enjoy some leisure time. You can buy some small souvenirs at these markets. Those nice spices and exquisite handicrafts are highly advised. We will visit a Gem Museum & Lapidary to learn how to identify bad or good gems. Next, we will specially take you to watch a fantastic Culture Dance Performance. At the end of the day, we will visit Temple of Tooth Relics, a pretty important Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka. Surrounded by a moat, the Temple of Tooth Relics is a magnificent two-storey building. The core is the inner hall on the second floor, dedicated to the national treasure: tooth relic of the Buddha. In the middle of the hall is a giant sitting Buddha statue. (B+L)
Accommodation: Ozo Kandy (4 stars)
Day 20: Private transfer to Colombo with stopover at Tea Plantation
After breakfast, we will proceed to Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka. On the way, we make a delight stop at Geragama Tea Plantation and a Tea Factory, where you can taste the best Ceylon Tea. Moreover, it is also a wonderful experience to step deep into the tea garden and pick the best tea leaves personally. When arriving in Colombo, you will have a relaxing High Tea Time in the evening. (B+L)
Accommodation: Ozo Colombo (4 stars)
Day 21: Departure from Colombo, Airport see-off
Your Sri Lanka 5 days tour ends today. After checking out the hotel, our experienced local guide will transfer you to the airport for your returning flight. Wish you a nice flight home! (B)
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