9 Days Nepal Tibet Tour, Package Cost for 2025 and 2026
The 9 days Nepal Tibet tour is more than a fun and exciting vacation in two beautiful Himalayan nations. It is a journey of a lifetime during which you will discover two rich cultural heritages, make memories to cherish forever, taste delicious Nepalese and Tibetan cuisines, and enjoy stunning mountain vistas.
This trip includes a perfect balance of sightseeing and leisure time to relax and shop. The heartwarming hospitality of the locals, mystical legends, intriguing myths, and inspiring art and architecture will make the tour a life-changing experience. Our local team will accompany you both in Nepal and Tibet, making the tour safe and hassle-free.
The 9 days Nepal Tibet tour is for everyone who ever wanted to travel to these two Asian countries. It is a cross-country tour package that starts and ends in Nepal, but you will also travel to Lhasa (Tibet) during the trip. We are selling our 9 days Nepal Tibet tour package for USD 4,000 per person with a special discount if you are two or more travelers.
The itinerary is well-designed to help you acclimatize and enjoy the tour to the fullest. Apart from your arrival/departure from Kathmandu and two flights between Kathmandu and Lhasa, you will spend three full days in Kathmandu and two full days in Lhasa.
The Kathmandu Lhasa flight duration is around 2 hours, so you will have plenty of time to rest, explore, and shop on the flying days as well. Likewise, you will also get local guides in both countries. Our Nepali and Tibetan team will accompany you throughout the journey.
Bookings are open for 9 days Nepal Tibet tour 2025 departures. We welcome both solo and group travelers!
What will you do in Nepal during the tour?
In Nepal, you will explore Kathmandu, which is the capital city. Kathmandu is known as the city of temples. The city breathes modern conveniences and rich cultural heritage jointly. You will enjoy nights at three-star hotels with all amenities and comfortable commutes.
Likewise, your daytime will involve visiting tourist sites, which are mostly ancient temples, palaces, stupas, and monasteries. Evenings are free to explore the bustling streets of Thamel and other local markets around the city.
And if you fancy good music, drinks, and food, your nights will be equally enchanting thanks to all the clubs and bars around the city. You will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanat Stupa, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, and Changu Narayan Temple.
These are some of the most famous tourist sites in Kathmandu. Travelers will learn a lot about Nepali traditions, culture, art, architecture, and history while visiting these monuments. Though you will love the bustle of Kathmandu, it is still overwhelming.
So, we have added a night stay in Nagarkot to our 9 days Nepal Tibet tour itinerary. It will allow you to have a peaceful retreat in nature, and on the way to Nagarkot, you will also visit the Namobuddha monastery.
Nagarkot is a hill station near Kathmandu. It is a great place to enjoy nature and a peaceful time. On the clear mornings, a breathtaking panorama of the Himalayas is visible from Nagarkot, which makes your stay here even more exhilarating.
In between exploring historical sites and busy markets, you will have many opportunities to indulge in delicious Nepalese food. From the famous dal bhat and momo to Newar Khaja set, sekuwa, chatamari, choila, etc, you will also have an excellent food journey.
The Kathmandu Lhasa flights
We have numerous direct flights from Kathmandu to Lhasa every week. The Kathmandu Lhasa flight is two hours long. Travelers get to enjoy a mesmerizing aerial panorama of the Himalayas during the flight.
Our 9 days Nepal Tibet tour includes two flights between Kathmandu and Lhasa because you will start and end the tour in Nepal. Our teams in both countries will assist you with airport commutes.
Places you will explore in Tibet on this tour
In Tibet, you will spend time in Lhasa, the capital. Lhasa is a big city with many tourist sites worth visiting. You will spend three nights in Lhasa. The first night will be leisure. You will spend time relaxing and getting used to high elevation to avoid altitude sickness.
For the next two days, you will visit different monuments, such as the famous Potala Palace, ancient Jokhang Temple, Norbulingka Palace, Sera Monastery, and Drepung Monastery. These historical sites will showcase traditional Tibetan art and architecture, teach you Tibetan traditions and culture, and provide you with a glimpse of their history.
You will enjoy the compassionate hospitality of the locals and have many memorable encounters with them. Amidst the glitz and glam of Lhasa, the rich cultural heritage, divine spirituality, soothing scent of incense, and warmth of butter lamps will keep your soul grounded and hearts full.
Potala Palace is the most iconic building in Lhasa. It is located on the Marpo Ri, also known as Red Hill. The palace dates back to the 7th century and was the winter residence of the Dalai Lama. You will see traditional Tibetan architecture and many scriptures, murals, and Buddhist relics here.
Likewise, Jokhang Temple is known as the spiritual heart of Tibet. It is a 7th-century pilgrimage site that boasts an excellent blend of Tibetan, Indian, and Nepalese architecture. Pilgrims perform sacred Kora around the temple. The area is known as Barkhor Street. It is a bustling market full of Tibetan shops and restaurants selling all kinds of goodies and foods.
Norbulingka Palace is another highlight of your tour in Lhasa. It is a man-made garden with a palace, pongs, and meditation spaces. Norbulingka presents an impressive blend of Tibetan heritage, natural beauty, and architecture. Here, you will have a fantastic retreat from the bustle of Lhasa.
Last, tourist sites on our list are Sera Monastery and Drepung Monastery. These are two of the three great Gelug Schools in Tibet. Gelug Schools are the prestigious monastic education bodies in Tibet. The monasteries boast incredible traditional Tibetan architecture, huge chapels, courtyards, grand halls, etc.
9 days Nepal Tibet tour packing, preparation, and tips
There is not much to do on your side to prepare for the 9 days Nepal Tibet tour. The most important things are packing properly, budgeting expenses not covered in our package cost, and learning a few Nepali and Tibetan phrases just to mingle with the locals.
While packing for the tour, remember that Nepal and Tibet are both conservative regarding culture, traditions, and temples. It is best if you wear decent clothes while sightseeing. You can wear revealing clothes in clubs and bars. So, pack a variety of clothes.
Note that our 9 days Nepal Tibet tour cost does not cover international flights to/from Kathmandu, Nepal travel visa fees, extra nights in Kathmandu and Lhasa, lunch and dinners, tips, shopping, bar bills, etc. Kindly budget these expenses and also have some emergency funds.
Below, we have shared some helpful tips that will make your tour in Nepal and Tibet better:
Do not wear shoes inside temples and monasteries.
Walk in a clockwise direction around temples and stupas.
Do not litter the historical sites.
Ask permission before taking pictures/videos.
Do not touch murals, paintings, statues, and antiques in temples, museums, and monasteries.
Get multiple entries on your Nepal travel visa because the tour includes two entries.
Have space in your luggage to shop in Kathmandu and Lhasa.
Do not hesitate to try local foods and drinks. It will enhance your journey.
Make sure to double-check your room before checking out of the hotel. Once you forget your belongings, it will be very tough to retrieve them, so be mindful and attentive.
Nepal and Tibet are both considered safe travel destinations. Still, we highly recommend that travelers be aware of their surroundings and traffic and not walk alone in shady places late at night.
Carry local currency while visiting markets. Many local vendors in Nepal and Tibet do not accept card or foreign currency payments. Alayes have small notes on you.
