FROM NEPAL TO TIBET

16 Days 15 Nights
Nepal
Trek
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Discover two mysterious countries at the same time from South East Asia – two places considered as the as the cradles of Buddhism. Visit of the most known monuments displaying their historical, cultural and traditional values. Participation to the treks towards the world’s roof and admire the beautiful mountainous landscapes.

STEPS IN YOUR JOURNEY

Katmandu – Patan - Pashupatinath – Buddhanath - Swayambunath - Tibet – Lhassa - Gyantse – Shigatse - Xegar – Rongbuk

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DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM

DEVELOP EVERY DAYS

Day 1

Arrival in Kathmandu

Arrival at the airport, transfer to the hotel in minibus. Check-in in the rooms. General overview discovery of Nepal. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 2

Kathmandu – Patan – Kathamandu

Breakfast, transfer in minibus and visit of Bongamati and Khokana, lunch, visit of Dubar Square of Patan, back to Katmandu, dinner and overnight at the hotel. Bungamanti is a Newar village which overhangs the Bagmati River. It is located at nearly 10 km away from Kathmandu and possesses as characteristics to not have any traffic jam.
The attraction of the village, apart from its calm and after a maze of typical Newar houses, is its temple of Machendranath, dedicated to the protective god of the valley of Kathmandu and the rain. We meet there a flourishing handicraft of very beautiful sculptures on wood.
At 5 minutes by foot, the village of Khokana, reputed for its mustard oil and its large street where you can see the wool, seems to have come straight out of the middle Ages. Here everything takes place in the street and the same gestures rhythmed the life of the villagers for centuries.
Patan is an ancient royal city, formerly capital and city of art. It is also known as Lalitpur ("the city of beauty"). There is a set of Hindu temples, each built during the reign of a different king. The Patan museum, renowned for its collection of statues of Hindu and Buddhist deities, is certainly one of the richest in Nepal.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 3

Pashupatinath – Buddhanath – Kathmandu

Breakfast, transfer in minibus and visit of Pashupatinah, lunch, visit of Buddhanath, back to Kathmandu, dinner, overnight at the hotel. Pashupatinath is a high place of the cremation of the deceased in Kathmandu, located on the banks of the river Bagmati. If this place is essentially characterized by its center of cremation, it also gathers many hindu temples of every sizes, shapes and colors. We also find the famous Saddhus, These men covered with ashes, living outside the world. They cut every link with their family, don’t own anything, and have no roof and feed themselves of donations of the devotees.
Buddhanath is the sanctuary of Buddhism in Nepal. The city is dominated by its immense white Stupa surrounded by monasteries. This site is populated by many Tibetans who fled to Nepal after the Chinese invasion.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 4

Kathmandu – Swayambunath – Kathmandu

Breakfast, and visit of Swayambunath, return to Katmandou, lunch, free afternoon to prepare the departure towards Tibet. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. Swayambunath is also called monkeys temple. It is among the most ancient religious site of Nepal. The city shelters the most ancient Stuppa of the valley and is also considered as one of the first Buddhist sanctuaries in the world. Even though this site may be considered as Buddhist, the place is venerated both by Buddhists and Hindus.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Beginning of the Tibetan part of the stay. For reasons inherent in the status of Tibet, China does not allow a private organization of stays in the province of Tibet. We will be accompanied by a Tibetan guide and the possibilities of modifications of the path are very limited. But that does not avoid us from having a lot of free time without a guide. We will enjoy to walk and discover together according to our desires.
Day 5

Katmandu – Tibet – Lhassa

Breakfast, transfer in minibus towards Kathmandu’s airport and flight at 10.45am to Lhassa in Tibet. Formalities of arrival in Tibet, transfer and installation in the hotel. The afternoon will be consecrated to the gentle acclimatization with the altitude. With the ones who wish it, we will go for a stroll in the ancient part of Lhassa.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 6

Lhassa visit

Visit of the Potala, built on the Red Hill, back in 1645. It has been the residency of many Dalai Lamas. With the exception of the tomb of the thirteenth Dalai Lama, it had no transformation since its construction. From the roof, we have a magnificent view of Lhasa and the basin of the Kyichu valley. Visit of Jokhang, the most reputed temple in Lhasa, where many pilgrims have come from the most remote villages. Acclimatization with the altitude.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 7

Lhassa visit

Visit of the great monastic universities of Sera and Drepung. Drepung Monastery "Mound of Rice", founded in 1416, was originally just had to include only a few buildings. Very important religious center, it sheltered more than 7000 monks as well as the second, third, fourth and fifth Dalai Lamas until the completion of the potala. Since 1982, more than 400 young monks have tried to recreate the cycle of study. Monastery of Serra, small monastic community which has gathered up to 5000 monks but also nuns, workers and functionaries. One of the most sacred objects of Serra is the "Vajra" or "Dorje" in Tibetan, the prototype of all the other Vajra in Tibet, discovered in the Padmasambhava cave in Yerpa and showed to the public only once a year. Last round of Barkhor. Acclimatization at altitude.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 8

Lhassa – Gyantse (alt. 3950m)

Departure early in the morning. Crossing through Kamba La (4850m) and descent towards the turquoise waters of Lake Yamdrok. Return to the Karo La (5050m) located at the foot of the Netsekangsang (7191m). Arrival at Gyantsé (3950m).
Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 9

Gyantse – Shigatse (alt. 3900m) – Gyantse

Visit of the old town and the chörten Kumbum and go to Shigatse in the early afternoon. Visit of the main monuments, the monastery of Tashilhunpo, seat of the panchen Lama (panchen = great scholar), located in the west of Xigaste at the foot of the Drölma mountain. Gendrun SAMDRUP, known as the ancestor of the Dalai Lama lineage, is buried there. He is the only one with the 6th Dalai Lama who is not buried in Lhasa. From an architectural point of view, this site is a real marvel, composed of imposing red monuments, crowned by sparkling gold roofs, all surrounded by a high wall. Stroll in the old market and on the way to kora (2 hours) overlooking the monastery and the valley.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 10

Shigatse – Xegar (alt. 4050m)

Road towards Xegar (6 hours). Stop at Sakya (normally), typical village with grey and blue houses and a huge monastery reminding the Mongolian fortresses. Impressive library and beautiful assembly hall, one of the largest in Tibet. Then you will reach Xegar (4050m), a pretty village built at the foot of a fortress.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 11

Xegar – Rongbuk – Everest base camp (alt. 5050m)

Road to the Everest’s base camp (5090m of altitude) at the foot of the Rongbuk’s glacier. From there, you will have an amazing panoramic view on the Everest’s mounts. Visit of the monastery of Rogbuk, the highest monastery of the world.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 12

Rongbuk – Zhangmu (alt. 3750m)

Excursion at the Everest’s base camp and then long day of road to reach Zhangmu (2300 meters) or Nyalam, passing through Tingri, with a passage of a collar of more than 5000m of height where you will stop to take advantage of a magnificent panorama. Very beautiful road throughout which, we can admire high summits: Langtang - 7.245m, Xixapangma - 8.013m, Dorje Lakpa - 6.980m, Everest - 8.848m, Lhotse - 8.516m, and Makalu - 8.464m.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 13

Zhangmu – Lhassa

Back from Tibet, installation at the hotel. Entertainment dinner at 7.00pm. Overnight at the hotel. According to the return hour from Tibet, you will either visit some place or have a free time until 6.30pm.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 14

Kathmandu’s surroundings visit

Breakfast, transfer in minibus and visit of Bakthapur, free time in the city, visit of Changu Narayan, back to Kathmandu, dinner and overnight at the hotel. Bakthapur is the 3^rd city of Nepal through its importance. It is an ancient royal capital which would have dominated politically and culturally all Nepal until the 16^th century.
Since then, Bakthapur has always been constituted a full-blown city, living in an economic self-sufficiency and very attached to its independency. Beautiful small town of villagers and craftsmen, Bakhtapur is differencing itself by its calm and property.
Its three aired Durbar Square, in which one possesses the highest Hindu temple in Nepal, and its pedestrian center, full of craftsmen potters and woodcarvers, make it a place of strolling and wonder. Changu Narayan is a charming little village situated on top of a hill. It is one of the oldest sites of the valley, still sheltering traces of constructions of the 4th century. Its Hindu temple, registred at the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979, is surrounded by buildings intended for the accommodation of pilgrims.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 15

Kathmandu’s surroundings visit

Breakfast, morning stroll in the ancient part of Kathmandu and visit of Durbar Square. Lunch, free afternoon to go shopping. Dinner in Kathmandu. Durbar Square is the heart of the old city and from where leaves the ancient main street of the city. This grandiose site, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is none other than the palace (Dubar) where the kings were crowned and from which they ruled. Katmandu Dubar Square is dotted with many sanctuaries, palaces, pagodas, statues and temples dedicated to the innumerable Hindu deities.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 16

Return

Included meals: breakfast

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TRAVEL PRICE (Prix par personne en EUR)

ESTIMATED PRICE
(Depending on season, types of accommodation and activities)

The estimated budget for this trip is from 2408 € / person.
Talking about fixed prices when discussing about a tailored trip makes little sense. Indeed, it varies depending on many factors (quality of services, period, turnaround time and many more).
The only exact price will be the one of your personalized quote.

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NOTES

Name of the city / List of hotels	Name of the hotel	Room category
Kathmandu	Marshyangdi Hotel* www.hotelmarshyangdi.com Newa Chen Hotel* www.newachen.com	Deluxe
Lhasa	*Bramaputra Hotel* *Kyichu Hotel* *Flora Hotel*	Deluxe Standard Budget
Gyantse	*Gyantse Hotel* *Tsogu hotel*	Deluxe/Standard Budget
Shigatse	*Manasarovar Hotel* *Yak Hotel*	Deluxe/Standard Budget
Segar	*Segar Hotel*	Deluxe/Standard/Budget
Rongbuk or Everest’s base camp	*Everest View Hotel* Rangbuk Guest House	Deluxe/Standard Budget

These prices include

Flight tickets to Tibet
Every on land transports as described in the itinerary
All the accomodations
Entrance fees
Treks permission
The Sherpas
All the meals
French speaking guide in Nepal and Tibet

These prices do not include

International flights and airport taxes
Visa fees
Insurance, sleeping bag, drinks
Personal expenses and medical evacuation
Tips
Single room supplement

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NOS CLIENTS VOUS PARLENT DE CE VOYAGE

Gilbert et jocelyne Arbanou.

08/11/2021

Voyage au Vietnam.

Bonjour,

Tout d’abord merci pour cette très bonne organisation de notre voyage madame VU a toujours été à notre écoute avant et pendant notre séjour.

Concernant les points forts

1/ hôtellerie de très bonne qualité nous avons été surclassé quatre fois, au sylverland où on nous a proposés le dernier jour une suite , au famiana de Phu Quoc où nous avions une villa front beach ,au classy superbe suite et à la résidence wat boo .

A noter les hôtels suivants pour vos clients français :
La résidence watboo a siem reap
Le Grace boutique hôtel a mui ne
Famiana à Phu Quoc mais il faut une villa front beach pour éviter les nombreux russes Le silverland . trés bon hôtel nous avons sympathisé avec M VU KHAC DUY . exécutive assistant manager et nous recommandons cet hotel .

Il faut éviter l ‘arnaque de coucher chez l ‘habitant (du moins cette adresse.)

2/ Guides :
A anchor le guide exceptionnel très grande culture très serviable au top .
Entre siem reap et Phnom Penh le guide un peu limite à Phnom Penh très bon guide bonne qualité bonne culture serviable .

À Saigon et sur le trajet Mékong madame Lan n ‘est pas très professionnelle et peut être un peu dépassée.
nous avons vu le dernier jour plus de bâtiments autour de l hôtel qu’avec elle elle n ‘a pas de culture sur l ‘histoire les musées fait au pas de course c ‘est dommage nous étions en permanence à lui poser des questions souvent évacuées .
Sur le Mékong le Cochinchine très bon guide qui s est très occupé de nous très bonnes explications très belles balades visite à recommander à vos clients.

3/ voitures et chauffeurs toutes les voitures à compter du deuxième jour superbes chauffeurs très professionnels .
Merci encore nous ne manquerons pas de vous recommander auprès de nos relations

Gilbert et jocelyne Arbanou.

ARBANOU (Groupe de 2 personnes)
Séjour au Vietnam et au Cambodge du 25 Janvier 16 Février 2018
Email : gj.abarnou@orange.fr

J.A. Guy KRAEMER

08/11/2021

Je suis né à Hanoï d’un père militaire français qui a « fait l’Indo ».
J’ai voulu faire découvrir le Vietnam à mes 2 filles étudiantes sous l’angle « nature et culture » mais surtout leur faire rencontrer des gens authentiques et découvrir leur vie de tous les jours.

Plus que les traditions, l’histoire et les paysages, ce sont les Vietnamiens eux-mêmes qui sont la vraie richesse de ce pays, que j’avais déjà visité il y a une dizaine d’années.
J’ai donc choisi un opérateur local et Mandarin Road et leur programme a totalement répondu à mes demandes, parfois très personnalisées, notamment avec les séjours et les repas chez l’habitant.
On a ri, on a chanté, on a connu de grands moments de joie.
Vous cherchez l’authenticité et les vraies valeurs du Vietnam …?
Adressez-vous à Mandarin Road J J J

J.A. Guy KRAEMER (Groupe de 4 personnes)

Séjour au Vietnam du 01 au 14 Novembre 2018
Email : guykraemer@free.fr

LOYER

08/11/2021

Madame, Monsieur,

Nous tenions à vous féliciter pour l’organisation de notre séjour en Thaïlande « Charmes de la Thaïlande »

Des vacances au cours desquelles vous avez su faire preuve de maitrise et de professionnalisme, autant l’accueil a l’arrivée a l’aéroport de Bangkok, le choix de l’hôtel, la qualité et l’exactitude horaire des différents transferts.
Tout cela nous a permis d’apprécier pleinement la découverte de la Thaïlande en toute sérénité. C’était notre premier voyage en Asie et nous redoutions car de plus nous ne parlons pas l’anglais et évidemment pas le thaï.
Nous remercions particulièrement Mme Tina Vu et Mme Anna Nguyen pour leur efficacité a bien comprendre nos désirs en matière de découverte et a les satisfaire. Nous ne manquerons pas d’utiliser a nouveau vos services pour un futur voyage mais cette fois ci au Vietnam.
Avec à nouveau nos remerciements, nous vous prions de trouver ici, Madame, Monsieur, l’expression de nos sentiments distingués.

LOYER (Groupe de 02 personnes)

Séjour en Thailande du 18 Janvier au 07 Févvrier 2018
Email : l.robert52@aliceadsl.fr

Alain CLEMENT

08/11/2021

Bonjour monsieur Tony Duong

Nous sommes bien rentrés en France après le magnifique voyage au Vietnam que nous avons fait grâce à Mandarin Road et Prèt-à-Partir Angers.

Je voulais encore vous remercier, ainsi que toute votre formidable équipe, pour le belle surprise d’anniversaire que vous m’avez faite.

Sincères remerciements et salutations distinguées

Alain CLEMENT

CLEMENT (Groupe de 02 personnes)

Séjour au Vietnam du 02 au 11 Mars 2018
Email : multivers@orange.fr

Athena et Jean-Charles Campisciano

08/11/2021

Un grand merci à Mandarin Road ! Très bonne organisation du voyage (liaison de transports, planning des activités). L’équipe (et surtout Tina) était à notre écoute et répondait de manière très réactive à nos besoins éventuels. La nourriture était de bonne qualité tout au long du voyage. Mention spéciale pour notre séjour à Siemp Reap : guide super, bel hôtel, planning bien actif.
Points d’amélioration éventuels :
         Le fait d’aller à Can Tho a représenté beaucoup de routes (4h-5h) pour quelques balades sur place. Pour nous ça ressemblait aux activités déjà faites dans le centre (cours de cuisine, balade sur des rivières/fleuves) .
         L’hôtel à Can tho n’était pas de bonne qualité.
         Super guide au sud qui connaissait vraiment beaucoup de choses.
         Siem Reap : le guide a changé un peu le programme pour nous permettre l’ensemble des monuments à voir. Apparemment tous les beaux monuments à voir n’était pas prévus dans le programme initial.
Les + :
         Siemp reap
         La baie d’Along
         Hanoi : visite de la ville et des musées avec le guide
         Hué : ville impériale
Nous restons à votre disposition si besoin,
Bien cordialement,
Athena et Jean-Charles Campisciano

CAMPISCIANO (Groupe de 02 personnes)

Séjour au Vietnam du 27 Décembre 2017 au 13 Janvier 2018.
Email : athenaetjc@gmail.com

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