12 Days Excellent Holiday Nepal Bhutan Tibet Tour

Background of Excellent Holiday

In our Excellent Holiday Nepal Bhutan Tibet Tour, we combine tours to Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet within the span of just 12 days. Beginning with the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu, we explore the vibrant cities, their unique culture, and ancient architecture. The ancient kingdom of Tibet lies north of Nepal. Here, the Himalayas make much of the landscapes. Taking a dip in the Buddhist culture and religion, we visit majestic palaces and monasteries. The journey then heads towards Bhutan where majestic monasteries and ancient art and architecture come alive.

Our 12-day journey begins with your arrival in Kathmandu. Here, we tour around the UNESCO world heritage sites in the Valley Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. We also visit the ancient city of Bhaktapur and go for a sunrise view from the hill station of Nagarkot. One a clear day, the viewpoint offers a panorama of the Himalayas including even the Mt. Everest (8848m). Next up is the ancient kingdom of Tibet to the north. Heading to the capital city of Lhasa, we take a short flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa. In Lhasa, we visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Drepung, Sera Monastery, and explore the Barkhor Bazaar. We spend two days in Lhasa before heading back to Kathmandu to catch a direct flight to Paro, Bhutan. In the remaining days of the tour, the journey takes us to the city of Thimphu, Punakha, and Paro.  Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan and here we visit King’s Memorial Chorten. On the way to Punakha from Thimphu, we explore the Lhakhang Monastery. In Punakha, we visit Punakha Dzong, Wangdi Dzong, and Simtokha Dzong. After much sightseeing in and around Thimphu and Punakha, we return to Paro. In the last day of our trip, we visit the Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery Here and explore the Paro market before catching a flight back the next day.

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Trip Facts:

Geography                       :         Mountain/Hills/Forest

Location                          :        Nepal/Bhutan/Tibet

Level of Difficulty             :        Easy

Duration of Trip                :        12 Days

Max Altitude                    :        3750m

Religions                         :        Buddhist/Hindu

Ethnic People                   :        Tibetan/Nepalese/Bhutanese

Accommodation                :        Hotel

Transportation                  :         Tourist Bus/Private Vehicle/Flight

Minimum Pax                   :        2

Trip Highlights: 

• Tour three different Himalayan countries
• Visit the Potala Palace, and explore the often unknown culture and lifestyle of Tibet
• Take a tour in the kingdom of Bhutan and visit the Tiger’s Nest Monastery
• Learn about the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu Valley
• Enjoy a sunrise view over the Himalayas from Nagarkot

Itinerary:

Nepal-3 Days

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, Transfer to Hotel

After landing at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be welcomed by our office representative. They will drive you directly to the hotel. Freshening up from the day’s journey you will be introduced to other members of the staff and your guides who will brief you regarding the trip.

Day 02: Kathmandu – Sightseeing Tour of Pashupatinath/Bhaktapur and drive to Nagarkot

We begin our journey with the Hindu temple of Pashupatinath. The ancient temple has been the symbol of hope and faith for centuries and sees thousands of pilgrims every day laying down their respects. The cultural city of Bhaktapur is next on our list as we head towards the ancient city adorned with cobbled pathways and temples. After a brief tour, we head towards the hill station of Nagarkot for the night.

Day 03: Back to Kathmandu

The day begins early as we make our way to the Nagarkot tower to enjoy the stunning views of the sunset. From the hill station, we get a distant view of the Himalayas. Heading back to Kathmandu, we make our way to Swayambhunath. The stupa sits perfectly poised atop a hill. The cultural stop of Kathmandu Durbar Square is final on our list. The area is adorned with art and architecture from Malla dynasty.

Tibet-4 Days

Day 04: Fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, Transfer to Hotel

Bringing our adventures in Nepal to a close, we make our way towards Tibet. The journey takes around one and half hours and offers stunning views of the Himalayas both on the side of Nepal and Tibet. Landing at the Gonggar airport, we make our way to the hotel which concludes all our activities for the day. You are free to head down to the local region and explore around before dinner.

Day 05: Sightseeing Tour of Lhasa

We begin the sightseeing tour in Lhasa with Potala Palace (3750m). The ancient palace is also known as the winter palace of Dalai Lama and surrounded by the majestic Himalayas. It’ll certainly leave you spellbound. Next up, is the Jokhang temple, the spiritual heart of Tibet. Surrounding the temple is the famed Barkhor Street. Bustling with tourists and pilgrims alike the market puts some of the most exotic Tibetan handicrafts, art, and architecture up for display.

Day 06: Sightseeing Tour of Lhasa

Today, we continue the tour of Lhasa and head to Drepung Monastery. Perched atop the Mount Gambo Utse, the monastery is the largest Tibetan monastery and is regarded as one of the Three Great Monasteries of Tibet. Built in 1416AD, the monastery is a thing of beauty with ancient Tibetan architecture and practices up for display. The journey then takes us to Sera Monastery, another one of the ‘Three Great Monasteries’ of Tibet.

Day 07: Lhasa to Kathmandu (Flyback)

Putting the city among the clouds behind us, we once again head back to the city of Kathmandu. Due to the unavailability of direct flights to Bhutan from Tibet, we head back to Nepal and catch a direct flight from there. Touching down at the valley, we head directly to the hotel after which you are free to enjoy your final night in Nepal however you like.

Bhutan-5 Days

Day 08: Fly to Paro from Kathmandu and drive to Thimphu, Transfer to Hotel

We make our way out of Kathmandu towards the city of Paro, Bhutan. Located at a distance of around one hour from Kathmandu, the city of Paro houses the only international airport of Bhutan. Deep within the valley, the airstrip has earned its name as one of the most thrilling airstrips. Taking in the stunning natural beauty of the city we make our way towards the capital city of Thimphu. Overnight in Thimphu.

Day 09: Sightseeing in Thimphu and Drive to Punakha

We begin our Bhutan tour with the Memorial Chorten. It was built as an homage to the head of the Kingdom of Bhutan. Adorned with golden spirals and bells the Chorten is often known as “the most visible religious landmark in Bhutan”. Next, Thimphu we head towards the city of Punakha. It is well known for its stunning natural landscape. En route, we also visit the Lhakhang Monastery, a well-established nunnery in the country.

Day 10: Sightseeing Tour of Punakha and drive to Paro

A long and wonderful day awaits us as we begin our Punakha tour with Punakha Dzong. It is the second oldest and second largest Dzong in Bhutan. Next up is the Wangdi Dzong located at a high ridge between Punakha Tsang Chhu and Dang Chhu. Touring the Simtokha Dzong, the oldest Dzong in the nation, we make our way back to Paro. There, we tour the National Museum, Paro Dzong and Satsam Chorten.

Day 11: Sightseeing Tour of Paro

Today’s agenda is to visit Taktsang Monastery and explore the Paro Market. Also referred to as Tigers nest, the monastery is situated atop a cliff at 3190 meters. The monastery today’s is well known for the 13 different caves (Tigers lair) in which Guru Padmasambhava is said to have meditated in the 8th century. Heading back, we tour around the local Paro market where exquisite Bhutanese handicrafts and architecture is put on display.

Day 12: Fly back from Paro

Drawing our adventure to a close, our company representative will drop you back to the airport at Paro for your flight back home. We hope you had a lovely time with us and we look forward to seeing you again.