15 Days Cultural Himalayan Nepal Tibet Bhutan Tour

15 Days Cultural Himalayan Nepal Tibet Bhutan Tour offers you to explore the culture, traditions, and scenic delights of Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan. Along with the spectacular beauty of Himalayas, this 15 days tour keeps you on the edge with the variation in the geography of all the three nations. The ancient monasteries and temples of Bhutan and Tibet certainly give you the depth knowledge about Buddhism. The Himalayan marvels of Nepal and its cultural diversity is yet another thing to awe at. Thus, this tour will certainly be a beautiful memory of a lifetime for every traveler.

The trip starts from Nepal, where you will witness the rich architecture of temples and palaces like Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, and the Pashupatinath Temple. The next destination will be Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. You will explore the Potala Palace, Jokhang, Sera Monastery, Barkhor Street, and Norbulingka Palace. Moving on, you will drive through Gyantse, Shigatse, Xegar, Rongbuk, Everest Base Camp, and Zhangmu. On reaching Bhutan through Kathmandu, you will drive to Thimphu. There you will visit the Memorial Chorten, Jungsi Paper Factory, Nunnery Monastery and then drive to Punakha. On Punakha, you will get to see the National Museum, Paro Dzong, and Satsam Chorten. From there, you will move to Paro where the tour of Taktsang Monastery and Paro Market will be done. All this will let you observe the culture and lifestyle of people in Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan. Numerous monasteries, sublime natural scenery, high passes, and drylands are some of the major highlights that one can encounter during the journey. Overall, this tour will certainly be a beautiful lifetime memory for every individual. Spring, autumn, and winter are the best seasons for this tour.

The 15-day trip of these three Asian countries Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan is a unique experience. We, Himalaya Holiday, can make it even better through excellent transport and accommodation services possible. We assure of great experience through our qualified staffs and experienced professionals. With us, you are guaranteed an amazing time. 15 Days Cultural Himalayan Nepal Tibet Bhutan Tour can be done on any months of a year.

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Trip Facts:

Geography                       :         Mountain/Hills/Forest/Valleys

Location                          :        Nepal/Bhutan/Tibet

Level of Difficulty             :        Easy

Duration of Trip                :        15 Days

Max Altitude                    :        3750m

Religions                         :        Buddhist/Hindu

Ethnic People                   :        Tibetan/Nepalese/Bhutanese

Accommodation                :        Hotel/Lodge

Transportation                  :         Private Vehicle/Tourist Bus/Flight

Minimum Pax                   :        2

Trip Highlights:

• Witness the highest peak on Earth, the Mt. Everest (8848m) and numerous mountain ranges on the flights
• Visit some of the UNESCO world heritage sites in the Kathmandu Valley
• Explore the Potala Palace, Drepung Monastery, and other important monuments in Lhasa
• Explore the Everest Base Camp to the northern side of the Mt. Everest (8848m)
• Experience the culture, history, and traditional norms of Bhutan

Itinerary:

Nepal

Day 01:  Arrival Kathmandu, Transfer to Hotel

A company representative will receive you at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. After your official documents are verified, you drive to the hotel in Kathmandu. The day does not have any planned activities; so, you can explore the city on your own. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 02:  Kathmandu Sightseeing Day 01

On the second day, a sightseeing around the UNESCO world heritage sites in the Kathmandu Valley awaits. Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square are the major destinations. If time permits, you can also take detours to other destinations and prepare for the tour. These sites are the bearers of the ancient Nepali history and culture. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Tibet

Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa

After breakfast, you will be transferred to TIA from where you will take a flight to Lhasa. Once at Gonggar airport, you will explore a beautiful city of Lhasa. Getting familiar with the Tibetan lifestyle and culture, you can also stroll around the Barkhor Street and visit centuries-old monasteries and temples. Overnight in Lhasa.

Day 04: Explore Lhasa

On the 4^th day, you will explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Lhasa. Starting your tour from Sera Monastery, you will end your day visiting Norbulingka Palace and Jokhang Temple.  The monastery is one of the three biggest monasteries in Tibet. Known as the summer retreat of the Dalai Lama, Norbulingka palace is fully decorated with Tibetan wood carvings and paintings. Moving forward, you will now head towards Jokhang Temple where you will get an opportunity to get familiar with the ancient Tibetan culture and tradition. Overnight in Lhasa.

Day 05: Explore Lhasa further

Today, you will start your tour by visiting the legendary Potala Palace, which is the main attraction of Tibet. Filled with Tibetan arts and crafts collection, Potala Palace carries an ancient history of Tibet. From here, you will now head towards popular Drepung Monastery. Here, you will find several nuns and monks performing religious discourses together. After a well-spent day, you will return to your hotel for the night.

Day 06: Lhasa – Gyantse–Shigatse

From Lhasa, you will start your drive towards Gyantse [3950m]. The scenic drive will take you through Khamba La Pass and beautiful Yamdrok Lake. Once at Gyantse, you will take a quick visit to Gyantse Khumbhum and, immediately, continue your drive towards your destination. Along the way, you will see beautiful valleys and open barren lands. Finally, you will end your day after visiting Tashi Lhunpo Monastery. Overnight in Shigatse.

Day 07: Shigatse–Shelkar

Early in the morning, you will continue your drive through the Friendship Highway along with the sublime view of highlands, isolated monasteries, and countryside. The trail passes through the small city of Lhatse and further move towards Gyamtso La, which is the longest pass of your journey. Finally, crossing Gyamtso, you will reach Shelkar driving past zigzag paths and long plains. Overnight in Shelkar.

Day 08: Shelkar – Rongbuk – Everest Base Camp –Rongbuk

This day, you will be driving towards the Everest Base Camp. Leaving Shelkar behind, you will drive through beautiful landscapes and pastures to reach Rongbuk. From here, you will further drive towards the base camp from where you can enjoy the breathtaking view of the famous Himalayas including Mt. Everest (8848m) itself. After roaming around the base camp, you will drive back to Rongbuk. Overnight in Rongbuk.

Day 09: Rongbuk–Zhangmu

On a ninth day, you will leave Rongbuk and drive towards Zhangmu. You will first drive towards Tingri and then to Xegar which finally leads the way towards Zhangmu. The scenic drive will introduce you to beauty sceneries of high passes and plain lands. The Zhangmu town is a trading spot between Nepal and Tibet. Overnight in Zhangmu.

Day 10: Zhangmu – Kathmandu

Today is your last day in Tibet. Soon after breakfast, you will be driving towards Kodari, Nepal-Tibet border. Once at Kodari, our representation will help you with the immigration formalities and other documentation. Now, you will head towards the capital. A five to six hours drive will take you through the green hills, valleys, and beautiful landscapes. Upon reaching your destination, you can visit nearby temples, attends prayers, and buy souvenirs. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Bhutan

Day 11:  From Kathmandu take a flight to Paro and drive to Thimphu, Transfer to Hotel

On the 11^th day, you will take a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Paro. After a quick lunch at Paro city, your guide will take you to Ta Dzong and Rinpung Dzong. Ta Dzong is an antique watchtower, which is now a museum entitled as The National Museum. After visiting these famous historical places, you will now start your drive towards Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan, which is about 55km away. Overnight in Thimphu.

Day 12: Thimphu Sightseeing Tour of Memorial Chorten/Bhutan’s National Animal/Jungsi Paper Factory/Nunnery Monastery and Drive to Punakha

One of the major attractions of Thimpu is the National Memorial Chorten. Built-in 1974 as a memorial to the third king Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, it is a beautiful Tibetan-style Chorten. Another destination for this day would be Jungsi paper factory. It shows the process of how paper is made from Daphne tree, from start to finish, to produce the traditional Bhutanese paper Deh-sho. The final destination is the Thangtong Dewachen Nunnery. Lying north from Thimphu, the monastery also holds historical significance. Later, you drive to Punakha.  Overnight in Punakha.

Day 13:  Punakha Sightseeing Tour of Simtokha Dzong then drive to Paro for Sightseeing Tour of National Museum/Paro Dzong/Satsam Chorten (Sightseeing)

You begin the day with a sightseeing tour around Punakha beginning at the Simtokha Dzong. The Dzong is revered as the first Dzong of Bhutan and was built in 1629 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. After exploring Punakha, the tour heads to Paro where you visit the National Museum. A historical collection of ancient scriptures and artefacts, it is one of the biggest in Bhutan. Leaving the museum, you head to the Paro Dzong, yet another cultural heritage in Paro. The tour ends with a visit to Satsam Chorten. Overnight in Paro.

Day 14:  Paro, Tour of Taktsang Monastery and Explore Paro Market

The Taktsang Monastery is a sacred Buddhist site located in the Cliffside of Paro. It is said that the Guru Rinpoche or “Precious Master” (second Budhha) of Bhutan have meditated here. It is believed that he flew to this Monastery on a tigress’ back in the 8^th century. The main temple is made up of four temples and eight caves. Narrow paths connect the four temples. The second destination for the day is Paro Market. It is a small colorful market that will give you the aesthetic of the local place. You can buy keepsakes, Kiras (Bhutanese traditional dress), prayer wheels, and many colorful handicrafts here.

Day 15:  Departure onwards

Today is your last day in Bhutan. We will drop you off at the airport 2 hours prior to your scheduled flight. You can also share your experience with us on the way to the airport. Goodbye.