15 Days Nepal Bhutan Tibet City Tour

Overview

Enjoy touring three unique nations in Asia and immerse yourself into the rich Buddhist history and culture on the Nepal Bhutan Tibet City Tour. Nepal is home to the highest mountain on Earth, the Mt. Everest (8848m), and the birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha. Tibet, on the other hand, is popular around the world as “the roof of the world,” while, Bhutan is simply referred to as “Land of the Thunder Dragon” because of its roots to the folklores of Dragon. All these nations have two things in common namely Buddhism and Himalaya. The

The 15-day tour begins upon your arrival in Kathmandu followed by a scenic sightseeing tour of the historical Kathmandu Valley. Accompanied by an experienced guide, you’ll visit few of the most popular UNESCO World Heritage Sites namely Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Swayambhunath. Afterward, you’ll embark on a trans-Himalayan flight to Bhutan. A small nation, Bhutan lies at the eastern end of Himalayas. The Bhutan overview tour takes you on the popular pilgrimage route advancing through Paro, Thimpu, Punakha, and Gangtey to Paro. In this tour, you’ll get to witness some of the most popular tourist sites namely Taktsang Monastery, Tashichho Dzong, and Lungchutse Monastery. The final leg of the tour takes you to the ‘Forbidden Kingdom’ or Lhasa where you can experience the magnificence of the ancient Tibetan lifestyle. A popular tourist getaway, Lhasa offers a chance to visit the historic Potala Palace (Winter Palace), Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Market, Norbulingka (Summer Palace), and numerous Buddhist monasteries. The tour concedes upon your return to Kathmandu. A 2-week long holiday this, it takes you on a spiritual journey into the mystical lands of Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan. You’ll get to explore the roots of Buddhism along with tasting the varying cultures and practices of three different geographical regions.

Himalaya Holiday has been specializing in tours around Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan for years. We organize full-board holiday packages for private, group, and family tours at a reasonable cost. Our all-inclusive tour package covers entire transportation, quality meal and hotels, an experienced guide, permits, and the entire logistics. For the trip experience please follow this link.

Trip Facts

Geography                       :         Mountain/Hills/Forest

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:

• Tour through three different countries with rich culture and religion
• Explore Lhasa, and visit Potala Palace (winter palace of the former Dalai Lama)
• Tour the Land of Thunder Dragon, and visit Tiger’s Nest and Rinpung Dzong ‘fortress of the heap of jewels’ in Bhutan
• Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley land its UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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Itinerary:

Nepal-2 days

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu

Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our representative will warmly receive you at the airport and bring you to your hotel. After checking-in, you will meet your tour guide and discuss the itinerary in detail. Your guide will make sure that you have all the required documents including your VISA for Bhutan and Tibet, and required permits. In the evening, you can explore the nearest market for gears, accessories, goodies, or snacks.

Day 02: Full day sightseeing of Kathmandu

After an early breakfast, you’ll embark on a sightseeing tour of the Kathmandu city. Accompanied by an experienced tour guide, you’ll journey through few of the most popular UNESCO World Heritage Sites namely Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, and Boudhanath. All of these sites have great cultural, religious and historical significance to the Nepali society.

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Day 03: Arrival in Bhutan, Paro International Airport and sightseeing in the afternoon (2250m)

After an early breakfast, you’ll head to the airport and embark on a beautiful trans-Himalayan flight to Paro while catching the pristine sights of Chomolhari and Jichu Drake peaks in Bhutan. After lunch, you’ll visit Rinpung Dzong ‘fortress of the heap of jewels’ and Kichu Lhakhang at Paro. If the weather permits, you can catch the sight of Mount Chomolhari (7,314m) from Paro.

Day 04: Excursion to the Tigers Nest (3190m) and Drive to Thimphu (2350m) ӏ 2 hours/54km

Paro valley is popular for the Buddhist monastery “Paro Taktsang” situated on a cliff at 3180 meters. Also known as Tiger’s Nest, you’ll hike to reach the religious site. A local legend suggests that Padmasambhava, a renowned Guru, flew on the back of a tigress to meditate in the cave where the monastery now stands. After a brief lunch, you’ll hike down to lower Paro and embark on a scenic ride to Thimpu, the capital of Bhutan.

Day 05: Full day sightseeing in Thimphu

The day begins as you head for the BBS Tower followed by a hike to the Wangdi Tse Gompa. This allows you to relish the gorgeous sights of the Thimphu Valley and nearby surroundings. Continuing the Thimphu exploration, you head towards the Tashichho Dzong. Other remarkable destinations like Samtenling Palace, Memorial Chorten, National Library, and National Institute of Traditional Medicine are also viable for touring Thimphu.

Day 06: Drive to Punakha (1250m) ӏ 3 hours/77 km

As the drive from Thimphu to Punakha will be a fairly short one, you can further explore the capital on this day. After exploring the city, you get on a vehicle and drive towards Punakha. The hillside roads offer mesmerizing views of the surrounding hills and landscapes. In Punakha, you can explore around the city and observe the lifestyle of the people.

Day 07: Drive to Gangtey (2900m) ӏ 4 hours/85 km

The drive from Punakha to Gangtey is a scenic journey. Gangtey Valley is also known as Phobjikha Valley and is one of the most beautiful destinations in Bhutan. The valley is home to endangered black-necked cranes. They arrive from Tibet every year during the winter. To educate visitors about the crane and their declining population, information is provided to tourists who arrive in Gangtey. The valley also boasts the religious site of Gangtey Gompa Monastery.

Day 08: Drive back to Paro ӏ 3hr 42 minutes/185km

Today, you’ll leave Gangtey and drive back to Paro. You can catch the beautiful sights of the green valley, large rivers, and pristine mountains en route to Paro. Once at Paro, you can indulge in a brief tour of the city. You can also do some last minute souvenir shopping there before leaving for Kathmandu the next day.

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Day 09: Flight to Kathmandu ӏ 1.5 hours/700km

Today, you’ll check out early from the hotel and drive to Paro International Airport. The flight is short and you will arrive in Kathmandu flying with an aerial scenic view of the landscapes of both countries. Once in Kathmandu, you’ll be escorted to your hotel. There are no scheduled activities today so, you can relax and prepare for your trip to Tibet.

Day 10: Full day sightseeing of Kathmandu covering Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square

Today is another day of sightseeing in Kathmandu. You’ll drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square. Also known as Hanuman Dhoka, the Durbar Square includes an age-old Malla Palace, Kumari House dedicated to the living goddess Kumari, and numerous temples dedicated to a variety of deities. Afterward, you’ll drive to Lalitpur district and visit Patan Durbar Square. Here, you will find an age-old palace built by the Malla Kings. The Durbar Square also boasts Krishna Temple, Statues, a large stone-tap, and numerous old shops.

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Day 11: Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa ӏ 1hr 25min 609km

You’ll embark on a scenic trans-Himalayan flight to Lhasa, capital of Tibet. You’ll fly above the Himalayas overlooking the pristine sights of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, and Makalu en route. Also known as the “Roof of the World,” Tibet is the highest elevated region in the entire world. Once in Lhasa, you’ll drive to your hotel and check-in. In the afternoon, you can indulge in a brief sightseeing tour of the city.

Day 12: Explore Lhasa

After breakfast, you’ll head out for a sightseeing tour of the city. The first day of the tour takes you to the historic Potala Palace (also known as the Winter Palace). Potala Palace was the residence of the former Dalai Lama. Then you’ll head out to Sera Monastery, one of the “great three” Gelug university monasteries in Tibet. You’ll also visit the Norbulingka Palace, the summer palace of the former Dalai Lama.

Day 13: Explore Lhasa

Day 2 of the tour takes you to some historical monuments in Lhasa. You’ll first visit Drepung Monastery, a renowned Buddhist shrine and one of the three great monasteries in Tibet. Then, you’ll walk to Jokhang Temple located in the Barkhor Market. A Buddhist temple, Jokhang was founded during the reign of King Tsongtsen Gampo.

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Day 14: Fly back from Lhasa to Kathmandu

You’ll leave Lhasa and fly back to Kathmandu. You can catch some of the most exquisite aerial sights of the Potala Palace, large Tibetan plateau, and the pristine Himalayas en route to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, you’ll be escorted to your hotel. This marks the end of your journey.

Day 15: Final departure.

Wrapping up a wonderful journey across three Himalayan nations, you make way towards your destination on this day. Our representative will keep you company and take you to the airport for your flight.