Nepal Bhutan Tibet Tour

Welcome to Nepal. Once you reach Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will warmly welcome you and help you with your luggage and airport procedures. We will then drive you to your hotel in the busy Thamel area of Kathmandu.

After arriving at the hotel, the check-in procedure can proceed, and some time can be spent relaxing after the trip. The rest of the day is free, and you can enjoy some relaxation or familiarize yourself with the local area and the surrounding streets.

Trekking or travel equipment is available at the shops around Thamel or Asan Market. There are numerous travel supplies and products available in these areas. In the evening, you can dine at a typical Nepali restaurant, try out the local food and see the authentic music and dance of Nepal. A nice start to your trip to Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet.

For breakfast, we will start a full-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu with a private vehicle. You will be introduced to the rich culture, history and religion of Nepal today by visiting several of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The first place we are going to visit is the Swayambhunath Stupa or the Monkey Temple. Climbing the stone steps, you can get a fantastic view of the Kathmandu Valley and watch the countless monkeys that inhabit the surrounding area.

Now, we are going to visit the holy temple of Pashupatinath, which is a sacred place of Lord Shiva and a pilgrimage site of the Hindu religion. We will then proceed to Boudhanath Stupa, which is one of the largest Buddhist stupas in Asia, with prayer flags and peaceful monasteries around.

The last destination is Kathmandu Durbar Square, where you can visit the historic palaces, temples, traditional architecture, and the famous statue of Kal Bhairav. Once the sightseeing trip is over, we will go back to the hotel for the night.

The next morning, we depart Kathmandu and head off to enjoy a picturesque journey to Chitwan National Park. This trip includes about 170km of journey through beautiful hills, river valleys, farms and traditional villages.

You can expect to see the scenery change along the meandering road, as well as see people’s daily routine in the countryside of Nepal. The drive will offer numerous chances to enjoy the natural beauty.

On reaching Chitwan National Park, which is at an altitude of 415 m / 1,362 ft, it will be around 5-6 hours. You are greeted at a cosy resort and spend the next two nights there. The rest of the day is left available for relaxation and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. You will tour the national park and enjoy its abundant wildlife and natural beauty the next day.

Today you will explore the wildlife and nature of Chitwan National Park. Following breakfast, we will head into the jungle, but this will be a full day of exciting activities in the first national park in Nepal.

Safari trips can be done either on a jeep or an elephant and it is possible to explore deeper into the forest. Enjoy seeing one-horned rhino, deer, wild boar, sloth bear, crocodiles, colourful birds and the Royal Bengal tiger, if lucky, during the trip.

In the afternoon, you can experience a quiet canoe ride on the Rapti River, where you can possibly see gharial crocodiles, turtles and numerous varieties of water birds. Visit the Elephant Breeding Center and the Gharial Breeding Center to learn about wildlife conservation.

A guided jungle walk can be provided for closer observation of the jungle environment. We will wrap up the day with a fantastic experience and head back to the resort for dinner and a night’s stay.

We will depart from the Chitwan National Park after breakfast and head for the beautiful Lakeside City of Pokhara. It traverses green hills, river valleys, farmlands, and small villages, providing you yet again an opportunity to experience the beauty of the ever-changing topography of Nepal.

If weather permits, enjoy scenic views of the distant Himalayan mountains and tranquil rivers as one cruises down the highway. The drive is pleasant with quite a few scenic stretches.

After reaching Pokhara (850 m / 2,789 ft) after 4-5 hours, we will attend the welcome dinner. We will reach Pokhara after 4-5 hours at an elevation of (850 m / 2,789 ft) and will attend the welcome dinner. After the drive, we will drop you off at your hotel close to Phewa Lake, where you can get some rest.

After a long day of sightseeing, you can enjoy some leisurely strolling around the lakeside area, stop at some local cafés or simply relax in the tranquil surroundings before heading out on tomorrow’s tour.

We will start the day early to see a beautiful Sunrise at Sarangkot from the Himalayan Range. On a clear day, from this viewpoint (1,600 m / 5,249 ft), you can see the mountain peaks of Annapurna, Machhapuchhre and Dhaulagiri.

We will stay for a while at the viewpoint and then head back to Pokhara for breakfast. After that, a tour will take place of the most popular places to see in town.

In the daytime, you can visit places such as Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Cave, Bindhyabasini Temple, International Mountain Museum etc. We will also take some time near Phewa Lake to enjoy the peacefulness and beautiful scenic views.

This will be followed by a sightseeing tour back to the hotel. You’re welcome to chill out or motor around the lakeside area as you see fit during the evening.

Following breakfast, we will head back to Kathmandu via Pokhara. It winds through picturesque countryside, river valleys, villages and small towns that provide more scenic sights en route.

On this trip, we will visit the renowned Manakamana Temple. After crossing the Trishuli River by cable car, we will reach the temple at the top of the hill. The cable car offers great views of the forests, the river and the surrounding hills.

You may see the sacred house where the Goddess Bhagwati is worshipped. People visit it and get blessed in the temple. You will have a picture of the Trishuli River and the mountains around. By evening, we shall be in Kathmandu and get you to your hotel.

We will be taken to the airport after breakfast to fly from Kathmandu to Paro. An amazing flight to the Himalayan mountains and a landing in Bhutan.

On arrival at the Paro International Airport, your Bhutanese guide will be waiting for you. The first of our visits is Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred temples in Bhutan. Then, we will go to the old fortress of Paro Rinpung Dzong, which is located in the midst of beautiful old constructions and a calm environment.

We will leave this place to pay a visit to the cultural center of Bhutan, Thimphu (2,400 m/7,874 ft), after visiting these cultural sites. The drive goes through lovely forests, valleys and rivers.  When we arrive in Thimphu, we shall be taken to the hotel and have a restful evening, then go out on a sightseeing tour the next day.

After breakfast, we will take a whole-day sightseeing trip in the capital city of Bhutan, Thimphu. The relaxed atmosphere of the city, its cultural sites, and picturesque mountainous scenery are the reasons why the city is a favorite tourist destination.The first place we visit is the magnificent Buddha Dordenma Statue, which dominates the whole valley. Here you can see excellent views of Thimphu and learn about one of the most important religious monuments in Bhutan. We will take a visit to Tashichho Dzong and then to the Memorial Chorten where the local people pray and stroll around the stupa.

We will visit the Folk Heritage Museum, National Textile Museum, Changangkha Lhakhang, Motithang Takin Preserve and Handicrafts Emporium later. Here, one can experience Bhutan’s traditions, history and life more closely. On the completion of the sightseeing tour, we will drive to Paro at (2,200 m / 7,218 ft) and will stay overnight at the hotel.

Today is one of the highlights of your hike to the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery or as it is known, Taktsang, in the Paro area. The monastery sits on a cliff 3,120 m (10,236 ft) high and is one of the most revered religious sites in Bhutan.

We will then drive to the trailhead and start our walk on a quiet path through a pine forest. En route, you will also come across prayer flags, prayer wheels and spectacular mountain views. There are a few steep uphill parts of the trail, but as you ascend, the views are more rewarding.

Once you have arrived at the monastery, you will be able to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, the sacred buildings and the special location of the monastery. This is also believed to be the place where Guru Rinpoche meditated during the 8th century. We will then visit the monastery, hike back down and head back to our hotel in Paro for the night.

After breakfast, we will leave Bhutan and drive to Paro International Airport for our flight back to Kathmandu. You will have the opportunity to see your final views of the peaceful valleys and mountain views of Bhutan before boarding.

This takes approximately one hour to Kathmandu with a good sight of the Himalayan range. From the aircraft, you can view several of the popular mountains, such as Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Annapurna and Manaslu on clear days.

Our team will bring you back to Kathmandu and from there give you a transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu (1,400 m / 4,593 ft). The remainder of the day is yours to spend as you wish, after you’ve come back from your flight. Afterward, if you want to, spend the rest of the evening wandering the busy streets of Thamel, stop at nearby cafes or unwind in a spa before going on to your next destination Tibet.

Today we start our Tibet leg of the tour. We leave for Lhasa after breakfast. You will get a superb aerial view of the Himalayan mountain ranges on the journey.

Once you are at the Lhasa Gonggar Airport (3,570 m / 11,713 ft), we will drive a bit further to Lhasa at an altitude of 3,650 m / 11,975 ft. As you arrive, you will immediately notice the unique culture and landscape of Tibet.

Once you’ve checked in at the hotel, we recommend you take it easy for the rest of the day. Your body will need time to acclimatize to the higher altitude, so try drinking lots of water and getting plenty of rest. The following day, we will start to visit the well-known cultural and religious sites in Lhasa.

We will start to get our sightseeing in Lhasa after breakfast, visiting some of its most significant cultural and religious sites. This is a wonderful day to learn about the history, customs and Buddhist heritage of Tibet.

The first place to see is the famed Potala Palace (3,750 m / 12,303 ft). This impressive palace was the Dalai Lama’s winter home. Their interior features magnificent chapels, ancient murals, sacred relics, and well-decorated halls, which are a testimony to centuries of Tibetan history.

Then, we will go to visit the most sacred temple in Tibet to the Jokhang Temple. It is a pilgrimage centre for those who come from around the region and also the home of the highly esteemed Jowo Shakyamuni statue.

The locals are busy on Barkhor Street. Later, we will walk through the street and see how lively it is. Sightseeing will be done for the entire day, and an overnight stay will be made at the hotel.

Day 14: Second Day Sightseeing in Lhasa

Today we are going to explore Lhasa’s two most significant monasteries and continue our exploration of this city. After breakfast, we will depart the hotel and proceed to the Drepung monastery, which is one of the biggest monasteries in Tibet.

The prayer halls, ancient scriptures, colorful murals and traditional Tibetan architecture are all available to be explored here. For many centuries, the monastery has been a great place in which Tibetan Buddhism has been practiced and it is also a sanctuary in which local religious traditions may be learned.

Then, it’s on to Sera Monastery. The monastery is renowned for the daily debates that take place among Buddhist monks. These animated discussions provide visitors with an understanding of traditional Buddhist education and philosophy.

Both monasteries are relatively close to (3,750 m / 12,303 ft), so we will continue taking our time to sightsee, aiding us with our altitude adjustment. Visits will be completed, and we will be back at the hotel for the evening.

Following breakfast, we will have another fantastic day visiting Lhasa in preparation for our trip back to Nepal. Today’s sightseeing is a visit to Norbulingka Palace, where the Dalai Lama used to live in the summer months.

Beautiful gardens, peaceful walkways and historic buildings surround the palace, making it a pleasant place to explore. Subsequently, we will be at the Tibet Museum, where you can get to know more about Tibetan history, culture, religion, and traditional art in its impressive collection.

Later, we will go to the Barkhor Bazaar for some free time. It is a very vibrant market and a good spot to buy prayer flags, singing bowls, handmade jewellery, traditional crafts and local gifts. Once you have finished shopping, we will fly back to our hotel in Lhasa (3,500 m / 11,975 ft) for tomorrow’s flight.

After breakfast, we depart the hotel and head for Lhasa Gonggar Airport for the flight to Kathmandu. The people of Tibet can enjoy the beautiful landscapes and mountain scenery one more time before boarding. Another chance to take in the Himalayas in the skies. When it’s a clear day, you can enjoy the mountain scenery, which can be a great ending to your stay in Tibet.

Upon arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 m / 4,593 ft), your team will pick you up from the airport and drop you off at your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to relax and explore the city, or simply contemplate the experiences you have had over the last sixteen days in Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. At night, we will have the last meal of your trip in Nepal.

You are on the last day of your tour in Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. Following breakfast, you’ll have a leisurely morning in the hotel, getting ready for your trip.

Our staff will arrange for you to be transferred to Tribhuvan International Airport at the appointed time. We will help you carry your luggage and will help with the process of check-in at the airport, so that your journey is as comfortable and smooth as possible.

Now you’re near the end of your journey, it’s time to bid goodbye to the Himalayas and the fantastic experiences that you have had in the last seventeen days. Finally, we hope that you will be able to take with you wonderful memories of the beautiful scenery, rich cultures, historic sites and warm hospitality that you will experience in Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. Safe travels home and we’re looking forward to seeing you again for more adventures in the future.