Best of Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet in 21 days

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Enjoy the adventure of visiting three different South Asian Countries in one holiday. Best of Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet tour guides you to the three most beautiful Himalayan nations of South Asia. Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. The trip starts from the last Shangri-La--Bhutan, goes through the land of the Mt. Everest; the birthplace of Gautam Buddha—Nepal; and fi...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Best of Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet tour takes you to three different South Asian Countries in one holiday. It guides you to the three most beautiful Himalayan nations of South Asia. Tour starting from the last Shangri-La - Bhutan through the land of the Mt. Everest, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha—Nepal, and finally steps to the roof of the world — Tibet without having to compromise with comfort and breathtaking sceneries of glorious mountains.
    • Bhutan is the only country in the world which is carbon-negative and uses the happiness index to measure its prosperity.
    • Nepal, a land of cultural diversity is the home to two of the world’s oldest religions, Hinduism and Buddhism. In addition, it is also the birthplace of Gautam Buddha and home to the Living Goddess Kumari.
    • Tibet is the highest country in the world. Potala Palace & Norbulingka are the royal palaces where the Dalai Lama once lived.

What's this trip about?

    Enjoy the adventure of visiting three different South Asian Countries in one holiday. Best of Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet tour guides you to the three most beautiful Himalayan nations of South Asia. Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. The trip starts from the last Shangri-La--Bhutan, goes through the land of the Mt. Everest; the birthplace of Gautam Buddha—Nepal; and finally steps to the roof of the world—Tibet.This 21-day adventure starts with sightseeing at Kathmandu, Nepal and proceeds with the flight to Bhutan. Bhutan tour begins with the visits to famous places like Simtokha Dzong, King’s Memorial Chorten, Tiger’s Nest Monastery, Punakha Dzong (fortress), and others.After Bhutan, the tour to Nepal begins with a jungle safari in Chitwan National Park ( UNESCO enlisted national park) travel and followed by sightseeing in the amazing lake city - Pokhara. The final destination of our tour - Tibet, guides you through the known landmarks like Potala, Norbulingka palaces, museum, Barkhor Bazaar and more. A visit to a number of impressive monasteries like Sera, Drepung and Jokhang Temple. Traveling to Lhasa driving through three mountain passes, Simi La, Karo La, Kampa La offers the stunning scenery of mountains cradling beautiful glaciers. This tour is absolutely physical strain-free and almost anyone in good shape can be a part of it. However, people with a respiratory problem should be cautious as the tour elevates up to approximately 5000m. Others on tour should remain hydrated as the chances of altitude sickness may take place. Apart from short walks during sightseeing and some stairs, the only strenuous walk during the tour is while hiking up to Tiger’s nest monastery in Bhutan. So, if you are eager to visit different countries with varying culture, tradition and beautiful landscapes without having to compromise with comfort, within one holiday then this trip is definitely for you.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 14 people
Age range10 to 65 years
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKathmandu
End CityKathmandu

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Overland Journeys

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Photography

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 2

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 14

Trip includes

    • Accommodation Nights (Twin sharing basis): 20 (Total)
    • Nepal = 09, Bhutan=04, Tibet: 07
    • Overland/ Air Transportation
    • Private Coach: as mentioned in the itinerary
    • Public Deluxe Coach: Kathmandu to Chitwan, Chitwan to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu
    • Airport Transfers: Included
    • Ticket/Fees/Taxes: All Permits and Taxes; Travel permits and visa assistance for Tibet and Bhutan
    • Staffs: guide, assistance online 24/7
    • Complimentary: Souvenir, map

Itinerary

Travel Map
DAY 1 : ARRIVAL TO NEPAL

At the arrival section of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, one of our representatives will be waiting with a placard-carrying your name on it. The airport representative will explain the program upon arrival and escort you to the hotel on a private vehicle; Overnight in Kathmandu Meal: Dinner Accommodation: Hotel Activities:

DAY 2 : KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING AND TOUR BRIEFING IN THE EVENING

Kathmandu valley is an ancient city with diverse cultures and traditions. It has significant part in the history of Nepal. Home to 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, it has been chosen as a cultural and historical site of study and excursions throughout the history. We’ll...

DAY 3 : KATHMANDU TO PARO

As per our flight schedule, we fly to Bhutan and reach Paro (Bhutan’s only international airport) in the morning. On reaching Paro, we visit Simtokha Dzong (built in 1627, known as “Palace of the Profound Meaning of Secret Mantras") while driving to Thimpu. Overnight in Thimpu; Meal:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Hotel Activities: Flight to bhutan Simtokha Dzong

DAY 4 : PUNAKHA SIGHTSEEING

From Thimpu, a scenic drive takes us to Punakha over Dochu La (3,200 m). At Punakha, we visit Punakha Dzong, also known as Pungtang DechenPhotrang Dzong (meaning “the palace of great happiness or bliss”). Observing the administrative and cultural center for a while, w...

DAY 5 : THIMPU SIGHTSEEING AND DRIVE TO PARO

On this day, we spend our day touring around Thimphu, a capital of Kingdom of Bhutan. At first, we visit the Memorial Chorten, built in honor of the third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, then Cheri monastery and Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). You'll ...

DAY 6 : TAKTSANG MONASTERY (TIGER’S NEST) SIGHTSEEING

Early in the morning, we hike to Taktsang Monastery which takes about 3-4 hrs. Walking along the high ridges dotted with colorful Buddhist prayer flags offering stunning views of Himalayas, plus incredible vistas into the valleys below the pass, we visit a farm house in the afternoon. Overnight in Paro; Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Hotel Activities: Sightseeing Himalayas view

DAY 7 : PARO TO KATHMANDU

Depending on your flight time, you will be escorted to the airport. You fly back to Kathmandu in the morning, again we'll meet you at the airport and take you to hotel for some rest and free time. Late afternoon we'll visit Bouddhanath Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage ...

DAY 8 : KATHMANDU TO CHITWAN

After breakfast, we will drive to Chitwan National Park which is home to the rare One Horned Rhinoceros and Bengal Tiger. It is about 5 hours of drive from Kathmandu along beautiful landscape and villages. We will then check in the safari lodge. After lunch you'll hav...

DAY 9 : CHITWAN SAFARI

Right after breakfast in the morning, we will explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site - National Park. We will start by doing jungle jeep safari, canoe ride to observe crocodiles, and bird watching to end the day. Overnight at the safari lodge; Meal:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Hotel Activities: Jungle safari

DAY 10 : CHITWAN TO POKHARA

After breakfast, we drive to Pokhara which is about 4 hrs of drive from Chitwan along lovely little villages and beautiful hills. In Pokhara, we visit the International Mountain Museum and later we walk along the Phewa Lake to enjoy the evening at lakeside. Overnight at the hotel; Meal: Breakfast Accommodation: Hotel Activities: Drive to Pokhara International Mountain Museum

DAY 11 : POKHARA TOUR

First thing in the morning we will drive to Sarangkot to observe stunning sunrise view over Annapurna Himalayas. It is something you will carry in your memories for years. After breakfast, we'll take a boat across the Phewa lake and do a very short hike to World Peace...

DAY 12 : POKHARA TO KATHMANDU

After breakfast, we drive back to Kathmandu. We'll make a stop in a very lovely village called Bandipur if we have a time to enjoy the view from top and stroll by the streets with authentic restaurants and cafes. We arrive to Kathmandu in the evening we'll have a brie...

DAY 13 : KATHMANDU TO KERUNG

Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Kathmandu in the morning and then we will drive through small mountain road to the border at Nepalese side. On the way you can enjoy the waterfall, river, gorges, and forest - nature that Nepal is famous for. Fina...

DAY 14 : KERUNG TO TINGRI

After breakfast, you will start your journey to New Tingri passing by the most sacred cave of Milarepa Yogi which dates back to the 11th century and also the birth place of Milarepa. Continue driving through Gongthang La Pass at the elevation of over 5000m and then dr...

DAY 15 : TINGRI TO SHIGATSE

You will start your tour at around 9.30am from your hotel and drive through big mountain passes: Gyatso La 5200m and Tso La 4500m with some beautiful villages. You will have your lunch at Shigatse and then head for the sightseeing of Tashi Lhunpo monastery, founded by...

DAY 16 : SHIGATSE TO GYANTSE

You will start off at around 9am from your hotel and then drive to town called Gyantse. The town, surrounded by a wall 3km long, is strategically located in the Nyang Chu valley on the ancient trade routes from the Chumbi Valley, Yatung and Sikkim, which met here. The...

DAY 17 : GYANTSE TO LHASA

You will start the trip at around 9am from your hotel and then drive towards Lhasa via 3 high passes: Simi La, Karo La, Kampa La, respectively. Karo La is the highest pass among them which is over 5000m with its most beautiful glaciers; beautiful Yamdrok lake emerged ...

DAY 18 : EXPLORE LHASA

You'll spend whole 2 days to explore the capital of Tibet in a walking tours with local guides: Jokhang Temple (most sacred and important temple in Tibet), Barkhor Street and Bazar (Barkhor Street is a very ancient round street surrounding the Jokhang Temple), Potala ...

DAY 19 : EXPLORE LHASA

continue Tibet tour Meal:Breakfast Accommodation:Hotel Activities:

DAY 20 : LHASA TO KATHMANDU

This is the day we you return to Kathmandu. Depending on your flight status you can have free time to shop in Thamel, relax in spa after long journey and enjoy the farewell dinner to exchange the highlights of the journey with each other. Meal:Breakfast Accommodation:Hotel Activities:

DAY 21 : DEPARTURE

Depending on the flight time we will arrange the transfer to the airport. The airport check-in is 3 hours prior to the departure time. Our representative will meet you at the hotel and transfer you to the airport. Meal:Breakfast Accommodation: Activities:

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Last Updated: 4/9/2024

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Travel and medical insurance;
    • Kathmandu to Paro, Paro to Kathmandu ($375 round trip per pax)
    • Any item not included in the inclusion section
    • Meals other than mentioned in the itinerary
    • Expenses of personal nature as bar bills, laundry, telephone calls and personal gratuities etc.
    • Visa Fee and Flight Fear will be extra
    • Visa fee: US$85 per person (If American and Canadian Passport holder extra $90)
    • Flight (Lhasa-Kathmandu) US$ 355 Per Person (Subject Changeable )

Accommodation

Hotel: 20 Night(s)

Transportation & Flights

International flight Kathmandu-Paro-Kathmandu $375/pax extra (not included) Lhasa-Kathmandu: $380/pax extra,

Transportation & flights

International flight Kathmandu-Paro-Kathmandu $375/pax extra (not included) Lhasa-Kathmandu: $380/pax extra
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Meals Included

Breakfast: 20 Lunch: 6 Dinner: 7

Age Requirements
10 to 65 years
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