Nepal Bhutan And Tibet Tour
14 Days
$3,500
Per Person
Overview
On this particular package, you get to explore three Himalayan countries - Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan vividly famous for its unique culture, heritage sites, stunning landscape, diverse flora, rare wildlife, and much more. Plus you get a chance to see the world highest peak Everest and views of the massive Annapurna range.
In Nepal, we spend some time in Phewa Lake of Pokhara and also experience elephant safari/jungle ride in Chitwan. Likewise, in Bhutan we visit the well-known monastery - Tiger Nest Monastery, located on the high cliff, view the splendid view of Mount Chomolhari, several other peaks, visit several ancient Dzongs (fortresses), museums, and explore the Dukpas culture etc. And in Tibet, we will visit the Potala Palace, Norbulingka Palace, Tibetan museums and other famed monasteries like Jokhang, Drepung, and Sera Gompa, etc.
This Himalayan country package begins from an airstrip to Bhutan, Paro. In Paro, we will be visiting two or three Dzongs and visit the oldest temple Kichulhankhang. The next day, we will be hiking to the popular Taktsang monastery (also known as Tiger Nest Monastery) and then drive to Punakha crossing through beautiful rhododendron and hemlock forest surrounded by beautiful Himalayan peaks to reach Punakha Dzong. We then head to Paro and visit several monasteries and fly to Kathmandu the next day.
At Kathmandu, we explore the heritage sites like Kathmandu Durbar Square, the Pashupatinath temple (one of the sacred pilgrimage of Hindus) and Boudhanath stupa (the largest stupa in South Asia).
The next day, we head to Chitwan for adventurous activities like jungle/ elephant safari in Chitwan national park. Next locale would be Pokhara which is one of the hypnotic sites of pure natural beauty. We here visit the stunning lake - Phewa Lake, from where you get the beautiful views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges and other several peaks. Also, we will visit the Davis’ fall and several caves. The following day, we drive to Sarangkot to relish the dawn and twilight views from the hilltop. We then fly back to Kathmandu.
We then take an airstrip to Lhasa (Tibet) from Kathmandu and explore Lhasa by visiting the Potala Palace, Norbulingka Palace, numerous monasteries, and Tibetan museums etc.
Further details about the route and how about are in depth on our itinerary which is carefully designed as of a couple of weeks for exploring these three Himalayan countries in a single package. This package can be delighted every season but to observe the unique festivals held, you might want to schedule in spring and fall.
Detail Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival and sightseeing in Paro (2,250m/7,382ft)
As a flight to Bhutan will be the spectacular flight as you will be enjoying the scenic flight where you will be capturing the Himalayas including with the Bhutan peaks which are the sacred peaks known Jumolhari and Jichu Drake peaks. And reaching the airport our Accent Himalaya Company will welcome us and then they will take us to the hotel. After that we will be visiting the Rinpung Dzong and then we will be exploring the second ancient monastery Kichu Lhakhang and Drugyal Dzong.
- Meal: Welcome Dinner
Day 02: Paro to Thimphu (2,320m/7,610ft): 54 km, hike to Taktsang Monastery
Today we will be hiking to the most famous monastery of Bhutan Taktsang monastery also known as tiger nest monastery. We will be hiking at least 4-5 hours to reach at the tiger nest monastery which is situated on the high cliff at 3180 meters. It is said that the spiritual leader guru Rimpoche had fly back on the tiger back to meditate in this cave Taktsang. We will be having our lunch at the café which is at the hallway to the mountain. After that we will drive to Thimphu. We will spend our night at Thimpu.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 03: Thimphu to Punakha (1,250m/4,100ft): 76 km, 2 - 3 hours
Today after the breakfast we will drive to Punakha and then we will stop at Dochu La Pass which is at 3,100 meters and then we will be enjoying the remarkable sights of the Himalayas and from the pass we will drive to downhill via fir, rhododendron and hemlock forests. We will be passing the rice fields alongside the river banks and then we will reach Punakha. Then we will be having our lunch and visit the Punakha Dzong which was built amid 1637-1638 it is said to be the second ancient and the second biggest dzong of Bhutan. We will be spending our night in Punakha.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 04: Punakha to Paro (2250m/7382ft): 140 km, 4 hours
Today we will drive to Paro through Dochu La pass and then we will be visiting the Druk Wangyal monastery and then we will be exploring the monastery and continuing our drive and then we will stop at Thimphu for our lunch. We will be spending our night at Paro.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 05: Fly to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft): 1 hour flight, sightseeing in Kathmandu
We take a scenic flight to Kathmandu and then we will be visiting the three main heritage sites which are Kathmandu durbar square which is the ancient palace where the Malla kings ruled over this country and then we will be visiting the Pashupatinath temple which is the main Hindu temple and also the cremation sites of Hindus and lastly we will be visiting the Boudhanath stupa which is said to be the largest stupa of South Asia. We will be spending our night at Kathmandu.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 06: Drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan: 150km, 5 – 6 hours
We will have our breakfast and then we will begin our drive to Chitwan and here we will be exploring the Chitwan National Park which is the first national park of Nepal which is also listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. As we reach Chitwan we will start our exploration to Chitwan national park at firstly we will be doing a jungle safari and during the safari we will be spotting deer, the rare one-horned rhinoceros including with other animals. We might even spot the Royal Bengal Tiger. We will be also sporting diverse flora and fauna and then we will spend some time viewing diverse birds. We will be spending our night at Chitwan.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 07: Chitwan National Park
Today early morning we will be riding on an elephant backs and enjoy the safari via dense jungles and then we will be witnessing diverse wildlife animals. Then we will have our breakfast and visit the elephant stables and we will be taking the elephant’s bath. In the afternoon we will drive via the jungles and enjoy a canoe ride down through Rapti River and while canoeing we will be spotting crocodiles, mugger, gharial, dolphins and different kinds of water birds. We will be spending our night at Chitwan.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 08: Drive to Pokhara (910m/2986ft): 200km, 5 - 6 hours
Today we will drive to Pokhara one of the beautiful and most visited lake city. While you reach pokhara you will get the striking view of the Himalayas which includes Annapurna ranges, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machapuchre. Then we will be visiting the Davis fall one of the magnificent waterfalls which flows into a narrow which has no end and the Shiva cave which is situated close to Davis Fall. We will be spending our night at Pokhara.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 09: Catch the morning sunrise from Sarangkot Hill then fly to Kathmandu
Today early morning we will be heading to Sarangkot hill where we will get to view the sunrise view including with the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges and Pokhara city. After enjoying the spectacular view of the sunrise as well as the mountains and then we will retrace back to Pokhara and head to the Phewa lake one of the largest lakes in Pokhara and we will be doing boating at the lake and we will visit Bindyabasini temple which is situated in the middle of the Lake. Then we head to Kathmandu and we will enjoy our dinner together with the Accent Himalaya team.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10: Arrival in Lhasa (3,650m/11,972ft)
Today we will take a flight to Lhasa where we will be enjoying our flight where we will get to observe the mighty Everest which is at 8,848m, Kanchenjunga at 8,536m and other snowcapped peaks. As we arrive at the Lhasa airport our Accent Himalaya team will greet us and take us to the hotel. Today we will be taking rest as well as acclimatizing the altitude to get rid of altitude sickness. We will be spending our night at Lhasa.
- Meal: Breakfast
Day 11: Sightseeing in Lhasa: Potala Palace, Norbulingka Palace and Tibet Museum: 5 - 6 hours
After the breakfast we will be sightseeing the Lhasa where we will be visiting the stunning Potala and Norbulingka Palaces. Potala palace is one of the beautiful palaces which is built in the 17thcentury it was earlier the abode of his holiness the 14th Dalai and now it has turned into a museum. Next is Norbulingka Palace is the summer palace of the His holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. After that we will be visiting the Tibet traditional hospital. We will be spending the night at Lhasa.
- Meal: Breakfast
Day 12: Sightseeing in Lhasa: Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar: 5 - 6 hours
Today after having our breakfast we will be visiting and exploring the Drepung monastery, Sera monastery, Jokhang temple and Barkhor market. Drepung Monastery was constructed in 14century. Sera Monastery is a conserved monastery with white washed walls and striking golden roofs. Next will be Jokhang Temple and lastly we will be exploring the Barkhor market. We will be spending our night at Lhasa.
- Meal: Breakfast
Day 13: A day excursion to Ganden Monastery and Drayerpa Cave: 5 - 6 hours
Early morning we will drive to Ganden monastery which is situated at the topmost of Wangbur Mountain which is at 3800m. It is one of the ancient monasteries in Tibet. Ganden Monastery has exceptionally delicate and well paintings and statues. There is also an outfit of armor which is beautifully decorated with gems which were worn out by Emperor Qianlong and was bequeathed to the monastery offering to the Tsong Khapa which was the founder of the Gelug Sect. In the afternoon we will drive to Drayerpa Cave which is situated in a gorgeous valley with a spectacular landscape. After that we will retrace back to Lhasa and we will be spending our night at Lhasa.
- Meal: Breakfast
Day 14: Final departure
Today the journey finally comes to an end and our team will be dropping you at the airport three hours earlier than your flight schedule.
- Meal: Breakfast