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Nepal Tibet Bhutan Tour – 17 Days

Kathmandu- Nagarkot- Kathmandu- Lhasa- Damxung County- Lake Nam- Damxung County- Shigatse- Gyantse- Lhasa- Kathmandu- Paro- Thimpu- Punakha- Paro- Kathmandu

Duration

17 Days

Difficulty level

Easy

Trip Starts/Ends

Kathmandu

Accommodation

Hotels in Cities, Lodges/Guest Houses or Camping in Trek

Meal

Breakfast in City & all meals during Trekking

Transport

Private Comfortable Jeep/ Car/Van/Hiace/Tourist Bus or Domestic Flights

Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan Tour 17Days designed by Nepal Tibet Tours & Treks is meant for those who look for visiting Nepal, the Himalayan Kingdom; Tibet, the Roof of The World and Bhutan, the Last Shangri-la. The culture, history, monuments as well as the natural beauty of 3 countries,in Nepal will for sure captivate anyone travelling in Nepal- Durbar Squares of three major city Patan, Bhaktapur and Kathmandu; Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple; Pashupatinath, the holiest Hindu Temple; the biggest Buddhist stupa called Boudhanath and also one can visit the eye-catching set called Nagarkot from where you will see the stunning sunrise and sunset view and mesmerizing views of Himalayan ranges.

Regarding Tibet we will make a trip to an old city called Lhasa and visit Potala palace which was once home of Dalai Lama and study about the Palace. Also, you will go around the places like Shigatse, Gyantse and view local Tibetan culture and their life style. Jokhang Temple is one of the most famous Temples in Tibet that grab many astonishing history. Here, we will also visit Barkhor Street and Drepung Monastery.

Moreover, another destination will be Bhutan a beautiful country. The rich cultural heritage of Bhutan has constantly been remarked as spotless. Also, the full glory of this prehistoric land through its deliberate castle known as Dzongs, several antique temples, stupas, monasteries; prayer flags which wave all along the elevated ridges, wild animals living in thick forests, mesmerizing white waterfalls and the welcoming nature of Bhutanese people. Let Nepal Tibet Tours & Treks arrange Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet Tour 17 days‘ tour for you as per your desire.

Note:

Nepal Tibet Bhutan Tour can be customized as per the timetable, travel month, Program can be change according the flight schedule of (KTM – PARO and KTM – LHASA) and local condition. Air fare and Visa fee subject to change.
Every effort will be made to keep the above itinerary but as this is an adventure travel in a remote mountain region can make the difference. We will try to ensure the trip runs according to the plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if necessary.
This tour will be customized according to the guest timetable and their travel month, Program shall be change according the flight schedule of KTM – PARO, (Druk Air), KTM – LHASA (Air China), Since there is no everyday flight. Itinerary might be change according to the local condition. Air fare and Visa fee subject to change anytime.
Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary but as this is adventure travel in a remote mountain region we cannot guarantee it! Weather conditions and the health of Travelers can all contribute to changes. We will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if necessary.
Airfare and visa fee subject to change

Trip Itinerary

Day 01
Arrival Kathmandu

You will first land at Kathmandu Airport and meet with our representatives who transfer you to your Hotel. Our representatives will give you short description of our tour after we set up. After that, you will be getting some time to blend in and check stuffs in the Hotel to make sure if it is alright or not. In the afternoon, you will take some rest and later in the evening, you will be going out for Nepali dinner along with live folk dance performances. You will be back to your Hotel after everything is done and you will be off to sleep.
Day 02
Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour

After Breakfast you will go for the sightseeing Tour of one of the most popular Hindus Temple and surroundings called Pashupatinath Temple then to Historical City Bhaktapur and Patan. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03
Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour

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Day 04
Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour

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Day 05
Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa (3650m.)

We will transfer you to Nepal Airport after Breakfast for your flight to Lhasa. This is one of the exciting day of your Nepal Tibet Bhutan 17 days Tour, an hour scenic flight over mountains will take you to Gongar Airport. Our Tibetan guide will pick you up and transfer to Hotel. Rest at Hotel. O/n Hotel.
Day 06
Lhasa (3650m.)

Your tour in Tibet in fact starts from today as you leave for Jokhang Temple after your breakfast. Jokhang Temple is one of the most famous Temples in Tibet that grasp many astonishing history. After some sightseeing of the great Jokhang Temple, you leave for another visit to Barkhor Street and Drepung Monastery. Tonight, you will be staying overnight in a Hotel thinking about the beautiful places you visited.
Day 07
Lhasa (3650m.)

Today you will visit the vital Potala Palace which is Lhasa’s prime landmark and is also a wonder of Eastern architecture. Potala Palace was once home to Dalai Lama and it has been there since the fifth or sixth century. Not only this, you will also be visiting the great Sera Monastery after that. O/N at a Hotel.
Day 08
Lhasa - Gyantse (3950m.) - Shigatse (3900m.)

Drive Lhasa to Gyantse [3950m] 261 km, along the way you can see Khamba La Pass, Yamdrok Lake, visit Gyantse Khumbum, then drive to Shigatse, visit Tashilunpo Monastery [3900m]. O/n Hotel.
Day 09
Shigatse - Rongbuk - Everest Base Camp - Rongbuk (5000m.)

This day, you will be gazing upon the great Mount Everest from your eye level. Today, you either drive from Shegar to Rongbuk (8 Km.) or you can walk or can even take a bus from Rongbuk to Everest base Camp which is the most interesting part of the tour. After Everest Base Camp, you will be driving back to Rongbuk where you will have your dinner and get some sleep.
Day 10
Rongbuk – Shigatse (3900m.)

From Rongbuk, you will drive to Shigatse (about 5-6hrs drive). Overnight Hotel.
Day 11
Shigatse – Lhasa (3650m)

Drive back to Lhasa. Overnight Hotel.
Day 12
Lhasa – Kathmandu

Fly back to Kathmandu. Overnight Hotel.
Day 13
Kathmandu - Paro - Thimpu (2320m.)

Taking a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Paro, soon you will step off the plane and you will be escorted by our guide to Paro town for lunch. After the lunch, you will be visiting Ta Dzong, an antique watchtower which is now a museum entitled as The National Museum. Later, you will be going to Rinpung Dzong which was built in 17th century for protections. Later that day, you will be off to Thimpu, the capital city of Bhutan where you will be staying a night in a hotel.
Day 14
Thimpu Sightseeing Drive to Punakha (1310m.)

Thimpu has a population of around 66,000 which is just made up of three lines of shops and is the only capital in the world with no Traffic Lights. In the evening, you will be visiting the Handicrafts Emporium. It is the only place in Thimpu where all types of Bhutanese handicrafts are sold and even made. You drive to Punakha from Thimpu over the Dochu La pass lying at an elevation of 3050m and en route you will see more of the striking scenery. At Punakha, you will go around Punakha Dzong. In a while you visit Wangdi Dzong and then drive hotel for overnight.
Day 15
Punakha - Paro (Sightseeing)

Today, in the morning, you will drive to Paro. On the way, you make a trip to the oldest Dzong in Bhutan, Simtokha Dzong. You keep on driving to Paro. In the afternoon, you will be visiting National Museum, Satsam Chorten Monastery and Paro Dzong. Overnight at hotel in Paro.
Day 16
Paro (2250m.)

Today is the fourteenth day of your trip and you go for seeing the sights of the Taktsang Monastery which is the most popular monastery on the cliff. It is also known as ‘Tiger’s Nest’ Monastery. The trek up to the view point will take around 2 hours and from this point you can take delight form the spectacular view of the monastery adhering to the side of an elevated cliff. Then you walk further to reach at the monastery which will take around 2 hours and then return back to the hotel and relax. Alternatively, you can also travel around the Paro marketplace. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 17
Fly back to Kathmandu – Departure

This is your last day of the tour. Early in the morning, you will be transferred to Paro Airport for our departure flight.

Included/Excluded

TIBET:

Tibet entry permit, and all necessary permits for Tibet group Visa Transportation by 4500cc Land cruiser
Tibetan English speaking tour guide
3 star standard twin sharing accommodation, except Shegar and Rongbuk will be guest house with Breakfast
Tibet – Nepal border transportation with nepali guide
Sightseeing tour as per mentioned itinerary

NEPAL:

Welcome Nepali Dinner with culture show
3 star twin sharing and centre located Hotel in Kathmandu with Breakfast
All sightseeing escorted by experience, govt. licensed holder English speaking tour guide
All ground transportation by Private Toyota Car inclusive car parking fees, fuel and driver
All sightseeing entrance fees

BHUTAN:

4nights/5days Package tour in Bhutan including private Car.
Local English speaking tour guide
Twin sharing nice 3 star standard resort
3 meals every day
sightseeing entrance fees
Bhutan entry permit

All the expenses of personal Nature, Lunches and dinners except in Nepal welcome Nepali dinner and Bhutan
Nepal Visa (USD30 for 15days and USD40 for 30days multiple entry).
Tibet Group Visa (USD175 for US passport) (Other Passport USD85) (passport should be valid at least 6 months)
Bhutan Visa fee USD30
Airfare Kathmandu/Lhasa,including airport tax
Air fare KTM/PARO/KTM, inclusive airport tax
Telephone call (ISD, STD), Laundry, bank wire fees, Drinks, snacks, tipping
Any delay or cancel the tour by the weather or any political reasons
All not mentioned above.