Tibet Nepal Bhutan Tour

Full day visit of Badaling section of Great Wall, Tomb of Ming Dynasty, Sacred way and in the evening enjoy roast duck dinner.

Tour: +/- 6 hours
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation:

In the morning, visit Palace Museum and Summer Palace ( if time permit ). You will be transferred to Beijing train station to board your train to Lhasa. 

Train travel: 40.45 hours, 3757km

You will arrive in Lhasa in the morning. On arrival in Lhasa Train station meet with our Tibetan tour escort and take a short ride to your hotel.

Day at acclimatization and leisure.
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Dhoodgu Hotel  or similar

This morning visit Potala Palace- one of the most famous architectural works of Tibet. In the 17^th century, it is rebuilt in the present size and ever since became the winter palace of Dalai Lamas. The construction took 50 years from its beginning to completion.

Then the tour continues to Jokhang temple located in the center of the old section of Lhasa. The temple was built in the mid-7th-century a.d. It has architectural features of the Tang Dynasty and also assimilated very many features from Both Nepalese and Indian Buddist temples. Walk around Barkhor bazaar- an old Tibetan Market at the end of the tour.

Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Dhoodgu Hotel  or similar

This morning drive to Drepung Monastery which is located 5 km west suburb of Lhasa. It was founded in 1416 and occupying an area of 250000 square meters with a fixed number of 7000 monks, is the largest monastery in Tibet. The monastery keeps plentiful historical relics, Buddhist scriptures arts, and crafts.

Later we drive to Sera monastery located 3 km to the northern suburb of Lhasa. It was founded in 1419 by Jamchen Choje-the the founder of the Gelugpa Sect. Sera Monastery together with Ganden, Drepung in Lhasa are known as the three great monasteries of Tibet. Evening enjoys your own at your leisure or last-minute shopping.

Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Dhoodgu Hotel  or similar

After breakfast we drive along the Brahmaputra (lifeline of Tibet) river toward Gyantse, through Yamdok tso, Nakartse, Karola pass (5010m) than Gyantse.

Driving: +/- 5 hours, 260 km via highway route 307
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Yak or similar

This morning we visit Palcho Monastery- located in Gyantse town and it has a special influence in Tibet’s Buddism owing to its being a unity of three different sects, Gelugpa, the Shakyapa and Bhuton sect, in one single monastery. Tour continues to Kumbum Pagoda also known as 100,000 image pagoda that stands nine storeys with its 108 doors and 77 chapels containing clay sculptures and various murals.

Later we take a short drive through farmland to Shigatse. On arrival in Shigatse, we enjoy a tour of Panchen Lama’s Monastery Tashilumpu located in the town of Shigatse. It is known as one of the most beautiful monasteries in Tibet with its giant statue stands 26 meters in height and 275kg of solid gold, great quantities of precious things such as pearls, turquoises, corals and ambers.

Driving: +/- 2 hours, 94 km via highway route 204
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Manasarovar or similar

After breakfast we travel back to Lhasa. You will have leisure time in Lhasa and last minute shopping.

Driving: +/- 5 hours, 270 km via highway route 318
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Dhoodgu Hotel  or similar

In the morning transfer to airport to board your flight to Kathmandu. On arrival in Kathmandu, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. Day at your leisure and your own.

Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Yak & Yeti or similar

Enjoy a morning tour of Kathmandu. See the sights, including the Kathmandu Durbar (Palace) Square, Hanumandhoka, the temple of living goddess, Kastamandap temple (the temple made from the wood of single tree), Temple of Taleju, Kal Bhairab temple, the temple of Akash Bhairab and tour continue to Swayambhunath stupa (one of the world’s biggest Buddhist stupa).

This afternoon visit Bhaktapur including Durbar Square, Nyatapola, Dattatraya Square, Potter square, etc, and continue to Boudhanath stupa.

Tour: +/- 6 hours
Meals included: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Yak & Yeti or similar

In the morning take a short flight to Pokhara, on arrival you will be transferred to Lumle. Then you will start short hiking to Kalsee Eco-lodge. On arrival, lunch will be served at the lodge. After lunch, you will have plenty of time to go around the forest or reading books or just relax.

Flight duration: 25 minutes
Driving: +/- 2 hours
Hiking: +/- 2 hours
Altitude gain: 160m from Lumle (1740m)
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Kalsee Eco-lodge

In the morning enjoy a breathtaking view of Annapurna Himalayan range from your lodge. After breakfast, we hiking through the forest to Kande via the Australian Camp. If you want longer hiking then you can choose another route through Dhampush village. An afternoon, at leisure, or your lakeside in Pokhara.

Hiking: +/- 4 hours
Driving: +/- an hour
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Accommodation: Fishtail Lodge or similar

Morning at leisure, then transfer to airport to board your flight to Kathmandu. On arrival, you will be met and transfer to the hotel.  This evening join the Nepalese folk dance show followed by Nepalese dinner.

Flight duration: 25 minutes
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Yak & Yeti or similar

Begin your adventure aboard the morning flight to Paro, Bhutan. Enjoy scenic drive (2 hours) to Thimpu capital city of Bhutan. Explore the street, shops, restaurants in the city. Overnight in Thimpu.

Flight duration: 75 minutes
Accommodation: Phuntso Pelri or similar in Thimpu
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

After enjoying breakfast in Thimpu, a day trip to Punakha Dzong. You will enjoy magnificent scenery drive crossing over Dachu-la (pass), visit the male and female river, monasteries en-route. Overnight in Thimpu.

Driving: +/- 4 hours
Accommodation: Phuntso Pelri or similar in Thimpu
Tour: +/- 6 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Enjoy a guided tour of the traditional Paper factory and drive to Paro. Visit Paro Dzong, National Museum, and enjoy walking tour of Paro street. Overnight in Paro.

Driving: +/- 2 hours
Accommodation: Hotel Olathang or similar in Paro
Tour: +/- 6 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Early morning take a short drive to Ramathanka and hike to Tiger nest (Taktsang monastery). If time permits visit Kytsu Lakhang. Overnight in Paro.

Accommodation: Hotel Olathang or similar in Paro
Tour: +/- 6 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

This morning, you’ll have the chance to relax in your hotel. Later, it’s time to say goodbye and transfer to Paro airport for your homebound flight.

Meals included: Breakfast

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