Nepal Bhutan Tibet Highlight Tour

After having our breakfast, we will visit the following sties in Thimpu: 1. Bhutan Postal Museum: The Bhutan Postal Museum consists of all the achievements and evolutions that Bhutan has made in communication and postal sector. Here, you will be able to print postage stamps with the photo of your choice and send it to our loved ones. 2. National Textile Museum: The National Textile Museum preserves a collection of ancient colored textile and traditional art of waving. The exhibits are exquisitely waved by locals. 3. Traditional Arts and Crafts Painting School: The Traditional Arts and Crafts Painting School is where students are taught painting for six years on 13 different traditional arts and crafts. 4. Folk Heritage Museum: The Folk Heritage Museum holds the primitive living philosophy which is preserved well by the modern Bhutanese people. The museum provides the architectural style from 19th century. To end the day, we will visit Tango Monastery, a religious site in Thimpu which is the home of highly revered Buddhist monks who brought the Drukpa Kagyupa School of Buddhism to Bhutan. The monastery is situated as such one can enjoy a spectacular view from it. Once we are done exploring the monastery, we will drive to Punakha. Our overnight stay will be at a hotel in Punakha.

Today, after breakfast, we will be exploring Punakha. The place is regarded as one of the most beautiful destination in Bhutan which had also been the capital of Bhutan once. We will be visiting to Devine Madman’s Monastery – Chhimi Lhakhang. The monastery has been regarded as the fertility shrine from a long time and one can receive efficacious fertility blessings there.

Then visit to Wangdue which shares its name with Punakha Dzong, an island of Pho Chu (Male

River) and Mo Chu (Female River) in order to appreciate the highest state of wood crafts. Furthermore, we will drive to upper Punakha valley, for an hour hike to beautiful Bhutan characteristic Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Lhakhang (Temple) built by Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck (The Queen Mother of Bhutan for peace and stability. After touring the temple we will drive to Paro. Our overnight stay will be at a hotel in Paro.

Today we start early. After having our breakfast, we will prepare for the hike to Taktsang

Goempa. The climb up to the viewpoint serves a stunning view of the monastery clinging to the side of the sheer vertical cliff. After a short refreshment rest at the view point at 3,140m, we continue to ascend higher to Taktsang Goempa also known as The Tiger’s Nest Monastery.

The monastery offers an amazing overlook of the sceneries underneath. The principal Lhakhang (monastery) of the monastic complex was built on 1692 originally. Taktsang has been renovated completely after it was damaged severely by fire in 1998. To end the day, we will then visit a farm house in Paro valley in order to experience the farmer’s lifestyle in Bhutan. Our overnight stay will be at a hotel in Paro. Meal Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

On this day after breakfast, we will catch a flight from Paro to Kathmandu. The Bhutan tour ends and we get ready for another tour in this day we will drive towards Bhaktapur which is considered to be one the oldest religious destination that conserves the art and culture of Newar community in Nepal. We will visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, explore some of the finest architectures. As the city carries historical significane, it is considered to be an inspiration for modern arts and achitechture. We will drive to a hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Today we start early since we have to catch a flight to Pokhara. After having our breakfast we drive to Tribhuvan International Airport. The short flight to Pokhara will take about 25 minutes. Upon landing, we will prepare for the tour.

Pokhara contains numerous tourism destination which are widely famous among the locals. Devis Fall, Gupteshwor, Bat Cave, Bindabashini Temple, World Peace Stupa and Tibetan Refugee Camp are some of the major destination whithin Pokhara that we will be exploring on this day. Our overnight stay will be at the hotel.

Early morning drive to Sarangkot from the hotel in order to see the sunrise. The driving is approximately 45 minutes to reach Sarangkot. After spending the morning enjoying the beautiful mountain views, we head to the airport to drive back to Kathmandu. Our overnight stay will be at Kathmandu.

Early after breakfast, we head towards Kathmandu Durbar Square, an old royal palace of former Kathmandu Kingdom. The palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the square around it is filled with amazing architecture that shows the skills of Newari artists and craftsmen from long ago.

Then we drive to the famous Pashupatinath temple. Located at 3km northwest of

Kathmandu, Pashupatinath is one of the eight UNESCO Cultural Heritage Sites of Kathmandu Valley. The temple reflects cultural, religious, and spiritual belief of the Hindu religion. People from all over the world come to get blessings from Pashupatinath.

After successful visit to Pashupatinath, we head towards Boudhanth Stupa. Rich in Buddhist symbolism, the stupa is considered the largest stupa in Nepal. It is located on the eastern side of Kathmandu. The place is an important pilgrimage for Tibetan Buddhists as well as local people.

Our last destination for today will be Swayambhunath Stupa. The Stupa is one of the holiest Buddhist Stupa in Nepal and is believed an important center of Buddhism. The structure is located behind the hilltop whose base is surrounded by prayer wheels and deities. Finally we head back to hotel to spend the night after such a long and tiring day.

Today we head for the early morning drive through typical Nepalese rural landscapes (Approx. 8 hours) from Kathmandu to Kerung (145 km). After completing immigration and custom formalities we drive up hill to Kerung. This is a Tibetan border town. The Tibetan guide will meet the group on arrival at the check post and we drive on further road climbs and climb up to Kerung for an overnight. Overnight at a guest house.

After having our breakfast we then drive to reach Shigatse with its huge Thangka wall which is clearly visible from the north side of the road. Our scenic drive continues through the highest point of Gyatchu La Pass at (5,220m) bringing us en-route to Lhasa via Shegar. Overnight at a hotel or guest house with twin sharing rooms.

To reach Shigatse with its huge Thangka wall which is clearly visible from the north side of the road. Our scenic drive through the highest point of Gyatchu La pass at (5,220m) brings us en-route to Lhasa via Shegar. Overnight at hotel with twin sharing rooms.

After a delightful breakfast and morning sightseeing at the Panchen Lama’s Tashilhumpu

At the monastery, we start our drive to Gyantse and visit the Kumbum Stupa & Phalkor Monastery. Enjoying the arts and ancient architecture, we will reach Gyantse in two hours. We will enjoy the landscape and lifestyle for some time before dawn. Finally, the overnight stay will be at the Hotel.

Today we will spend most of our time driving accross over Karola (5,010m), Kambala

(4,749m), Colorful Yamdrok-Tso Lake and the Tibetan lifeline river Brahma Putra (Yarlung Tsangpo). After a long day of joyful ride, we will have a delightful local cuisine and over night stay will be at a guesthouse.

Our day 15 and 16 will be full of sightseeing and exploring Lhasa. We start our Lasha tour by visiting Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Bazaar, and Potala Palace Drepung & Sera Monasteries.

The inner urban area of Lhasa City is equivalent to the administrative borders of Chengguan District. After full two days exploration of Lhasa, we prepare for tomorrows flight to Kathmandu. Our overnight stay will be at a Hotel.

Today we start early and head to the airport. After a light breakfast, we take an airplane to Kathmandu. Upon arrival at Kathmandu, we will end our day by visiting Patan Durbar Square. The square is structured as such the surroundings are filled with arts and architecture from ancient artists. After touring Patan Durbar, we will head for our farewell dinner where we will enjoy delicious Nepali cuisine. Overnight stay at a hotel. Meal Included: Breakfast