Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan Cultural Tour – 16 Days
Trip Itinerary
Explore the history, culture and religion of Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan on a cultural journey amidst the Himalayas
Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan Cultural Tour explores the history, culture and religion as well as the art and crafts of Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan. Your 16-day journey begins in the capital of China, Beijing, where you tour the city’s most prominent landmarks. Next, fly to Lhasa and see landscapes that have inspired epic adventures and tales of travel. Travel a little outside of Lhasa and tour the beautiful Namtso Lake. Take a flight to Kathmandu and tour several UNESCO World Heritage Sites within the Kathmandu Valley. Take a flight to Paro, Bhutan and visit several Bhutanese townships and tour prominent landmarks. The trip ends with a hike to the Taktsang Monastery.
Overview
Arrival City
Paro, Bhutan
Departure City
Beijing, China
Meals
12 breakfast
Attractions
Swayambhunath Stupa, Bouddhanath Stupa, Forbidden City, Nagarkot, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Potala Palace, Namtso Lake, Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Dochu La Pass
Activity
Cultural and Historical Tours
Styles
Multiple Countries
Outline Itinerary
| Itinerary | Walking/Hiking |
|---|---|
| Day 01 Arrival in Beijing | - |
| Day 02 Beijing sightseeing | - |
| Day 03 Fly to Lhasa | - |
| Day 04 Lhasa sightseeing: Potala Palace, Norbulingka Palace and Tibet Museum | - |
| Day 05 A day excursion to Namtso Lake | - |
| Day 06 Lhasa sightseeing: Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Bazaar | - |
| Day 07 Fly to Kathmandu | - |
| Day 08 Sightseeing in Kathmandu: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath and Bauddhanath | - |
| Day 09 Sightseeing: Thimi, Bhaktapur, Changu Narayan and Nagarkot | - |
| Day 10 Fly to Paro, drive to Thimphu (2,320m/7,610ft): 1 hour | - |
| Day 11 Sightseeing in Thimphu | - |
| Day 12 Thimphu to Punakha | - |
| Day 13 Sightseeing in Punakha | - |
| Day 14 Drive from Punakha to Paro | - |
| Day 15 Hike to Tigers Nest Monastery | 4-5 hrs |
| Day 16 Final Departure | - |
- Accommodation in 3 star hotel on twin sharing basis
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