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This is an exciting trip to visit the THREE HIMALAYAN KINGDOMS (Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet) in one trip. After brief visiting around Kathmandu and Chitwan National park in Nepal, you will explore the Dragon Kingdom of Bhutan for one week covering major scenic tourist sites and historical places. And returning back from Bhutan, the highland trip to Tibet will commence by flying over the world’s highest Himalayan range (W/P). The trip includes Lhasa to Everest Base Camp (5200m) at Tibet side, and overland back to Kathmandu. Rongbuk is the highest placed Buddhist Monastery and base camp from where you will take a 2-3 hours walk or rent horse to reach Everest Base Camp at Tibetan side. The whole trip is carefully designed – by putting the tourists’ interest and safety on top priority– and taking valuable suggestions from the clients who have already done this trip with us.
| DAY | ITINERARY | ACCOMMODATION |
| 1 | Arrive to Kathmandu: meet at airport and greet transfer to your hotel. Evening free time. | Medium hotels |
| 2 | Kathmandu: sightseeing - in brief, visiting Kathmandu valley starts from this day. visit Bouddhanath, the largest Buddhist stupa, Pashupatinath temple, the holiest Shiva temple for Hindus and Patan city - Patan is second largest old cities in Kathmandu, the temples and palace complexes built in 14-16th centuries called as ‘Durbar Squares’ that gives you historical background of Kathmandu valley. | Medium hotels |
| 3 | Kathmandu – Bhaktapur – Nagarkot: after breakfast, trip will proceed to visit Bhaktapur Durbar Squares also known as Bhadgoan, the medieval city and third ancient cities of Kathmandu valley - en route to Nagarkot. Nagarkot is a famous hill resort situated an altitude of 2175 m. above sea level. The panorama of central and eastern Himalayan ranges with sunset and sunrise view can be seen from Nagarkot on clear weather days. | Medium Hotel / resort (BB) |
| 4 | Nagarkot - Chitwan NP: after breakfast at Nagarkot, we proceed to a long day trip, about 6-hours scenic drive to Chitwan National park, situated 160-km southwest of Kathmandu. Chitwan NP is one of the finest parks in Asia and a great wildlife safari park. | Medium Safari hotel/resort with all meals |
| 5 | Chitwan NP: full day safari activities; include Elephant ride, Jungle walk, Canoeing, Animal and Bird Watching and evening local Tharu cultural show… | Medium Safari hotel/resort with all meals |
| 6 | Chitwan NP – Kathmandu: After morning activities and breakfast, you will take another long day as driving about 5-hours back to Kathmandu. | Medium hotel (BB) |
| 7 | Fly Kathmandu – Paro: Arrive Paro by Druk air, the only national carrier of Bhutan. The flight offers you beautiful view of mountains and landscapes. On arrival and after visa formalities you will be received by our representatives in Bhutan. Afternoon / evening time at leisure. Overnight. | Kichu Resort or similar (all meals) |
| 8 | Paro - Thimphu: Paro Sightseeing - visit the ruined fortress of Drugyel dzong which still attracts visitors due to the strategic location of the fort. The fort defended the Paro valley from the Tibetan invasion from the north in the early 17th century. On clear weather Mount Chomolhari 7320 meters can be seen towering over the dzong. Proceed to visit the famous Taktsang Monastery (the Tiger’s den). This temple clings precariously to a granitite cliff 800m above the Paro valley. Legend has it that the great Guru Padmasambhava flew to this spot on back of a tigress and meditated in a cave during the 8th century. The temple was built around the cave and is a hallowed shrine for Bhutanese pilgrims. If time available, we will also visit the Rinpung Dzong which serves as the administrative center and school for monks. Walk further down crossing the traditional bridge into Paro Town. Evening drive 2 hours to Thimphu (65km). Overnight. | Hotel River view or similar (all meals) |
| 9 | Thimphu - Wangduephondrang: Morning - Thimphu sightseeing - visit the Memorial chorten built in the memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, 15 century Changangkha monastery and the new Drupthob nunnery temple. Afternoon - drive 3 hours to Wangduephodrang crossing the Dochula pass 3100 meters. On fine weather you will see the eastern Himalayan ranges including the highest mountain in Bhutan Mt. Gongar Punsum 7520 meters. The drive from the pass is all the way downhill dropping to the lower and warmer valleys of lobesa. Visit the Dzong from outside and the market area. O/N. | Wangdi Kichu Resort or similar (all meals) |
| 10 | Wangduephondrang – Bumthang: Today will be a long drive almost 6 / 7 hours crossing 3 passes over 3000 meters. The route offers magnificent views of the Himalayas and beautiful landscape through scattered hamlets and forest of rhododendrons and pine. Picnic lunch will be served at the 18 century Chendebji chorten. After one and half hour arrive at a small town known as Trongsa meaning new village. The town mainly consists of fresh Tibetan refugees but the most impressive of all is the Trongsa Dzong. The whole of eastern Bhutan was controlled from this fortress during the mid 17th century. Visitors are not allowed inside the building. Proceed another 2 hours to Bumthang visiting the Chume weaving center. Overnight. | Karma Tobden Guest House or similar (all meals) |
| 11 | Bumthang: Bumthang altitude 2600 m, has an individuality that charms its visitors and separates it from other regions. Comprised of four smaller valleys, the deeply spiritual region of Bumthang is shrouded in religious legend. Here tales of Guru Padmasambhava and his re-incarnation known as Tertons still linger in most nooks and corners. It is also known for its woolen material (yathra) which can be seen hung outside of houses for sale. Sightseeing - Visit the Jakar Dzong, 7th century Jambay Lhakhang, Kurjey monastery, Tamshing and Kunchosum monastery. This sightseeing is a round trip so it is more interesting done on foot. Overnight same. | Karma Tobden Guest House or similar (all meals) |
| 12 | Bumthang – Wangduephodrang: Drive back to Wangduephodrang. | Wangdi Kichu Resort or similar |
| 13 | Wangduephodrang – Punaka – Thimphu - Paro: Morning - drive 45 minutes to Punakha and visit the Punakha Dzong which served as an old capital of Bhutan. This remarkable fortress is built between two rivers and has survived many glacial floods and fire. Every year during the month of February a procession known as the Punakha Serda takes place to commemorate the victory over the Tibetans. Drive 3 hours to Thimphu for lunch and proceed 2 hours to Paro via visiting the oldest building in Bhutan, the Simtokha Dzong. It now serves as a Buddhist university. O/N | Kichu Resort or similar (all meals) |
| 14 | Fly Paro - Kathmandu: after an early breakfast, transfer to airport for your flight to Kathmandu, Check in to your hotel and day at free. O/N | Medium hotel (BB) |
| 15 | Kathmandu: day at free – rest and preparation for Tibet… | Medium hotel (BB) |
| 16 | Fly Kathmandu – Lhasa: Pick up at airport and transfer to hotel (about 95km and 2 hrs drives). | Medium hotel (BB) |
| 17 | Lhasa: visit Potala palace, Jokhang and Barkhor market | Medium hotel (BB) |
| 18 | Lhasa: visit Drepung, Sera monastery and Norbulingkha | Medium hotel (BB) |
| 19 | Drive Lhasa - Gyantse via Yamdruk lake; visit Khumbum Monastery. | Medium hotel (BB) |
| 20 | Drive Gyantse - Xigatse: 90km, visit Tashilumpo Monastery and other important places....O/N at hotel | Medium hotel (BB) |
| 21 | Drive Shigatse – Xegar: 244 km, O/N at a hotel | Hotel/guesthouse (BB) |
| 22 | Drive Xegar – Rongbuk (5000 m): 60 km. O/N | Guest House (BB) |
| 23 | Rongbuk: trek to EVEREST BASE CAMP (5200 m) and afternoon drive Rongbuk to TINGRI: O/N at a Guesthouse. | Guest House (BB) |
| 24 | Drive Tingri – Zhangmu: en route visit Milarepa Cave. | Medium Hotel (BB) |
| 25 | Drive Zhangmu – Kodari (friendship bridge) to Nepal side and drive to Dhulikhel, a scenic hill station and town. O/N | Medium resort hotel (BB) |
| 26 | Dhulikhel – Kathmandu: en route visit to Panauti, a historical old town. | Medium Hotel (BB) |
| 27 | Kathmandu: free day for self-activities or shopping… | Medium Hotel (BB) |
| 28 | Departure from Kathmandu: after breakfast, transfer to airport for your flight back home or next destination. |
TRIP COST:
(based - in US dollars – accommodation in medium hotels/resorts and guesthouses on twin sharing – BB in Nepal, Tibet and full meals in Bhutan).
| Group Size | 2-3pax | 4-6 pax | 7-10 pax | 11-15 pax | 16-20 pax | Single Room supplement |
| Cost – Per Person | $ 4500 | $ 4350 | $ 4200 | $ 4100 | $ 3950 | $ 590 |
TRIP COST INCLUDES:
- All ground transfers by private Car/jeep/coach and guided sightseeing tours as per the plan (itinerary).
- Air tickets: Kathmandu - Paro (Bhutan) – Kathmandu (both ways).
- Air ticket: Kathmandu - Lhasa (one way).
- Accommodations – medium hotels/resorts and guesthouses (in some remote places) on twin room sharing basis with breakfast (BB) in Nepal and Tibet, and all meals during the trip in Bhutan.
- Bhutan visas and all entry fees.
- Tibet travel permits and visas fees.
- Everest entrance permit and other monastery entry fees en route the tour etc.
- Local English speaking guide and other related assistance.
TRIP COST DOES NOT INCLUDES :
- International flight tickets to and from Nepal.
- Nepal visa and re-entry visa fees at border or airport.
- Meals (lunch and dinner) in Nepal and Tibet (except in Chitwan NP).
- All drink/bar bills, any insurance coverage and personal nature expenses.
- Any extra cost incurring for porter, vehicles and accommodation due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslide, road block/snow block, flood, strikes and political unrest etc… which are beyond our control.
BOOKING AND PAYMENT :
- Final booking with passport copies and full contact address, are requested to provide us as early as possible to avoid last minute’s difficulties to arrange flights, permits and accommodations etc.
- Advance payment 30 % payment is requested to be made at the time of booking the trip. The payment can be sent by bank transfer to our bank A/C. Balance of payment due upon arrival in Kathmandu (in Cash).
- Cancellation: 50 % will be charged as cancellation fee if you cancel trip within 15 days prior to start of tour. No refund, thereafter, also for no-shows, delay arrival or whatsoever the reasons.
- The trip costs, visa regulations, flight timing and tour routes are may be subject to change without prior notice.
TRAVEL KIT (Things to pack):
Since the trip include high altitude over 5200 meters, you should bring: - at least a pair of very warm jackets, good shoes, medicine of high altitude and stomach disorder, other personal belongings, sleeping bag, toiletries, water bottle, rain coat, flash light, sunglasses, at least 6 months valid passport (with some copies of passport size photos for visa and permits) and other personal valueable items, etc.
For more information and booking this trip, please contact us in advance:
| DAY | ITINERARY | ACCOMMODATION |
| 1 | Arrive to Kathmandu: meet at airport and greet transfer to your hotel. Evening free time. | Medium hotels |
| 2 | Kathmandu: sightseeing - in brief, visiting Kathmandu valley starts from this day. visit Bouddhanath, the largest Buddhist stupa, Pashupatinath temple, the holiest Shiva temple for Hindus and Patan city - Patan is second largest old cities in Kathmandu, the temples and palace complexes built in 14-16th centuries called as ‘Durbar Squares’ that gives you historical background of Kathmandu valley. | Medium hotels |
| 3 | Kathmandu – Bhaktapur – Nagarkot: after breakfast, trip will proceed to visit Bhaktapur Durbar Squares also known as Bhadgoan, the medieval city and third ancient cities of Kathmandu valley - en route to Nagarkot. Nagarkot is a famous hill resort situated an altitude of 2175 m. above sea level. The panorama of central and eastern Himalayan ranges with sunset and sunrise view can be seen from Nagarkot on clear weather days. | Medium Hotel / resort (BB) |
| 4 | Nagarkot - Chitwan NP: after breakfast at Nagarkot, we proceed to a long day trip, about 6-hours scenic drive to Chitwan National park, situated 160-km southwest of Kathmandu. Chitwan NP is one of the finest parks in Asia and a great wildlife safari park. | Medium Safari hotel/resort with all meals |
| 5 | Chitwan NP: full day safari activities; include Elephant ride, Jungle walk, Canoeing, Animal and Bird Watching and evening local Tharu cultural show… | Medium Safari hotel/resort with all meals |
| 6 | Chitwan NP – Kathmandu: After morning activities and breakfast, you will take another long day as driving about 5-hours back to Kathmandu. | Medium hotel (BB) |
| 7 | Fly Kathmandu – Paro: Arrive Paro by Druk air, the only national carrier of Bhutan. The flight offers you beautiful view of mountains and landscapes. On arrival and after visa formalities you will be received by our representatives in Bhutan. Afternoon / evening time at leisure. Overnight. | Kichu Resort or similar (all meals) |
| 8 | Paro - Thimphu: Paro Sightseeing - visit the ruined fortress of Drugyel dzong which still attracts visitors due to the strategic location of the fort. The fort defended the Paro valley from the Tibetan invasion from the north in the early 17th century. On clear weather Mount Chomolhari 7320 meters can be seen towering over the dzong. Proceed to visit the famous Taktsang Monastery (the Tiger’s den). This temple clings precariously to a granitite cliff 800m above the Paro valley. Legend has it that the great Guru Padmasambhava flew to this spot on back of a tigress and meditated in a cave during the 8th century. The temple was built around the cave and is a hallowed shrine for Bhutanese pilgrims. If time available, we will also visit the Rinpung Dzong which serves as the administrative center and school for monks. Walk further down crossing the traditional bridge into Paro Town. Evening drive 2 hours to Thimphu (65km). Overnight. | Hotel River view or similar (all meals) |
| 9 | Thimphu - Wangduephondrang: Morning - Thimphu sightseeing - visit the Memorial chorten built in the memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, 15 century Changangkha monastery and the new Drupthob nunnery temple. Afternoon - drive 3 hours to Wangduephodrang crossing the Dochula pass 3100 meters. On fine weather you will see the eastern Himalayan ranges including the highest mountain in Bhutan Mt. Gongar Punsum 7520 meters. The drive from the pass is all the way downhill dropping to the lower and warmer valleys of lobesa. Visit the Dzong from outside and the market area. O/N. | Wangdi Kichu Resort or similar (all meals) |
| 10 | Wangduephondrang – Bumthang: Today will be a long drive almost 6 / 7 hours crossing 3 passes over 3000 meters. The route offers magnificent views of the Himalayas and beautiful landscape through scattered hamlets and forest of rhododendrons and pine. Picnic lunch will be served at the 18 century Chendebji chorten. After one and half hour arrive at a small town known as Trongsa meaning new village. The town mainly consists of fresh Tibetan refugees but the most impressive of all is the Trongsa Dzong. The whole of eastern Bhutan was controlled from this fortress during the mid 17th century. Visitors are not allowed inside the building. Proceed another 2 hours to Bumthang visiting the Chume weaving center. Overnight. | Karma Tobden Guest House or similar (all meals) |
| 11 | Bumthang: Bumthang altitude 2600 m, has an individuality that charms its visitors and separates it from other regions. Comprised of four smaller valleys, the deeply spiritual region of Bumthang is shrouded in religious legend. Here tales of Guru Padmasambhava and his re-incarnation known as Tertons still linger in most nooks and corners. It is also known for its woolen material (yathra) which can be seen hung outside of houses for sale. Sightseeing - Visit the Jakar Dzong, 7th century Jambay Lhakhang, Kurjey monastery, Tamshing and Kunchosum monastery. This sightseeing is a round trip so it is more interesting done on foot. Overnight same. | Karma Tobden Guest House or similar (all meals) |
| 12 | Bumthang – Wangduephodrang: Drive back to Wangduephodrang. | Wangdi Kichu Resort or similar |
| 13 | Wangduephodrang – Punaka – Thimphu - Paro: Morning - drive 45 minutes to Punakha and visit the Punakha Dzong which served as an old capital of Bhutan. This remarkable fortress is built between two rivers and has survived many glacial floods and fire. Every year during the month of February a procession known as the Punakha Serda takes place to commemorate the victory over the Tibetans. Drive 3 hours to Thimphu for lunch and proceed 2 hours to Paro via visiting the oldest building in Bhutan, the Simtokha Dzong. It now serves as a Buddhist university. O/N | Kichu Resort or similar (all meals) |
| 14 | Fly Paro - Kathmandu: after an early breakfast, transfer to airport for your flight to Kathmandu, Check in to your hotel and day at free. O/N | Medium hotel (BB) |
| 15 | Kathmandu: day at free – rest and preparation for Tibet… | Medium hotel (BB) |
| 16 | Fly Kathmandu – Lhasa: Pick up at airport and transfer to hotel (about 95km and 2 hrs drives). | Medium hotel (BB) |
| 17 | Lhasa: visit Potala palace, Jokhang and Barkhor market | Medium hotel (BB) |
| 18 | Lhasa: visit Drepung, Sera monastery and Norbulingkha | Medium hotel (BB) |
| 19 | Drive Lhasa - Gyantse via Yamdruk lake; visit Khumbum Monastery. | Medium hotel (BB) |
| 20 | Drive Gyantse - Xigatse: 90km, visit Tashilumpo Monastery and other important places....O/N at hotel | Medium hotel (BB) |
| 21 | Drive Shigatse – Xegar: 244 km, O/N at a hotel | Hotel/guesthouse (BB) |
| 22 | Drive Xegar – Rongbuk (5000 m): 60 km. O/N | Guest House (BB) |
| 23 | Rongbuk: trek to EVEREST BASE CAMP (5200 m) and afternoon drive Rongbuk to TINGRI: O/N at a Guesthouse. | Guest House (BB) |
| 24 | Drive Tingri – Zhangmu: en route visit Milarepa Cave. | Medium Hotel (BB) |
| 25 | Drive Zhangmu – Kodari (friendship bridge) to Nepal side and drive to Dhulikhel, a scenic hill station and town. O/N | Medium resort hotel (BB) |
| 26 | Dhulikhel – Kathmandu: en route visit to Panauti, a historical old town. | Medium Hotel (BB) |
| 27 | Kathmandu: free day for self-activities or shopping… | Medium Hotel (BB) |
| 28 | Departure from Kathmandu: after breakfast, transfer to airport for your flight back home or next destination. |
TRIP COST:
(based - in US dollars – accommodation in medium hotels/resorts and guesthouses on twin sharing – BB in Nepal, Tibet and full meals in Bhutan).
| Group Size | 2-3pax | 4-6 pax | 7-10 pax | 11-15 pax | 16-20 pax | Single Room supplement |
| Cost – Per Person | $ 4500 | $ 4350 | $ 4200 | $ 4100 | $ 3950 | $ 590 |
For more information and booking this trip, please contact us in advance.
