Three Himalayan Kingdoms
Highlights of Tibet Nepal and Bhutan
Trip Overview
Duration 15 Days
Trip Level Easy
Trip Type Culture Tours
Activities Included Culture Tours 
Village Tours
Best Months March, April, May, September, October, November
Lean Months June, July, August
Not Recommended Months January, February, December
Accommodation 3-4 star hotels in Beijing and Tibet, 4-5 Star in Nepal, Best available A Class Hotels in Bhutan, which are 3-4 star types. Meals Daily breakfast and dinner in Tibet & Nepal. All meals, while in Bhutan.
Best Seasons Although this trip can be done throughout the year except winter, Tibet remains closed till February. However, ideal time are March - May and Sept - Nov. Not just in term of weather but also for festivals in these Himalayan Nations.Trip Highlights
- Visit three beautiful but distinct Himalayan kingdoms.
- Cultural highlights including Potala Palace, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Tiger’s Nest Monastery,
- A well-balanced tour that blends art, architecture, diverse culture, and spectacular scenery.
- Visit Lhasa, Gyantse, Kathmandu Valley, and the three valleys in western Bhutan.
- Participate in a celebration at a Bhutanese festival.
- Hike to the iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery.
Trip Description
The Three Himalayan Kingdoms tour is an extraordinary journey that takes you through three spectacular Himalayan countries: Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan in a single trip. These three countries situated close to each other enjoy many historical and ethnic links and are distinct in culture and scenery.
This tour begins with a spectacular flight from Beijing to Lhasa, the long-forbidden capital city of Tibet. You will visit monuments and places, including the legendary gold-roofed, thousand-room Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street. Next, we drive to Gyantse and Shigatse in central Tibet and cover cultural and religious highlights like the Kumbum Stupa, Pelkhor, and Tashilunpo monasteries.
Then a breathtaking flight over the trans- Himalayas whisks you to Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. A diverse and historical city with marvelous ancient architecture, exquisite wood carvings, and metal works. You will explore some ancient Newari architecture in Kathmandu and Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
After your time in Kathmandu, another spectacular flight east will take you to Bhutan. You will explore the rural back roads of Bhutan. Visit the Shangri-La setting of Paro Valley, the central Bhutanese town of Punakha, with its spectacular monastery set by the river, followed by a visit to the capital city, Thimphu. And end your trip with a flight to Bangkok or other preferred destinations.
Outline Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing
Day 2: Fly to Lhasa
Day 3: Lhasa Tour.
Day 4: Lhasa Tour.
Day 5: Yamdrok Tsho – Gyantse
Day 6: Gyantse – Shigatse – Lhasa
Day 7: Fly – Kathmandu
Day 8: In Kathmandu
Day 9: Fly to Paro
Day 10: Paro – Punakha
Day 11: Drive to Thimphu
Day 12: In Thimphu.
Day 13: Thimphu – Paro
Day 14: Paro (Takstang Hike).
Day 15: Departure.
Based on your travel dates, itineraries are slightly revised, to incorporate festivals and local events.
Included
- Accommodations as listed or similar.
- Daily breakfast and dinner in Tibet & Nepal.
- All meals and evening tea in Bhutan.
- Flights costs as listed separately
- All transfers from Tibet till Bhutan (no transfers in Beijing)
- Sightseeing with entrance fees.
- Local English-speaking Guides.
- Tibet Permit.
- Bhutan Visa.
- Daily tourist fees and permits in Bhutan.
Not included
- Nepal Visa.
- Chinese Visa.
- Travel & Medical insurance.
- International flights into Beijing and out of Bangkok.
- Personal expenses such as bar/beverages, drinks, laundry, telephone, tips and others.
- Any extra expenses incurred as a result of your health, due to weather, political situation, and other unforeseen events.
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