Nepal Bhutan Tibet tour of 15 days, a chance to explore three different nations and the different culture.
Arrival at Kathmandu airport, pick up by our
correspondent and transfer to the hotel. (At the foot of the Himalayas, where
they assure that their gods live, Nepal stands, a land of spectacular
landscapes, temples and cities with a rich cultural heritage. These seem to
transfer the traveler to medieval times on their walks through KATHMANDU,
BHAKTAPUR and PATAN, the three urban cities that represent the backbone of the
country. Stay overnight at hotel.
Sightseeing tour to Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhu, Kathmandu Durbar Square. Overnight at Hotel.
Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most sacred Pilgrimage site of Hindus, and also a cremation site of bodies of Hindus.
Bouddha is the Buddhist sanctuary, here we will find largest stupa in the country, built in the fifth century is an enclosure with several monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism of different schools).
Swyambhunath is the Buddhist temple known as the monkey temple, its foundation dates back some 2000 years ago .
Kathmandu Durbar Square is built between twelfth century to the eighteenth century, here we can see a wide variety of temple and palace), Kumari Chowk (Residence of the living goddess,) Kasthamandap (Kasthamandap is an ancient wooden Temple made form a single tree).
Sightseeing tour to Changunarayan, Bhaktapur & Patan Durbar Sqare. Overnight at Hotel.
Changu Narayan is richly decorated with sculptures and carvings and is said to be the oldest pagoda style temple in the valley built around in the 3rd century. This beautiful temple is situated at a distance of about 25 km east of Kathmandu at an elevation of about 1600m, this temple is greatly revered by the Hindus.
Bhaktapur lies 12 km from Kathmandu city, In Bhaktapur we can see Durbar Square. Nyatapola Temple (Nyatapole is five-story pagoda temple, built in eighteenth century, with fine carved wood pillars)
Patan lies at Lalitpur district of Kathmandu valley meaning city of the arts, beautiful city). There we will find famous temples such as Taleju Temple and Krishna Temple.
Sightseeing tour to Kirtipur, Khokana, Bungmati, Pharping. Overnight at hotel.
After arrival in
Paro you have to clear the customs and immigration. We get the VISA copy and
clearance letter there. Your guide will be waiting you outside the terminal
building to welcome you and then you drive towards Thimpu. You can roam around
the city in the evening. Stay overnight in Hotel.
After breakfast we will do the sightseeing in
Thimpu at Traditional School of Arts & Crafts, Mini Zoo and Tashicho
Dzong. After sightseeing we drive from Thimpu to Punakha (75 km) which takes
about 3 hours. On the way we can see the beautiful views of Himalayas like:
Masagang (7158m), Terigang (7060 m), Tsendagang (696m), Zongphugang (7060 m),
Kangphugang (7170 m), Jejegangphugang (7158 m) and so on. On arrival we will
visit the second oldest and largest dzong, “Punakha dzong” and Chime Lhakhang.
We can also drive to Wangduephodrang, famous for bamboo products and stone
& slate carvings. Stay overnight in Hotel.
After breakfast, we will roam around Punakha and then prepare to drive
Paro via Wangdue. On the way we have to continue through the Douchula Pass and
then continue the scenic drive to Paro. Stay overnight in Hotel.
After breakfast we will hike to
Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Taktsang) which takes around 4 hours. Then after visit
National Museum, Farm House and Local Market of Paro. Stay overnight in Hotel.
After breakfast, our correspondent will come to
depart you. We will transfer to airport for the departure.
Morning you will fly for about an hour over the panoramic Himalayan Ranges to
the capital of Tibet. "Lhasa" .Lhasa at an altitude of 3,650
mt, is situated on the north bank of Kyichu River. Lhasa in Tibetan
means "Place of the Gods", the residence of the Dalai Lama.,
On arrival you will be met by the local representative and transferred to your
respective hotel. (60 km/ 1 hr). Full rest in the afternoon to acclimatize.
Overnight at hotel in Lhasa.
After breakfast proceed for full day sightseeing of Potala Palace, and
Norbulinka. Potala Palace, this legendary palace built atop a single hill
is synonymous with Tibet by the first foremost king Songtsen Gompa. Norbulingka
meaning 'Treasure Park' covers an area of around 360000 sq. m. and is
considered to be the biggest man made garden in Tibet. After sightseeing you
will be transferred to hotel for your Overnight at hotel in Lhasa.
Transfer to airport and fly to Kathmandu. Leisure day. Stay overnight at hotel.
Enjoy your last day on Kathmandu before departure. At your mentioned departure time our correspondent will pick you up from hotel and transfer to airport and depart you with warm hearts.