Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan Tour 18 Days

Trip Facts

  • Duration 18 Days
  • Difficulty Level Moderate
  • Destination Nepal
  • Transportation Private Comfortable Transportation
  • Activity Cultural and Historical Tours
  • Best Season Feb - May and Sept- Dec
  • Group Size Min 2, Max 14 People
  • Trip Start/End Kathmandu, Nepal/Paro, Bhutan
  • Max Altitude 5,250m/17,225ft

Highlights

  • Explore the medieval town- Kathmandu
  • Hindu pilgrimage site- Pashupathinath temple
  • One of the biggest stupas in the world- Buddhanath Stupa and visit the historical center of Bhaktapur Durbar Square
  • The Himalayan sunrise view from Nagarkot
  • Naturally rewarding town of Pokhara- boating and sightseeing
  • Lhasa- the roof of the world where the culture meets with spirituality
  • Breathtaking UNESCO sites- Potala palace and Norbulingka palace
  • The most sacred Jokhang temple, enticing Sera monastery, and bustling town of Barkhor street
  • Cross Karo La Pass (5045 meters) and explore the Yamdrok Tso Lake
  • Shigatse- the second biggest city in Tibet
  • Visit the Rongbuk monastery and explore the North Everest Base Camp
  • Explore Bhutan- the land of Dragon
  • Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
  • Explore the impressive cultural sites in Paro and Thimphu like Kichu Lhakhang and Rinpung Dzong, Tassicho Dzong and others

Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan Tour Overview

Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan Tour – 18 Days trip that takes you through various destinations of Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan. It escorts you to the monumental sites of the Kathmandu valley, and the natural sites of Nagarkot and Pokhara in Nepal. Similarly, it takes you through the Tibetan highland, including the cultural sites of Lhasa along with the adventure high passes and North Everest Base Camp. Sightseeing tours in Paro and Thimphu further exhibit the precious Buddhist sites with jeweled monasteries and Dzongs.

Exploring the UNESCO-listed monumental sites of the Kathmandu valley, Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan Tour begins. The Hindu and Buddhist sites of Kathmandu bestow cultural mutuality and medieval attractions. Pashupathinath is a pagoda-style Hindu shrine and a world-renowned Hindu pilgrimage destination. Boudhanath Stupa is one of the biggest stupas in the world. The tour takes you to historical palaces like Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Square which offer historical sites, pagoda-style temples, and ancient architecture. Nagarkot is a popular tourist hillside above Bhaktapur, which offers amazing Himalaya scenery. Likewise, Pokhara sightseeing is a paradise trip for travelers to witness the Himalayas, boating, and exploration of caves.

Similarly, the itinerary of the 18 Days Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan Tour takes you to the roof of the world- Tibet, starting from Lhasa, the capital city. Tour in Tibet is a combination of culture and history with the breathtaking landscape crossing through the high passes. The historical palaces- Potala Palace and Norbulingka are prime attractions in Lhasa along with the Sera Monastery and Jokhang temple. You get to know the lifestyle of the Lama, spiritual surroundings, and the elaborate arts and architecture. The tour in this highland leads you through the Karo La Pass; which explores the Shalu and Rongbuk monastery. The north Everest Base Camp (5250 meters) is the highest point this tour takes in Tibet.

Exploring the country with people that have the highest happiness level in the world- Bhutan is in the concluding itinerary of Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan Tour – 18 Days. Mainly, you wander around Paro and Thimphu with sightseeing activities. You hike to the world-renowned Taktsang monastery (aka Tiger's Nest) located on the cliff-side. Similarly, you witness the cultural exquisiteness of Buddhist sites, including Memorial chhorten, Tashicho Dzong, and Thimphu Dzong in Bhutan.

Adventure Club Trek operates iconic Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan Tour with our professional team in all destined countries. We manage the required documents with visa processing to Tibet and Bhutan from Kathmandu. To get a full detailed plan about the tour and booking info, please, feel free to contact us.

Itinerary

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Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), you will be welcomed by a representative from Adventure Club Trek. After sorting out your custom formalities (visa and so on), you will be transferred to your respective hotel in Adventure Club Trek’s private vehicle. After resting for some time at your Hotel, you will attend an orientation about your trek led by the trekking leader over a welcome dinner. Overnight in Kathmandu.

  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsWelcome Dinner
  • Max. Altitude1,350m/4,429ft.

Today, we apply for a Chinese visa, submitting your passport copy and photo. Having breakfast, you explore the Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage sites that are included in the UNESCO-listed world heritage sites. Pashupathinath temple is a spiritual center for Hindu devotees around the world. The Shiva temple is in pagoda style with a golden rooftop with several temples around. It is located beside the holy Bagmati River and a crematory site. Boudhanath Stupa is another UNESCO-listed site, which is a huge dome with prayer flags hung around the world-renowned Stupa. Then we drive back to the hotel and take a rest.

  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Max. Altitude1,350m/4,429ft.

Our guide receives you at the hotel and drives you to Patan Durbar Square, which is an ancient city filled with the arts and architectural diversities. During the tour in Patan, you will explore the city of fine arts, Krishna Mandir, Chowks, museums, and the local lifestyle. Then you drive further to Bhaktapur and visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square. The Nyatapola Temple, Golden Gate, 55 window palaces along with the wooden and stone sculptures offer a unique set of this historical palace in the ancient Newari town. Witnessing the cultural and historical mysteries, we drive to Nagarkot, which is a hilltop above Bhaktapur. The sunset view looks dramatic from Nagarkot and if the weather permits, the magnificent Himalayan range of Langtang and Gauri Shanker range can be explored.

  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Max. Altitude2,175m/7,136ft

Good morning Nagarkot. Waking up early in the morning, we get the mind-blowing sunrise view over the Himalayan white peaks. The Langtang Himalayan range along with Manaslu, Annapurna, Ganesh Himal, and Rolwaling Himalayas can be seen as stunning. Having breakfast, we leave Nagarkot and drive to Pokhara, which is about 8 hours duration crossing 235 km distance. Pokhara is a city of Lakes and caves with incredible Himalayan vistas of Mt. Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Fishtail. After check-in at the hotel, a tiresome journey makes you go to bed quite early. But, how can you escape strolling around Lakeside Street? It's great to enjoy the evening with live music and yummy meals.

  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Max. Altitude827m/2,713ft

Good morning Pokhara. We wake up early in the morning and drive to the Sarangkot hill ridge. Witnessing the early morning view of sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peak surpass your imagination. Spending about an hour at the hillside, we drive back to Pokhara and have breakfast at the hotel. Then you explore the magical vistas around the beautiful city of Pokhara. We visit the Cave, David Falls, and the World peace stupa. By visiting the International Mountain Museum, you get some ideas about mountaineering and the equipment needed for mountaineering. We also do some boating in Phewa Lake, located at the heart of Pokhara, and visit the Bindyabasini Temple located at the center of the Lake.

  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Max. Altitude827m/2,713ft

After breakfast, we bid farewell to the picturesque town of Pokhara and witness the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Fishtail for the last time. Driving to Kathmandu is a journey of about 6 hours through the Prithvi Highway, exploring the Marshyangdi and Trishuli River valley. We have lunch on the way as there are several restaurants. Arriving in Kathmandu, you check in at the hotel and take a rest. The evening is the time to walk around the local market and visit the souvenir shops. We have dinner at the nearby restaurant

  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Max. Altitude1,350m/4,429ft

Our representative drops you at the international airport to take a trans-Himalayan flight to Lhasa. The plane flies over the incredible Himalayan peaks like the world's tallest peak- Mt. Everest (8848.86 meters), Kanchenjunga (8536 meters), and the neighboring peaks. After about an hour's eye-catching flight, you land at the Lhasa airport. We pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel, driving for about an hour. We don't take you directly to our tour program as you need acclimatization because Tibet is known as the roof of the world at an altitude of over 3500 meters. Take plenty of rest and have warm meals

  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Max. Altitude3,650m/11,976ft

Lhasa sightseeing tour embarks after having breakfast at the hotel. First, we drive to the winter palace of the Dalai Lamas, built in the 17th century. You get an opportunity to explore various quarters of the palace with an amusing scene of Lhasa city. Likewise, Norbulingka, our next tour destination is known as the summer palace of the Dalai Lamas, which holds the biggest human-constructed garden in Tibet that looks dramatic. Then we visit the Tibet Traditional hospital, which is also a training and research center for various medicines basically that of traditional ways brought into the modern form. Overnight in Lhasa.

  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Max. Altitude3,650m/11,976ft

The second-day exploration in Lhasa city revolves around some of the remarkable historical sites. The Sera monastery is a big and colorful monastery with white-washed walls. The 14th-century Drepung monastery was once a shelter for a huge mass of monks and still, there are hundreds of monks sheltering in the monastery. With its history and belief system, it has become a central attraction for visitors. Another remarkable site the Jokhang temple is regarded as the most sacred site in Lhasa, which exhibits people's devotion and thirst to pay homage due to its significance. As this temple is located in the Barkhor market, we can stroll around the local market, witness the commercial crowd movement, and people buying souvenirs. Then we back to the hotel concluding the tour today. Overnight in Lhasa.

  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Max. Altitude3,650m/11,976ft

Having breakfast at the hotel in Lhasa, we set out with a drive via Karo La Pass with a destination of Gyantse. The wide and beautiful Highway allows quite a nice speed. We have some high passes on the tour like crossing the Khamba La (4794 meters). The pass offers a great view of the valley. We continue driving and reach the Yamdrok Tso (Lake), which is a highly sacred Lake in Tibet. We get the enticing scenery of the Nazin Kang Sang glacier (7252 meters). We stop for a short time to arrest these amazing sceneries. Driving further, we cross another high pass, named Karo La Pass (5045 meters). Being an exclusive viewpoint, we get an opportunity to witness the brilliant glaciers tumbling down. Eventually, the beautiful town of Gyantse welcomes us. First, we check in at the hotel and make a tour around Phalkot Monastery, Gyantse Dzong, and Khumbum Stupa. The beautiful memories of the day bring a good dream. Overnight at the hotel in Gyantse.

  • AccommodationGuesthouse
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Max. Altitude5,045m/16,553ft

From Gyantse, we drive towards Shigatse after having breakfast at the hotel. While driving, we stop on the way and explore the mid-11th century Shalu Monastery, which consists of abundant Mural paintings. Then we drive further to Shigatse. It is the second biggest city in Tibet. We visit the culturally significant site of Tashilhunpo monastery, which was founded in the 15th century by the first Dalai Lama, Gendun Drup. Regular acclimatization is essential in the tour, so we spend the rest of the day free at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Gyantse.

  • AccommodationGuesthouse
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Max. Altitude3,900m/12,796ft

Leaving Shigatse after breakfast, we drive towards Rongbuk. The Shakya Monastery on its way is a renowned monastery of the Sakyapa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. We stop here and explore its cultural fascinations. Next, we drive further to Rongbuk and check in at the hotel. After a short rest, we explore the Rongbuk monastery, which is a brilliant cultural delight near the north base camp of Mount Everest (8848.86 meters), which is the tallest peak in the world. The stunning Himalayan range can be explored from this location. Overnight at the hotel in Rongbuk.

  • AccommodationGuesthouse
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Max. Altitude5,009m/16,405ft

Having breakfast at Rongbuk, we explore the North Everest Base Camp (5,250m/17,220ft). The southern base camp is located at 5364 meters altitude in Nepal. During the trip, we get jaw-dropping Himalayan vistas like Mount Everest, Shishapangma, Cho Oyu, and the surroundings. In Tibet, Mt. Everest is known as Mt. Chhomolongma. The entire trip is about 17 km, which is a bit challenging though due to the alpine altitude. So, special attention is required for acclimatization and high-altitude sickness. Returning from the base camp, we drive via Lalung La Pass (5,124m/16,068ft), Shung La Pass (5,200m/17,056ft) and Nyalam Pass (3,800m/12,464ft). A stunning drive getting the most impressive Himalayan views from the high passes, we arrive at the border part of Nepal, called Zhangmu. Overnight at the hotel in Zhangmu.

Note: Please, stay updated about the border region, which may remain closed sometimes due to the harsh weather condition, political conditions,s, and other causes.

  • AccommodationGuesthouse
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Max. Altitude5,250m/17,225ft

After having breakfast at Zhangmu, we drive to the Friendship Bridge, which is also called the Tatopani border. Checking out completing the immigration process, we enter Nepal and drive further via Kodari Highway. The new team of Adventure Club Trek joins on the trip and drives all the way to Kathmandu, exploring the Bhote Koshi River Valley and its diversities. After about 5 hours of road drive, we arrive at the capital of Nepal- Kathmandu once again. We enjoy dinner at a restaurant. Overnight in Kathmandu.

  • AccommodationHotel
  • MealsBreakfast
  • Max. Altitude1,350m/4,429ft

A wonderful and rewarding Himalayan flight takes you to the land of Dragon- Bhutan and takes you on at the Paro airport. Adventure Club Trek's representative receives you at the airport and transfers you to the hotel. Take a rest for a while at the hotel and have lunch. On the first day, you explore some of the beautiful cultural sites like Kichu Lhakhang and Rinpung Dzong. The Rinpung Dzong is a renowned fortress at Paro, which consists of a heap of jewels. Then you visit the victory fort of Bhutan, which is known as Drugyal Dzong built in the 17th century. Overnight in Paro.

  • AccommodationHoel
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Max. Altitude2,250m/7,382ft

We have an excellent itinerary to follow today after breakfast. We hike to the Taktsang monastery (popularly known as the Tiger's nest), which is situated on the cliffside at an altitude of 3180 meters. The 5.3 miles round trip takes about 4 hours to complete, which is a vertical climb and steep downhill. The monastery is the most renowned one in Bhutan as it is connected to Guru Padmasambhava, who came to this monastery by flying on a tiger's back and meditating here. It is an adventurous hike along with a mindful journey. Retracing downhill, we drive further to Thimpu, the capital city of Bhutan. Overnight in Thimpu.

  • AccommodationHoel
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Max. Altitude3,180m/10,434ft

After breakfast at the hotel, we set out for a sightseeing tour around Thimpu and to explore its breathtaking attractions. We visit the memorial chhorten of the King, who reigned in Bhutan in the mid-20th century. Then we explore around the nunnery, enjoy the wild sight at the mini zoo (the national animal of Bhutan- Takin can be seen over here), and witness the excellent Thimpu valley from the Thimpu Dzong. The traditional paper factory, cultural epitome of Tashichho Dzong, painting school, and other attractions can be explored today. Overnight at the hotel in Thimpu.

  • AccommodationHoel
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Max. Altitude2,320m/7,612ft

Our Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan Tour 18 days Tour come to an end today! A representative from Adventure Club trek will take us to the airport approximately 3 hours before our scheduled flight. On our way home, we have plenty of time to plan our next adventure with Adventure Club

  • MealsBreakfast

Note: - Your safety is of the utmost concern whilst you are traveling with Adventure Club Trek. We will make every effort possible to follow the original itinerary but we reserve the right to change that itinerary if a segment of it becomes a safety issue. Certain mountain regions are remote, natural disasters can happen, weather conditions can decline and there can be illnesses or an injury. To avoid dangerous situations we may occasionally have to make changes to the itinerary to ensure everyone’s safety. That having been said, Adventure Club Trek will strive to provide you with the best possible trekking experience and to keep your safety our number one priority. We thank you for your understanding.

Cost Details

Price Includes

  • Pick up from and drop off at the hotel and the airport on a private vehicle.
  • Standard government-approved hotel accommodation on a twin-sharing basis in Bhutan
  • Full-board meals - breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tea and snacks during the tour in Bhutan
  • Drinking water for the duration of the tour in Bhutan
  • Standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu; Pokhara with Breakfast.
  • Two nights / three days of wildlife activities inside the Chitwan national park.
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with  tea, and coffee in Chitwan
  • Standard twin-sharing hotel accommodation in Lhasa with Breakfast.
  • Bhutan Visa fees
  • Tibet Travel Permit and Visa fees
  • All guided city tours in Bhutan, Nepal, and Tibet as per the itinerary.
  • Licensed English-speaking local tour guides.
  • All gourd transportation by comfortable private tourist vehicle.
  • Entry permits and fees for all temples, parks, monasteries, and cultural and historical sites.
  • Staff salary, Food, accommodation, insurance, equipment, and medicine
  • All government taxes and Vat

Price Excludes

  • Nepal entry visa – 15 Days – 30 USD, 30 Days – 50 USD, and 90 Days – 125 USD
  • International flights other than specified in the cost inclusion sections
  • Travel insurance covers emergency Rescue and Evacuation.
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Lhasa
  • Item of Personal nature like alcohol, hot and cold drinks, and laundry.
  • Flight from Kathmandu - Lhasa – Kathmandu economic class.
  • Flight from Paro Kathmandu economic class
  • Personal clothing and equipment.
  • Tips for tour staff and driver ((Tipping is appreciated but it is not mandatory)

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