Trip Overview
This multi-country travel, Nepal Tibet Bhutan travel, offers you the chance to see the best parts of three well-known Himalayan locations. All travelers have Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan on their bucket list of exciting vacation spots. Savor the majestic splendor of the Himalayas while learning about the fascinating cultural treasures of Tibet, Bhutan, and Nepal.
Explore the well-known UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Buddhist temples, medieval castles, pagoda palaces, and centuries-old bazaars. You will be encircled by the towering, powerful Himalayan Mountains the entire way.
The capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu, is the first destination on your multi-country vacation. Wander around the old palace squares constructed by the Malla Kings, who dominated the Kathmandu Valley for many centuries. Discover the historic Pashupatinath Temple complex, one of the most revered Hindu temples globally. At Nepal’s largest stupa, Boudhanath, light a butter lamp. The property has a really peaceful and spiritual vibe.
As you ascend and descend from Nagarkot, a hill station famous for its breathtaking vistas of the Himalayas, you are treated to a stunning dawn and sunset. Without having to walk or hike, you may take in views of snow-capped mountains for one night and two days in Pokhara, a quaint city by the lake. Take a boat ride on the scenic Phewa Lake and explore the city’s tourism attractions.
After visiting Pokhara, you head back to Kathmandu to board a flight to Lhasa. You will be treated to airborne vistas of some of the world’s highest mountains for about 1.5 hours. You will have the opportunity to see the Dalai Lama’s winter palace, the magnificent Potala Palace, in Lhasa.
You can get a glimpse into the daily lives of the residents by taking a stroll around the bustling Barkhor Market. Observe the visitors bowing before the Jokhang Temple, a historic Buddhist temple constructed by Songsten Gampo, the king of Tibet. Your Tibet tour concludes with a visit to the magnificent Drepung Monastery, one of the three largest monasteries in Tibet.
You must take another plane back to Kathmandu in order to reach Bhutan. There is little air travel from Tibet and Bhutan to other countries. One of the rare nations that offers flights to both Himalayan nations is Nepal. There are also some breathtaking Himalayan views during the flight from Kathmandu to Paro. You’ll be on the edge of your seat for the exhilarating landing at the Paro International Airport, which is situated amidst massive mountains.
Bhutan is one of the greenest countries in the world, with vast tracts of forest covering it. The moment you set foot on natural land, you are embraced by it. The people are friendly, the atmosphere is reassuring, and the air is crisp. You will see Bhutan’s two main cities, Paro and Thimphu.
You will see remote monasteries surrounded by forests and paddy fields as well as the historic castles and dzongs constructed by Bhutanese monarchs. While traveling from Paro to Thimphu, take in the breathtaking Bhutanese landscape.
Trek to Paro’s Tiger’s Nest or the well-known Taktsang Monastery. This monastery, perched perilously on a cliff, is supposed to have served as Padmasambhava or Guru Rinpoche’s meditation hall. Visit the National Institute of Zorig Chusom and the Folk Heritage Museum to learn about Bhutan’s traditional arts and crafts. Go to a traditional village and engage in conversation with the locals.
After your tour of Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan, you return to Kathmandu by plane. You will have seen famous cultural sites and learned about three distinct Himalayan cultures in just sixteen days.
For this tour, spring and fall are the ideal seasons. You can also schedule a tour during the summer, if you don’t mind the Nepalese and Bhutanese wet monsoon season. It takes some walking and hiking in high altitudes (in Tibet and Bhutan) to finish this tour, therefore one must be in some shape.