Nepal:
With the Kathmandu valley as its centre, the Nepal Mandala stretches out in all directions, covering some of the most varied and astounding terrain on earth. All in one place, you can experience the thrill of rafting down raging, glacial fuelled river while enjoying views of jungle covered canyons. You can soar amongst the world’s highest peaks on daily mountain flights or you can catch it all from ground level, where you’ll trek through gorgeous terraced lands of vibrant gold and green. Along the way you’ll pass serene villages, tourquoise lakes, age-old yak herders along the Himalayan salt route. Whether your interest is adventurous or cultural, Nepal will satisfy all its visitors with a wide range of exciting experiences. Anything from the ever popular bungy jump over a Himalayan canyon, to a trek with a yak caravan in search of the mythical yeti can be experienced in this majestic land . The limits of your Nepal adventure are the limits of your imagination!
Tibet:
Tibet is one of the world’s most extraordinary destinations and there is adventure indeed hidden around almost each and every corner. Lhasa, the capital lies high in the arid wilderness of the Tibetan Mountains, its name “the Roof of the World” is no idle statement. The valley bottoms of Tibet are higher than the highest mountains elsewhere. It’s snow covered plateaus are the highest in the world and apart from Everest, which Tibetans see from ‘the other side’, many mountains are over 15000 feet. Lhasa, at (3590 meters), is Tibet’s religious, cultural and economic centre. The 1000 room Potala Palace physically dominates Lhasa City.
Bhutan:
Bhutan – the Land of the Thunder Dragon- a small Himalayan kingdom in South Asia. Restricted to all outsiders until recent years, Bhutan now capitalizes on tourism for its sustainable development. Visitors can experience a variety of culture and adventure activities from trekking and mountain biking to city tours in Punakha, Paro, Thimpu. Our short Bhutan program allows you to fully immerse in the sights and sounds of what Bhutan has to offer.
Arrival in Kathmandu and pre-arrangement of all required permits for your travel to Tibet and Bhutan.
Mountain Flight and Sightseeing of Pashupatinath and Boudhanath Stupa, both world heritage site monuments and located within a very short distance. It is a testament to Nepal’s age old existence as a state and its cultural relations with neighbouring countries.
Sightseeing of Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swoyambhunath which are all inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. Kathmandu and Patan Durbar Squares are a proof of Nepal’s excellence in art and architecture from medieval period. Swoyambhunath is perhaps one of the oldest Buddhist monuments in the world.
Fly to Paro. Take morning flight from Kathmandu to Paro which lasts just over 1 hr. This scenic flight offers stunning aerial views of tallest Himalayan peaks including Mt. Everest! Paro hosts the only international airport in Bhutan.
Today you will participate in a guided tour of Paro. Paro is the one of the three most important destinations for visitors to Bhutan. Visit cliff-hanging Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang Palphug) above the forested Paro Valley, 17th century Drukgyel Dzong, 15th century Dungtse Lhakhang and the Ta-Dzhong, Bhutan’s tallest building.
Other attractions include Tenchen Choeling Nunnery, Dranggye Gonpa, Serlung Pekar Monastery and Tachog Bridge. In the evening you take a stroll local bazaar to appreciate local sights and sound.
Take morning drive from Paro to Thimphu which takes less than 2 hrs. Today you will explore some of the most important cultural and natural sites in Thimphu such as the Simtokha Dzong- Bhutan’s first Dzong that exemplifies unique Bhutanese architecture. Memorial Chorten another fascinating the Stupa offers deep dive into Buddhism with its fablous murals and sculptures. Lying on the bank of Wangcchu River, Tashichho Dzong is 17th century fortress that serves both as a monastery and the central secretariat of the present government.
By late afternoon, you will drive from Thimhu to Punakaha which takes about 2 hrs.
Punakha Valley is one of the most naturally beautiful places in Bhutan. The valley is drained by the clean and fresh Pho and Mo Chu Rivers.
Punakha Dzong, Khamsum Valley, Namgyal Chorten
Fly to Kathmandu
Drive Kathmandu – Zhangmu/Nyalam
Drive to Tingri
Drive to Rongbuk – Excursion to Everest Base Camp
Drive to Shigatse
Drive to Gyantse
Drive to Lhasa
Sightseeing of Lhasa
Fly to Kathmandu
