Chengdu Tibet Nepal Bhutan Tour

*Please note that travelers need to obtain a China visa in their home country and collect the Tibet Travel Permit. This permit will be provided in hard copy at your hotel in Chengdu.

After your arrival in Chengdu, you will be approached by our representative. He/She will lead you to your hotel from the airport. Chengdu is the capital of the Sichuan Province in Western China. You will have a short briefing and orientation about this whole tour of your hotel. After some rest today you can head out for a short stroll around your hotel. If you have enough spare time today, you can take a short walk exploring the ancient Jinli street. You can try some of the favorite local snacks here. Overnight at a hotel in Chengdu.

Today, visit two iconic sites in Sichuan Province. Begin your adventure at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, a renowned sanctuary established in 1987. This non-profit facility is dedicated to the protection and care of giant pandas, offering visitors a chance to learn about their conservation efforts while observing these lovable creatures in a naturalistic setting.

Next, head to Leshan City, and visit the awe-inspiring Leshan Giant Buddha. Standing 71 meters tall, this UNESCO World Heritage site is a masterpiece of ancient engineering. Construction began in 713 during the Tang Dynasty and took over 91 years to complete. Marvel at its immense scale and rich history as you wrap up this unforgettable experience. Overnight in Chengdu.

We will take a flight to Tibet today after our breakfast in Chengdu. This flight provides us with some of the magnificent views of Landscape over China. After Landing in Lhasa, you will head straight to your hotel. After some snacks, you can rest for the day here. In the evening, try visiting the local markets of Lhasa and experience the local art of trading. Overnight in Lhasa.

We will begin the Sightseeing tour of Lhasa, the capital of Tibet today. Kick start the day with a warm Tibetan tea in your hotel. Today's tour constitutes of two significant attractions and some brief stopping in the other destinations. We will visit the former ruling seat of the Dalai Lamas of Tibet, the Potala Palace first today. Potala Palace is an architectural masterpiece, and one can explore the vibrant Tibetan Art and culture here. In the palace premises, you can visit the grand chapels, large courtyards, staterooms, and beautiful gardens. The artistic decorations, sculptures, old paintings, murals and other components of the Palace is mesmerizing here as well. We will head next to visit Norbulingka Palace, the Summer Palace of Dalai Lamas. Alongside the architecture, local houses, and small prayer shrines here, the vast Palace gardens are the most known and popular feature of Norbulingka Palace. We will head towards the Museum in Lhasa where one can know a lot about the culture, artwork, and history of this beautiful state of Tibet. Overnight in Lhasa.

We will resume our tour of Lhasa by visiting some of the other best attractions in and around the city. After our breakfast here, we will head towards the majestic Drepung monastery. It is one of the largest monasteries in Tibet with more than 10,000 monks studied here in the past times. The courtyards, shrines and some of the best architecture makes this monastery a must visit place in Lhasa. After some time here, we will head towards the Sera monastery within a short driving distance from here. Both these monasteries are two of the three major Gelug sect monastery in Tibet. The designs, Murals, and architecture of these monasteries alongside the breathtaking view of the landscape from here is a fantastic combination. From here we will then visit the UNESCO world heritage site, Jokhang Temple. Besides the famous Barkhor Street, this temple is the most significant shrine of Tibetan people. Here, you can have a better view of the local culture, tradition, and everyday lifestyle. You can try some Tibetan delicacies and return to your hotel.

After our breakfast at Lhasa, we will start our excursion to Yamdrok-Tso Lake today. This drive of about 3-4 hours is packed with breathtaking landscape, scenery, steep rocky hills, and beautiful mountain flowers. Yamdrok Lake is among the holiest lake of Tibet. Circumambulating the lake is said to help in atoning the past sins. We will have our lunch here and then spend some time in its banks. The peaceful environment alongside the pleasant scenic surrounding of the Yamdrok-Tso Lake makes it more appealing to spend some extra time here. The view of barren hills and snow-capped mountains clearly reflecting in Yamdrok Tso is one to soak in and treasure. In the late afternoon, we will drive back to Lhasa and rest for the day. Overnight at Lhasa

We will head towards Nepal after our breakfast in Lhasa. The two-hour flight provides us some of the best views of the Himalayas. After Landing in Nepal, our Asia Experiences guide will pick and transfer you to your hotel. You can rest for the day in your hotel. In the Evening head out for a stroll around Thamel tourist market and Ason Local Market. You can also enjoy some authentic Newari and Nepali cuisine here. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Today will be a complete heritage tour of the Kathmandu valley commencing from the famous Kathmandu Durbar square in a walkable distance from your hotel. We can witness a lot about the medieval history, culture, and architecture of the Kathmandu valley here. The shrines and monuments of the square hold many different story and religious importance too. Here, we will also visit the Temple of the living goddess Kumari in our visit. Next, we will head towards the Temple of Swyambhunath or also popular as 'The Monkey Temple.' We will hike a while to reach the beautiful dome at the top from where the view of Kathmandu valley is exquisite. From here we will head towards the Hindu Shrine Pashupatinath with a short drive. In the banks of the holy Bagmati River, we can explore more than 500 small and big shrines, Shiva Lingams, and Temples. We will head towards the Boudhanath stupa next from here. The vast white dome is the biggest stupa of Nepal, and one can experience the influence of Tibetan art on the premises. We will drive back to our hotel in Thamel and rest for the day there. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Take a scheduled scenic flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara which takes approx. 25 minutes. Transfer to the hotel for rest after arriving at Pokhara. Explore nearby tourist places such as Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave and Davis Falls or Devi’s Falls. In the evening, explore the lakeside and its surroundings. Attend some live music or folk songs and dance performing restaurants for dinner. Overnight stay in a hotel.

Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave: The Shiva statue inside the cave and a sight of Davis Fall

Davis Falls (Devi’s Falls): A scenic white waterfall which is called ‘Paatale Chhango’ in Nepali

Morning: Early drive to Sarangkot for a stunning sunrise over Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. Return to the hotel for breakfast.

Sightseeing: Visit Seti Gorge, International Mountain Museum, and enjoy a serene boat ride on Phewa Lake to Tal Barahi Temple, admiring Machhapuchhre views.

Evening: Relax by the lakeside, shop, or explore Pokhara nightlife.

Take a scenic flight back to Kathmandu after breakfast and get transferred to the hotel.

After refreshment, we proceed towards beautiful and ancient Bhaktapur city for sightseeing. This is also listed in the World Heritage site which is one of the best examples of architecture and well-preserved culture. The Durbar Square has several attractions such as the 55-window palace, Nyatpole Temple, Siddhi Laxmi Temple, the Golden Gate, the National Art Museum, and so on. Besides this, get an amazing view of skillful porters making pots, wood carvings, and many handicrafts goods. You can buy some goods if you wish to or like. Also, try the famous Juju Dhau which is King Curd is special curd or yogurt prepared by locals. For memories, click some pictures and back to Kathmandu.

As per flight time, we will head towards the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) and fly to the Paro airport in Bhutan. After arriving at Paro, our representative from Asia experiences will approach you and transfer you to your hotel in Thimphu. The guide will provide you a brief introduction about this tour on the way to Thimphu.

Halfway to the Paro-Thimphu highway, visit the 16^th-century old Tachogang Lhakhang temple by traversing an old bridge. From the bridge, enjoy the scenic views of the villages. Tachogang temple means the hill of the excellent horse. Continue to drive to Thimphu.

We will spend our day visiting the major attractions in and around the capital Thimphu. After our breakfast, we will visit the King's Memorial Chorten made in the memory of King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (1928-1972 AD). After some time here, we will visit the mini zoo and take a glance at beautiful animals alongside the national animal of Bhutan 'Takin'. We will visit the nunnery temple and the traditional medicine institute of Thimphu. We will continue our Thimphu sightseeing tour after lunch visiting the painting schools and traditional paper factory here. Next, we will visit Tashichho Dzong. This old fortress holds a great significance in the history of Bhutan. We will also visit Bhutan Postal Museum, Folk Heritage Museum and end our tour with a visit to the Great Buddha Dordenma statue which is the largest statue of Bhutan.

After reaching the hotel, you can rest for a while and head for a walk around it. You can also attend the evening markets here today. Overnight at Thimphu.

Before leave Punakha, you will have an opportunity to attend the weekend markets and experience the local trade and lifestyle here.

We will drive to Punakha after visiting weekend market. In the way, we will stop at the Dochula Pass at 3,100 meters. From this pass, we can enjoy a fantastic view of the Himalayan range centered by Gangkhar Puensum (7,570 m: highest in Bhutan). The Druk Wangyal Chortens lies in the pass which was made in honor of war soldiers of Bhutan. From here we will make brief stops at the temple of divine madman, and the temple of fertility before reaching Punakha. We will visit the famous Punakha Dzong here in the banks of Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers and spend some time in this magnificent Dzong. We will also cross the oldest Punakha Suspension Bridge which connects three villages to witness the wonderful surrounding views. Overnight in Punakha.

Today, you will have a scenic 4-hour drive from Punakha to Paro, passing through stunning valleys and hills. In Paro, explore the iconic Paro Dzong, stroll through the charming Old Paro Town, and, if lucky, watch a traditional archery game, Bhutan’s national sport, for a truly enriching experience. Overnight in Paro.

Drive to base point of hike and start our walk to the Tiger's Lair, Taktsang Monastery. The main highlight of Bhutan, this monastery is a beautiful place to be with magnificent landscape views of the surrounding regions. Located at a sharp face of a high hill, the hike to it is certainly not easy. However, with our experienced guides, you will be assured the safest route to it. Many legends are granted at this monastery with some claiming that one the great Guru Rinpoche meditated in the caves of this monastery. After spending some time here, we will return to Paro and have lunch.

End your trip by visiting Kyichu Lhakhang. You can see the oldest Jowo temple which was built to stop female giants from preventing the spreading of Buddhism across Tibet. Overnight in Paro.

This wonderful vacation of these wondrous nations of the Himalayas ends with a high note today with a departure flight providing the view of Himalayas to your next destination. With a heart full of great stories, treasured moments, and unique experiences that you have collected throughout the tour, this vacation will be the next chapter to your travel diaries. Our team of Asia experience will be in touch for your invaluable feedback and suggestions. We will drive you to the airport for your return flight from the hotel.