Nepal Tibet Bhutan Laos Tour (Flight Option)

You will arrive at the Tribhuwan International Airport and met and attended by our staffs from Asia Experiences. After a formal welcoming, you will head towards the hotel. In the way, our representative will give you a brief description of your whole trip. After freshening up if there is some time you can visit the Kathmandu Durbar Square. Kathmandu Durbar Square was the formal ruling palaces of the Malla kings here. You will get a general idea of local to the modernized lifestyle by spending some time here. Kumari Temple, Taleju Bhawani Temple and the ruins of Kasthamandap are major attractions among many in this site. It is on the UNESCO world heritage list too. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu

Today you will be covering some of the significant places inside Kathmandu. After a light breakfast, you will either head towards the Basantapur(Kathmandu) Durbar or Swyambhunath stupa. With many brief stops your next destination, today will be the city of arts-Lalitpur or Patan. Swyambhunath is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in the world with more than hundreds of small and big shrines surrounding the area. The stupa complex sits on the top of the hill and is a habitat of many monkeys. Hence Swyambhunath is also famous as the 'Monkey temple.' You can get a majestic view of the Kathmandu valley from the view platform in the top. This short hike will warm up your body and the smell of the incents will cleanse your soul.

Patan Durbar Square is the center of Culture and tradition in the city of Patan. This major city is only about 30 minutes’ drive from Kathmandu and is a melting pot of Hinduism and Buddhism. The Krishna Mandir(Temple) and the Mangalbazzar streets are the major attractions to visit in and around Patan Durbar square. Patan is quieter and more varied landscape wise than Kathmandu and is a perfect place to relax in Kathmandu Valley.

You will be heading towards the remaining cultural and religious places today. Today's highlights will be the visit of major Hindu shrine of Pashupatinath and the city tour of Bhaktapur.
Pashupatinath is an important Hindu shrine which gets the devotees from all over the world. The whole temple complex consists more than 500 small and big shrines and in the center is a beautiful main pagoda. One can learn a lot about Hindu tradition and culture by visiting the Pashupatinath temple. You can also witness a touching Hindu Cementation on the banks of the holy river of Bagmati here
Bhaktapur Durbar Square-Bhaktapur is a wonderful destination to learn about the medieval valley lifestyle of Kathmandu You can witness authentic Newari culture and cuisine in this city major attractions here surrounds the Bhaktapur durbar square. The Golden gate Temple, fifty-five window palace and Nyatapola temple square are some of the many monuments you will visit today in Bhaktapur. In the late afternoon, you will drive towards the popular hill village of Nagarkot. Overnight
at Nagarkot.

Rise early and after a quick honey tea head towards the view stand on the top of the hill at Nagarkot to experience a Mountain sunrise. One can view a whopping 14 mountain ranges in a clear sky from the hills of Nagarkot. After some relaxation and Yoga session, head towards the ancient village of Changunarayan. The Hiking is short and easy, and in two hours you will reach the Changunarayan settlement around the oldest temple of Nepal-Changunarayan Temple. Made to the name of Hindu god Vishnu, Changunarayan is an
artistic place with alluring designs and carvings. One can find stone inscriptions from about 3rd century in the temple premises here. Return to Kathmandu.

Today you will pack up your warm clothes and head towards the airport and fly to Lhasa. Our representative will receive and transfer you towards your hotel. After some rest and refreshments, you can stroll around the streets of Lhasa and try some local cuisines. The cold temperature of Lhasa is cut out with a warm cup of Tibetan Tea. Overnight at Lhasa.

Today after your light breakfast you will head towards the center of attraction and the world heritage site of the Potala Palace. Situated in the Hilltop, you can see this great structure from miles far. The Potala Palace is a vast complex, and you can lose yourself on the designs and beautiful paintings here. You will only have an hour to visit the main structure and photography is strictly prohibited inside. While the halls, prayer rooms, and courtyards are popular, people also love to spend some time in the nearby temples and gardens here.
You will visit the Sera Monastery and Jokhang Temple from Potala Palace. The Jokhang temple is the spiritual center of Tibetan temple made by King Songtsen Gampo. Lying in the Barkhor Street, you can indulge into some souvenir shopping here. The Sera Monastery is an important Gelug university monastery in Tibet. You can have a scenic view alongside magnificent architecture here. Home to many monks, the sera monastery is a place to relax and meditate. Overnight stay at the hotel in Lhasa.

You will start today with a light tea and visiting the Drepung Monastery. It is the largest monastery in Lhasa and is home to more than 10,000 monks. With a large prayer hall and well-crafted and designed walls, you will love to spend some time in Drepung Monastery. After a brief visit to this majestic monastery, you will head towards Mentshikang, the heart of Tibetan Medicine center. You can watch herb processing alongside different natural medicine components here. You will then visit another Unesco Heritage site in Tibet; The
Norbulingka Palace is also popular as the Summer Palace of Dalai Lama. The beautiful garden here holds one of the most picture-perfect places in Tibet. Rest and overnight at Lhasa.

You will return to Kathmandu today with a scenic flight over the Himalayas. In your spare time, you can stroll around Thamel hunting souvenirs and handicrafts. You can also enjoy the nightlife at Thamel by attending some bar and pubs. Rest and overnight at Kathmandu.

After a light breakfast we will take you to the Tribhuvan International Airport, and from here you will head towards Paro Airport in Bhutan. Our representative/guide will pick you up from the airport, and you will drive towards Thimphu.

On the way to the Paro-Thimphu highway, visit the 16^th-century old Tachogang Lhakhang temple. The temple means the hill of the excellent horse. You need to cross an old bridge to visit the temple. From the bridge, enjoy the scenic views of the villages. Overnight stay at a hotel in Thimphu.

Today you will explore the major attractions in and around Thimphu. You will understand and learn many things about the Bhutanese lifestyle and culture on your tour. The major attraction today will be the visit to the Folk Heritage Museum here. One can learn a lot from the components and showcases in the museum. After the Museum visit, head towards the National library nearby home to numerous manuscripts and Bhutanese books. Then, to the Bhutan Postal Museum and explore the large collection of stamps. Next, explore the Late King's Memorial Chorten. It is designed in Tibetan-style architecture and holds cultural importance and the place is soothing and peaceful. On the way to Takin's zoo, you will have an opportunity to visit the handmade paper factories. The traditional medicine institute visit will give an educational touch to your tour. In the late afternoon, you will head towards the biggest Shakyamuni Buddha statue in Bhutan the Great Buddha Dordenma , and enjoy the Thimphu valley view from there.

After a quick breakfast, head towards the Dochula pass for a scenic mountain view. The Druk Wangyal Chortens here is a collection of 108 Chortens in memory of Bhutanese soldiers. This is a place perfect for panoramic pictures of the Himalayas, the lush Himalayan vegetation, and flowers. Drive through the terraced rice field and reach the iconic Punakha Dzong. Providing an outstanding landscape and magnificent architecture, this dzong is one of the best places to be in Bhutan. Nearby the oldest Punakha Suspension Bridge is another highlight. It connects three major villages and the surrounding views from the bridge is impressive. Return to Thimphu with a scenic drive. Overnight at a hotel in Thimphu.

Post an early breakfast you will drive to Paro valley and from there start your hike toward the Taktsang Monastery. At the top of the cliff is the cave where Guru Rinpoche himself is believed to have meditated. The monastery can be reached from various directions, and your guide will take you from the optimum trail. Not only the monastery and the caves are appealing, but the view of nature and landscape from the monastery is simply stunning. Your exhaustion is washed away from the cool hilly breeze and the fantastic scenery. After a brief time here, return and have lunch.

Next, visit Rinpung Dzong, a large Buddhist monastery of the Drukpa Lineage. Cross a traditionally covered cantilever bridge below Ringpung Dzong. On the hill above Ringpung Dzong is Ta Dzong which is now established as the National Museum of Bhutan. End the tour with a visit to the oldest temple in Bhutan called Kyichu Lhakhang Temple. Overnight at a hotel.

After an early breakfast pack up and head towards the Paro Airport. As we don't have a direct flight connecting Laos from Bhutan, you will head there from Bangkok. After reaching Laos in Vientiane airport, our representative will meet and transfer you to your hotel. Rests then freshen-up and in the evening you can stroll around Vientiane and try some local cuisine. Overnight at Vientiane.

Start your day with a short city tour of Vientiane. You can walk to most of the destinations of today. Wat Sisaket, Wat Prakeo, Patuxay Monument, and That Luang Stupa are among the major attractions of your visit today. In the late afternoon take a short Mekong Riverside tour with your guide. You can understand a lot about the Lao people, their culture and tradition from the tour. There is a wide range of tribes and locals dwelling the banks of the Mekong river too. After a beautiful sunset return to your hotel and rest.

The Luang Prabang city was the ancient capital of northern Laos. After some remaining site visit in Vientiane, you will head towards the airport and fly to Luang Prabang. You can either take a short hike to Mount Phousi for a sunset view or stroll around the streets of Luang Prabang. The glided stupa here is a perfect destination for a panoramic view of the city hidden in Nature. You can enjoy the Nightlife and try some of the local cuisines in Luang Prabang. Overnight at a hotel in Luang Prabang.

Today will be an interesting day in Laos as you will visit the important sites of Luang Prabang. After an early light morning breakfast, you will visit the shrine of Wat Aham, stupa of Wat Visoun, Wat Sene, Wat Mai and the magnificent Wat Xieng Thong before boarding a boat in Mekong River. Through this brief journey, you will see the mingling of nature and Lao people here in the banks of Mekong. Along the way to the caves, we will make stops to gulp in some sticky rice delicacies and whiskey. After reaching the royal temple of Wat Longkhonun, you will head towards the mouth of Ou River and to Pak Ou Caves. We will also make stops in various villages including Ban Phanom on our return to Luang Prabang for souvenir buying and local experience. Overnight at Luang Prabang.

You will visit some of the remaining places in your spare time, and our guides will take you to the airport before your flight. You are sure to carry a heart full of boundless memories and amazing venturesome experience on your tour. Stories reaching each destination are a priceless wealth you are taking with you which you can share with your treasured ones for a long time to come.