Sikkim Darjeeling Bhutan Nepal Tibet Tour (Flight Option)

Our representative will be waiting for you at the airport with a play card. Transfer to Darjeeling. Overnight in Darjeeling

Darjeeling Tours to start from Tiger Hills (8364 Ft / 2550m. around 4:30 AM) to view sunrise over Kanchendzonga Peak (if weather is clear), Ghoom Monastery, Japanese Temple, Batasia Loop, Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park & Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (Closed on Thursday) and and panoramic view of Tea garden.

Drive to Gangtok (5500 Ft /1677 Mts, 130 Kms ). Check in and overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast go out for visits to the popular place to Sikkim sightseeing covering Droul Chorthen, Research Institute of Tibetology, Rumtek Monastery, Flower Show & Enchey Monastery and Directorate of Handicraft & Handloom (Closed on Sunday). Overnight at Hotel.

Fly to Paro airport from Bagdogra. Our employee will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel. Then drive to Thimphu (1 hour 15 minutes).

If time permits, 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.

Today you will explore Thimphu more closely and a number of beautiful places are on the list. Sightseeing of National Library, Third King Memorial Stupa, Heritage Museum, paper factory, art school, and the biggest statue of Buddha, Takin’s zoo, traditional medicine Institute and many more. You will get a chance to appreciate the local culture and meet the people and encounter the peaceful village and admire the lifestyle of the people. Overnight stay at Thimphu.

After breakfast we start the tour of Bhutan, drive to renowned Dochula Pass (3102 meters) and see the view of great Himalayas. Then walk around 108 Stupas and you can take some beautiful pictures. Next, drive towards Punakha Dzong and visit the dzong and nearby the Bhutan's oldest Punakha Suspension Bridge if we have enough time then we can visit the temple of fertility through rice terraced fields. Drive back to Thimphu. Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Today after breakfast we return back to Paro and walk to Taktshang or ‘Tiger’s Nest’famous monastery in Bhutan. It is located in the Cliffside of the upper Paro valley. It is one of the holiest monument for Buddhist. Paro Taktsang is the most famous among the thirteen Taktshang or "tiger lair" caves in which Guru Padmasambhava meditated.

Fly to Kathmandu with an amazing view from the flight. After landing at Kathmandu airport you will have to process your Nepal Visa you will require USD 40 cash and 2 passport size photograph). Our representative will be waiting for you at the airport with a placard. He will then take you to the hotel and you will spend the night at the hotel.

Today we explore the Patan city, one of the cities among the three cities in the Kathmandu valley. It is well known for art and craft. You can enjoy the view of Durbar Square, beautiful sculptures in the old temples in Kathmandu. Next, you can see Tibetan refugee camp and industrial area of Patan. In the afternoon you can have fun buying souvenirs or walk around viewing more sights. Overnight stay at Kathmandu.

Your Tibet visa will be managed today with your original Passport and Photographs. Today you will explore the beauty and heritage of Kathmandu. You will start from Pashupatinath, the most divine and holy for Hindus around the world. Then we move to Boudhanath Stupa, giant Stupa in the world and Bhaktapur, the city famously known for art and culture. You will also view the traditional painting school and get a glimpse of Nepalese art. Tonight we spend in Kathmandu.

At Lhasa Gongar airport our guide will receive and take you to the hotel. Today you will move around in Lhasa (3550m/12000 ft.) positioned at the foot of Mount Gephel. Lhasa is famous for Dalai Lama’s Potala Palace. You can visit century-old Monasteries, Palaces and crowded Barkhor Street. The temperature is chilling most of the time so we would suggest getting your warm clothes.

Today you will admire the Legendary Potala Palace located at the hilltop and get a view of Lhasa city. Potala is divided into two parts, first is white and second red. The Palace built for meditation in the 5thcentury and later renovated by Dalai Lama is among UNESCO world heritage site. You will then visit chapels, gallery and formal Chapel of 14thDalai Lama till 1959.
Then we move to Sera Monastery, a religious historic site, next Jokhang Temple – the spiritual center. The beautiful temple is located in Barkhor Square, now a UNESCO world heritage site. Overnight we stay in Lhasa.

Today we start our day from Drepung Monastery, the biggest Monastery in Tibet and shelter for thousands of Monks. Here you can see the prayer hall, meeting hall and cooking area for thousands of Monks. Next, you will visit Mentshikang (Tibetan medicine center) built in 1916. Then you proceed towards Dalai Lama’s summer camp Norbulingka Palace. It also has a beautiful park around and is a UNESCO site. Overnight at Lhasa.

After breakfast, we will drive to Yamdroktsho Lake where you can enjoy the view and in the evening drive back to Lhasa. It is one of the holiest lakes in Tibet. The road goes up to Kamba la pass (4800 meters), you can enjoy the great view of the blue lake from the pass. Overnight at Lhasa.

Last day in Lhasa and in Tibet after a most exciting and memorable time with interesting historical, cultural tour. As per the international flight our staff will transfer to international airport for the flight back home or to respective countries.