Power Places of the Himalayas - 13 Days
Destination:
Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet
Theme:
Culture
Activity:
Tour
Difficulty:
Easy
Max Altitude:
3,570 m / 11,710 ft
Best Season:
Feb - May / Sep - Nov
This classic combination program takes you through a journey of insightful revelations as you explore different yet similar patterns of culture, traditions, customs and beliefs. The Power Places of the Himalayas lets you experience the overpowering fortresses of Bhutan, the quintessence of mystic Nepal and the fascinating monuments of Tibet. All in one, visiting the most fascinating places of Asia. The serenity of this trip is sure to engulf you, a trip of a lifetime.
- Discover the power places of the Himalayas; Nepal, Bhutan & Tibet that share common cultural and geographical landscapes and yet are diverse in many ways.
- Wander through UNESCO World Heritage Sites in each destination.
- Experience the local lifestyle and traditions of all three places.
- Day 1 - Arrive in Paro and drive to Thimphu
- Day 2 - In Thimphu
- Day 3 - Day excursion to Punakha
- Day 4 - Drive to Paro
- Day 5 - In Paro, Taktsang Monastery Hike
- Day 6 - Fly to Kathmandu
- Day 7 - In Kathmandu
- Day 8 - In Kathmandu
- Day 9 - Fly to Lhasa, Tibet
- Day 10 - In Lhasa
- Day 11 - In Lhasa
- Day 12 - Fly back to Kathmandu
- Day 13 - Final Departure
Nepal Portion
- Arrival/departure transfers.
- Meet assistance at the airport.
- 4 nights’ hotel accommodation in Kathmandu in a twin sharing room on bed and breakfast basis.
- All the sightseeing tours and transfers as per the above program with local English speaking guide by private vehicle.
- Orphanage visit in Kathmandu.
- Pottery in Bhaktapur.
- All the entrance and monuments fees as indicated in the program.
Bhutan Portion
- Arrival/departure transfers.
- Meet assistance at the airport.
- 3 nights’ hotel accommodation in Thimphu in a twin sharing room on full board basis.
- 2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Paro in a twin sharing room on full board basis.
- All the sightseeing tour and transfers as per the itinerary with English speaking guide.
- Bhutan Visa Fee.
- One way pony ride till Cafeteria, Taktsang Monastery [For kids].
- Tourism development fund & Entrance fee in Bhutan.
Tibet Portion
- All necessary arrival/departure transfers.
- Meet assistance at the airport.
- 3 nights’ hotel accommodation in Lhasa in a twin sharing room on bed and breakfast basis.
- Sightseeing tour and all surface transfers in Tibet will be provided as per the itinerary with English speaking Tibetan guide by private vehicle.
- Tibet Travel Permit.
- All entrance and monuments fees as indicated in the program.
- Nepal Visa Fee.
- Chinese Visa Fee.
- All International airfares and airport tax [Will be quoted separately].
- Meals those are not included on the above cost inclusion.
- Refreshments, bottled drinks.
- Tipping.
- Insurance and rescue of any form.
- Cost arising out of flight cancellation/road blockades/landslides/riots and events beyond our control.
- Expenses of personal nature and any other expenses not mentioned in the above program.
- Photography charges in the monasteries and monuments.
- Other services & items that are not mentioned in the above program.
