Nepal Bhutan Tibet India 17 Days Tour - 17 Days

Upon your arrival in Delhi, a representative from Himalayan Trekkers will receive you at the airport and transfer you to the designated hotel. 

You can explore the streets and markets of the capital, Delhi, and get to know about the lifestyle.

Our journey begins from Delhi, the capital of another majestic country, India. Suggested places include a visit to the National Museum containing over 200,000 works of art of Indian and Foreign origin and 5000 years old Indian culture.

One of the other places to visit is Teen Murti Bhavan, which housed the then Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru.

Overnight at the hotel. 

After having breakfast in Delhi, we begin our sightseeing tour to the Presidential Palace, Parliament House, India Gate, Qutub Minar, Jantar-Mantar, Connaught Circus, Red Fort, and Mahalaxmi Temple.

The next stop is Agra for an overnight stay.

The morning view of the Taj Mahal is a view of its state to witness the glory of the rich cultural country. The monument is a symbol of love, adorned with white marble reflecting a romantic aura in the air. Built during the Mughal era in 1963, this monument is the best example of one of the Wonders of the World.

Our next stop is Agra Fort, which was built as a military establishment by Akbar in 1565. The fort gives the feeling of an encircled city within a city, which is a great view to exploring. The fort also houses one of the most stunning mosques of the Mughal era, the Pearl Mosque.

We return to Delhi in the evening. You may explore the surroundings and do shopping once in the city. 

Early in the morning, we board on a flight from Delhi to Bhutan, to the city of Paro.

We make way to the capital city of Bhutan, Thimpu. The way to Thimpu is completely filled with energy and curiosity as we pass by every waterfall and mountain peaks. The capital of Bhutan is a land of history worth 400 years old.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will begin our full-day guided sightseeing of Thimpu city. Thimpu Bazaar is the first stop where you can busy some of the amazing handicrafts. We will visit the Memorial Chorten, National Library, Folk and Heritage Museum, Traditional Handmade Paper Factory, Painting School, and National Handicraft Emporium. 

We continue our journey of Bhutan from Thimpu with an adventurous mountain drive to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan. It lies across the Dochu La Pass (3100m), encountering the exotic scenery of the Himalayas on the way. Before making our way to Punakha, we make a short hike to the Chimi Lhakhang, a fertility temple, famous for receiving blessings. 

Explore the surrounding once in Punakha. Overnight. 

Today we drive back to Paro making a short stop in Thimpu for lunch. 

Reaching Paro, we visit Taktsang Monastery, which is also known as Tiger’s Nest at 9000 ft. we reach the monastery by riding a horse, strolling through the cliffs. 

Our tour follows at visiting Dzongs (monasteries), which serves as the religious and administrative centers. Our list of sightseeing includes the visit to Paro National Museum, 7th-century Kyichu Laichang Dzong, and Dryukul Dzong.

We depart Bhutan after breakfast at the hotel in Paro and fly to Kathmandu. Reaching Kathmandu, we will have half-day sightseeing of the city, which includes Hanuman Dhoka Square, The House of Living Goddess, The Royal Palace, and the City markets comprising Thamel walk.

Today, we will visit the important landmarks of the Kathmandu valley including Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Temple, and Swoyambhunath Temple. 

After exploring the city, we will drive to Nagarkot, a famous sunrise and sunset hill station near the valley offering a panoramic vista of Himalayan peaks including the mighty Mount Everest. 

Overnight at Nagarkot. 

We start our day with a stunning sunrise view above the snow-capped peaks. After breakfast, we leave Nagarkot and drive towards Bhaktapur, the city of rich cultural heritage. We will visit the Lion Gate, The Picture Gallery, and the Palace of Windows. 

Once we explore Bhaktapur Durbar Square, we will to another top tourist destination, Pokhara filled with natural and cultural heritage. After you check-in and a brief rest at the hotel, you can take a walk on the lakeside or go boating in Fewa Lake. 

Early in the morning, we will hike to Sarangkot, a famous hill station renowned for amazing sunrise/sunset views along with panoramic vistas of snow-capped mountains and valleys. We return to the hotel for breakfast and begin our full-day sightseeing of Pokhara city. 

We will visit some of the top attractions of the city including Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Cave, Shanti Stupa, and Mountain Museum. In the evening, stroll around the streets and check out some of the bars and fooderies. 

Leaving Pokhara, we drive back to the Kathmandu valley after a warm breakfast served at the hotel. 

The rest of the day is on your own. 

Our next destination is Lhasa. We board on early morning flight to Lhasa, known as the holy city of Buddhism and the former home of the Dalai Lama. 

Since the city is located at high altitude, it is advisable to take some rest before embarking on the journey. We check-in at the hotel and take a complete rest to freshen ourselves.

Today, in Lhasa, we will be taking a tour of Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and Barkhor Street. 

After breakfast, we will visit the Potala Palace, the former winter palace of the Dalai Lamas. This architectural masterpiece is the symbol of the unity of the Tibetans. It is one of the grandest palaces in the world to date.

After lunch, we will drive towards the Jokhang Temple, the most sacred temple for Tibetan Buddhists. After spending some time at the Jokhang temple we will walk through Barkhor Street, a traditional old street in Lhasa.

Our today's guided sightseeing includes Norbulingka Palace, Drepung Monastery, and Sera Monastery.

Norbulingka Palace is the former summer palace of the Dalai Lamas. The palace territory houses a zoo that was built to protect the animals given to the Dalai Lama. 

Drepung Monastery is the largest monastery in the country and also one of the Great Three Gelukpa Monasteries of Tibet. The monastery houses the statues of Sage Manjushree Tsong Khapa and Kwan-Yin Bodhisattva. 

Sera Monastery is also one of the Great Three Gelukpa Monasteries of Tibet. The Monastery University used to house three basic schools namely, Sera Mey Dratsang, Sera Jey Dratsang, and Ngagpa Dratsang.  

You will be transferred to the airport after breakfast 3 hours before the scheduled flight to your onward destination or home country via Kathmandu/Delhi/Beijing.