Bhutan, Nepal, Tibet Tour- 3 Country Tour

Bhutan, Nepal, Tibet Tour- 3 Country Tour

Duration
14 days
Group size
8 People
Country
Tibet

Bhutan, Nepal, Tibet Tour- 3 Country Tour Overview

The Cross Country Tours - Bhutan Nepal Tibet Tour : 3 Countries At One Go!

The Cross Country Tours - Bhutan Nepal Tibet Tour : 3 Countries At One Go!

Our Bhutan, Nepal, Tibet Tour encompasses the major destinations of the mountainous Asian countries and takes the travelers on a spiritual and cultural awakening. Visit the centuries-old Heritage sites in Kathmandu and marvel at its architectural and religious significance.

Your spiritual journey continues towards the roof of the world Tibet where you’ll genuinely embrace the grandness of the Potala Palace, one of the most impressive 1000 room palace of the Dalai Lama all build with mud.

After a tour of Holy city Lhasa Tibet and enjoy cruising in the road of Kamba La Pass while being accompanied by the sapphire sky and the snow-laden Himalayas in the backdrop. Your thirst for adventure further takes you to the once-isolated nation of Bhutan known as the Last Shangri-la on earth. This mysterious land in Himalaya Nepal, Tibet Bhutan is home to many secrets that are waiting for you to discover.

You will hike to Tiger’s nest, drive beautiful highways and visit UNESCO world heritage sites. Embrace Himalaya’s traditional culture and dive into its Buddhist monasteries and Hindu Temples to truly understand the meaning of life. Amazing multi-country tour of Nepal Tibet and Bhutan for you to enjoy.

You can combine the tour with other countries like India, Everest base camp from Tibet side, Myanmar or even to Sri-lanka if you wish to extend more days.Come Enjoy our Nepal Tibet tour or Nepal and Bhutan tour or Nepal, Tibet Bhutan tour an adventure of a life time.

Earthbound Expeditions is recommended by Lonely Planet, Trip Advisor, Newyork Times, The Guardian, and many other national and international newspapers and magazines for our good services. Get this fantastic chance to go to three different nations(Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet) from the price USD 5467. For more information on Trekking, Hiking trips please get in touch with us.

Key highlights of the Bhutan, Nepal, Tibet Tour- 3 Country Tour

Itinerary

  1. You will arrive in Kathmandu, airport pick up and stay at Thamel Eco resort or similar Make sure we arrive late Sunday or Tuesday.

    Altitude
    1,400 m (4,590 ft)
    On foot
    None, arrival day
    Night in
    Hotel, Kathmandu
    Meals
    None
  2. Leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes The Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a 
UNISCO world heritage site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Shyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan 
city, later drive to Nagarkot ( at 7200ft), a beautiful hill station from here we can see the magnificent Himalayan view in a clear day.

    Altitude
    2,175 m (7,140 ft)+775 m
    On foot
    Easy walking, 2–3 hrs
    Night in
    Hotel, Nagarkot
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Early morning sunrise and mountain view from Nagarkot, in a clear day, have a great mountain Panorama and go for hiking of about 3- 4 hours to Dhulikhel ( optional) and stay overnight in Dhulikhel.

    Altitude
    1,550 m (5,090 ft)−625 m
    On foot
    Optional 3–4 hrs
    Night in
    Hotel, Dhulikhel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Early morning sunrise and Mountain View from Dhulikhel and drive to do sightseeing of Bhaktpur, back to Kathmandu and prepare for Tibet trip. Can join Nepali cultural show and dinner.

    Altitude
    1,400 m (4,590 ft)−150 m
    On foot
    Easy walking, 2–3 hrs
    Night in
    Hotel, Kathmandu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  5. Fly to Lhasa Gongar airport. Arrival Lhasa. O/ N in hotel, if time permit go to visit the Jokhang Temple, Tibet's holiest temple with its priceless statues and frescoes.Jokhag is the oldest temple that has the statue of 11 years old Buddha which was given to Tsrongchang Gompo on the 7th century by the family of her Chinese queen, stay in Lhasa.

    Altitude
    3,656 m (11,990 ft)+2,256 m
    On foot
    None, flight day
    Night in
    Hotel, Lhasa
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. In the mystical capital of Lhasa, there is ample time to explore the former home of the Dalai Lama, Potala Palace, Tibet\'s world famous resplendent landmark with over 1,000 rooms and 10,000 shrines. That has over 3500KG gold with its golden roof. and the Norbulinka, or Summer Place, from which the present Dalai Lama fled in 1959. If time permit We will take you to Sera and Derphung monasteries around Lhasa. Shoppers mustn\'t miss the Barkhor, the bustling bazaar of old Lhasa, which is right on the pilgrim\'s circumambulating route around Jokhang. Laden with souvenirs and memories of Tibet,

    Altitude
    3,656 m (11,990 ft)
    On foot
    Easy walking, 2–3 hrs
    Night in
    Hotel, Lhasa
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. A scenic drive through the Karo La Pass and Kamba La Pass with a very good view of the Yamdrok Tso Lake . In Gyantse visit Khumbum monastery hen drive Gyantse to Shigatse (3900mtr): Drive to Shigatse has the famous Tashimpo Monastery and the seat of Panchen Lama, Overnight at Hotel. Visit to the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery and around. O / N hotel.

    Altitude
    3,900 m (12,800 ft)+244 m
    On foot
    None, 7–8 hr drive
    Night in
    Hotel, Shigatse
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. It is beautiful drive via a pass, have magnificent mountain view, have close of view of Mount Everest north face from the base camp . O / N in Lo - Tingri

    Altitude
    4,300 m (14,110 ft)+400 m
    On foot
    None, 8–9 hr drive
    Night in
    Guesthouse, Tingri
    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. From Lo Tingri drive to Kerung boarder then drive to Kathmandu: Early morning drive to Kerung complete immigration and custom formalities. This day\'s drive offers fantastic view of the high mountains. Later drive to Kathmandu, Check in to hotel.

    Altitude
    1,400 m (4,590 ft)−2,900 m
    On foot
    None, 10–12 hr drive
    Night in
    Hotel, Kathmandu
    Meals
    Breakfast
  10. The flight into Paro on Druk Air, is a befitting introduction to the spectacular beauty of our country. In clear weather, magnificent views of the world\'s highest peaks give way to the lush green Paro valley as you land. The first gift from Bhutan will be the cool, clean fresh air as you step out of the plane. After clearing customs and visa control you are met by your guide and depart to Paro town for lunch. After lunch visit the Ta dzong, an ancient watchtower, which now houses the National Museum. Below the museum is the Paro Rimpung Dzong, the centre of civil and religious authority in this valley. A short walk takes you to the base of the dzong and across a traditional cantilevered, covered bridge. A short distance further is one of the innumerable archery grounds. (Archery is the national sport of Bhutan ). If we are lucky, we may catch a match in action. Late afternoon depart to Thimphu, the modern capital of Bhutan. The drive will take around 1.5 hour. Thimphu has a population of about 98,000. The town is made up of just three lines of shops and is the only capital in the world without traffic lights. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

    Altitude
    2,320 m (7,610 ft)+920 m
    On foot
    Easy walking, 1–2 hrs
    Night in
    Hotel, Thimphu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  11. Thimphu sightseeing includes a visit to the National Memorial Chorten, National Library, stocked with priceless ancient Buddhist manuscripts and also visit the Folk Heritage Museum, which is dedicated to connecting people to the Bhutanese rural past through exhibition of items and artifacts used in rural households, Textile Museum, where the art of traditional weaving is still kept alive and preserved through exhibition and has a good collection of old textiles which are rich in its color and design. Other high lights include a visit to the Handicrafts Emporium, which has all types of Bhutanese handicrafts for sale. After lunch depart to Punakha. Leaving Thimphu the road climbs steeply through a forest of pine and cedar, festooned with hanging lichen high up near Dochola pass (3050 m). This pass often offers panoramic views of the Himalayan mountain ranges. After stopping for tea and the view, we descend along a series of hairpin bends to the fertile valley of Punakha. Afternoon visit Punakha Dzong, winter seat of the Je Khenpo and ancient capital of Bhutan, remarkably located between the rivers of the Mo (Female) Chu and Pho (Male) Chu, then drive your way back to Paro. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

    Altitude
    1,250 m (4,100 ft)−1,070 m
    On foot
    Easy walking, 2–3 hrs
    Night in
    Hotel, Punakha
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  12. In the morning drive towards the north of Paro valley to visit the ruins of the Drukgyal Dzong 16 km up the valley. Built in 1647 by the great Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, father and unifier of medieval Bhutan, the dzong was destroyed by accidental fire and left in ruins as an evocative reminder of the great victories it was built to commemorate. Explore the ramparts and on a clear day experience an unforgettable view of Mt. Jhomolhari (7,314 m) and then drive to Satsam Chorten to hike to Paro Taktsang, the hike up (or horse ride) to the Taktsang monastery (Tiger nest). The horse ride up to the cafeteria will take around one and half hour. At the view point enjoy the stunning view of the monastery, where Guru Padmasambhava landed on the back of a tigeress in the 8th century. We then walk back to the road point and then drive your way back to visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan. After lunch drive to visit Evening ends with a walk through Paro\'s main shopping district. Dinner and overnight at hotel .

    Altitude
    2,200 m (7,220 ft)+950 m
    On foot
    5–6 hrs
    Night in
    Hotel, Paro
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  13. Departure to Kathmandu and back to home 
Transfer to airport for flight to Kathmandu ( extend tour ) or same-day fly to home or onward destinations to Delhi / Bangkok.

    Altitude
    2,200 m (7,220 ft)
    On foot
    None, departure day
    Night in
    No overnight
    Meals
    Breakfast

What's included

  • All accommodation in Nepal and Tibet on BB basis, in Bhutan on a full board basis except where mentioned 3-star level hotels ( twin sharing room)
  • Airport picks up and transfers. 1-night dinner and cultural show in Nepal
  • Airfare KTM - Paro - KTM and Kathmandu to Lhasa one way flight about
  • Sightseeing, hotels and all airports.
  • Transfer in Tibet and Bhutan by private transport, with English speaking guide
  • Tibet and Bhutan travel permit and Visa fee
  • Car / Van for sightseeing with a guide in Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan

Not included

  • Personal travel insurance and all items of a personal nature, some lunch and dinner where not mentioned
  • International airfare
  • Mountain, Road rescue or any other emergency evacuation charges if necessary
  • Expenses incurred as a result of illness, landslide, political disturbance, re-routing, flight cancellation and of any different unforeseen situation and events which is not under our control
  • Any table drinks, telephone bills, laundry, postage, etc.
  • Nepal Visa cost, payable upon arrival,
  • Tips and gratuities

Photos

A look at the trail, the villages and the mountains.

Reviews

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The trip of a lifetime

Everything was handled for us from the moment we landed. Our guide read the group perfectly, slowed the pace when we needed it, and knew every village along the way. I never once worried about logistics.

Sarah M. AustraliaOctober 2025
Felt looked after the whole way

We travelled as a couple and the small group made all the difference. Comfortable lodges, honest advice about the altitude, and a team who clearly loved the mountains. Booking on our own dates was easy.

James & Kate United KingdomMay 2025
Well organised and genuinely local

You can tell this is run by people from here, not a call centre abroad. The itinerary had proper rest days built in, the food was better than I expected, and the whole thing ran to time.

Daniel R. CanadaMarch 2025

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