Overview
Tour Name:- Himalayan Adventure
Duration:- 21 Nights & 22 Days.
Destination Covered:- Beijing, Nepal, Bhutan and Delhi
Package Details
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Tour Highlights |
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Beijing |
The Great Wall of China, Summer Palace & Tiananmen Square |
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Lhasa |
World’s highest mountain range – The Himalayas Patola Palace, Jakhang (Holiest) Temple. |
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Kathmandu |
Major Mountains - Shivapuri, Phulchowki, Nagarjun and Chandragiri. Swayambhunath Stupa |
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Pokhara |
Annapurna Circuit |
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Chitwan |
Chitwan National Park |
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Thimphu |
Royal Botanical Garden, Cheri Monastery |
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Gangtey |
Gangtey Monastery, Black-Necked Crane Center |
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Punakha |
Grand Punakha Dzong, Divine Madman |
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Paro |
National Museum, Fortress of the Heap of Jewels, Tiger’s Nest Monastery |
Package Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive Beijing
Arrive by International flight, our representative would assist you at airport & transfer to hotel for check in. Begin your adventure as you fly into China’s colorful capital, Beijing. The massive city is centered around what was once a “Forbidden City,” where only the imperial family and their servants were permitted to reside. Check in to your hotel and relax or explore the city a bit.
Overnight Hotel - Beijing
Day 2 - Beijing
After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing of Beijing. This is the perfect outlet for seeing what is considered one of the new “Seven Wonders of the World” - the Great Wall of China. The Summer Palace is one of China’s most stunning UNESCO World Heritage Sites. And of course can’t leave the city without taking a tour of Tiananmen Square.
Overnight Hotel - Beijing
Day 3 - Fly Beijing – Lhasa
Fly into Tibet and catch an aerial view of the world’s highest mountain range - the Himalayas. The city sits at 11,450 feet, making it one of the highest cities in the world.
Arrive and check in to hotel.
Overnight Hotel – Lhasa
Day 4 - Lhasa
After breakfast, start your day by touring the ancient city and learning about Tibetan culture.
The Potala Palace was once the winter residence of the Dalai Lama and is now a culture and art Mecca. Haggle for the best bargains and authentic Tibetan goods at Barkhor Square. If you are looking to bring home an incredible silk painting, Thangka Silk Painting can teach you to create your own masterpiece. Once you’re exhausted from enjoying Lhasa’s delights, return to your hotel to relax.
Overnight Hotel - Lhasa
Day 5 - Lhasa
Post breakfast, spend another full day exploring Lhasa. You will have plenty of time to see the sites you didn’t squeeze in the first day. Make sure to visit the country’s holiest temple - the Jokhang Temple. The Sera and Drepung Monasteries offer a beautiful peek into a quiet, spiritual way of life. Exploring Norbulingka Park is the perfect way to end your day.
Overnight Hotel - Lhasa
Day 6 - Kathmandu
After breakfast, check out and fly into Kathmandu, Nepal’s nature-rich capital. The city sprawls across the foothills of the base of four major mountains - Shivapuri, Phulchowki, Nagarjun and Chandragiri. Check in to hotel and relax for rest of the day.
Overnight Hotel – Kathmandu
Day 7 - Kathmandu
Post breakfast; spend the day exploring the city. The Old Quarter’s narrow alleyways are filled with fascinating markets and make for an exciting wander. Discover the Swayambhunath Stupa, more famously known as the Monkey Temple. This complex of monasteries of all faiths dates back to 460 A.D. There are helicopter rides available for an incredible tour of the daunting Mt Everest.
Overnight Hotel – Kathmandu
Day 8 - Kathmandu - Pokhara
After breakfast, check out and proceed to the second largest city in Nepal - Pokhara. (Distance: Approx. 200 Kms / 5.5 hrs). Here, you will find a diversity of wildlife and climate, the subtropical forests stretching up to mountains that sit 24,246 feet above sea level. Check in to hotel, rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight Hotel – Pokhara
Day 9 - Pokhara
Post breakfast, head for shorter trek. Annapurna Circuit is famous for its 21-23 day walk, it’s easy to take a shorter trek as well to check out the magnificent natural surroundings. If you’re feeling adventurous, take a paragliding, river rafting, cycling, caving or zipline excursion. Return to your lodging to relax that evening.
Overnight Hotel – Pokhara
Day 10 - Pokhara - Chitwan National Park
Check out and head to Chitwan (Distance: Approx. 150 Kms / 4 hrs). Enjoy a landscape of rivers, trees and animals thriving as you travel to Chitwan National Park. The National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the endangered populations of the one-horned Rhinoceros and the Bengal Tiger. For an adventurous, outdoor experience, check in to the camp / tent.
Overnight Hotel – Chitwan National Park
Day 11 - Chitwan National Park
Today post breakfast, It’s a day for adventure. Choose from an elephant-top safari or a walking wildlife safari to see the many species of the area. The Elephant Breeding Center is the perfect spot to see elephant babies and their mothers living their everyday lives. The Tharu Cultural Museum and Research Center can show you the culture and customs of the vibrant Tharu people.
Overnight Hotel – Chitwan National Park
Day 12 - Chitwan – Kathmandu
Check out and return to Kathmandu (Distance: Approx. 150 Kms / 4 hrs) before moving onto Thimphu. Try one of the many street markets for fresh, hot and delicious Nepalese cuisine. The curries are distinct from the rest of Asia. Check in to your hotel and relax in the evening with a picturesque view of the Himalayas.
Overnight Hotel – Kathmandu
Day 13 - Kathmandu - Thimphu
Fly to Thimphu (Druk Air). Travel to evocative Bhutan, an ancient country full of wonder. Thimphu sits at 7,500 feet above sea level and has been the capital since 1961. It’s best explored by foot or bicycle and has very little traffic. Check in to the hotel and rest of the day free to relax.
Overnight Hotel – Thimphu
Day 14 - Thimphu
After breakfast, proceed to Bhutan’s stunning nature as you visit the Royal Botanical Garden there are 369 different species of orchids in the gardens. Practice your bow and arrow skills with a private lesson in archery, Bhutan’s national sport. Visiting the Cheri Monastery is a wonderful way to see Bhutan’s spiritual culture.
Overnight Hotel – Thimphu
Day 15 - Thimphu - Gangtey
After breakfast, check out and travel to tranquility upon reaching Gangtey (Distance: Approx. 130 Kms / 3.5 hrs), Bhutan. This peaceful monastery town is bursting with wildlife. Tucked into a glacial valley in the middle of the country, this is a blissful, serene spot. Check into hotel.
Overnight Hotel – Gangtey
Day 16 - Gangtey
Post breakfast, strike out into nature as you explore the area. Lawala Pass is a beautiful half-day hike. Be sure to visit the Gangtey Monastery and the Black-Necked Crane Center. Master delicious yak dumplings when taking a Bhutanese Cooking Class. Return to hotel & rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight Hotel – Gangtey
Day 17 - Gangtey - Punakha
After breakfast, check out and head to Punakha (Distance: Approx. 75 Kms / 2 hrs). The town sits at 4,100 feet above sea level. The area feeds much of the country as it’s the main rice producer.
Arrive and check in to hotel.
Overnight Hotel – Punakha
Day 18 - Punakha
Post breakfast, head to visit Grand Punakha Dzong, considered to be one of the most beautiful Dzongs in the country. The Chimi Lhakhang Temple is dedicated to a “Divine Madman,” who is rumored to have tamed a female demon with his “thunderbolt.” Enjoy a local farmhouse lunch and chat with a local family, they will even show you how to cook a few dishes. There’s whitewater rafting for those adventurous travelers as well. Return to hotel.
Overnight Hotel – Punakha
Day 19 - Punakha - Paro
Check out and proceed to Paro (Distance: Approx. 126 Kms / 3.5 hrs). A small village nestled in the Paro valley is your next stop. Paro is home to some of Bhutan’s most beloved historical sites. There’s also expert hiking in the area. Arrive and check into hotel, rest of the evening is free at relaxation.
Overnight Hotel – Paro
Day 20 - Paro
Today after breakfast, head to visit the National Museum of Bhutan. This is the place in Bhutan to see the country’s Buddhist history. Take a stroll through the Paro Dzong, more famously known as the “Fortress of the Heap of Jewels”. The day isn’t complete until you’ve visited the Tiger’s Nest Monastery and experienced a Himalayan Singing Bowl Meditation. Return to hotel.
Overnight Hotel – Paro
Day 21 - Paro - New Delhi
Check out; fly to New Delhi for a day in India before your departure homeward. This is one of the world’s oldest continually inhabited cities. Take a tour through the fascinating city’s Houses of Worship or the Contemporary Art Tour for an insightful peek into an ancient culture. Arrive and check in to hotel.
Overnight Hotel – New Delhi
Day 22 - Departure
Post breakfast, among the picturesque Himalayan range, it’s time for your journey to end. Take one last stroll through the streets of New Delhi and pack up your belongings. You’ll be transferred to the airport, where you’ll check your onward flight out of New Delhi.
