Himalayan Tours

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

This four weeks Himalayan tours incorporate the very best of the region's landscapes and cultural diversity with the snow-capped peaks of Nepal just as enticing as remote mountain monasteries and the fascinating local customs that you'll find in Tibet, Sikkim, Darjeeling and Bhutan. The unique art, architecture, history that's featured throughout this Himalayan holiday is often just as significant to local people as religion and royalty with visits to attractive palaces and places of worship adding to the exciting whirlwind of sightseeing. From the rituals of Mahayana Buddhism to the lesser-known cultural traditions of Bhutan, Tibet, Sikkim and Nepal that Himalayan tours give you the chance to understand what it means to live within the shadow of the greatest mountains on earth.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m) — Kathmandu arrival Meet us at the airport, transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. Day 2: Kathmandu — Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyabhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) and Patan Durbar Square. Overnight at hotel. Day 3: Kathmandu — Visit Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Overnight at hotel. Day 4: Kathmandu – Lhasa — Drive to Kathmandu airport, fly to Lhasa (3650m). Transfer to Hotel. Rest. Overnight at hotel. Day 5: Lhasa Tour — Visit Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street. Overnight at hotel. Day 6: Lhasa Tour — Visit Drepung monastery and Sera monastery. Overnight at hotel. Day 7: Lhasa (3650m) to Shigatse (3900m) (approx. 5hrs drive) — Drive to Shigatse via Yamdrok Lake, on the way visit Pelkor Monastery and Gyantse Kumbum. In Shigatse visit Tashilunpo Monastery. Overnight at hotel. Day 8: Shigatse (3900m) to Everest Base Camp (5200) (approx. 5 hrs drive) — Drive to Rongbuk Monastery via high passes. Overnight at Tent or Monastery. Day 9: Everest Base Camp (5200m) and return to Shigatse (3900m) — In the morning, Explore Everest and you can see the sunrise appearing on the top of Mt Everest. And back to Shigatse. Overnight at hotel. Day 10: Shigatse (3900m) to Lhasa (3650m) — After breakfast, Drive back to Lhasa, The whole distance is almost 280km and it takes 6 hours along the Yarlung Tsangpo River / Bhamaputra River. Overnight at Hotel. Day 11: Lhasa - Kathmandu — After breakfast, drive to airport, fly back to Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel. Overnight at Hotel. Day 12: Kathmandu - Chitwan (approx. 5/6hrs drive) — After breakfast, drive to Chitwan. After lunch, Afternoon, Jungle Activities. Evening, Dinner will be served at Hotel. Overnight at Hotel. Day 13: Chitwan — After breakfast, Full day jungle activities including Elephant Back Safari, Canoeing Ride, Elephant Breeding Centre Visit, Bird Watching, Tharu Village tour etc. Overnight at Hotel. Day 14: Chitwan - Pokhara (approx. 5/6hrs drive) — After breakfast, Drive to Pokhara. Afternoon, boating at Fewa Lake. Visit Barahi Temple. Overnight at Hotel. Day 15: Pokhara — Early morning Sunrise view over the Himalayas from Sarangkot. Half day Pokahra city tour. Overnight at Hotel. Day 16: Pokhara - Kathmandu (approx. 5/6hrs drive) — After breakfast, Scenic drive back to Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel. Day 17: Bhadrapur Airport - Darjeeling — After breakfast, drive to Kathmandu airport, fly to Bhadrapur Airport meet our representative and transfer to Darjeeling (146kms/5hrs). Overnight at Hotel. Day 18: Darjeeling Best points Sightseeing — Early morning start for Tiger Hill to watch the spectacular sunrise and its amazing effects on the Mt. Kanchendzonga (Worlds 3rd highest peak), Full day tour in Darjeeling. Overnight at hotel. Day 19: Darjeeling - Sikkim, Gangtok — Morning after breakfast transfer to Gangtok (110kms/4hrs), at an altitude of 5500ft. Overnight at hotel. Day 20: Gangtok Local Sightseeing — Early morning visit Hanuman Tak, Ganesh Tak, Tashi view Point (These three points are famous for watching beautiful early morning view on Mt Kanchenjunga). After breakfast, full day sightseeing tour. Overnight at Hotel. Day 21: Gangtok - Kalimpong — Morning transfer to Kalimpong (85kms/03hrs), another quiet hill station in Eastern Himalaya. Half day sightseeing in & around Kalimpong. Overnight at Hotel. Day 22: Kalimpong - Puntosling (Bhutan border - 195 kms / 6 /7hrs). — After breakfast, drive to to Puntosling (Bhutan) meet Bhutan guide at night and Overnight stay in Puntosling. Day 23: Puntosling - Thimpu (2300m) - approx. 5/6 hrs. Drive — Drive to Thimpu. Afternoon, If time permit you can visit Kyichu Lhakhang & Paro Dzong in Paro and continue drive to Thimphu. Day 24: Thimpu sightseeing / Late afternoon transfer to Punakha (1250m.) 3/4 hrs. drive — There are a good many things to see in the capital which has a very relaxed, laid-back feel about it. Full day Thimphu sightseeing tour, and drive to Punakha. Day 25: Excursion to Gangtey (2890m.) / Wangdiphodrang (1460m.) - 6/7 hrs. drive — After breakfast visit Punakha Dzhong, After visit Punakha drive to Gangety (Phobjikha). Explore Phobjikha valley and Gangtey Monastery. Day 26: Wangdiphodrang / Paro (2260m.)- 3/4 hrs. drive — Morning, drive to Paro. Afternoon, Paro Tour. Day 27: Paro - hike to Taksang (Tiger’s Nest Monastery) — After breakfast hike to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery. After lunch you can visit other important site which you could not complete previous days. Day 28: Paro Departure. — After Breakfast, transfer to airport and fly onward destination - Kathmandu, Bangkok, Delhi (India) etc.

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive Kathmandu (1,300m) — Kathmandu arrival Meet us at the airport, transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.+