Hopping the Himalayas - 14 days, 13 nights
 
Kathmandu - Lhasa - Kathmandu - Paro - Thimpu - Punakha - Paro
Yes! On this trip you will literally be hopping the Himalayas. Nepal, which has been a kingdom for centuries, is no longer a kingdom; the Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan is becoming a democracy in 2008; and Tibet is struggling to adjust to being a part of China. Be there as these 3 Himalaya regions embrace change in the 21st century.
Walk through palace squares and temples in Kathmandu; join Tibetan pilgrims in their kora around Jokhang monastery in Lhasa; hike to the Tiger's Nest in Paro and stroll the bazaars in Thimpu. On this 14-day tour you will see some of the most amazing mountain scenery in the world from your flights between the cities of Kathmandu, Lhasa, and Paro.
You have the option of beginning and ending the trip either in Bangkok or in Delhi. All hotels, transfers, private guides and vehicles will be arranged from Bangkok to Bangkok or Delhi to Delhi and are include in the price.
Not a group tour! This privately-guided tour is a great value and can be customized to meet your needs in terms of departure dates, destinations, standard of hotels and length of stay. Contact us for more information and price quotes.
Day 1, Tuesday: Arrive Bangkok
Arrive in Bangkok. Overnight Hotel. (No meals)
Day 2, Wednesday: Bangkok - Kathmandu (4,400 ft.)
Fly Bangkok to Kathmandu. Met by our Nepal representative and transferred to your hotel. Overnight hotel in Kathmandu. (Dinner)
Day 3, Thursday: Kathmandu (4,400 ft.)
Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel in the morning to take you on a private tour of Kathmandu. You'll visit the Bodhnath temple, the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal, and one of the several monasteries neighboring the stupa. After this Buddhist experience, you will visit Pashupatinath, the holiest of temples for the Hindus. Here you will probably witness a Hindu cremation along the banks of the Bagmati river. Then head to the Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Overnight hotel in Kathmandu. (Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 4, Friday: Kathmandu (4,400 ft.)
After breakfast, visit Swayambhunath, the monkey temple, and the Patan Durbar Square. Overnight hotel in Kathmandu. (Breakfast and Lunch)
Day 5, Saturday: Kathmandu - Lhasa ( 11,800 ft.)
Fly Kathmandu - Gongar Airport. Met by our Tibetan representative at the Gongar airport. Drive to Lhasa. Day free. Overnight hotel in Lhasa (All meals)
Day 6, Sunday: Lhasa (11,800 ft.)
In the morning, visit Drepung Monastery. After lunch, visit Sera Monastery and witness monks debate. Be part of the evening prayer ceremony at Jokhang temple and merge with pilgrims making the circuit of Barkhor Square. Overnight hotel in Lhasa. (All meals)
Day 7, Monday: Lhasa (11,800 ft.)
Visit the Potala Palace in the morning. Later visit the Norbulinkha palace - the summer palace of the Dalai Lama. Evening free. Overnight hotel in Lhasa. (All meals)
Day 8, Tuesday: Lhasa - Kathmandu (4,400 ft.)
Fly Gongar - Kathmandu. Day Free. Overnight hotel in Kathmandu (Breakfast and Dinner)
Day 9, Wednesday: Kathmandu - Paro (7,300 ft.)
Fly Kathmandu - Paro. Met by our Bhutanese representative. Visit Drukgyal Dzong built in 1647 by the Great Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, father and unifier of medieval Bhutan. Evening free to stroll the streets of Paro. Overnight Olathang resort or similar. (All meals)
Day 10, Thursday: Paro - Thimpu - Punakha (4,300 ft.)
Drive to Thimpu. Visit the school of Traditional Medicine school and Painting School. After lunch stroll the Thimpu market. Continue drive to Punakha. Overnight hotel in Punakha. (All meals)
Day 11, Friday: Punakha - Paro (7,300 ft.)
Visit Punakha Dzong. Drive back to Paro (5 hours). Visit Chimmi Lakhang (temple of fertility) enroute. Overnight hotel in Paro. (All meals)
Day 12, Saturday: Paro (7,780 ft.)
After breakfast, hike to Tiger's Nest. In the evening, visit Ta Dzong. Overnight hotel in Paro. (All meals)
Day 13, Sunday: Paro - Bangkok
Fly Paro to Bangkok. Overnight hotel in Bangkok. (All meals)
Day 14, Monday: Bangkok - Depart for home
Transfer to airport for final departure. (Breakfast)
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Per Person Rates:
(based on double occupancy)
Contact us for current rates.
Rates Include
- all airport transfers
- all hotel accommodations on double-occupancy basis
- sightseeing and transportation with private English-speaking guide
- all entrance fees
- meals as indicated in the itinerary
- airfare: Kathmandu-Lhasa-Kathmandu
- airfare: Kathmandu - Paro
- airfare: Bangkok - Kathmandu
- airfare: Paro - Bangkok
- Bhutan visa
- transfer in Tibet in land-cruisers
- bottled water during sightseeing in Kathmandu, Bhutan and Lhasa
Rates do not Include
- international airport departure tax
- international airfare: US - Bangkok/Delhi - US
- Tibet Entry Permit: to be paid to local agent in US dollars cash on arriva in Kathmandu.
- Nepal multiple-entry visa (can be obtained at the Kathmandu airport on arrival)
- India Visa (must be obtained prior to departure)
- personal/travel insurance or rescue evacuation
- bottled/canned/alcoholic beverages
- tips and gratuities, and
- expenses of personal nature.
To Ask Questions
Call Toll Free: 877-362-2793
Email: info@redlanternjourneys.com
Or, fill out our online form: Contact Us
To Book this Tour
- Download, print and fill out the Reservation Form for each person.
- Fax the form to 206-529-4803, or mail it with your non-refundable $500 per person deposit Red Lantern Journeys
1000 N. Northlake Way, Suite H
Seattle, WA 98103
- Final payment is due 75 days prior to departure. If your reservation is made less than 75 days prior to departure, full payment is needed to reserve your spot.
Upon receipt of your deposit, we will initiate the reservations and send you a statement showing your payment. Final payment is due 75 days before your departure. Approximately 4 weeks prior to your departure, we will send you a final confirmation package containing your itinerary and detailed information on the logistics of your trip.
Forms to Download (pdf files)
Reservation From with Complete Terms and Conditions
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