About this trip
Three Himalayan countries in one journey, moving from the temples and stupas of Kathmandu through the high plateau of Tibet to the valleys and dzongs of Bhutan. It's a big undertaking, mixing city sightseeing, a high-altitude push toward Everest, and time in monasteries and countryside that few tours combine.
In Nepal you get Kathmandu and Bhaktapur's old squares, then Pokhara for lake views and a sunrise hike up Sarangkot. Tibet brings the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, and a two-day route to Everest Base Camp via Tsola, Gyatsola and Pang La passes, staying near Rongbuk Monastery for sunrise over the mountain. Bhutan closes things out with Thimphu's craft workshops, Punakha Dzong, and quieter valleys and hilltop monasteries.
This suits travellers who want depth over speed in each place, and who don't mind the extra planning that Tibet's border and permit rules demand.
What you'll do
- Explore Kathmandu's temples, palaces and Bhaktapur's courtyards
- Boat on Lake Phewa in Pokhara beneath Machhapuchhare
- Watch sunrise over the Himalayas from Sarangkot
- Visit the Potala Palace and Jokhang Temple in Lhasa
- Trek or drive to Everest Base Camp via Tsola, Gyatsola and Pang La passes, staying near Rongbuk Monastery
- See Punakha Dzong and Thimphu's craft workshops in Bhutan
- Crossing into Tibet requires a Chinese Group Visa, and travellers from certain countries must arrange this before arriving in Nepal, as it can't be obtained locally
- In Tibet you're not permitted to carry or share any material relating to the Dalai Lama or Tibetan leaders, including on social media
- The route covers high-altitude travel to Everest Base Camp, so expect long driving days and thinner air alongside the city sightseeing
Worth it if you want seamless multi-country logistics and passionate guides across Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan. Think twice if you need direct flights—overland routes are standard.
- Guides are genuinely knowledgeable and passionate, enhancing every cultural and historical site meaningfully.
- Pradip handles logistics flawlessly, including permit paperwork and border crossings between all three countries.
- No direct Lhasa-Kathmandu flights available; overland routes mean longer travel days and planning needed.
- Drivers navigate difficult conditions including landslides; expect long driving days in mountainous terrain.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Kathmandu · 26 Jul – 27 Jul
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