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Himalayan Kingdom Culture tour Nepal-Tibet and Bhutan

16 days
Start and end in Kathmandu
4.7
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 10
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Kathmandu

    Start point
    Tribhuvan International Airport, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Kathmandu- Tribhuvan International airport)
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  2. Day 2

    Nagarkot - Bhaktapur

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Chagu Narayan Temple
    • Explore Nagarkot hilltop
    • Sightseeing tour in Bhaktapur
    • Visit Durbar Square through the Royal Gate
    • View Lion Gate, Art Gallery, Palace of 55 Windows, Batsala Temple, Nyatapola Temple, and replica of Pashupatinath
    Landmarks
    Chagu Narayan Temple
    Nagarkot
    Bhaktapur Durbar Square
    Nyatapola Temple
    Batsala Temple
    Palace of 55 Windows
  3. Day 3

    Kathmandu to Pokhara

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fewa Lake side area
    Landmarks
    Fewa Lake
  4. Day 4

    Pokhara

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Early morning visit to Sarangkot for Himalayan sunrise views
    • Visit Bindabashini Temple
    • Day hike to Peace Stupa
    • Visit Tibetan refugee camp
    • Boating on Fewa Lake
    Landmarks
    Sarangkot
    Bindabashini Temple
    Peace Stupa
    Fewa Lake
  5. Day 5

    Pokhara to Kathmandu

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu (additional cost applies)
  6. Day 6

    Kathmandu to Lhasa, Tibet

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  7. Day 7

    Lhasa Sightseeing

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Potala Palace (Winter Palace of Dalai Lama)
    • Visit Drepung Monastery
    • Visit Sera Monastery
    • Visit Jokhang Temple
    • Explore Barkhor Bazar
    Landmarks
    Potala Palace
    Drepung Monastery
    Sera Monastery
    Jokhang Temple
    Barkhor Bazar
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  8. Day 8

    Lhasa Sightseeing (continued)

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jokhang Temple (most sacred and oldest temple in Tibet)
    • Visit Norbulingkha Palace (Summer Palace of Dalai Lama)
    • Visit Dalai Lama's private apartment
    • Explore Bhakhor Free Market (ancient and largest market in Tibet)
    Landmarks
    Jokhang Temple
    Norbulingkha Palace
    Bhakhor Free Market
  9. Day 9

    Lhasa to Kathmandu

    Meals
    Breakfast
  10. Day 10

    Kathmandu to Paro, Bhutan

    Included Activities

    • Explore Paro
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  11. Day 11

    Tiger's Nest Monastery

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) - 2 hours uphill
    • Visit Drukgyel Dzong ruins
    • Visit Kichu Lakhang

    Optional Activities

    • Visit local farm houses (alternative to Tiger's Nest hike)
    Landmarks
    Taktsang Monastery
    Drukgyel Dzong
    Kichu Lakhang
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  12. Day 12

    Paro to Punakha

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Punakha Dzong
    Landmarks
    Punakha Dzong
  13. Day 13

    Punakha to Thimphu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Bhutan Kitchen restaurant serving typical Bhutanese cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Taschichoedzong
    • Visit Mini Zoo to observe Takin (national animal)
    • Visit Institute of Zorig Chusum
    • Visit National Library
    • Visit The Post Office
    • Visit Institute of Tibetology
    • Visit National Memorial Chorten
    • Visit Handicrafts Emporium
    • Lunch at Bhutan Kitchen restaurant
    Landmarks
    Taschichoedzong
    Mini Zoo
    Institute of Zorig Chusum
    National Library
    Institute of Tibetology
    National Memorial Chorten
  14. Day 14

    Thimphu to Kathmandu

  15. Day 15

    Kathmandu Cultural Tour

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
    • Explore stone-paved lanes and colorful market
    • Visit temples of different architecture
    • Visit Virgin Goddess shrine
    • Visit Pashupatinath Temple
    • Visit Bouddhanath Stupa
    • Visit Swoyambhunath Stupa
    • Explore Bhaktapur
    • Explore Patan
    Landmarks
    Kathmandu Durbar Square
    Pashupatinath Temple
    Bouddhanath Stupa
    Swoyambhunath Stupa
    Bhaktapur
    Patan
  16. Day 16

    Departure

    End point
    Tribhuvan International Airport, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Drop- Kathmandu, Tribhuvan International Airprot)

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Rating
4.5(41 reviews)
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Response rate
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Traveler Reviews

4.7
Overall rating based on 7 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    4.9
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.4
  • Food
    4.2
  • 4.5

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  • A
    January 19th, 2020
    I had an absolutely amazing time throughout my time in Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. Achut was the most lovely, kind and...
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    Traveled in December 2019
  • W
    November 7th, 2019
    Don’t even consider going to Nepal, Bhutan or Tibet without first contacting Achut at Manakamana Treks…that’s my...
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    Traveled in October 2019
  • L
    October 31st, 2019
    I just end my tour and it was an amazing experience! Achut was very kind and organize the trip according to my...
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    Traveled in October 2019
  • E
    July 30th, 2019
    I am just finishing up my tour and can say that Anchut has done an amazing job organizing it. Everything was on time,...
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    Traveled in July 2019
  • J
    July 4th, 2019
    My sister and I travelled to Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet with Manakamana Treks (average age 67). It was without...
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    Traveled in March 2019
  • C
    May 16th, 2019
    I used Manakamana Treks Tour operator Achurt to plan my tour. He made sure that all my needs has been met through...
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    Traveled in April 2019
  • Himalayan Kingdom Culture tour Nepal-Tibet and Bhutan reviewer 7
    May 6th, 2019
    I have just completed a tour with manakamana expedition. Mr Achut organized the whole trip in an excellent way. I...
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    Traveled in April 2019

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    Abigail

    Asked on August 15th, 2025

    What would be the price for next year or are there different prices during the year? What time would you recommend for this tour?

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    Sheila

    Asked on April 11th, 2024

    are the regulations for tibet entering via nepal still the same, that you need a group of at least 4?

    Visa
    • Manakamana Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd.OperatorWritten April 2024

      now we need minimum small group like five people for get Tibet China visa from China embassy in Nepal.

    • Manakamana Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd.OperatorWritten April 2024

      If you have China visa and staying in China, yes, it is possible to visit Tibet from there. We will send you Tibet permit, That permit will work for visit Tibet. After visit Tibet, you will fly Nepal continue Nepal and Bhutan tour from here.

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    Denise

    Asked on February 4th, 2024

    What time of the year is the best time to travel for this tour

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    • Manakamana Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd.OperatorWritten February 2024

      Best time for travel multi country tour from April to Nov

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      Denise

      TravelerWritten February 2024

      Is there a phone number for tourrada in Toronto Canada

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      Denise

      TravelerWritten February 2024

      Is there any internal flight I need that price

    • Manakamana Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd.OperatorWritten February 2024

      You need internal flight KTM- Lsha-KTM-Paro-Ktm, flight cost will be GBP 905 per person

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      Denise

      TravelerWritten February 2024

      I do not see where in Tibet this tour going, I saw China - Lhasa Just one place where this tour are going. What about visa cost for Nepal, Butan and Tibet. Also, do you have a meeting on videocom before the tour starts

    • Manakamana Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd.OperatorWritten February 2024

      Tour going to Tibet Lhasa. This trip is 16 days multi-Himalayan cultural tour. You will get Nepal visa upon arrival in Kathmandu airport. We will organize Tibet permit and Bhutan visa from here

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    Irene

    Asked on September 27th, 2023

    do you have your travel dates for then available yet? Can you please confirm exactly which flights are included in the tour cost

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    • Manakamana Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd.OperatorWritten September 2023

      The tour cost is USD 2999 +USD 1055 internal flight KTM-LXA-KTM-PARO-KTM. Internal flights between Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan are included.

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    Ashley

    Asked on July 18th, 2023

    Is there any news regarding visa for tibet? can i enter as a single traveler in september?

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    • Manakamana Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd.OperatorWritten July 2023

      Minimum four people should require to visit Tibet, also six working days required in Kathmandu to obtain Tibet visa from Chinese Embassy.

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      Ashley

      TravelerWritten July 2023

      Is there a group on september 24th?

    • Manakamana Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd.OperatorWritten July 2023

      We have small group for Nepal & Bhutan tour on September 24th.

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      Ashley

      TravelerWritten July 2023

      Is there a group on 18th september as well?

    • Manakamana Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd.OperatorWritten July 2023

      Yes possible to join Nepal & Bhutan tour on September 18.

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      Ashley

      TravelerWritten July 2023

      So tibet is not possible? only nepal and bhutan?

    • Manakamana Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd.OperatorWritten July 2023

      Yes, possible to visit Tibet. But visa process & rules is very difficult. So now better visit Nepal & Bhutan.

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    Karen

    Asked on January 9th, 2023

    Is a single room available? How much would it be? How much time in advance you need my passport information for the VISA?

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    • Manakamana Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd.OperatorWritten January 2023

      Single room is available. The single room cost will be USD 295. We need all passport information before 25 days.

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      Karen

      TravelerWritten February 2023

      Is it already possible to travel to tibet or when will the boarders open? I want to go end of May but I dont know if the boarders will be open.

    • Manakamana Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd.OperatorWritten February 2023

      It is possible to travel Tibet from mid of May. They are planning to re-open border from May. We will make your Tibet permit and visa from here.

    • K

      Karen

      TravelerWritten March 2023

      When will the chinese government tell when they open the boarder? And do i need a chinese visa as well for Tibet?

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    Muhammad

    Asked on December 31st, 2022

    Reading the news is China giving permission visa to Tibet, also how I go about getting a Visa to Butan, I read tha Nepal you can get the visa at the airport, what about if they refuse one, even though they have no reason to be refused, I would like to get all my visas before leaving my country. I know how to apply but different country has different rules. please advised on visal policy and flights, The reviews shows you have excellent good services I hope shou;ld I decided this trip I will get the same as I am 76 years old

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    • Manakamana Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd.OperatorWritten January 2023

      We will organize TIBET & BHUTAN Visa from here. You will get Nepal visa upon arrival in Kathmandu airport. Please reserve your place asp and send us your scan copy of passport for VISA PROCESS.

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    Anna

    Asked on December 6th, 2022

    How much will the flights cost?

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  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types G, I. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for type I. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Bhutan.China.Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bhutan.China.Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Bhutan.China.Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bhutan.China.Nepal. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bhutan.China.Nepal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Bhutan.China. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Bhutan Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for and China. and Nepal. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Bhutan.China.Nepal. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for China. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 week before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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