10 Days Lhasa Kathmandu Paro and Thimpu Highlights Tour

This Lhasa Kathmandu Paro and Thimpu Highlights Tour takes you to visit the iconic attractions of the three great Himalayan destinations within 10 days. For the first three days in Lhasa, you’ll explore the landmarks of Tibet, like Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, and watch the vigorous Tibetan monks debating at Sera Monastery. Then you can take the direct flight from Tibet to Nepal and explore the three ancient cities (Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur) in Kathmandu Valley. The final leg comes to Bhutan, where you can make an in-depth travel in Paro and Thimphu and visit the most beautiful dzongs and temples in “the Land of Thunder Dragon”.

Daily Itinerary

Inclusion & Exclusion

Inclusions:

1. Permit: All necessary Tibet Travel Permits (Incl. Tibet Entry Permit, Alien Travel Permit, Boarder Pass, etc.); Bhutan Entry Visa Fee

2. Accommodation: 3 nights, twin room on sharing basis (4 & 5 stars may require an premium payment);

3. Ticket: All entrance tickets fees for all tourist sites listed in the itinerary;

4. Guide: Professional English-speaking Tibetan local tour guide;

5. Vehicle: Comfortable tourist vehicle with licensed and experienced driver;

6. Meal: Breakfasts in the hotels in China Tibet and Nepal; All meals specified in Bhutan itinerary;

7. Insurance: Tourists Accident/Casualty Insurancein China Tibet;

8. Drinking water provided during the trip;

9. A container of Oxygen for emergency use in China Tibet;

10. Accommodation and meal allowance to the guide & driver;

11. Arrangements include planning, handling, operational and communication charges;

12. Government fee, royalty, taxes;

Exclusions:

1. China Visa and Nepal Entry Visa Fees;

2. Meal: All lunches & dinners in China Tibet and Nepal.

3. Extra activities like cultural show, kayaking, etc.;

4. Travel insurance in Nepal and Bhutan;

5. Single room supplement: If you are a solo traveler, you need to share twin room with another tourist (same sex in most cases). You can pay the single room supplement to stay in one room by yourself.

6. Tips: If you are satisfied with the service of guide, driver and waiters, you may consider tipping them appropriately ( Tips is not required but expected).

7. International and domestic flight/train (we can offer the ticket booking service at the competitive price).

8. Personal expenses such as laundry, drink, fax, telephone call, optional tour activities, etc.

9. Any losses incurred from the force majeure factor like government control, natural disaster etc.

Addional Info

Knows before You Book

1. Book at least 20 days in advance so tour operator may apply for your Tibet Permit. Tibet Permit will be delivered to your delivery address / hotel address in one city of China.

2. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. Patients with serious hypertension, heart disease, asthma, bronchities, diabetes and cold should be restricted from going to Tibet.

3. Your airport/train station pick-up and drop-off in Lhasa need to be arranged by the tour supplier.

4. If you fly to Lhasa from Kathmandu, please do not apply for China L Visa in advance. You need to apply for Tibet Group Visa from China Embassy in Kathmandu via travel agency. If you have your China L Visa, it will be automatically expired when applying for Tibet Group Visa.

5. Price is based on double occupancy. Single room supplement is subject to availability and additional charge.

6. Please read the Payment Methods, Terms and Conditions and Cancellation policies.

Knows after You Book
1. Travelers are required to provide photocopy of passports and China L visas at least 15 days prior to travel date, letting tour operator to have enough to apply for your Tibet Travel Permit. If you have other type visas, please contact with your travel consultant.

2. Normally, it takes around 8-9 days to process your Tibet Permit from Tibet Tourism Bureau. Then, we will have it delivered to your address in mainland China.

3. You should wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.

4. It is better to bring spending cash for a whole trip. In Lhasa and Shigatse, it is OK to withdraw money with foreign bank card or change your foreign currency into Chinese Renminbi (RMB, CNY).

5. The insurance is provided by The People’s Insurance Company (Group) of China Limited (www.epicc.com.cn), which covers only tourist accident risks in China. We recommend that tourists purchase additional insurance on their own.

6. We understand you may worry about the High Altitude Sickness. It is common reaction in the plateau. It is better to consult your own doctor and bring some medicine, such as: Hongjingtian and Gaoyuanan; Acetazolamide, Dexamethasone, Vitamin and Nutrient Supplements.

7. Please keep a relaxed and happy mood, avoid drinking alcohol and doing strenuous exercises. First-timers at high altitude may have symptoms like headache, shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, and loss of appetite, fatigue, insomnia, etc. It is common. Normally such symptoms will disappear in 2 days.

8. During your trip in Tibet, please obey the law; respect the local’s religion and customs.
Do not do things that are beyond your tourist identity, such as photograph military facilities, and other politically sensitive areas;
Do not accept any news media’s interview;
Do not collect secret intelligence;
Do not wave antisocial banners, yelling antisocial slogans;
Do not use aerial camera;
Do not venture into areas beyond planned itineraries.

9. Some souvenirs like Knife, antique, animal skulls, etc. are not allowed to take out of China at custom, please don’t buy this kind of souvenirs.

10. The train ticket to Lhasa is normally issued 15-60 days before departure. During the Tibet’s Peak Tourism Season (from June to Mid-October, during Chinese Spring Festival and other public holidays in China), the train tickets may be issued only 1-9 days before departure