Bhutan Nepal Tibet Tours

Surrounded by grand Himalaya mountains, Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet are full of mysteries to most people. While due to the complex terrain and changeable weather in the three Himalayan kingdom, choosing the right time to Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet plays a vital role for tourists. Generally speaking, the best time for travelers to plan a Bhutan Nepal Tibet tour is from March to early June and September to October. While foreigners are not allowed to travel to Tibet during February and March because of the celebration of the Tibetan New Year, also, you need to avoid going to the three places in the rainy season - from late June to August. During this period, the road condition is terrible, and some natural disasters are likely to take place.

To travel to Bhutan, Nepal, and Tibet, you will need the following documents:

• Bhutan: International travelers (except citizens of India, Bangladesh, and the Maldives) must obtain a Bhutan Visa in advance. The visa application must be processed through a licensed Bhutanese travel agency. You will need to provide a clear scan or photo of your passport, which must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended travel date, and one passport-sized photo.
• Nepal: A Nepal Visa is required and can be conveniently obtained on arrival at international airports or land borders. Please prepare a passport that is valid for at least six months with at least two blank pages, along with two passport-sized photos (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm).
• Tibet: Traveling to Tibet requires a special Tibet Travel Permit, which must be arranged through a registered local travel agency. To apply for the permit, you will need a valid passport and a Chinese visa.

Bhutan is famous as "the happiest country in the world". Bhutan keeps an original form of Tibetan Buddhism, so that it has a similar culture and religion to Tibet. In Thimphu, you can visit the National Library, Heritage Museum, the 3rd King's Memorial Chorten, and the Giant Buddha statue. You won't miss the splendid Punakha Dzong in Punakha and the famous Taktsang Monastery in Paro.

Flying across the lofty Himalaya, you will land in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. The Kathmandu Valley will spread Nepali culture to you. Filled with spiritual masters and ascetics, Kathmandu is an indubitable city in every respect. You can admire Pashupatinath Temple and Durbar Square, which are listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You can also enjoy the sunset and sunrise of the Himalayas at Nagarkot.

Tibet is the most remote and mysterious land in the world. In Tibet, you can explore Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse, and other areas that you're interested in. Pay a visit to the Potala Palace, Drepung Temple, Yamdroktso Lake, and get to the Everest Base Camp to have a glimpse of the highest mountain in the world. Along the way, you will also see nomads grazing their yaks on pastures, pilgrims worshiping gods in temples, and monks debating Buddhist doctrine. Devoted Tibetans are connected with their common beliefs on this vast land, and you will be moved by their pure spirits.

According to the laws in the three different tourist destinations, foreigners are required to apply for specific visas and permits when traveling to Bhutan, Nepal, and Tibet. Besides the cost of permits, you also need to budget for the cost of food, accommodation, vehicles, a tour guide, entrance fare, etc.  Bhutan is a world-renowned luxury travel destination. Travelers are required to pay an SDF of US100 per night according to the policy of the local government, excluding the tour expenses. The average cost for a Bhutan tour is around USD250 per person per day based on two pax. The cost in Nepal is the lowest, around USD150 per person per day, based on two pax. In Tibet, the price of accommodation, food, transportation, etc., is much higher than that in other places in China, because almost all supplies are transferred from mainland China. The cost in Tibet is around USD200 per person per day based on two pax.