Ancient Kingdoms of the Himalayas

• Meet centuries of Himalayan history and culture amid the highest mountains on earth.
• Explore the monasteries, markets and temples of Kathmandu and Lhasa on intimate guided excursions.
• Discover tiny, peaceable Bhutan, which measures quality of life in Gross National Happiness.

The cultural riches of Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet come to vivid life in this singular grand odyssey. Our journey begins in the “Land of the Thunder Dragon,” as Bhutan provides a gentle entree into a realm of sacred tradition and natural treasure. A rare holdout against the excesses of the modern, material world, Bhutan offers a paradigm of a different way to live. Kathmandu, equally intriguing though startlingly different, is a sensual kaleidoscope that shifts, seduces, jars and delights with every bend in its twisting medieval streets. A flight over Mt. Everest takes us into Tibet -- high, ancient, and proud; a land of monumental monasteries and people as generous in the stature of their hearts as the Himalayas are high.

Location of Adventure

Bhutan, Nepal, Tibet (China)

Accommodations
First-class or luxury hotels (in the larger cities) and local lodges/hotels that are generally selected as the "Best Available" in the region. All have private facilities.

Included

All accommodations, meals (as noted in itinerary), all internal flights within the trip (Bangkok-Paro-Kathmandu-Lhasa-Kathmandu-Bangkok), hotel and airport transfers and all ground transportation, services of English speaking local guides, Bhutan visa, guided sightseeing and admission fees as per the itinerary.

Not Included

Travel to the start and end point of trip (Bangkok), gratuities, passport and visa fees (Tibet, Nepal), items of personal nature (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls, bar bills, etc.), airport and government taxes (if applicable), insurance.

Physical Requirements

Level of rating: Moderate

This trip is a leisurely overland trip with several days of driving and walks that may be 3-4 hours in length and involve climbing steep stairs in monasteries. Elevation will vary from 40 feet (Bangkok) to 11,700 (Lhasa).

Getting There & Getting Home

Arrive to Bangkok any time on day 1 and depart any time on the last day of the itinerary. Call us to help you with flight itinerary suggestions.



Custom Tibet
Journey across the Roof of the World, a revered land where prayer flags, sacred monasteries, and amazingly hospitable people define life in the shadow of the highest Himalayas.

Everest: Mountains and Monasteries