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Tour
Custom Bhutan, Nepal & Tibet Tour (18 days)
Tour Operator
Big Five Tours & Expeditions, Inc.
Beijing, China to Bangkok , Thailand
Valid for Departures Now Through: 03 Nov 2026
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The fabled Himalayan mountains have profoundly shaped the cultures Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet. Incredibly scenic Himalayan landscapes, rich traditions and welcoming people are on hand for those looking for a once-in-a-lifetime journey into another world.
Throughout the region, the climate varies widely depending on the elevation. Higher elevations mean colder temperatures. Always carry some warm clothing regardless of season. Bhutan: In the northern parts of the country weather conditions are similar to arctic; while southern areas are hot and humid in the summer and cool in winter.
Spring (March-May) is a favorite time to visit, when flowers were in bloom. Autumn (late September – November), too, is a popular time when the weather is warm, dry and sunny. In the high mountain regions, the average temperature is 0°C/32°F in winter and may reach 10°C/50°F in summer.
In monsoon season, Bhutan receives more rainfall than other Himalayan regions. Nepal’s monsoon season begins around the end of June and lasts until the middle of September. Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons. Winter temperatures drop to freezing, with a high level of snowfall in the mountains. Summer and late spring temperatures mildly hot in the hill regions to extremely hot in the southern, outer foothills of the Himalayas. In winter, temperatures in the south can average 7°C/45°F and a mild 23°C/74°F. The central valleys often are below freezing.
The Kathmandu Valley, at an altitude of 1,310m (4,297ft), is relatively mild all year. Tibet: May to October is the best time to travel in Tibet, when temperatures average above 10°C/50°F. This is also the busiest travel time in Tibet. If you plan to visit Mt. Everest, April, May, September, or October are when the peak is most visible.
Note: The ideal time for trekking and for travelling throughout the region is from late September to late November. Spring, from March to May, is the second best time for touring and trekking.
Itinerary
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Day 1
Beijing, China
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The journey begins in China’s capital city. |
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Day 2
Lhasa, Tibet , China
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Tibet is called the “Roof of the World,” and its principal city the “City of Sun,” as it receives more than 3,000 hours of sunshine annually. |
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Lhasa, China
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Fabled Lhasa is home to jewels of Tibetan architecture – Potala Palace, the 15thcentury Drepung Monasteries, the Jokhang Temple, and the nearby Ganden Monastery which rests on the southern bank of the Lhasa River. |
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Lhasa, China
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Second day exploring Lhasa |
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Day 5
Lhasa, China
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Third day and last day exploring the wonders of Lhasa before traveling to Nepal. |
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Kathmandu, Nepal
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Durbar Square, the ornate multi-tiered pagodas, Nepalese bronzes in the former Royal Palace are some of the locations you can visit today. |
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Kathmandu, Nepal
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The Temple of the Living Goddess, and the Bazaar are all features of Nepal’s capital city are some of the wonderful places you will visit this day. |
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Chitwan National Park, Nepal
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The park is noted for Bengal tigers, Asian rhino, sloth bear, gaur, sambar and chital deer, monkeys, and slender-snouted ghar crocodile. |
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Chitwan National Park, Nepal
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Wildlife viewing with a naturalist guide (as well as cultural tours to remote villages) can be enjoyed by vehicle, canoe, on foot. |
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Kathmandu, Nepal
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Katmandu is the cultural and artistic capital of Nepal. |
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Paro, Bhutan
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Paro is home to some of Bhutan’s oldest temples and monasteries, including the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong. |
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Thimphu, Bhutan
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Stunning high-altitude panoramas vie for attention on the drive to the capital city of Thimphu. |
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Thimphu, Bhutan
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Thimphu, the political and economic center of Bhutan, is home to the textile museum, the folk heritage museum, the School of Arts and Crafts and the National Institute of Traditional Medicine. |
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Punakha, Bhutan
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Punakha Dzong was the coronation site of the first king of Bhutan (circa 1637), and sits at the junction of two rivers. |
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Day 15
Punakha, Bhutan
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Punakha valley is famous for historic red and white rice farming along the banks of the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers. |
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Paro, Bhutan
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Striking landscapes and panoramas can be found along the route from Punakha to Paro Valley. |
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Paro, Bhutan
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Paro is home to many of Bhutan’s oldest temples and monasteries, including Kurjey Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) – a pilgrimage site for the Bhutanese. |
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Bangkok , Thailand
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Last day of tour and day of departure. |
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