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India, Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet tours is exiting tour which starts from India. Travel to India, Bhutan Nepal and Tibet, best known to the world today as the last Shangri-La. The few visitors, who make the rare journey to these extraordinary Nations, discover that there is no other destination like India, Bhutan Tibet and Nepal, land of pure and exotic mysticism. The Indian, Bhutanese, Nepalese and Tibetan people protected this sacred heritage and unique identity for centuries, by choosing to remain shrouded deep in a jealously guarded isolation. The rich Himalayan flora and fauna, dazzling white peaks, and lush valleys provide Bhutan, Tibet Nepal stunning beauty and aesthetic grandeur.
A limited number of people are now allowed every year for carefully organized Bhutan tours for cultural, trekking and climbing vacations.
Day 1: Depart from origin

Day 2: Arrive at Delhi (most flights arrive either in the evening or at night). Our services begin here. You are greeted at the airport. You are then driven to your hotel where you are assisted with your check in. The next day’s plans are briefly reviewed and the Travel Facilitator.

Day 3: Delhi. Start your exploration of India with a guided city tour of Old Delhi. Drive, walk and ride through the ancient city’s streets and alleys; explore crowded and colorful bazaars. This excursion includes explorations of the Jama Masjid (finished in 1650 AD), the largest mosque in India, and the amazing Red Fort that was finished a decade before the mosque. Both structures were built by Shah Jahan, the emperor that created the Taj Mahal. The Masjid (Mosque) is a magnificent example of Mughal architecture and is constructed of red sandstone and white marble. It is an active place of worship and its courtyard can hold 25,000 worshippers.

The great city inside the massive sandstone walls of the Red Fort offers visitors a large number of architectural and historical attractions; it was once known as the 8th wonder of the world. The Red Fort was the seat of the Moghul Empire for more than two hundred and fifty years and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is an amazing example of a blend of Persian, Indian, and European architecture. Once you leave the Fort you will experience a rickshaw ride in the alleys of the ancient bazaar at Chandni Chowk. After experiencing the crowded and colorful bazaar you will proceed to your last destination in Old Delhi. The cremation site of Mahatma Gandhi (Raj Ghat) is a simple yet stirring memorial to the father of the nation. Lush lawns extend beyond the enclosure that surrounds the black marble platform occupying the spot where the Mahatma was cremated. An eternal flame burns next to the platform.


Afternoon – enjoy a city tour of New Delhi. This excursion begins with a drive past Safdarjang’s Tomb (1753 AD) while driving to the awe-inspiring Qutab Minar (1193 A.D.). This 239 ft tall medieval tower is a symbol of victory and a beautiful example of Persian architecture from that period. There is a winding stairway inside the tower that goes up all the way to the balcony at the very top of the tower – unfortunately they are no longer accessible for visitors. The Qutab Minar and its Monuments are also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Within the Qutab complex, amidst the ruins of the Quwat-ul-Islam Mosque, stands one of the legendary Ashoka Pillars. This large iron pillar has withstood the ravages of Delhi’s weather (and recent pollution) and has not rusted in over 1500 years. After the Qutab complex you will be driven to visit the magnificent tomb of the Moghul Emperor Humayun. Delhi has such an abundance of amazing monuments that this Tomb Complex (1562 A.D.) does not quite get the acclaim that it deserves. It is Delhi’s third UNESCO World Heritage Site and it’s amazing architecture and the elaborate gardens (all currently undergoing restoration) will captivate you. From the tomb you will proceed on a drive to Lutyens’ New Delhi. Time permitting, this drive will include photo opportunities at some of the following attractions - the exterior of the massive and awe-inspiring Rashtrapati Bhawan (known as Viceroy’s House during the British era), Delhi’s landmark structure India Gate, a golden domed Sikh Temple (Bangla Sahib Gurudwara), & the Birla Temple. The last part of this excursion is a drive through Connaught Place, which is New Delhi’s downtown.

Day 4: Delhi – Agra. You are assisted with your checkout from your hotel and driven to Delhi’s railway station where you are assisted with boarding the early morning Express train to Agra for a two hour journey. Your Easy Tours Facilitator assists you in getting seated in your assigned seats and gets your luggage ported to the appropriate location above your seats. The facilitator stays with you till the train departs. Your Tour Director provides you with a detailed itinerary of the trains schedule so as to make you comfortable with every step of the journey. Refreshments are served by Indian Railways during this journey – we recommend that you refrain from consuming these (except for the bottled water) as you will have been provided with a bagged breakfast. You are greeted by an Easy Tours Facilitator on your arrival at Agra.


You now start your exploration of Agra with a half day city tour of the magnificent monuments of this city. This exploration includes a visit to the famous tomb of Itmad-Ud–Daulah’s. This was built by Mughal Emperor Jehangir’s queen as a memorial to her father. The tombs sheer beauty will surprise you – the only reason it does not get more accolades is because it shares the stage with the incomparable Taj Mahal. Like the Taj it has amazingly intricate ‘Pietra Dura’ inlay and lattice marble screens. The mausoleum rests in a walled garden with a view of the river Yamuna. Constructed in the year 1628, most historians believe that its design provided the inspiration for the Taj Mahal. After your exploration of the tomb you will visit the first red sandstone fort of North India, the Agra Fort. It was built in 1565 by India’s greatest Mughal ruler, Emperor Akbar. Its royal audience halls, immense stone courtyards, marble mosque and the private royal chambers give us a glimpse of the grandeur of the Mughal Empire.

Afternoon – Visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the incomparable Taj Mahal. The world’s greatest monument dedicated to love is obviously a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Taj Mahal was completed by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1653 AD as a memorial to his beloved queen, Mumtaz Mahal. This spectacular white marble mausoleum was created by about 22,000 skilled craftsmen and it took twenty two years to complete. When you experience the Taj Mahal with an Easy Tours Guide and have them provide unique insights into its innumerable facets, some of their passion for this masterpiece may rub off on you! Explore the amazing Taj and its surroundings till it is time to admire the sun’s rays setting on the façade of the world’s finest monument.
Agra’s artists are famous for their creations in inlaid marble.

Day 5: Agra – Jaipur. You have the option (no charge) of a sunrise visit to Mehtab Bagh, which is a 500 year old Mughal garden located across from the Taj Mahal on the other side of the Yamuna River. You also have the option of visiting the Taj Mahal again for a sunrise visit (entry fee surcharge applies). If you select either of the two options, you will return to your hotel to freshen up after the visit. You are assisted with your check-out from your hotel and then you are driven to Fatehpur Sikri. Enjoy a guided exploration of this beautiful uninhabited city. It was built by Emperor Akbar between 1570 and 1585 and is constructed primarily out of red sandstone. The Emperor moved his capital from Agra to this city and then abandoned it, returning back to Agra. Visit the tallest gateway in the world, the towering Bulund Darwaza (The Gate of Victory). In the northern part of the courtyard is the superb white marble tomb of Shaik Salim Chishti, built in 1570. Continue on with your drive to Jaipur. Arrive at Jaipur and you are assisted with your check in at your hotel. Jaipur is famous for its carpets, jewelry, & handicrafts.

Day 6: Jaipur. Start your day with an excursion to Amber Fort & Palace, located 12 kilometers from the center of the City. Just like the Emperors of a few centuries ago, enjoy the ascent up to the ramparts of the fort on top of a colorfully caparisoned elephant (if you so desire, jeeps are available instead of the elephants). The massive Fort complex was originally built by Raja Mansingh and is one of India’s finest examples of Rajput architecture. Explore the chambers and hallways of the Palace which are famous for their exquisite designs and handcrafted embellishments. Return to the valley beneath the Fort on your elephant or jeep and proceed back to the Pink City.


Afternoon – Proceed for a city tour of the walled city of Jaipur, including the magnificent City Palace. Visit the unique Jantar Mantar magnificent stone observatory built by Raja Jai Singh in 1728. View the ‘Hawa Mahal’ (Palace of the Wind), the intriguing facade built in 1799 to allow the ladies of the court to view the city and bazaar from the windows without being seen themselves. Continue the tour to visit the City Palace, the former royal residence (a part of it is still occupied by the Royal family and is not accessible to the public), built in a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles. This immense complex also houses a number of museums that offer a large and impressive collection of miniature paintings, costumes, and armory.
Evening – You are driven to a nearby venue where an Easy Tours facilitator is your host at a cultural show and dinner. An alternative to this is that there is usually a cultural performance at your hotel in the evenings. You can choose to watch this instead (if available) and then drive to the home of a Rajasthani family where you can enjoy a traditional dinner with them. This selection needs to be made when you reserve your tour.


Day 7: Jaipur – Delhi  then fly to Paro Bhutan

Day 8: Arrive at Paro airport
you'll arrive at the Paro international airport. Our representative will meet you there and transfer you to the hotel. Its necessary to acclimatize with the weather, so rest for the day, enjoy the valley from the hotel and enjoy exotic dine. Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 9 : Paro
The full day will reserve for the sightseeing in and around Paro. After having breakfast we will explore the exquisite green valley covered with brown and green fields, while roaming around in a cab you'll see small isolated villages stain the valley. It is specially known for famous red rice. We will arrange bicycle ride for you, it’s easy to move around plain valley and you'll see closely the natural beauty. Visit Ta-Dzong, a national museum where you will see some beautiful traditional paintings and artifacts. You can ride along the silver river bank and visit some of the villages to get the rural taste. From there we will take you to Taktsang monastery, it is located high on the cliff of valley (you have to leave your bicycle). After much of wandering return to booming Paro town. Single marketplace is full of variety of shops and restaurant, it's the favorite hangout place for overland travelers, so you'll witness large number of tourists hanging around roadside joints, tea made up of yak milk is one of the favorite beverage. In the evening, we would schedule a cultural program of traditional folk dance and music and later dine with traditional Bhutanese cuisines. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 10 : Paro - Thimpu
After having yummy breakfast, lets prepare for 2 hours drive to Bhutan's capital and shopping paradise, Thimphu. After reaching Thimphu we will board you to an hotel and after little rest visit the town, walking is the best way to explore it. There shops and houses are on either side of the town, you'll find numerous shops. You can browse on variety of items from traditional clothes to religious thangkas woven basket. You Thimphu is shopper’s paradise for the tourists. One of the local specialty are the traditional clothes, also you can browse different items like hand-woven fabrics, carved masks, religious thangkas woven baskets to crafted metal statues. Shops are fine but we recommend you to browse at roadside small shops, there you can negotiate and buy things cheap. After satisfying your shopping spree, we'll take you to some exotic locations. First, you'll be guided to fortress of golden religion,Tashichhodzongand Memorial chorten. We'll go to the Simtokha Dzong, it is located about 4 miles way from the Thimphu town, situated on a high altitude, it is now converted into educational institute of Buddhist studies. If you have interest in ancient manuscripts, we can visit nearby national library. The paintings school of Thimphu is also a good place to visit where you can see students concentrating on paintings, it worth to see. In the evening we will return to hotel. Enjoy the royal cuisines or if you wish we will arrange you for continental. Overnight stay at hotel

Day 11 : Punakha
Early morning you'll be guide to Punakha valley, we will pass from Dochula Pass locally known as Dochula La, and the whole journey will guarantee a memorable sightseeing. However, Dochula Pass is on high altitude (10,500 ft.) so we recommend you to take warm clothes, although during summer climate is mild and moderate. First we will visit architectural beauty, Punakha Dzong, it has rare artifacts and preserved body of founder of Bhutan. Inside the Dzong, photography is strict no no! However, you will find excellent scenery to tame your temptation to freeze things. Another place where most of tourists seldom visit is the tiny villages in the valley. Such village now become a tiny town,Wangduephodrang is famous for the bamboo weaver. Another memorable visit will be to chime lakhang, an ancient tiny monastery is a pilgrimage of childless couple. In the evening back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel

Day 13: Wangdue- Phobjikha
Breakfast at hotel and after some rest, we set off on another full day starting with nearby Wangdue, which is centered of Bhutan. We'll visit age old Wangdue Dzong roosted dramatically at the edge of the rock seems obliterating the Punak Chhu river which we will have to cross to enter Central Bhutan proper. It was a cheerfully looking Dzong which give it a very exotic feel. We believe you will surely like it for an apologetic atmosphere. Town is also an amicable place to see with old wooden houses and crowded marketplace, tourists are evidently shopping from Thimphu but Wangdue town is much better option as you will get items in a cheaper rate. We will take our lunch at some local restaurant (you'll find much authentic food there) and after their ready for a trip to Phobjikha valley. It's a 2 hours drive from the town, on the way you'll see some amazing scenery and might encounter some hilarious snow capped monkey's pranks. Phobjikha valley is located on the western slopes of Black Mountain. It is a home to number of rare and endangered fauna; the valley is designated conservation area. We will guide you to Gantey Gompa, which is ruined monastery. We can hiking around the nearby villages, hiking to village could be rewarding (you can have a glimpse of blacked necked crane, Himalayan black bear and other animals. we will book a resort there so after our day long traveling return to your resort and fold the day for rest.

Day 14 - Thimpu
After breakfast return to Thimphu. Journey will be magnificent one where snow covered mountains glitters like gold in morning sunlight. Back to hotel and rest for a while as from Thimphu we'll take you to Paro. Before that stroll around the town once for left shopping. The whole day is at your leisure. Overnight stay at hotel

Day  15: Paro- departure to Kathmandu Nepal.
Early morning we will drive to Paro Airport then flight to Kathmandu.

Day 016: Kathmandu sightseeing-Drive to Nagarkot 
Embark on tour of the day that begins in Pashupatinath Temple-the holiest Hindu Temple on the bank of holy Bagmati River, one of the principal tributaries of Ganges. Admission to temple courtyard is reserved for Hindus only but you would have a very good close up from the other side of the river. The temple is vibrant with the activities of the devotees. You will also get to see the Hindu Cremation Services on the bank of the River. From here, the giant Boudhanath stupa lies in 10 minutes distance. This has the fame as the largest Stupa in the world and one of the “must visit” site for Tibetan Buddhists in their life time and the area is inhabited by Tibetan refugees. Pilgrims circumambulate the stupa with spinning prayer wheels or counting beads and uttering sacred mantra Om Mani Padme Hum. Surrounded around the stupa are monasteries associated with different schools of Tibetan Buddhism. Have a break here for half an hour if you are thirsty or feel like some snacking!
In the afternoon, you will drive 14 km north-east to Bhaktapur-the best preserved medieval Malla Principality where you can see the intricate wood and stone works in the temples, monasteries and houses of Bhaktapur.The sightseeing tour concludes in the late afternoon and drive to Nagarkot Over night in Nagarkot

Day 17: Drive to Kathmandu (B)
Today we drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu


Day 18: Fly to Lhasa and drive to Tsetang. CA 408 1045 1420
Fly to Gonkar Airport. Upon arrival at airport, met by your Tibetan Guide and transferred to your hotel in Tsetang City (1 hr). Check in hotel and take rest
Gongkar : Gongkar airport is located along the banks of Yarlung Tsangpo at the point where the river is widest. Gongkar’s main popularity is the airport, first constructed in the late 1970s and later enlarged in 1994. The airport located in Rawame, Gongkar, which is 55km from Lhasa on the new road and 87km from Tsetang. Mt Chuwo Ri near the confluence of Kichu and Tsangpo is considered one of the most auspicious place for meditation. Driving east from Chuskul, you will see on the hill top ruins and restored Gongkar Dzong. Just beyond this hilltop promontory is an important Gongkar Chode (Sakya) monastery founded in 1464, famous for its 16th century murals, typical of free-flowing Kenri School of painting. Tsetang:Tsetang(Zetang) is the birthplace of earliest Tibetans and the political and economical centre of shangnan prefecture. It sites on the south bank in the middle section of the Yarlung Tsangbo River with a moderate climate at an altitude of 3600 meters.

Day 19: Tsetang Sightseeing
After breakfast, we visit Tradruk Temple and Yambulakhang Palace. Tradruk Temple lies about 4 miles south of central Tsetang and is one of the earliest Buddhist Temples in Tibetan history. Trandrak Monastery is a small monastery undergoing reconstruction, 7 kms/4+ miles south of Tsetang. There really wasn't very much to see and the most interesting part was the pilgrims eating their lunch on steps outside a small shop waiting for their local transport.
The Yambulakhang Palace is situated about 12 kms/7 miles south of Tsetang, built by King Nyatri Tsedpo who is believed to have descended from heaven. An amazing sight from any angle built on top of a hill with views of entire region and thought to be the first building in Tibet. Unfortunately, the original was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution and this structure is an exact replica of the original. Even so, quite imposing. Parked the car and started walking up a trail to the top.

Day 20: Tsetang-Lhasa
Leave for Lhasa early morning. Check in hotel and take rest.
Lhasa: Located at the foot of Mount Gephel, Lhasa is the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China, and is a city that has captivated the fascination of the west for centuries. Lhasa is basically famous for it is the traditional seat of the Dalai Lama and is a place that is revered by every Tibetan. In the 7th century, a powerful and visionary king called Songtsen Gampo conquered many tribes, united Tibet and moved the capital from Yarlung to Lhasa. Apart from the amazing monasteries that surrounds the city as well as the bustling tourist friendly Barkhor Street, it is the Potala palace that captivates the mind, the eye and the soul. The Potala palace is perched on the top of the Red Hill and dominates the skyline. It was built by Songtsen Gampo in the 7th century. Later on, the palace became the residence of the Dalai Lamas. It still holds items like murals, Holy Scriptures and sutras that are invaluable to Buddhism. The city has about 2, 55,000 inhabitants and stands at an altitude of approximately 3,650 m. Some of the aesthetically as well as historically important sites in Lhasa are the Jokhang Temple,Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery and Norbulingka Palaces.

Day 21: Lhasa sightseeing
At Lhasa Today, you will visit Drepung Monastery, Jorkhang Temple and the Barkhor Street.
Barkhor Street : Located in the old area of Lhasa City, Tibet, Barkhor Street is a very ancient round street surrounding the Jokhang Temple and the Tibetan people are always proud of it. As a symbol of Lhasa, this street is also a must-see place for the tourists. It's said that in 647, the first Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo (617 - 650) built the Jokhang Temple. Due to its magnificence, it quickly attracted thousands of Buddhist pilgrims. As a result, a trodden path appeared. That is the origin of Barkhor Street. Today even still many pilgrims hold the prayer wheels to walk clockwise there from dawn to dark. Also you can see some pilgrims walking or progressing body-lengths by body-lengths along the street. Even some of them are teenagers or have experienced thousands of miles' walk to reach this sacred place. The way they express their piety could make you understand the holiness of religion.


Drepung Monastery: The Drepung Monastery is the largest in Tibet. Its foundations were laid in 1416 by Jamyang Chojey, a direct disciple of Je Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelukpa Schools. This beautiful monastery is atop the Gambo Utse Mountain, 5 kilometers from the western suburb of Lhasa. Before the Cultural Revolution of 1959, the monastery housed about 15,000 monks. The ground floor of the monastery is organized on the caves and temples of Jamyang Chojey. There are also two white pagodas on which the buildings of this monastery rests. In the southwest corner, there is the Ganden Potrang which is a building which was constructed by the second Dalai Lama in 1530. At the centre, there is the Coqen Hall with a large square before it. A wide series of stone stairs will lead to the Entrance Hall. Once you enter through, you can see the Sutra Hall which is supported by 183 pillars. Inside the monastery there are statues of Sage Manjushri Tsong Khapa and Kwan-yin Bodhisattva. The Coqen hall has the conch of Jamyang Chojey.


Jokhang Temple: The Jokhang Temple, a revered Buddhist temple located in the Barkhor Square of Lhasa was built by King Songtsen Gampo in about 642 AD. This temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was originally called, Rasa Tulnang Tsuklakang (House of Mysteries). In the 11th century a learned Buddhist monk named Atisha, taught here and it was after that, that the Jokhang temple got recognition. Today the temple covers an area of about 25,000 sq. ft. The Jokhang temple is a four-storeyed structure. The style is basically Indian in its approach but has been well blended with Nepalese and well as Tibetan influences. The roofs of the temple are gilded with bronze. The rooftop has statues of two golden deer surrounding a Dharma wheel. This is one of the most revered images in entire Tibet and for the practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism. As you enter the Jokhang temple complex, you can see many shrines and rooms that are well decorated. The primary chamber is a hall which houses the Jowo Shakyamuni Buddha statue, one of the most venerated objects in Tibetan Buddhism. There are also other statues of Guru Rimpoche (Saint Padmasambhava), King Songtsen Gampo, his wives, Wen Cheng of China and Bhrikuti of Nepal.


Day 22: Lhasa Sightseeing
At Lhasa, Today, in the morning you will visit the Potala Palace and in the afternoon, Sera Monastery and Norbulingkha Palace.


Potala Palace: The Potala palace is perched on the top of the Red Hill and dominates the skyline of Lhasa. The palace can be divided into two sections, the White Palace and the Red Palace. It was built by Songtsen Gampo in the 7th century and used it as his centre of meditation. It was however in 1645 under the fifth Dalai Lama, Lozang Gyatso, that the palace took a massive shape as the white palace became complete. The construction of the Red Palace began in 1690 and was completed within a span of 4 years. It was the residence of the Dalai Lamas, until the 14th Dalai Lama escaped to India in 1959. Today the palace serves as a state museum of China. The palace has vast inward-sloping walls and has many windows and its roofs are flat at various levels. The central part of this group of buildings is quadrangular. This towering central portion of Potala is called the Red palace. It contains the principal halls and chapels and shrines of past Dalai Lamas.It still holds items like murals, Holy Scriptures and sutras that are invaluable to Buddhism. Today the Potala Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is one of the most visited structures in the world.


Sera Monastery: In 1419 Jamchen Chojey also popularly known as Sakya Yeshe, one of the two principal disciple of Tsongkhapa, founded of a Gelukpa University, which later came to known as the Sera Monastery, and became one of the Great Three Gelukpa Monasteries of Tibet. The Sera university monastery had three basic schools. The first is the Sera Mey Dratsang which was built in 1419 for the purpose of providing basic information on the doctrines of Buddhism and for the orientation of the monks. The second was the Sera Jey Dratsang, built in 1435, which was the largest, and was reserved for itinerant monks. The third one known as Ngagpa Dratsang which was built in 1559 was a school for the teaching of the Gelukpa dogmas. Scriptures written in gold powder, fine statues, scent cloth and unparalleled murals can be found in these halls. Colorful debates on Buddhist doctrines are held here and these employ a style distinctive from those at Lhasa's other famous monasteries.


Norbulingkha Palaces: In 1755, the seventh Dalai Lama built a park and a modest palace as his summer residence. Later on other structures were added but the most important contribution was made by the present and the 14th Dalai Lama, who added chapels, gardens, fountains and pools to the east of what the Seventh Dalai Lama has built. This collection of palaces also known as the Norbulingka palaces are located three kilometers west of the Potala Palace which was the winter palace. Norbulingka when translated literally means the Jeweled Park. Among others, the most visited one is the palace of the 14th Dalai Lama which was built in a fusion style of both Tibetan and Western from 1954-1956.The living quarters have a modern touch and included a lot of furniture and a european style bathroom. There is also a zoo at Norbulingka, which was built to keep the animals which were given to the Dalai Lama. The Austrian Mountaineer Heinrich Harrer helped the 14th Dalai Lama build a small movie theatre here in the 1950s. In 2001, UNESCO inscribed Norbulingka on its World Heritage List as part of the "Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace". The Norbulingka garden opens for general public everyday at 9 in the morning till 12 noon.
Accommodation: Tibet Brahmaputra Hotel  
Meals: Breakfast.


Day 23: Fly from Lhasa