Tibet, Bhutan & NepalFrom Mount Everest to the traces of Buddhism

Your journey continues to Nepal's capital, Kathmandu. Use the afternoon after your arrival to get a first impression of the city. First, visit Patan Durbar Square, one of the seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley. It is the site of the former royal palace and is particularly impressive for its numerous pagodas. Then visit a 2,500-year-old stupa, high above the Kathmandu Valley. It is painted with eyes on all four sides, symbolizing the all-seeing Buddha. The complex also houses two important monasteries, giving you exciting insights into the culture of Nepalese monks.

A special highlight of this trip is the helicopter flight around Mount Everest. Marvel at the sun rising over the highest mountain in the world and catch a glimpse of the famous Everest Base Camp. You will stop at the highest resort in the world, the Yeti Mountain Home at Kongde, at an altitude of 4,200 meters. Enjoy the incredible view over an exclusive breakfast in the mountains! Immerse yourself even deeper in Buddhist culture and visit Nepal's largest stupa, which is also the holiest temple of Tibetan Buddhists outside Tibet.

Today you will continue on to Bhutan. From the plane, you will have a spectacular view of the Himalayas before landing in Paro. You will be taken to the small town of Punakha. The route takes you along beautiful mountain roads and gives you the opportunity to discover more of the Himalayas. During the drive, you will stop to visit Tachog Lhakhang, an iron bridge built exclusively from chain links by the famous Tibetan bridge builder Thangtong Gyelpo.

Another stop on your journey is the Dochu La Pass. It is located at an altitude of 3,150 meters and has been decorated with 108 stupas in honor of Bhutanese soldiers. You can also make these discoveries on the way back during an afternoon flight and a direct transit to your next stop. Your local guide will be waiting for you for a moderate hike in the mountains around Punakha. Your destination is the Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, which was built to protect the country and offers a breathtaking view of the Punakha Valley. Visit the Sangchhen Dorji Lhendrup Lhakhang nunnery: experience how the nuns live in the monastery and, if you are lucky, you can participate in a blessing ceremony.

On your way to Paro, you will discover some exciting places. Your first stop is a takin farm. The takin is Bhutan's national animal and a cross between a cow and a goat. According to legend, they were created by a Buddhist yogi in Bhutan, which is why they are only found there. Visit a Bhutanese family and learn more about their life in the countryside. Enjoy a typical local lunch there before setting off on a short hike. Your destination is Cheri Goenpa, a 12th-century monastery that can only be reached on foot. Visit the monastery and enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains and nature.

At the Jungshi Paper Factory, handmade paper is still produced using traditional methods. Try your hand at making your own paper, which you can then take home with you as a souvenir. During your stay, get to know the small town of Paro better. Paro is a very historic town and home to the oldest Buddhist temples and monasteries. Start your day at the National Museum of Paro, where you can learn a lot about the history of Bhutan. Then visit a local farm and discover the colorful, decorative architecture of Bhutanese farmhouses. Experience an exclusive meeting with a Bhutanese monk and learn more about Bhutan and Buddhism firsthand! Today, visit Bhutan's most famous monastery, Tiger's Nest. A hike through beautiful pine forests decorated with typical Buddhist prayer flags awaits you. You will reach your destination, Tiger's Nest, after about two hours. Enjoy the spectacular view of the surrounding region and watch the young monks perform their meditation ceremony.