Travel Maps of Tibet Nepal Bhutan Tour

A trip to Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan will be an extraordinary journey that provides gorgeous natural landscapes, unique cultural experiences, mysterious religious traditions, and distinctive lifestyles of locals. Tourists can experience a different world one by one by visiting the three regions together. To help you better plan your lifetime Tibet Nepal Bhutan tour, here will have prepared some ready-to-use travel maps for your reference, including the location map, tourist attraction map and travel route map of the three regions. Check the details as follows.

Where is Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan? - Map of Tibet Nepal Bhutan Location

Map of Tibet Nepal Bhutan Location

Respectively located in the north and south sides of the magnificent Himalayan Mountains, Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan are three close neighbors in Asia. Standing in the north of the Himalayas, Tibet borders Nepal and Bhutan in the south, and adjacent to Xinjiang, Qinghai, Sichuan and Yunnan respectively on the other three sides. It is also a part of Qinghai-Tibet Plataea, the world’s highest plateau which covers an area of about 1.2 million square kilometers.

Nepal is located in the southern foothill of Himalaya Mountains, and is surrounded on three sides by India and Tibet in the north. The world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest, is shared by both Tibet and Nepal. The Kingdom of Bhutan is a landlocked country on the southern slope of the eastern section of the Himalayas. It neighbors Tibet of China in the north and is bordered by India's Sikkim and West Bengal in the west, south and east side.

What to See in Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan? - Map of Tibet Nepal Bhutan Tourist Attractions

Tibet Tourist Attractions Map

Tibet Tourist Attractions Map

Tibet, known as the “roof of the world”, has always been an inspiring place that alluring many tourists from all over the world. The land is famous for its centuries-old traditions, mysterious religious culture, and pure alpine natural scenery. From ancient monasteries and palaces to snowy mountains and turquoise lakes, there are many recommendable attractions you should not miss during your trip to Tibet.

In the holy city of Lhasa, you can visit the grand Potala Palace, which is the symbol of Tibet, and the holy place in the hearts of all pilgrims. It features imposing architecture with distinctive Tibetan style, and is the largest and most integrated palace-style architectural complex in Tibet. And the Jokhang Temple is the most sacred monastery in Tibet, with a history of more than 1300 years, holding a supreme position in Tibetan Buddhism.

To see the alpine lakes on the snowy land, one can go to visit the holy Namtso Lake and Yamdrok Lake, two of the three holy lakes in Tibet. And during April to June every year when it is the ideal time for trekking in Tibet, many tourists will trek to Everest Base Camp to catch the fabulous view of the world’s highest mountain, Mount Everest. Further to the remote southwest of Tibet, there standing famous Mount Kailash, a holy mountain known as the center of the world by Tibetan Buddhism, as well as Hinduism, Bonism, and Jainism.

Nepal Tourist Attraction Map

Nepal Tourist Attractions Map

Nepal has a long history and splendid culture, as well as glorious relics left by many dynasties. It is the only country in the world that uses Hinduism as the state religion and is called the kingdom of the gods. In Nepal, you can admire plenty of world heritage sites and magnificent snow-capped mountains, or enjoy elephant safari through the jungles, or spend your time on the shores of Phewa Lake.

The most popular attractions of Nepal are mainly gathered in the several cities: Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan. In the capital city, Kathmandu, one should not miss the Buddhist temple of Swayambhunath, one of the most sacred sites in Nepal; Boudhanath Stupa, the world's largest spherical pagoda, a magnificent complex with a white large dome and giant eyes on four sides, giving a sense of generous feeling.

Pokhra is located in the central part of Nepal and is known as Switzerland in the East. The most attractive site in this small town is the Phewa Lake, which is a royal resort in Nepal. And Chitwan is famous for its wildlife-viewing national park, Chitwan National Park, a perfect habitat for diverse animals and plants.

Bhutan Tourist Attraction Map

Bhutan Tourist Attractions Map

Bhutan is soaked in the rich colors of Tibetan Buddhism. You will see various temples and Buddhist holy sites there. Each attraction has religious legends, and religion has also shaped the gentle character of Bhutanese. The state strictly protects the tradition and stipulates that all new buildings must conform to the traditional style. And the architecture and decorations in Bhutan are quite similar to that of Tibet.

For travel purpose, Bhutan can be divided into three regions: western, central and eastern region. The western and central regions are the center of Bhutan travel. You can visit the Paro Dzong and Punakha Dezong to witness the landmark Bhutanese architecture in Nepal, or trek to the renowned Taktshang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), one of the top ten monasteries in the world. If you go further to the eastern region, the will explore some virgin land.

How to Enjoy a Tibet Nepal Bhutan Tour? - Map of Tibet Nepal Bhutan Travel Route

Currently, tourists can travel between Tibet and Nepal either by flight or road trip. It only takes about 1.5 hours to fly between Lhasa and Kathmandu, and the overland trip between two regions also becomes quite convenient for foreign tourists, owing to the opening of Gyirong Port. However, taking an international flight to Bhutan is the only option, and there is no direct way to get to Bhutan from Tibet. Tourists wishing to travel between Tibet and Bhutan will have to transfer in Nepal.

To travel to the three regions of Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan together, it is a good idea to combine a Tibet Nepal overland tour with the discovery trip of Bhutan Kingdom. In this way, tourists can not only experience different ways of travelling, but also enjoy all the highlights the three regions could ever offer.

Travel Map from Tibet to Nepal to Bhutan

Travel map from Tibet to Nepal to Bhutan

This is a classic travel route for Tibet Nepal Bhutan tours. Starting from Lhasa, you will first explore the holy city, before enjoying the overland tour from Lhasa to Kathmandu, via Shigatse, Tingri, and Gyirong Port. The route will pass through the vast land of Tibet Platea, with diverse natural landscape and cultural attractions for sightseeing, including Yamdrok Lake, Karola Glacier, and Tashilhunpo Monastery, Everest Base Camp etc. Then you can explore the ancient country of Nepal, which is rich in medieval temples and mountain sceneries. Then the flight from Kathmandu to Paro will take you to Bhutan. Your Bhutan journey can cover the hot destinations of Thimphu, Punakha and Paro.

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Travel Map from Bhutan to Nepal to Tibet

Travel map from Bhutan to Nepal to Tibet

Conversely, you can also choose to start your expedition from Bhutan, then travel to Nepal and Tibet. You will first experience the traditional lifestyle of Bhutanese as you visit some of the popular sites in this country, like Punakha Dzong and Taktsang Monastery etc. Then take a one-hour flight to Kathmandu from Paro. After your discovery in Nepal, you can travel overland from Kathmandu to Lhasa across the Himalaya Mountains. The route follows the well-paved highway until to the holy city of Lhasa, where you can spend two days enjoying a Lhasa city tour.

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Travel Map from Nepal to Tibet to Bhutan

Travel map from Bhutan to Nepal to Tibet

If you start your trip in Nepal, there are two options for you. One is to fly to Tibet from Nepal, and then travel overland back to Nepal, before take a flight to Bhutan. The other is to first take an overland trip from Nepal to Tibet, and then fly back to Kathmandu and then travel to Bhutan by flight. Taking a flight between Kathmandu and Lhasa will give you a chance to enjoy the bird's eye view of Mount Everest, while the overland trip between Tibet and Nepal will let you visit some of the most attractive sites in Tibet along the road.

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