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Mountain Kingdoms: Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan

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19 Days | 18 Nights
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderately Challenging
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Program Details > Meals & Lodging

Meals: 48 total, 17 breakfasts, 16 lunches, 15 dinner

 The following meal choices available when requested in advance: Vegetarian.

 If you have dietary restrictions due to medical requirements, please call (800) 454-5768, to see if we can accommodate your needs.

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Oriental Garden Hotel: Beijing, 1 nights
Type: Four-Star Hotel

 Description: About 30 minutes by coach to Beijing airport and close to central Beijing (about 20 minutes by taxi to Tian’anmen Square)

Contact info:
No.6 Dongzhimen South Main Street,
Dongcheng District
Beijing, 100027 China
phone: +86 10 64168866
web: www.orientalgardenhotelbeijing.cn

Room amenities: Safe box, TV, private bathroom with hair dryer, 24 hours air condition, two bottles of mineral water free each day.

Facility amenities: Wifi access in lobby and in all rooms, ATM available in lobby; indoor swimming pool; Chinese Restaurant, Western Restaurant, bar, Business Center, Shopping, Beauty Salon, Billiards, Table-tennis room, Tennis, Sauna,

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before:
Please contact RS Travel Services to make bookings.
Tibet Dekang Hotel Lhasa: Lhasa, 4 nights
Type: Three-Star Hotel

 Description: This small, warm family-owned hotel is situated in old Lhasa within view of the Potala Palace.

Contact info:
No.2 Shengtai Road
Lhasa, 671003 Tibet
phone: +86 891 6307 555
Room amenities: A/C, TV, hair dryer, laundry service.

Facility amenities: currency exchange, shops, beauty salon, barber shop, coffee shop, business center, Wi-Fi is available in the hotel lobby with free cost.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes
Dhulikel Mountain Resort: Dhulikhel, 1 nights
Type: Full Service Hotel

 Description: Established in 1981, Dhulikhel Mountain Resort pioneered the Resort concept in Nepal. The resort rests on 20 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and is back-dropped by the breathtaking panorama of the Himalayas. Designed with an ethnic theme, the beautifully refurbished cottages are made from red bricks with thatched roofs to reflect the traditional village architecture of the region. Located at an altitude of 1450m on the Arniko Highway (34km away) about a mere one hour drive from Kathmandu, you can find Dhulikhel Mountain Resort on the road to the Tibetan Border. The resorts proximity to nearby historical sites, rural villages, natural wilderness and one of Nepal’s finest rafting rivers makes it an ideal stop-off for hiking, whitewater rafting, mountain biking or just relaxing in the pristine environment.

Contact info:
Khawa
Dhulikel, Nepal
phone: +97716226627
web: www.dhulikhelmountainresort.com/

Room amenities: All rooms feature attached bathrooms with solar heated hot water, room heaters, electric mattress, tea and coffee making facilities and most with sitting rooms. Views of the Himalaya and surrounding hills are a feature of all our rooms.

Facility amenities: •Foreign currency exchange •American Express, VISA and MasterCard are accepted •Mailing service •Wi Fi internet access •Doctors on call •Tourist information service •International and local phone calls •Safety deposit boxes •Luggage storage

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Crowne Plaza Hotel Kathmandu Soaltee: Kathmandu, 4 nights
Type: Full Service Hotel

 Contact info:
PO Box 97 Tahachal
Kathmandu, Nepal
phone: +977-1-4273999
web: www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/hotel/KTMNP/welcome?start=1

Room amenities: Cable / Satellite TV, Coffee/Tea Maker, Mini Bar, High-speed Internet Access, Wireless Data Connection, Electrical Adapters Available,Phone, Bathtub, Hairdryer, Private Bathroom, In Room Safe, Individually Controlled Air Conditioning

Facility amenities: Health & Fitness Center (On-Site), Housekeeping & Laundry Services, Travel Services, Foreign Currency Exchange, Entertainment & Recreation, Sauna and Steam bath, Barbeque Grills, Outdoor Pool, Casino, Hotel Shops, Business Center

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes
Namgay Heritage Hotel: Thimphu, 2 nights
Type: Hotel

 Description: Conveniently located, Namgay Heritage Hotel was built to capture the culture, history and the way of life of the people of Bhutan. The hotel reflects the culture and traditions of Bhutan and at the same time offers you all the amenities of a truly modern hotel.

Contact info:
There is no street address
Thimphu, Bhutan
phone: +9752337113
web: w.nhh.bt/index.php

Room amenities: Standard rooms are compact and cozy and are ideal for single or business travelers. The room is either furnished with a large queen sized bed or two standard beds along with a two piece sofa set. Facilities: Cable TV, Mini Bar, Wi Fi internet Connection, Room Service, in room tea/coffee maker.

Facility amenities: Business center with Internet access, bar, restaurant, hair salon, and health club.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Dragon's Nest Hotel: Wangdi Phodrang (Phunaka), 1 nights
Type: Full Service Hotel

 Description: The hotel is situated on the hill opposite Wangdi Phodrang, overlooking the Puna Tsang River.

Contact info:
Wangdi
Wangdi Phodrang, Bhutan
phone: +9752481367
Room amenities: Twin-bedded rooms with TV, telephone, electric heater, private bathroom with hot water, bathtub and toilet. All rooms are non-smoking.

Facility amenities: Restaurant, bar, Internet service.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Khangkhu Resort: Paro, 2 nights
Type: Hotel

 Description: Great View

Contact info:
Khangkhu
Khangkhu, Paro Bhutan
phone: +9758272393
web: www.khangkhuresort.com

Room amenities: En-suite bathroom, hot and cold water,hair dryer, individual heating, cable TV, mini bar, room service in room tea/coffee maker, telephone

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Majestic Grande Hotel: Bangkok, Thailand, 1 nights
Type: Hotel

 Description: Located in the heart of Bangkok, the Majestic Grande combines contemporary décor and state-of-the-art technology with a warmth of hospitality which is uniquely Thai.

Contact info:
12 Sukhumvit Soi 2
Bangkok, Thailand
phone: +6622622999
web: www.majesticgrande.com

Room amenities: High speed wireless internet access, satellite TV, in room safe that is large enough to hold a laptop computer, phone, hairdryer, DVD Player and stereo, full bathroom amenities with shaving mirror, tea/coffeemaking facilities, minibar, refrigerator, 220 V electricity.

Facility amenities: Laundry and dry cleaning service, outdoor swimming pool, 24 hour room service, concierge, business center, restaurant, coffee shop, bar, fitness center, sauna and jacuzzi.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights after: TBD
Please contact Road Scholar Travel Services for details.


The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.
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•48 meals: 17 breakfasts, 16 lunches, 15 dinners
•5 Expert-led lectures
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