Nepal Bhutan Tour

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

A Himalayan kingdom next to Nepal is still perhaps the world’s most exclusive tourist on the earth reflecting age-old religion, culture, arts and architecture in its golden peak in the background of deep green valley and hillside. People are deeply religious following the Mahayana form of Buddhism. The air of spirituality is evident, even in the urban centers where the spinning of prayer wheels, the murmur of mantras and the glow of butter lamp in the houses are still important feature of everyday life. Monastery, temples and religious monuments are dotted across the landscape, bearing witness to the importance of Buddhism.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu — Arrive Kathmandu. Meet/assist at Kathmandu airport by us and transfer to Hotel. PM: Rest. Accommodation: Hotel Day 2: Kathmandu — It's an experience not to be missed - wake up in the early morning to witness the beautiful sunrise outlook from the hotel before breakfast serving. The next, we head for Kathmandu and keep half day valley sightseeing's with Kathmandu Durbar Square, the place of the Malla and then the Shah Kings of Nepal, visiting Kumari Temple, house of the virgin goddess, visiting Swoyambhunath, a stupa on the top of hill - from here you can overlook the scenery of Kathmandu Valley and another half day Visit to Patan city, famous city features of arts and crafts - the highlight of trip is the Shikara (Krishna Temple), Patan Durbar with Royal bath, Hiranya Varna Mahavir (Buddhist Monastery). Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast Day 3: Kathmandu — After breakfast, start the trip to visit Kathmandu Valley with its various important religious centers; Pashupatinath (Hindu Temple), nearby along the banks of the Bagmati River, where is the cremation area for the dead, Boudhanath is possibly the largest Stupa in the world and the center for Tibetan school of Buddhism. Followed by driving onto Bhaktapur, the medical city of devotes and the best preserved of all the ancients cities of Kathmandu Valley. Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast Day 4: Kathmandu - Paro, Arrival Paro International airport / transfer to Thimpu (2300m) - 2 hrs. Drive — During the flight, on a clear day, you can see breathtaking views of the Himalaya Mountains, including the sacred Jumolhari and Jichu Drake Peaks in Bhutan. On arrival you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel. If time permit in the afternoon you can visit the following places: - Kyichu Lhakhang - Paro Dzong In the evening you can drive to the capital town of Thimphu. Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day 5: Thimpu sightseeing / Late afternoon transfer to Punakha (1250m.) - 3/4 hrs. drive — There are a good many things to see in the capital which has a very relaxed, laid-back feel about it. Thimphu is relatively small having a population of approximately 45,000 people and the streets are wide and tree lined. You will almost certainly visit the Late King's Memorial Chorten, the National Library, Drubthob Nunnery, Folk Heritage Museum, the handmade paper factory, the school of arts and crafts where young students learn the traditional arts and crafts (Zo Rig Chusum – the thirteen crafts), Gold and the Silver Smiths workshop, Zangtopelri Lhakhang, and the Handicraft Emporium and the local handicraft centers to see the weavers at work and also varieties of textiles, thangkha paintings, masks, jewellery etc Late afternoon you will drive to Punakha (the former capital of Bhutan), with a stop en route for tea at Dochu La (3,100 meters), where on a clear day you can get spectacular views of the Himalayas. Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day 6: Excursion to Gangtey (2890m.) - Wangdiphodrang (1460m.) - 6/7 hrs. drive — After breakfast visit Punakha Dzhong, which is noteworthy both for being one of the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan and also for having been built by the first Shabdrung in 1636. After visit Punakha drive to Gangety (Phobjikha) Is one of the few flacial valleys in Bhutan and chosen home for Black Neck Cranes Which migrate from the central Asiatic Plateau to escape its harsh winters. Explore Phobjikha valley and also visit to Gangtey Monastery the only Nyingmapa monastery in Bhutan. Evening you will return to Wangdiphodrang for overnight stay at Hotel. Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day 7: Wangdiphodrang - Paro (2260m.) - 3/4 hrs. drive — Today we drive along the winding mountain road to Paro. Afternoon, visit Bhutan's national museum, a fascinating place housed in an old watchtower above the huge Paro Dzong (monastery/fortress). The museum holds a fantastic collection of Bhutanese national treasures ranging from ancient armour to textiles and thangkha paintings. Then, we drive to the head of the valley and visit Drukgyel Dzong built in a location that was chosen for its control over the route to Tibet. A spectacular view of Mount Jumolhari (23,996ft /7314m) can be seen from here. Also visit Rinpung Dzong and a typical Bhutanese farm house. Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day 8: Paro - hike to Taksang (Tiger’s Nest Monastery) — After breakfast hike to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery, which is Bhutan’s most famous monastery. It is perched on the edge of a steep cliff, about 900 meters above Paro Valley. The hike to reach the viewpoint to the monstery makes for a nice half-day excursion. After lunch you can visit other important site which you could not complete previous days. Overnight at Hotel. Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Day 9: Paro - Kathmandu — After Breakfast at Hotel, transfer to airport and fly back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival at Kathmandu airport meet by us and drive to your Hotel. PM: Free for Shopping etc. Accommodation: Hotel, Meals: Breakfast Day 10: Final Departure — Transfer to international airport and fly to onward destination. Meals: Breakfast

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive Kathmandu — Arrive Kathmandu. Meet/assist at Kathmandu airport by us and transfer to Hotel. PM: Rest. Accommodation: Hotel+