Nepal and Bhutan

 

The travel combines Bhutan and Nepal, it offers you the chance to explore some wonderful monasteries. It's a great experience of the unique lifestyle of the Bhutanese people, it also gives you a glimpse of Nepal. A fabulous travel with comfort to discover Himalayan countries.

Description

Day 1 : Arrival at Kathmandu
You will be received and escorted to your Hotel. After a refreshment visit of Swayambhunath Stupa, one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage site. Return to the hotel in evening.

Day 2 : Kathmandu sightseeing
Visit of Pashupatinath, the holiest Hindu temple of lord Shiva. Visit of Bodhnath Stupa and Patan, the capital of art and handicraft.

Day 3 : Fly to Paro and Transfer to Thimphu
On a clear day the panoramic view of the Himalaya is sensational, including Everest, but the most exciting is the approach of the Bhutanese foothills and the landing, including sinuous slope until the tiny airstrip of Paro.

Day 4 : Thimphu – Cheri Gompa
After the breakfast, we head to the north of the valley for a walk to Cheri monastery, built in 1620 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyalet. Today, the monastery has become the biggest meditation center of the country.

Day 5 : Drive to Paro and sightseeing
The morning, enjoy the scenic drive of 1 hour which will bring you to one of the well-known tourist destination in Paro valley.

Day 6: Taktshang Hike
In the morning, we drive to Ramthangkha, the terminating point of the Motorable Road then hike to the Tiger’s nest, you can also take a pony ride with the additional cost of US$12 per person, from halfway to the most highlighted Buddhist temple in entire Himalayas.

Day 7 : Fly to Kathmandu
After the breakfast, transfer to the airport in Paro for departure flight. Remember to check in 2 hours before the departure.

Day 8 : Fly Kathmandu-Pokhara
Transfer to the domestic airport to take your flight to Pokhara. After, refreshment walking around Phewa Lake and boating.

Day 9 : Pokhara
We wake up early in the morning to watch the sunrise from Sarangkot. Return to the hotel for the breakfast. At 10 am you will start the visit of the Devi’s fall, Gupteshwar Cave, International Mountain museum, Seti Gorge, Bindhya Basini Temple. Return to the hotel

Day 10 : Fly from Pokhara to Katmandu and transfer to Nagarkot
You will take the plane in the morning to Kathmandu and visit Bhaktapur, then be transferred to Nagarkot. A beautiful hill station with a magic view on the Himalayan mountains range.

Day 11 : Transfer to Kathmandu
Transfer to Kathmandu, this is a good day to explore the old Kathmandu and its spice market Ason Tol, Indra Chowk. Visit of Thamel.

Day 12 : International Departure
Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport 3 hours before your flight.

Price Includes

→ Hotel room with breakfast

→ Sightseeing in three cultural heritage sites

→ National park permit fee

→ Government licensed and trained local English speaking guide

→ Guide, food, insurance, salary, equipment, transportation & local taxes

→ All the transport and internal flights during the program

The price does not includes

→ Your all kinds of insurance

→ Visa fees

→ Lunch and dinner in city

→ Drinks

→ Optional trips

→ Tips

Mid-March to early May, or October (To be agreed from at least 4 people)