Bhutan and Nepal Explorer Tour

Package Overview

A small country in the Himalayas between Tibet and India. Besides the stunning natural scenery, the enduring image of the country for most visitors is the strong sense of culture and tradition that binds the kingdom and clearly distinguishes it from its larger neighbors. Bhutan is the only Vajrayana Buddhist nation in the world, and the profound teachings of this tradition remain well preserved and exert a strong influence in all aspects of life. Due to its pristine environment and harmonious society, the tiny Kingdom of Bhutan has been called "The Last Shangrila." Bhutan is no ordinary place. It is the last great Himalayan Kingdom. Come and Discover the charm of this mystical place or the LAnd of HappinessNAInternational air ticket.
Airport taxes.
Overseas travel insurance.
Visa charges
Festivity surcharge & festivity compulsory service by hotel(s) if any
Meals, tips, laundry, porterage, telephone, mineral water, optional excursions and other items of a personal nature.
Cost of foreign exchange for personal use.
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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Kathmandu, Nepal

  You are met upon arrival and taken to your hotel. This afternoon tour Kathmandu City, the capital of Nepal. Visit the temple of the Living Goddess, Durbar Square, with its array of temples, and Hanuman Dhoka Palace, the ancient palace of the Nepalese Royalty. Travel to Swayambhunath, a 2000-year-old Buddhist Stupa, with a lofty conical spire that is topped with a pinnacle of copper gilt.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 2 : Kathmandu, Nepal

  Today you travel south to the typical Newar village of Bungmati. Founded in 7th century AD, Bungmati is revered as the home of Matsyendranath, the God of rain and compassion, worshipped equally by Hindus and Buddhists. Your next stop is to visit Khokana, a small 7th century Newar village that keeps itself aloof from all modern civilization. Exploring Bungmati and Khokana will give you an intimate picture of the primitive way of life that still exists in Nepal today. Next, drive up 5,500-feet to explore Dhulikhel, for its famous views of the Himalayan ranges. Tonight enjoy a Nepalese folkloric show followed by a traditional dinner.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 3 : Pokhara City, Nepal

  This morning fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara City, in the picturesque Pokhara Valley, and transfer to your hotel. This afternoon enjoy a tour of the city with its snow fed lakes and views of the snow-clad Great Himalayas. See the Bindhyavasani Temple and take a one-hour boat cruise on deep-blue Phewa Lake.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 4 : Sarangkot, Nepal

  Today enjoy a full day hike to the Sarangkot Hill (5220-feet.). From the hilltop tower enjoy the view of the Annapurna range and the Machapuchhre peak, as well as Phewa Lake and the entire Pokhara valley.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 5 : Chitwan National Park, Nepal

  Drive to Chitwan National Park to board a 4WD jeep to continue into the heart of the jungle. Drive through the forest, deep inside the jungle to look for tiger, the great one-horned rhinoceros, leopard, bear, as well as deer, monkeys, birds and more. Arrive at “Tiger Tops”, one of the finest wildlife reserves in Asia, for your 2-night stay. This afternoon visit the Elephant Stable to learn about the Asian elephant, before taking an Elephant Safari- a memorable guided trek through the jungle. Stay the next two nights at Nepal’s most renowned pioneer wildlife safari lodge.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 6 : Chitwan National Park, Nepal

  Start your day with an early morning Jungle or Nature walk with an experienced naturalist to teach you about Chitwan’s flora and fauna. Next, take an open-air Jeep Safari for more amazing wildlife viewing. The afternoon is free to relax or take another Elephant back safari.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 7 : Chitwan National Park, Kathmandu, Nepal & Patan City, Bhutan

  Enjoy another morning Nature walk or elephant safari before driving to the airport for your flight to Kathmandu. This afternoon tour Patan City, built in 3rd century AD by Emperor Ashoka, and enclosed within four stupas. Known as the city of fine arts, see Patan’s Durbar Square, the bronze collection in Patan Durbar, the Krishna temple built by King Siddhi Narsingh Malla, and see Mahaboudha Temple. Next, visit Later you have the privilege of visiting a Nepalese Home.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 8 : Thimphu, Bhutan

  Start today with a breathtaking flight over the great peaks of the majestic Himalayas into the Dragon Kingdom of Bhutan. Arrive at Paro airport, then drive through spectacular mountain scenery and serene countryside to Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital. Sandwiched in the heart of the Himalayas, Thimphu is a small, charming capital city. All the buildings are constructed and painted in the traditional Bhutanese style. Visit the Memorial Chorten, built in the loving memory of their late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, it has a multi-storied Stupa and will provide you with rare insight into Buddhist philosophy.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 9 : Thimphu, Bhutan

  This morning take a hike to either Tango or Cheri Goemba. Later drive to the BBS Tower viewpoint in Sangaygang. Visit the Mini Zoo to see a takin, the national animal of Bhutan, the National Library, with its vast collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts; and the Arts and Crafts School to see young children learning the ancient craft of painting.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 10 : Thimphu to Punakha, Bhutan

  Today drive to Punakha, en route stopping at Dochula Pass (10,500 ft.) for of one of Bhutan’s most breathtaking views – a plethora of colorful rhododendron blossoms and soft green wild herbs and forest trees dot a canvas of alpine snow. Visit the newly built “Druk Wangyal Khangzang Chortens”, a unique cluster of 108 Namgyel Khangzang Chortens that spiral up to a main monument Chorten. These chortens (the Tibetan term for stupas), are a new landmark for travelers as they cross Dochula into the interior of the country. Descend into Punakha, nestled in a fertile valley, it was once Bhutan’s winter capital because of its more temperate climate.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 11 : Punakha to Paro, Bhutan

  Enroute to Paro, visit Punakha Dzong, built in 1637 as both the religious and the administrative center of the country. Next, explore the sacred Chimi Lhakhang Monastery, built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, the “Divine Madman.” It is believed that childless women who visit the temple will conceive after receiving “wang”(blessing). Next drive through the Wangdue Valley and pass by Simtokha Dzong, built in 1629 as a fortress, today it is a theological university.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 12 : Paro, Bhutan

  This morning take a day hike to the enchanting "Tiger's Nest”, the Taktsang Monastery viewpoint. Built around a cave where the Guru Rimpoche meditated, this monastery seems to cling impossibly to a cliff of rock at 3,000 feet above the valley floor. The hike is challenging but thrilling and mystical. And although the main building was destroyed by fire in 1998, it was reconstructed in 2000. Later drive to see the old ruined fortress of Drukgyel Dzong, see Kyichu Lhakhang (built in 659) and Satsam Chorten. Visit Ta Dzong’s National Museum with its collection of ancient Thangkha paintings, textiles and weapons; and explore Rinpung Dzong, the Fortress of the Heap of Jewels, one of the most celebrated Dzongs in Bhutan.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

• Day 13 : Depart Paro, Bhutan

  Today you are transferred to the airport for your flight home or on to your next destination.

  • Meals & Drinks : Breakfast

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Inclusions

• Accommodation at the hotels with daily breakfast as per the itinerary.
• Entrance fees and sightseeing services as specified in the itinerary.
• Transfers if mentioned in the itinerary
• Sightseeing as specified in the itinerary.

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Exclusions

• International air ticket.
• Airport taxes.
• Overseas travel insurance.
• Visa charges
• Festivity surcharge & festivity compulsory service by hotel(s) if any
• Meals, tips, laundry, porterage, telephone, mineral water, optional excursions and other items of a personal nature.
• Cost of foreign exchange for personal use.
• Any items or services not specified in the itinerary

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