Nepal and Bhutan Tours

Arrival in Kathmandu: Evening walking at Thamel Street+Welcome Dinner

Having breakfast, then will heading towards to Kathmandu for city tour such as : SwoyambhuNath Stupa: Located on the top of the hill, Swoyambhunath Stupa is a Buddhist holy site also known as the monkey temple. The dome shaped Stupa with eyes on all four sides is absolutely beautiful. The view of the whole Kathmandu valley from the top of the stupa is breath taking. Bhaktapur Durbar Sqaure: Bhaktapur was the capital of Nepal during the great Malla Kingdom.Bhaktapur has the best-preserved palace courtyards and old city center in Nepal and is listed as a world heritage site of UNESCO for its rich culture, temples, and wood, metal and stone artworks. You will be taken to the attraction sites such as Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nyatapola Temple, BhairabNath Temple, Dattatreya Temple. From Bhaktapur will drive to Nagarkot for witness the sunset views. (B)

Wake up early in the morning for witness the sunrise views. After breakfast we will drop to you Kathmandu airport .The flight into Paro which takes one hour by druk air. In clear weather, magnificent views of the world’s highest peaks give way to the lush green Paro valley as you land. First gift from Bhutan will be the cool, clean fresh air as you step out of the plane. After clearing customs and visa control you will be met by our guide and departs to Thimphu, the modern capital of Bhutan. The drive will take around 45 minutes. Thimphu has a population of about 100,000. The town is made up of just three lines of shops and is the only capital in the world without traffic lights. At Thimphu, visit National Memorial Chorten; meet the elderly generation in circumambulation at the Chorten. Chorten literally means ‘Seat of Faith’ and Buddhists often call such monuments, the ‘Mind of Buddha’. Treat yourself with fantastic depiction of Buddhist teachings in form of paintings and sculptures at this temple. As the name denotes this National Memorial Chorten was consecrated on July 28, 1974 in memory of the Third King. In the evening visit Tashichhoe Dzong. The Dzong places the main building of the Secretariat and Monastic Body in summer and the office of the King. Dinner and overnight at Hotel. (B/L/D)

After breakfast drive to visit Changangkha Lhakhang built in 12th century, Changangkha Lhakhang is one of the oldest temples in Thimphu. It is hovering over a ridge above Thimphu and also visit the nunnery known as Drubthob Goemba which is located above Tashicchoe Dzong. Chanting prayers by nuns and turning prayer wheels can be viewed in the nunnery. Drive back to town to visit Handicraft Emporium which has all handmade products for sale and lunch served at a restaurant in Thimphu. After lunch depart to Punakha via Dochula (3050m). On the way visit Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress in the country. After the visit continue your drive to Punakha. Leaving Thimphu the road climbs steeply through a forest of pine and cedar, festooned with hanging lichen high up near Dochula pass. This pass often offers panoramic views of the Himalayan mountain ranges. After stopping for tea and the view, we descend along a series of hairpin bends to the fertile valley of Punakha. Dinner and overnight at Hotel. (B/L/D)

Breakfast served at your hotel and drive to visit Punakha Dzong; an ancient capital of Bhutan, spanning the Mo Chu and Pho Chu rivers. It is also the winter capital for the monks and the Je Khenpo (chief abbot), after the visit drive to Lobeysa to take a leisure hike for 20 minutes to Chhimi Lhakhang through the village of Sopsokha from the roadside to the small Temple located on a hillock in the centre of the valley. The temple was built in the 15th century after the ‘Divine Madman’ Drukpa Kuenley built a small chorten there. It is a prilgrim site for barren women. After the visit drive back to Paro via Thimphu, lunch served in Thimphu at a local restaurant. After lunch continue your drive to Paro. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (B/L/D)

After an early breakfast drive to winding road to the Drukgyal Dzong, the ruined fort, which was once defended this valley from Tibetan invasions, We then drive to Ramthangkha to hike up to the Taktsang monastery (Tigers nest). The hike up to the cafeteria will take around will take around 2 hrs. At the view point, you will enjoy the stunning view of the monastery, where Guru Padmasambhava landed on the back of a tigress in the 8th century. We then walk back to the road point and visit Kyichu Lhahang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan. Finally visit Rimpung Dzong, built in the 17th century to defend the valley against Tibetan invaders. The dzong is now used as an administration centre and school for monks. Evening ends with a walk around the main street of Paro to buy gifts for your friends and family back home. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (B/L/D)

After breakfast drive to Paro airport where our representative will help you with the exit formalities and bid you farewell and wish you happy journey back home.In the Kathmandu we will welcome you and transfer to you hotel. Leisure time, Shopping time Overnight at hotel.(B)

The journey within the mountains of Nepal comes to an end todayAt last approximately 3 hours before scheduled flight, a representative from out office escorts to you the airport. On your way to home we will have plenty of time to plan our next adventure trip in the wonderful country of Nepal.(B)