Best of Nepal and Bhutan Tour

Brief Itinerary

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• placeDAY 1 : ARRIVAL
  At the arrival section of Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, one of our representatives will be waiting to welcome you. The airport representative will explain the program upon arrival and escort you to the hotel on a private vehicle. Overnight in Kathmandu;

  Meal:

  • Dinner

  Accomodation:

  • Hotel

  Activities:

  • Airport Pick up
• placeDAY 2 : KATHMANDU HERITAGE SITE TOUR
  After breakfast, Kathmandu tour starts. Kathmandu valley is the capital of the country and home to 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is an incredibly diverse city with a breathtaking Newari culture, centuries-old Hindu and Buddhists cultural sites alongside a plethora of ancient monuments. Throughout the day, we will visit most of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu. Overnight stay at the hotel;

  Meal:

  • Breakfast

  Accomodation:

  • Hotel

  Activities:

  • Transportation for sightseeing Entrance fee local food taste
• placeDAY 3 : DRIVE TO POKHARA
  On this day, we head towards Pokhara; a touristic city of Nepal and also ranked the 2nd cleanest city in Nepal. We depart for Pokhara early in the morning. We pass through beautiful hilly villages along with the Trishuli River. Overnight stay at hotel in the beautiful city of Pokhara;

  Meal:

  • Breakfast

  Accomodation:

  • Hotel

  Activities:

  • Drive
• placeDAY 4 : DRIVE TO NAYAPUL AND TREK TO TIKHEDHUNGA
  After breakfast, we drive towards Nayapul. From there, we start our trek to Poonhill. Passing through the Modi Khola and dense forest of rhododendrons and oak, we reach Tikhedunga. Overnight in Tikhedhunga;

  Meal:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

  Accomodation:

  • Tea House

  Activities:

  • Trekking
• placeDAY 5 : TREK TO GHOREPANI
  Continuing our path below and climbing uphill we will reach Ulleri. Again, from there, we will go through the Magar village by viewing the beautiful mountain and reach the Ghorepani. Ghorepani is a beautiful village from where we can see the mountain views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Annapurna I and many other mountains. Overnight in Ghorepani;

  Meal:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • dinner

  Accomodation:

  • Tea House

  Activities:

  • Trekking
• placeDAY 6 : TREK UP TO POONHILL (3210M) AND TREK TO GHANDRUK (1940M)
  Early morning after breakfast we head for Poonhill. Poonhill is often famous for the mesmerizing views of sunrise and sunsets over incredible range of high Himalayas such as Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III (7855m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Annapurna South (7219m), Nilgiri (6940m), Tukuche (6920m), Varaha Shikhar (7847m), LamjungHimal (6931m) and many more. We rest at Poonhill for a while and continue our journey. After about 3 hours of walk through the alpine forest of oaks, rhododendron and others, we reach Ghandruk which is the largest Gurung village rich in its authentic culture and tradition. This village also offers the scenic views of Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna III, Hiunchuli and other mountains from the viewpoint. Overnight at Ghandruk;

  Meal:

  • Breakfast
  • lunch
  • dinner

  Accomodation:

  • Tea House

  Activities:

  • Sunrise view
  • Trekking
• placeDAY 7 : TREK TO NAYAPUL AND DRIVE TO POKHARA, STAY IN POKHARA (850)
  This is the last day of our trek in Annapurna Region. From Ghandruk, today, we leave for Pokhara through the descend trail including the views of alluring mountains. We cross through the forest of blooming rhododendron and reach Birethanti from where we walk down hill and follow Modi Khola to reach Nayapul. Resting for a while, from there, we head to Pokhara which will take us about an hour of drive. In the evening after reaching Pokhara, we stay at the same hotel. If time permits, we go for evening walk or try cycling around the Lake Side of Pokhara. We stay at “The City of Lakes” popularly known for Pokhara tonight;

  Meal:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch

  Accomodation:

  • Hotel

  Activities:
• placeDAY 8 : POKHARA TO KATHMANDU
  After 6-7 hours’ drive, we will reach the heart of the country where the necessary preparation for the departure day will be carried out. This is a day for you and therefore you can explore the shops and spas of the city or join the evening worship at Pasupatinath Temple which is a divine spiritual experience. If time is sufficient, we will be preparing a small farewell get-together. Overnight stay at hotel;

  Meal:

  • Breakfast

  Accomodation:

  • Hotel

  Activities:
• placeDAY 9 : DEPARTURE TO PARO -THIMPU
  Depending on your flight time you will be transferred to the airport. The airport check-in is 3 hours prior to the departure time and the hotel checkout time is usually 12 P.M. Our representative will meet you at the hotel and transfer you to the airport. The flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular mountain flights in the world, providing a spectacular panorama of some of the highest mountains on earth. After lunch, we will enjoy sightseeing at Paro, visiting the Ta Dzong Museum which shelters a lot of religious relics, works of art and handicrafts providing great insight on Bhutan’s historical, cultural, and religious past. Next, we visit the Rimpong Dzongand observe the painting of the great saint Milarepa, considered the master of meditation by the Bhutanese. Afterwards, we drive to the capital, Thimphu along the Pachu River. Overnight at your hotel in Thimphu;

  Meal:

  • Breakfast
  • lunch
  • dinner

  Accomodation:

  • Hotel

  Activities:

  • Flight
  • Airport departure
• placeDAY 10 : THIMPHU
  Enjoy a full day of sightseeing at the bustling capital of Bhutan- Thimpu. We will visit the National Memorial Chorten, first initiated by the Third King in order to protect from negative impacts of modernization, and a monument of world peace. The Royal Queen Mother later completed it to commemorate the Third King who passed away in 1972. Next, we continue towards 12th-century Changangkha Temple and Drubthob monastery housing the Zilukha Nunnery.<br> Furthermore, we will also visit the School for Arts and Crafts where students are taught the 13 types of Bhutanese art, The National Librarywhich has wide collections of Bhutanese scriptures dating back to the 8th century, the Traditional Paper Factory displaying the Bhutanese paper making process, and a fascinating replica of a medieval farmhouse at the Folk Heritage Museum. In the remaining time we can also explore the nursing pen for the Takin, the national animal of Bhutan, and Tashichhodzong, ‘the fortress of the glorious religion’.<br> If your visit to Thimphu falls on the weekend, you can stroll through the Thimphu Marketand observe the variety of foods of Bhutan, including basket of fiery chillies, cheese and a variety of greens. (This market is open only on Friday-Sunday). Overnight at your hotel in Thimphu.

  Meal:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

  Accomodation:

  • Hotel

  Activities:

  • Sightseeing
• placeDAY 11 : THIMPHU – PUNAKHA
  Today we drive over the Dochu-La pass (3,100 meters), which offers an incredible view of Himalayan peaks on a clear day before descending to Punakha valley (about 3 hrs drive). At Punakha, we visit Punakha Dzong, also known as Punakha Dzong (meaning “the palace of great happiness or bliss”), built-in 1637 by the Shabdrung, the ‘Unifier of Bhutan. ‘It is the ancient capital of Bhutan and now the winter headquarters of the Je Khenpo. The three-story main temple of the Punakha Dzong is a breathtaking example of traditional architecture with four intricately embossed entrance pillars crafted from cypress and decorated in gold and silver. Observing the administrative and cultural centre for a while, we advance towards Chimi Lhakhang en-route to Wangdue phodrang (dzong built-in 1638). Overnight at your hotel in Punakha/ Wangdue phodrang;

  Meal:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

  Accomodation:

  • Hotel

  Activities:

  • Cultural tour
• placeDAY 12 : PUNAKHA – THIMPHU – PARO
  In the morning, we drive to Yabesa village and hike to through rice fields and up to Khamsum Yueley Namgyal Chorten, built by her majesty the queen Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuk. Next, we explore the Wangdue phodrang Dzong. We then drive back to Thimpu and proceed to Paro, and visit Semtokha Dzongen route The Dzong, built in 1627, is the oldest in Bhutan. It is now the Institute for Language and Culture studies. Overnight at your hotel in Paro;

  Meal:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

  Accomodation:

  • Hotel

  Activities:
• placeDAY 13 : HIKE TO TIGER’S NEST
  After breakfast, we hike towards the Taktsang Monastery which takes about 3 -4 hrs to reach there. The Monastery is an important pilgrim site for the Buddhists. As per the legends, the great Guru Rimpoche and his consort meditated in a cave here for three months after he brought the teachings of the Buddhist Dharma to Bhutan in the 8th Century. After meditation, they turned themselves in the forms of Guru Dorji Drolo and a tigress to defeat the demons in the valley below. The cave, where the monastery was later built is thought to be the origin of Buddhism in Bhutan.<br> In the afternoon, we drive to the ruins of the 17th Century Drukgyel Dzong, a historic monument built by the Shabdrung to commemorate his victory over Tibetans in 1644. We then return to Paro and visit 7th Century Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the 108 temples constructed by the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo. Overnight at your hotel in Paro;

  Meal:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

  Accomodation:

  • Hotel

  Activities:

  • Hiking
• placeDAY 14 : DEPART PARO
  Depending on your flight time, you will be escorted to the airport. You fly back to Kathmandu in the morning and visit Bauddhanath and Pashupatinath in the evening.

  Meal:

  • Breakfast

  Accomodation:

  Activities:

  • Bouddhanath and Pashupatinath Sightseeing
• placeDetail Inclusions
  Detail Inclusions

  • Meals: Breakfast=13, Lunch=10, Dinner=11
  • Accommodation Nights (Twin sharing basis): 13(Total)
  • Nepal=8 nights, Bhutan=5 nights,
  • Overland/ Air Transportation:
  • Private Car/Jeep: Airport transfer, Kathmandu sightseeing, Kathmandu to Pokhara, Pokhara to Nayapul and back, Pokhara to Kathmandu, all transportation in Bhutan as mentioned in the itinerary;
  • Ticket/Fees/Taxes: Travel permits, trekking permits, Trekker’s Information Management System (TIMS) card, Annapurna Conservation Area Project Permit (ACAP) in Nepal, Bhutan visa, Taxes;
  • Staffs: Guide=01, Assistant=0, Porters=2:1 (during trek);
• placeComplimentary
  Complimentary

  • Souvenir
  • Sim cards
  • maps
• placeExclusions
  Exclusions

   

  • Tips for our staffs;
  • Meals other than breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara;
  • Entrance fee(s) during sightseeing;
  • Travel and medical insurance;
  • Expenses of personal nature as bar bills, laundry, telephone calls and personal gratuities etc;
  • Extra night accommodation because of early arrival and late departure;
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