Name: Best of Nepal and Bhutan Tour
Brand: Swotah Travel and Adventure Pvt. Ltd.
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The 13-day Nepal and Bhutan tour offers the perfect combination of flavors from both countries. You will explore some of the most fascinating and famous places in Southeast Asia, experiencing vivid cultures, traditions, and stunning landscapes, while expanding your taste buds with a wide range of delicious food delicacies. &nbsp;
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The tour begins in Nepal, known as the <a href="https://www.swotahtravel.co&lt;br&gt;m/varanasi-lumbini-trip" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">birthplace of Gautam Buddha</a> and home to eight of the highest mountains in the world, including the tallest, Mt. Everest. We will first sightsee around <a href="../../../paragliding-in-pokhara" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pokhara</a>, also known as the "city of lakes."&nbsp;
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Then, the tour moves on to famous trekking destinations like <a href="../../../annapurna-poonhill-trek" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Poonhill</a>, where you can witness the breathtaking golden sunrise reflecting on majestic mountains such as <a href="../../../mount-dhaulagiri-expedition" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dhaulagiri</a> (8167m), <a href="../../../annapurna-i-expedition" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Annapurna I</a> (8091m), Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III (7555m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Annapurna South (7219m), Nilgiri (7062m), Tukuche (6920m), Varaha Shikhar (7647m), Lamjung Himal (6983m), and more. &nbsp;
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Next, the tour takes you to <a href="../../../treasures-of-bhutan" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bhutan</a>, where you'll visit world-famous landmarks like Simtokha Dzong, King's Memorial Chorten, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paro_Taktsang" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tiger's Nest Monastery</a>, Punakha Dzong (fortress), and other mesmerizing locations. The only strenuous activity on this tour is the hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery. Otherwise, anyone with moderate health can enjoy this Nepal and Bhutan tour without any issues. &nbsp;
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So, take advantage of this opportunity to explore and enjoy the attractions, traditions, and cultures of two different countries in a short time without any difficulties with Swotah. Make memories that last a lifetime!

Best of Nepal and Bhutan Tour

ARRIVAL: As soon as you land in Nepal, our team representative will receive and escort you to the hotel, where a welcome dinner will be waiting for you then, our team will give a brief description of the tour and help you prepare for it.

KATHMANDU HERITAGE SITE TOUR: The day will comprise of exploration of the beautiful Kathmandu, which is home to 7 UNESCO world heritage sites and has unmatched diversity in food, cultures, and traditions, centuries-old Hindu and Buddhist cultural sites, historical temples, and monuments with people walking around smiling right at you.

DRIVE TO POKHARA: Pokhara is one of the most famous international as well as domestic tourist attractions. We arrive in Pokhara through colorful villages, scenic views, and the Trishuli river. While at Pokhara, you will visit lakes like Phewa lake and Rara Lake and admire the view of snow-covered mountains from afar. At night you will be accommodated in a hotel.

DRIVE TO NAYAPUL AND TREK TO TIKHEDHUNGA: Starting the day with an early morning breakfast, our tour resumes with a drive to a small village called Nayapul. From Nayapul, we march towards Poonhill, then enjoy the view of Modi Khola, a dense and beautiful forest of rhododendrons and oak, and a picturesque view; you arrive at Tikhedhunga. For the night, we will be resting in a cozy teahouse.

TREK TO GHOREPANI: After breakfast, you will head to Ulleri on a path that climbs uphill, then admire the view of the small Magar village along with snow-capped mountains. Ghorepani greets us, Ghorepani despite being a small village, flaunts a view of some of the majestic mountains like Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Annapurna, Nilgiri Himal, Dhampus peak, etc. to relieve all the stress we will rest in teahouse overnight.

TREK UP TO POONHILL (3210M) AND TREK TO GHANDRUK (1940M): Be ready to be hypnotized by the golden sunrise and sunset over mountains like Dhaulagiri (8167m / 26794.62 ft), Annapurna I (8091m / 26545.28 ft), Annapurna II (7937m / 26040.03 ft ), Annapurna III (7855m / 25771 ft), Annapurna IV (7525m / 24688.32 ft), Annapurna South (7219m / 23684.38 ft), Nilgiri (6940m/ 22769.03 ft), Tukuche (6920m / 22703.41 ft), Varaha Shikhar (7847m / 25744.75 ft), LamjungHimal (6931m / 22739.5 ft), etc. flaunted by the viewpoint of Poonhill. After resting for a while at Poonhill, the tour marches to Ghandruk through a beautiful trail of an alpine forest of oak, rhododendrons, and other vegetation. Ghandruk, the largest Gurung village, is famous for its nature’s grace, and view of mountains like Annapurna South, Gangapurna Himal, Machhapuchhre Himal, Annapurna III, Hiunchuli Himal, etc. At night we rest in a teahouse.

TREK TO NAYAPUL AND DRIVE TO POKHARA, STAY IN POKHARA (850): First, we move forward to Bhirethanti from Ghandruk with the aim of being at Pokhara. Crossing the blooming rhododendron forest Birethanti greets us; from here, you will walk downhill alongside the fast-flowing river, Modi Khola, and arrive at Nayapul. After resting for a bit, the Nepal and Bhutan tour moves forward with a drive to Pokhara, which will be around an hour long. The night at Pokhara will be relaxing as we cycle around the city if we will have enough time and soak up the beauty of the lakeside.

POKHARA TO KATHMANDU: The drive from “the city of lakes” to the capital should be approximately 6 to 7 hours long. The day at Kathmandu is to fulfill your wish as we will be right by your side with whatever part of the city you would want to explore or just stay in the hotel resting. At night you will be a part of spiritual prayer at the Pashupatinath temple. The accommodation for the night will be a hotel.

DEPARTURE TO PARO -THIMPU: Our team will have you transferred to the airport 3 hours before the time of your flight, as that’s when you are expected to check-in. Enjoying one of the most stunning panoramic views of the majestic mountains below a flight gets us to Paro. The next activity is sightseeing around Paro, which includes observing the beauty of places like Ta Dzong Museum, which is home to numerous religious relics, explore the arts and handicrafts around, which hides the historical, cultural, and religious background of Bhutan. Next is the amazing painting of Saint Milarepa, who is taken as the master of meditation by the Bhutanese at Rimpong Dzongand. Then you will drive to Thimpu enjoying the view of glacier originated river named Pachu. We will rest in a hotel at Thimpu for the night.

THIMPHU: Be ready to explore the capital of Bhutan, Thimphu, today on the Nepal and Bhutan tour. To begin with, we visit the National Memorial Chorten which was initiated by the third king to protect a monument of world peace and prevent all possible bad influences of modernization. Then you will observe Changangkha temple, built in the 12th century, and Zilukha Nunnery, which shelters at the Drubthob monastery. The next activity will be exploring the school of arts and crafts, where students learn 13 vivid art forms signifying the history of Bhutanese art, the National library with a Bhutanese scripture collection, the Folk heritage museum, and the traditional paper factory that makes Bhutanese paper. If we still have enough time, you will also get to visit Bhutan's national animal, Takin’s (Burdorcas taxicolor) nursing pen, and Tashichhodzong. You can also just roam around exploring the variety of foods dif the tour will be during falls.

THIMPHU – PUNAKHA: 3 hours drive over the great Dochu-La passes observing the incredible view of the Himalayas, Punakha welcomes us, then we visit Punakha Dzong ( built in 1638) means the place of great happiness or bliss, built by Shabdrung, the ‘unifier of Bhutan’ which used to be the capital of Bhutan, right now though it is the Je Khnepo’s winter headquarter. After this, we go around beholding the traditional architectural beauty of Bhutan, like the three-story temple of Punakha Dzong, its entrance pillars are decorated with gold and silver, finally observing the view around the tour marches to Chimi Lhakhang then to Wangdue Phodrang/ Punakha Dzong.

PUNAKHA – THIMPHU – PARO: Khamsum Yueley, built by the queen Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck, will be our first destination which we reach by hiking through pretty rice fields. Next will be exploring Wangdue Phong. Then you will march towards the Semtokha Dzongen route, the Dzong( Bhutan’s oldest, now known as the institute for language and cultural studies), which was built in 1627. Our overnight accommodation will be a hotel at Paro.

Hike to Tiger’s Nest: Hiking for about 3 to 4 hours gets us to the Taktsang monastery, which is an important pilgrim site for the Buddhists of that area because it is believed that the Guru Rimpoche and his consort meditated here during the 8th century in a cave after bringing Buddhist religion to Bhutan. So the cave where they discovered themselves as Guru Dorji Dorlo and tigress is considered to be the place to originate Buddhism in Bhutan. Then we will visit Drukgyel Dzong, (built by Shabdrung after winning over the Tibetans in 1644), Kyichu Lhakang of Paro, a temple made by Songtsen Gampo, and go to the hotel to spend the night.

DEPART PARO: Today, we will take you to the airport to catch a flight to Kathmandu. Upon arriving at Kathmandu, you will visit the beautiful Boudhanath stupa and be part of the evening prayer at the Pashupatinath temple.

Visit iconic sites, explore vibrant cities, and experience the unique cultural heritage of Nepal and Tibet in this 13 days tripl.

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