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11 DAYS NEPAL BHUTAN TOURS

HIGHLIGHTS: KATHMANDU CITU • PASHUPATINATH TEMPLE • BOUDHANATH STUPA • BHAKTAPUR DURBAR SQUARE • THIMPU • NATIONAL MEMORIAL CHORTEN • TAKTSANG MONASTERY • PUNAKHA • PARO

Combination of Nepal Bhutan tour is perfect for magical experience of Himalayan culture. Your tour starts from Kathmandu, a racial melting pot of Nepal. You will visit popular heritage sites and be astound by various man made treasures. You will then fly to Dragon Kingdom of Bhutan. Here you will experience Bhutanese hospitality, admire the ever-changing landscapes, and immerse yourself in Bhutan’s rich Buddhist culture. You will fly back to Kathmandu and visit the natural city of Pokhara. This romantic city of Nepal is popular for its pristine lakes and mountains. This tour will end, however the memory of it will still remain.

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DAY 01: ARRIVAL - KATHMANDU (-/-/-)

Arrive in the “Kathmandu”, the capital city of Nepal. Upon arrival, meeting and assistance at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is free.

Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu

DAY 02: KATHMANDU (BREAKFAST/-/-)

After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa.

Pashupatinath is one of the sacred Shiva temples on the Indian sub-continent. It draws devotees from all over India, including many colorful Sadhus (wandering Holy men). It is the largest temple complex in Nepal. Visiting Pashupatinath begins and ends a traditional pilgrimage circuit. Lord Pashupatinath’s supreme holiness stems from hollowed linga enshrined in the main temple and its location on the bank of sacred Bagmati River. Bagmati sanctity makes Pashupatinath Nepal’s most sacred cremation site.

Continue to Boudhanath Stupa

On the eastern side of Kathmandu is a huge stupa of Boudhanath. This is the largest stupa in Nepal and one of the largest in the world. It is the sacred place for Buddhist pilgrims. Once you enter the stupa complex it resembles Bharkor street of Tibet with a considerable population of Tibetans, number of thriving monasteries and many small shops selling Tibetan artifacts. Boudhanath is one of the few places in the world where Tibetan culture is accessible, vibrant and unbound. Always remember to walk clockwise around the stupa.

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Afternoon sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur Durbar Square.

Bhaktapur also known as ‘Bhadgaon’ is the third largest town in the valley. The stone embedded street links a string of temples, monastery, courtyards and monumental squares. Just upon entering the square you will notice the substitute signs of four great Indian pilgrimage sites. Most recognizable is the finely carved Bansi Narayan Mandir of Bishnu. Back out in the square, fames palace of 55 windows stretches off the east. Visit Nyatapola temple, this five-roofed standing 30 meters is the tallest temple in Nepal. In Potters square you will see hundreds of vessels of all shapes and size set out to dry.

Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu

DAY 03: KATHMANDU - PARO AND DRIVE TO THIMPU (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)

Morning, fly to Paro . Upon arrival in Paro you will be met at Paro by our representative. After lunch, sightseeing tour in Paro. Later drive to Thimpu, capital city of Bhutan.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Thimpu

DAY 04: THIMPU (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)

After breakfast, visit National Memorial Chorten.

Also known as the Thimphu Chorten, is a stupa (Dzongkha chöten, cheten) in Thimphu, Bhutan, located on Doeboom Lam in the southern-central part of the city near the main roundabout. The stupa, built in 1974 to honor the third Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Dorji Wangchuc, is a prominent landmark in the city with its golden spires and bells. It is popularly known as "the most visible religious landmark in Bhutan".

Continue on to 12th century Changangkha Temple and Drubthob Monastery housing Zilukha Nunnery. Other site visit includes School for Arts and Crafts where students are taught 13 types of Bhutanese art, the National Library housing the collection of Bhutanese scripture dating back to 8th century.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Thimpu

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DAY 05: THIMPU - PUNAKHA (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)

After breakfast drive over Dochu-La pass (3,100m), which on clear day will offer incredible Himalayas views before descending into Punakha valley (77 kms/3 hrs drive). Later, sightseeing tour in Punakha. After lunch enjoy walk to Chimi Lhakhang, temple of Divine Madman.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Punakha

DAY 06: PUNAKHA – THIMPU - PARO (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)

Morning, drive to Yabesa Village and hike through the rice fields and up to Khamsum Yueley Namgyal Chorten. Afterwards, proceed on to Paro, visiting Semtokha Dzong en route. Upon arrival in Paro (143 kms/5 hrs drive), transfer to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Paro

DAY 07: HIKE TO TAKTSANG MONASTERY IN PARO (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)

After breakfast, hike to Taktsang Monastery. The trail is board and walk of approx.2 hrs will take you kilometer above the Paro valley (for those who cannot walk we will arrange horse to transfer up to the viewing point). On the return back to Paro visit 7th century Kyichu Lakhang.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Paro

DAY 08: FLY BACK TO KATHMANDU (BREAKFAST/-/-)

Morning, transfer to the airport and fly back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu

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DAY 09: KATHMANDU - POKHARA (BREAKFAST/-/-)

Morning, fly to Pokhara. Pokhara is the second most important tourist destination in Nepal. Famous for its pristine lakes and mountains, this place is also gateway to the most famous Annapurna treks. Upon arrival in Pokhara, transfer to the hotel. Later, half day your of Devis fall, Bindyabasini temple, Seti gorge. After one hour boating in Phewa lake transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Pokhara

DAY 10: KATHMANDU - POKHARA (BREAKFAST/-/-)

Early morning, sunrise excursion to Sarangkot hill. You will be mystified to see the first rays of the sun touching the mighty Himalayan peaks. After, breakfast, transfer to the airport and fly back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu

DAY 11: KATHMANDU - DEPARTURE (BREAKFAST/-/-)

Free till departure. Transfer to the airport in time to connect your onward flight.

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PRICE: ON REQUEST

Inclusions:-

Nepal Part

√ 4 nights twin share accommodation at the hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast √ 1 night twin share accommodation at the hotel in Pokhara with breakfast √ All necessary airport transfers in Pokhara as per the program with service of our representative on private basis √ Sunrise excursion in Pokhara √ One hour boating on Fewa lake √ All applicable entrance fees (except in museums) √ Applicable government fee Bhutan Part √ 2 nights of accommodation at the hotel in Thimpu with all meals √ 2 nights of accommodation at the hotel in Paro with all meals √ 1 night accommodation at the hotel in Punakha with all meals √ Arrival and departure transfers on private basis with service of our local representative in Bhutan √ Sightseeing tours in Bhutan as per the program on private basis with service of a local English speaking Bhutanese guide √ Bhutan visa fee √ Bhutan permit fee √ 2 bottled mineral water per person per day √ All applicable entrance fees (except in Museums) Exclusions:- × Lunches/dinners during the stay in Nepal × International airfare (will be advised separately) × Expenses of personal nature × Tips & gratuities to the guide, driver etc;