Magnificent Nepal and Bhutan

Duration : 10 Night / 11 Days
Destination Covered : Nepal - Kathmandu - Patan - Bhaktapur - Pokhara, Bhutan - Paro - Thimphu - Punakha - Paro

Trip Highlights:

• Take flight to see Mt. Everest and Himalaya mountains
• Tour Kathmandu Valley heritage: Durbar Suqares, Boudhanath Stupa?
• Pokhara: Experience paraglider, ride a bike around Phewa Lake, hike to World Peace Pagoda?
• Catch the stunning sunrise at Sarangkot
• Take delight in Thimphu sightseeing and pay a visit to Punakha Dzong
• View Bhutan's cultural icon - Tiger's Nest, hanging in the cliff

Day 1 Arrival, Kathmandu)

• Upon arrival to Nepal, you will be greeted by our representative, who will take you to the hotel, and give you a little briefing about your following tours.
• Take the day off to relax and adjust yourself to the standard time.
• Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu

Day 2 (Kathmandu - Patan (Lalitpur) - Kathmandu)

• Optional - If weather permits, you can take an optional flight to visit the Mt. Everest & Himalayas. The flight journey takes about an hour and all the seats are window guaranteed.
• Your city tour starts with a visit to the Ason Tole Vegetable & Spice Market. This place reflects the vivid local life of Nepali people.
• Move on to your next destination, which is the Kathmandu Durbar Square, where you can visit the Kumari Temple which houses the living Goddess of Kathamndu. The temple is known for its magnificent carvings as well as its divine inhabitant. You can also enjoy the external view of Taleju Temple and Kala Bhairav.
• In the afternoon, head out to Patan City, and visit the Patan Durbar Square, which is one the three Durban Squares in the Kathmandu Valley. The Patan Museum inside the durbar square specializes in bronze statues and religious objects, and is considered as one of the best museums in Asia.
• Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu

Day 3 (Kathmandu - Bhaktapur - Kathmandu)

• Post breakfast, start your day with a visit to Boudhanath Stupa. Boudhanath Stupa is one of the largest Buddhist Stupas in the world
• Your next stop is Pashupatinath Temple. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Pashupatinath is one of the four most important religious sites in Asia for devotees of Shiva
• Head to Bhaktapur city in the afternoon and explore the Bhaktapur Durbar Square. It is one of the seven UNESCO's World Heritage Sites of the Kathmandu Valley
• Continue your tour with a visit to the oldest temple in the Kathmandu Valley, the Changu Narayan Temple. Its roof struts feature some amazingly intricate carvings of Tantric deities
• Drive back to your hotel
• Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu

Day 4 (Kathmandu - Pokhara)

• Post Breakfast, you will be escorted by private vehicle to Pokhara directly.
• During your journey, you can visit Bandipura hilltop settlement in Tanahun District.
• After reaching Pokhara, you can explore the bazaar around and shop for souvenirs.
• Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Pokhara

Day 5 (Pokhara Discovery)

• Post breakfast, you will have a full day private tour of Pokhara, which is the second largest city in Nepal. Pokhara is the perfect destination to reboot oneself
• Enjoy your morning with a private boat ride and experience the tranquillity of Phewa Lake
• Next, visit the World Peace Pagoda, which is the perfect destination to get a panoramic view of Phokara and Phewa Lake
• Travel to Devi’s Fall, Gupteswor Mahadev Cave, and International Mountain Museum as your next visits
• Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Pokhara

Day 6 (Pokhara - Kathmandu)

• Start your day a bit early to travel to Sarangkot viewpoint to enjoy the most beautiful sunrise over the mountain peaks
• Fly back to Kathmandu, and in the afternoon enjoy a peaceful walk around the Thamel district. It is a popular tourist district within the capital city of Kathmandu.
• Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Kathmandu

Day 7 (Kathmandu - Paro - Thimphu)

• Post breakfast, our representative will escort you to the airport for your flight to Bhutan
• Upon arrival at Paro airport, you will be greeted by our local travel guide who will take you to the capital Thimphu
• On your way, you can enjoy the view of Tamchog Lhakhang iron-bridge
• After your hotel check-in and lunch, visit the National Memorial Chorten, the gigantic Dordenma Statue, and Takin Sanctuary, which are among the top tourist attractions in Bhutan
• Close the day with a visit to Thimphu Dzong (Trashichho Dzong), which is the largest religious building in Thimphu
• Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Thimphu

Day 8 (Thimphu - Punakha)

• Post breakfast, head for Punakha. En-route, you can stop at Dochula Pass for a coffee break and enjoy the majestic 108 Stupas
• Continue driving to Punakha and enjoy a lunch at a local restaurant
• On your way, you can enjoy a walking tour to Chimi Lhakhang. It is also known as the “Fertility Temple”
• Next stop is the Punakha Dzong, an amazing Bhutanese architecture surrounded by the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers
• Visit the Suspension Bridge nearby, which is the longest bridge in Bhutan
• Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Punakha

Day 9 (Punakha - Paro)

• Post breakfast, drive back to Paro
• Start your tour with Paro Dzong, which exudes the finest example of Bhutanese architecture
• Your next stop is Ta Dzong, which is an ancient watchtower. There is a National Museum in the vicinity that showcases the cultural relics of Bhutan
• Next visit is Kyichu Lhakhang, which is one of the oldest temples in Bhutan. It is one of the oldest and most beautiful temples in Bhutan
• Overnight Hotel Stay in Paro

Day 10 (Highlights of Paro)

• Post breakfast, visit Taktsang (Tiger's Nest Monastery), and relish the amazing view of this beautiful monastery which is hanging on the rocky cliff
• Next stop, move to the ruins ofDrukgyel Dzong. It was built to commemorate Bhutan’s victory over the Tibetan invaders.
• Overnight Stay at the Hotel in Paro

Day 11 (Paro, Departure)

• Post breakfast, you will be escorted to the airport for your onward flight