Nepal & Bhutan Highlights

Overview

This tour aims at giving you a valuable peep into both the places in the best possible route. It begins in the city of Kathmandu. It also happens to be the capital city of Nepal. It is charmingly located in a valley surrounded by magical views of mountains. It was also called as Kantipur in the olden times.

The old buildings and monuments are witness to the glorious events in the history of this place. Although visit to Nepal is synonymous to catching the best views of the Everest, the city also has a lot of places worth a visit. The famous Durbar Square, where the king was coronated, the Nasal Chowk, the several Bahals or courtyards beautiful built for religious purpose, there is the well-known Garden of Dreams, the various temples and the most important one –Kastha mandapa, the three roofed wooden structure from which the city actually derives its name.

After the spirit to discover the mountain sets in it becomes easy to sort of get dissolved into the no hurry and laidback life in places like these. So then it becomes a sure shot pleasure to enter the next destination Thimpu. You reach this beautiful and quite city, meandering on narrow roads and watching little groups of blue and white houses with the typical wooden balconies and wooden window frames. Vibrant weekend market, majestic monastic schools, Motithang Takin Preserve and a lot more. Even Paro the last destination of this unique tour is soaked in ancient history and natural wealth. Rinpung Dzong is a prime attraction apart from the stunning views that one gets at the Taktshang Hermitage.

It surely leaves you with a desire to come back and interact more with Bhutan!!

Outlined Itinerary

Day 01 - Kathmandu

Arrive Kathmandu, meet and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is then at leisure to relax after your flight.

Day 02 - Kathmandu

Breakfast is at the Hotel. After breakfast at the hotel, you will take a private guided tour of Kathmandu city & Swayambhunath. Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square. There are around 50 temples in the vicinity. Later visit Swayambhunath is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. It is also known as the Monkey Temple. Afternoon you will visit the Patan city. Evening is at leisure.

Day 03 - Kathmandu

Breakfast is at the Hotel. After breakfast at the hotel you will take a private guided excursion tour to Bhadgaon- It is another Newar city founded in the 9th century. Later Nagarkot, which is at the eastern periphery of Kathmandu Valley. Evening is at leisure.

Day 04 - Kathmandu

After breakfast, rest of the day is at leisure to relax or pursue independent activities. Car and driver will not be at disposal as today is a leisure day.

Day 05 - Thimphu

Today early morning you will be met and transferred to Kathmandu airport to board your flight for Paro 0700-0805. Arrive Paro you will drive to Thimphu (02 Hrs). Arrive Thimphu and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, you will visit National Memorial Chorten. Evening is at leisure. FULL BOARD

Day 06 - Thimphu

After breakfast at the hotel you will take a private guided full day tour of Thimphu – visiting the National Library, Institute of Zorig Chusum, Textile & Folk Heritage Museum and Trashichhodzong: The ‘Fortress of the Glorious Religion’. FULL BOARD

Day 07 - Paro

After breakfast you will drive to Paro (2 hrs). Arrive Paro and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. FULL BOARD

Day 08 - Paro

Breakfast is at the Hotel. After breakfast, you will take a private guided half day hike to Tiger’s Nest (Full 5 hrs walk). It is one of the most famous of Bhutan’s monasteries, perched on the side of a cliff 900m above the Paro valley floor. Afternoon is at leisure. FULL BOARD

Day 09 - Paro

Breakfast is at the Hotel. After breakfast you will take a private guided full day tour of Paro – visit Rinpung Dzong - The approach to the Dzong is through a traditional covered bridge called Nemi Zam. Ta Zong: One time watch tower built to defend Rinpung Dozng during inter-valley wars of the 17th century, since 1967 Ta Dzong is serving as the National Museum of the country. Evening is at leisure. FULL BOARD

Day 10 - Paro

Breakfast is at the Hotel. Today at an appropriate time, you will be met and transferred to Paro International airport to connect with your homebound or onwards flight... or travel to your next destination if you would like to add to this tour.

All our tours and holidays are tailor made so can be amended to suite your budget. Click on our from prices below to see what hotels you can expect based on the cheapest time to travel in High Season per person based on two people sharing a room. We can design this tour for you at a lower or higher price, basically to suite your budget, style and comfort. Contact a specialist to discuss your requirements. International flights are not included.