Nepal and Bhutan Tour – 9 Days

As you arrive at Paro, our Bhutanese representative will pick you and guide you to visit Thimphu. We drive to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan and visit different popular sites on the list for sightseeing. This tour will give lots of pleasure as you will be able to witness and perceive the rich culture and tradition of Bhutanese culture. You visit an interesting weekend market (Thu-Sun), Tashichho Dzong, Memorial Chorten, and Buddha Dordenma statue on this day. Overnight in Thimphu.

After breakfast, we drive to Paro and start hiking to Taktsang Monastery also is known as the Tiger’s Nest which is the famous monastery for Buddhists. The monastery is located 10 kilometers to the north of Paro and holds on a cliff at 3,120 meters, roughly 900 meters over the Paro valley. The rock slopes are generally steep (almost vertical) and the monastery buildings are built by incorporating the rock face. Despite it looks difficult, the monastery complex is reachable from different directions. We hike to Taktshang or ‘Tiger’s Nest’ famous monastery, National Museum of Bhutan, and Paro Dzong Taktsang. Overnight in Paro.

Later in the morning, we depart to Punakha, the ancient capital of Bhutan. Here we Punakha Dzong, winter seat of the Je Khenpo and the Monk Body, especially resided between the rivers of the Mo (Female) the Chu and Pho (Male) Chu. After a short drive from Punakha, we reach the valley of Wangdue which is one of the major towns and district headquarters of Western Bhutan. Here you can observe a scene of the Wangdiphodrang Dzong dramatically dwelled on the spur of a hill at the junction of the Tsang Chu and Dang Chu rivers. Then we drive to Paro over the Dochola pass. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

After arriving at Kathmandu airport, our representative will be waiting for your arrival at the airport with a placard. He then takes you to the hotel. Overnight in the hotel.

Today we precedes with the sightseeing in Kathmandu. We visit Pashupatinath which is a Hindu temple devoted to Lord Shiva, and Boudhanath which is one of the large Buddhist stupas. After breakfast, proceed with the tour in Kathmandu & Bhaktapur. We visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath, Basantapur Durbar Square, and Patan Durbar Square too. Overnight in Hotel.

After breakfast, we start our travel to Pokhara by flight which takes about 30 Minutes. After reaching Pokhara transfer to hotel. Check in hotel. After having lunch, we proceed to Museum then drive to Devis Falls and Gupteshow Mahadev the hidden temple inside the cave which is the very interesting. Back to Pokhara. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast visit Fewa Lake for boating. Then visit World Peace Stupa where you can observe the view of Pokhara valley, Fewa Lake and snowy cover Annapurna mountain range. After that, we travel to Pumdikot Shiva Temple, which is more higher then peace pagoda. Observe stunning view of Himalayas and Pokhara City. Back to the hotel then overnight at hotel in Pokhara.

We drive or fly back from Pokhara. After reaching Kathmandu you can rest for a while or stroll down the streets of Kathmandu for some shopping. In the evening we present you with the farewell dinner and program for you. Overnight in the hotel.

As per your flight schedule, we drop you to the airport or drive to Kathmandu. As your fixed departure time, we transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure. You will surely carry long, abundant memories of nature, hills, valleys and a different culture and tradition. The group that you met on this visit will be a memory to cherish and share with your friends.