8 Days Holy Himalaya Nepal and Bhutan Tour
Tour Highlights and Itinerary
View a spectacular Himalayan sunrise. Explore the art and architecture from the reign of old kings. Witness sacred Hindu culture in temples and stupas or join pilgrims as they look for the footprints of saints in a rockface. Count how many different animal features you can find on the Bhutanese taking. See beautiful cliff side Buddhist monasteries overlooking peaceful villages.
Day01 Arrival-Kathmandu
After arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be greeted and driven to your hotel, where you can relax and enjoy your evening.
Accommodation: Hotel Yak or similar
Day02 Kathmandu-Nagarkot
After breakfast, Visit Swoyambhunath Stupa, then we will take you on the Half Day Patan City Tour. You will have plenty of time to see this UNESCO World Heritage Site sometimes referred to as the "City of Beauty." In the afternoon, we will drive you to Kathmandu and do some sightseeing in Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Overnight at hotel in Nagarkot.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Country Villa Hotel or similar
Day03 Nagarkot-Kathmandu
Early morning sunrise view, breakfast, drive to Kathmandu, we will travel to Pashupatinath Temple to explore. This is one of the most sacred Hindu temples of Shiva in the world. Next, we will see Boudhanath Stupa, the largest stupa in the valley and one of the largest stupas in the world. In the afternoon, we will head to Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Yak or similar
Day04 Kathmandu-Paro-Thimphu
Drive to the airport. and fly to Bhutan, and we will head to the capital city of Thimphu after arrival. We will do some sightseeing at the Memorial Chorten of Jingme Dorji Wangchuk. Then drive to Motithang for a scenic view of Thimphu. Next visit the National Zoo to see takin, the intriguing national animal of Bhutan. Enjoy wonderful Bhutanese cuisine for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Jumolhari or similar
Day05 Thimphu-Punakha
After breakfast, we will leave the high altitudes and head for the low Punakha Valley. Here you can hike through the rice paddies and visit local villages on the way to the Chimi Lhakhang. We will also see the Nalanda Monastery & Buddhist Institute overlooking the village of Thinleygang, and here you can watch and meet contemporary Buddhist teachers and monks.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Drubchhu Resort or similar
Day06 Punakha-Paro
Today after breakfast, we will visit the Punakha Dzong, where Father River (Pho Chhu) meets Mother River (Mo Chhu). After this stop, we will drive to Paro. Along the way, you can enjoy magnificent mountain views and observe village life. Lunch at Dochula Pass. If the weather is good, we will visit some of the highest mountains in the eastern Himalayas, and we will arrive in Paro in the late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Naksel Boutique Hotel or similar
Day07 Paro Sightseeing
After breakfast, we will see the Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest). This was built in the 1600s on the side of a 1000-foot cliff. If there is enough time after this, we will see Dungtse Lhakhang. The evening is yours for dinner and exploring or relaxing.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Naksel Boutique Hotel & Spa or similar
Day08 Paro-Home
After breakfast, you will be driven to Paro International Airport for your return flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Price Includes
Price include the domestic one-way flight o from Kathmandu to Paro. Deluxe accommodations, Hotel taxes and service charges. All transfers, Sightseeing per itinerary in air-conditioned motor coach. English-speaking tour guide for the entire portion of your scheduled trip. 17 meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners. Administration & Entrance fees as per itinerary.
Price Includes
Exclude international flights (Home-Kathmandu, Paro-Home).Bhutan and Nepal Visa fees. Optional tours and Extension Tours. Tips or gratuities for local guide and drivers. Personal expenditure. Travel insurance.
Each listed tour itinerary can also be customized based on your requests.
Tour Highlights and Itinerary
View a spectacular Himalayan sunrise. Explore the art and architecture from the reign of old kings. Witness sacred Hindu culture in temples and stupas or join pilgrims as they look for the footprints of saints in a rockface. Count how many different animal features you can find on the Bhutanese taking. See beautiful cliff side Buddhist monasteries overlooking peaceful villages.
Day01 Arrival-Kathmandu
After arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be greeted and driven to your hotel, where you can relax and enjoy your evening.
Accommodation: Hotel Yak or similar
Day02 Kathmandu-Nagarkot
After breakfast, Visit Swoyambhunath Stupa, then we will take you on the Half Day Patan City Tour. You will have plenty of time to see this UNESCO World Heritage Site sometimes referred to as the "City of Beauty." In the afternoon, we will drive you to Kathmandu and do some sightseeing in Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Overnight at hotel in Nagarkot.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Country Villa Hotel or similar
Day03 Nagarkot-Kathmandu
Early morning sunrise view, breakfast, drive to Kathmandu, we will travel to Pashupatinath Temple to explore. This is one of the most sacred Hindu temples of Shiva in the world. Next, we will see Boudhanath Stupa, the largest stupa in the valley and one of the largest stupas in the world. In the afternoon, we will head to Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Yak or similar
Day04 Kathmandu-Paro-Thimphu
Drive to the airport. and fly to Bhutan, and we will head to the capital city of Thimphu after arrival. We will do some sightseeing at the Memorial Chorten of Jingme Dorji Wangchuk. Then drive to Motithang for a scenic view of Thimphu. Next visit the National Zoo to see takin, the intriguing national animal of Bhutan. Enjoy wonderful Bhutanese cuisine for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Jumolhari or similar
Day05 Thimphu-Punakha
After breakfast, we will leave the high altitudes and head for the low Punakha Valley. Here you can hike through the rice paddies and visit local villages on the way to the Chimi Lhakhang. We will also see the Nalanda Monastery & Buddhist Institute overlooking the village of Thinleygang, and here you can watch and meet contemporary Buddhist teachers and monks.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Drubchhu Resort or similar
Day06 Punakha-Paro
Today after breakfast, we will visit the Punakha Dzong, where Father River (Pho Chhu) meets Mother River (Mo Chhu). After this stop, we will drive to Paro. Along the way, you can enjoy magnificent mountain views and observe village life. Lunch at Dochula Pass. If the weather is good, we will visit some of the highest mountains in the eastern Himalayas, and we will arrive in Paro in the late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Naksel Boutique Hotel or similar
Day07 Paro Sightseeing
After breakfast, we will see the Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest). This was built in the 1600s on the side of a 1000-foot cliff. If there is enough time after this, we will see Dungtse Lhakhang. The evening is yours for dinner and exploring or relaxing.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Naksel Boutique Hotel & Spa or similar
Day08 Paro-Home
After breakfast, you will be driven to Paro International Airport for your return flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Price Includes
Price include the domestic one-way flight o from Kathmandu to Paro. Deluxe accommodations, Hotel taxes and service charges. All transfers, Sightseeing per itinerary in air-conditioned motor coach. English-speaking tour guide for the entire portion of your scheduled trip. 17 meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners. Administration & Entrance fees as per itinerary.
Price Includes
Exclude international flights (Home-Kathmandu, Paro-Home).Bhutan and Nepal Visa fees. Optional tours and Extension Tours. Tips or gratuities for local guide and drivers. Personal expenditure. Travel insurance.
Each listed tour itinerary can also be customized based on your requests.
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