10 Days Nepal and Bhutan Cultural Tour

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ID: GYG14609-1003766
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Country: Bhutan

Duration: 07:00 hours


Description

Himalayan kingdom next to Nepal and Bhutan is still perhaps the world’s most exclusive tourist on the earth reflecting age-old religion, culture, arts and architecture in its golden peak.
10 days Nepal and Bhutan trip, you will get to experience the major highlights of these two fascinating destinations. Discover the cultural riches of these two Himalayan destinations Nepal and Bhutan will let you experience unique mountain cultures and traditions that have remained untouched by modernity.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival
Meet/assist at Kathmandu airport. transfer to Hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu
After breakfast, valley sightseeing's with Kathmandu Durbar Square and Kumari Temple, house of the virgin goddess, visiting Swoyambhunath, a stupa on the top of hill and another visit to Patan, famous city features of arts and crafts.

Day 03: Kathmandu
After breakfast, visit Pashupatinath (Hindu Temple), nearby along the banks of the Bagmati River, Boudhanath is possibly the largest Stupa in the world. Followed by driving onto Bhaktapur, the medical city of devotes and the best preserved of all the ancients city.

Day 04: Kathmandu to Paro International airport / transfer to Thimpu (2300m) - 2 hrs. Drive
During the flight, you can see breathtaking views of the Himalaya. On arrival you will be greeted by our representative and transfer to hotel. If time permit you can visit;
- Kyichu Lhakhang
- Paro Dzong

Day 05: Thimpu / Late afternoon transfer to Punakha (1250m.) - 3/4 hrs. drive
Visit the Late King's Memorial Chorten, the National Library, Drubthob Nunnery, Folk Heritage Museum, the handmade paper factory, the school of arts and crafts where young students learn the traditional arts and crafts (Zo Rig Chusum - the thirteen crafts), Gold and the Silver Smiths workshop, Zangtopelri Lhakhang, and the Handicraft Emporium and the local handicraft centers and also varieties of textiles, thangkha paintings, masks, jewellery etc Late afternoon drive to Punakha.

Day 06: Excursion to Gangtey (2890m.) - Wangdiphodrang (1460m.) - 6/7 hrs. drive
After breakfast visit Punakha Dzhong. After visit Punakha drive to Gangety (Phobjikha) Is one of the few fascial valleys in Bhutan. Explore Phobjikha valley and also visit Gangtey Monastery.

Day 07: Wangdiphodrang - Paro (2260m.) - 3/4 hrs. drive
Today we drive mountain road to Paro. Afternoon, visit Bhutan's national museum then, we drive to Paro and visit Drukgyel Dzong. A spectacular view of Mount Jumolhari (23,996ft /7314m) can be seen from here. Also visit Rinpung Dzong and a typical Bhutanese farm house.

Day 08: Paro - hike to Taksang (Tiger’s Nest Monastery)
After breakfast hike to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery, which is Bhutan’s most famous monastery. After lunch you can visit other important sites.

Day 09: Paro - Kathmandu
After Breakfast, transfer to airport and fly back to Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel. PM: Free.

Day 10: Departure
Free till departure. Transfer to airport to connect onward flight.

Highlights

  • Explore ancient heritage sites and step inside sacred temples and monasteries.
  • Explore age-old religion, culture, arts and architecture.
  • Visit local Buddhist monasteries and meditate in these peaceful surroundings
  • Hike to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery, which is most famous monastery.
  • You can see breathtaking views of the Himalaya Mountains

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Clients need to provide the passport copy earlier at least 6 days before departure to Bhutan.
We will pickup to you from International airport as per your flight scheduled or any hotels you specify in Kathmandu.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.