Nepal and Bhutan Exotic Tour

On arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport, received by our guides and staff for a short transfer to your hotels in the hub of Kathmandu city.
Checking your lovely room, and after a refreshing rest join us for a group briefing, about the Nepal & Bhutan Tours, do’s and don’ts, local culture, as well as, foods and hotels, lodges on tours. Full information about the wonderful trip followed with a welcome group dinner in a nice Nepalese restaurant.

Morning after breakfast, as time for a short scenic flight to land at Bhairawa Airport. Depart from the hotel to Kathmandu domestic airport for an exciting flight to Nepal Far South Mid-West. A panoramic flight-facing view of Himalayan peaks and Nepal’s beautiful country’s landscapes. After less than an hour, the flight lands at Bhairawa City Airport. Received by our staff and guide for a short transfer to reach Lumbini for an overnight stop. Afternoon our tour guide and escort takes you around Lumbini historical sites. Lumbini is the traditional birthplace of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, who reached the Buddhahood, the great founder of Buddhism. Born in the 6th Century B.C. besides the birth site of Lord Buddha known as ‘The Light of Asia’. The visit leads to an interesting stone pillar built by the Indian Emperor Asoka, who converted to Buddhism. He visited Lumbini and constructed four stupas and the pillar, bears a historical inscription.
Tour leads to other famous historical, and religious sites with many monasteries and monuments, built by other foreign countries. After the tour back to the hotel after an interesting tour of Buddha’s birth spot and holy sites.

Morning is time for a short flight to Pokhara, a scenic gem of the city of Nepal.
After breakfast a short drive back to Bhairawa City Airport, after checking in board
an aircraft for a sweeping scenic flight. After 40 minute flight landing at
Pokhara airport is a short transfer to nice hotels. Located close to beautiful Phewa
Lake with majestic vista of Annapurna peaks with Machhapuchare Himal the
famous Fish-Tail Peak. Rest of the day at leisure for short walks around the lake
lined with shops and restaurants. Enjoy a short boat ride to the Island Temple of
Barahi is dedicated to the ferocious Hindu goddess Kali.

Early morning before breakfast a short drive to Sarankot Hilltop, located at
1,460 m. A famous, popular hilltop for a stunning sunrise over arrays of snow peaks
with Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna, and Mt. Manaslu Himal. Includes views of
majestic Mt. Machhapuchare “Fish Tail” and the grand vista of Pokhara Valley and the
city. Sarankot is also a popular spot for adventure sports like paragliding and Zip
Line. Enjoying, a refreshing morning drive back to the hotel for breakfast, after an
hour’s rest. The tour continues with a short drive and walks to witness Pokhara’s
natural wonders. Visit the famous Devi’s Water Fall/Patale Chhago (Hell’s Fall),
then tour a large Gupteswor Cave. The tour extends north towards Pokhara’s
local area and markets visit the Brindabhasini Temple.
A lovely place for views of Annapurna peaks, and observing the devotees with
religious ritual prayers. The tour leads to a visit to the deep narrow Seti river gorge
as well as the visit to the International Mountaineering Museum.
An interesting museum with full information and the history of the Himalayas.
After a great day back to the hotel for leisure and individual activities.

After an enjoyable moment in Lumbini and at scenic Pokhara, then fly back to
Kathmandu. For the next exciting tour of Bhutan, the one and only Himalayan
Kingdom. During air-borne of 30 minutes enjoy the panorama of Annapurna,
Manaslu, Ganesh and Langtang Himal ranges. The plane lands at Kathmandu
airport and transfers to respective hotels. Rest of the day relax and prepare for
Bhutan tour with another exciting flight to Paro in Bhutan.

Morning as time for flight in Bhutan’s national carrier Druk Air or similar airlines, transfer to the airport. After checking in through the security get on board in a big airplane. The flight to enchantment with grand views of the world’s highest peaks with Mt. Everest. The plane lands after an hour of scenic flight at Paro, Bhutan’s International Airport. After going through visa and passport formalities our counterpart agents of Bhutan. The native guide of Bhutan and representative will receive you with traditional welcome, and then few hour drive to Thimphu.
The capital of Bhutan, the drive passes through countryside with farm villages, then arriving in Thimphu. The guide will reach you to the best hotels after lunch.
The guide will take you on a tour of a memorial stupa, an indigenous hospital.
Where traditional medicine is still practiced and the painting school.
Tour of Memorial Chorten (temple) built in memory of the late 3rd King of Bhutan. Visit of Changangkha Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the valley offers grand view of the valley. A short scenic drive to visit the largest statue of Buddha with wonderful view of entire Thimphu valley. After an interesting tour around Thimphu back to hotel. Rest of the afternoon leisure for a walk around the market. To observe the Bhutanese culture and way of life, the locals are all dressed in traditional attire.

After a pleasant stay in Thimphu, this morning a few hours drive to Punakha via high Dachu-La Pass at 3,200 m. If the weather is clear one can enjoy a fantastic view of Mt. Chomolhari with a range of snow-capped peaks. Enjoy the walk around
108 stupas, then the drive leads towards the low sub-tropical country valley of Punakha.
On arrival, transfer to a nice homely guest house, afternoon tour, and hike to the temple of Chime Lhakhang, the temple of fertility associated with the religious art of phallus. Also, visit Tashigang Hongtso Monastery of great cultural and religious interest.

From Punakha return journey to Paro via Dachu-La Pass, opportunity for superb
views of the Himalayas. The drive to Paro leads to the beautiful scenery of Bhutan’s
rural farm villages. After an interesting drive reach Paro Town, and transfer into
a nice hotel for overnight. Rest of the afternoon leisure for short walks around the
interesting colorful market of Paro.

The morning after breakfast, the guide will take you for a short drive and hike for an hour climb. To Bhutan’s famous landmark an old Taktsang Monastery, famously known as the Tiger’s Nest. A place for priests and monks for retreats and meditation, the monastery is located in an overhanging rock cliff cave. From this highest point enjoy grand views of Paro town and the valley. Includes views of snow peaks, after a hike to Tiger’s Nest. A short drive to 17th Century Ta-Dzong converted into a National Museum. The rest of the afternoon was spent exploring Paro shops and markets for souvenirs of Bhutan.

As time for the flight to Kathmandu, transfer to Paro, Bhutan’s international airport for
a sweeping panoramic flight back to Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu
International Airport, transfer for an exciting drive east of Kathmandu city to
Nagarkot. En route tour of old city Bhaktapur, Bhaktapur city. On reaching the
main Durbar Square (Royal Courtyard). A magnificent place to experience takes
you back to medieval era times. The whole city is an open Living Museum,
enjoy the tour of the famous Golden Gate. Includes a palace of 55 Windows and
then to another small square, where the famous Nytapola stands.
Towers high above the old Bhaktapur city, a magnificent five-storied roofed
pagoda temple, and visit to witness the famous Peacock Window.

After an exciting tour of Bhaktapur city and its beautiful monuments, drive
uphill to Nagarkot. A famous hilltop and viewpoint for stunning sunsets and
sunrise views over the white Himalayan range of peaks.
At Nagarkot transfer into a nice and lovely hotel or resort, and afternoon at leisure
and marvel at the wonderful surrounding scenery.

Early morning views of striking sunrise as it reflects over the chain of Himalayan peaks as far as Mt. Everest. Located on the far east horizon, after refreshing morning views, having breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu. After checking into your rooms
and having a rest, enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu World Heritage Sites. Includes old Durbar (royal palace and courtyard) Square, Temple of Kumari (Living virgin Goddess). Visit of famous 2500-year-old Swyambhunath Stupa, a Buddhist Stupa with the seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. Afternoon tour of Hindu Pashupatinath Temple, then visit Bouddhanath, Asia’s largest Stupa with an interesting market.
The area around Bouddhanath is also known as Little Tibet, due to its strong Tibetan influence. After an exciting day tour back to the hotel for individual activities or relax, after an interesting day tour.

As time for your international flight, transfer to Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport. Then bidding farewell to Nepal and the guide, after a memorable experience around Nepal & Bhutan Tour.