Glimpses of Bhutan and Nepal
Trip Information
Overview of this Trip
Bhutan, a dreamland for travelers, is known as the land of purity, serenity, and mystery. Despite the desire of many travelers, Bhutan limits mass tourism in order to preserve its uniqueness. Bhutan shares many similarities with Nepal, with its magnificent landscape and Buddhist religion, but the local dress, language, and architecture are radically different.
This program permits you to know much more about people and the culture of Bhutan, as well as Kathmandu valley, the city of temples. This enables you to familiarize yourself with Hindu and Buddhist cultures side by side too. Suitable for all with good health conditions.
Itinerary
According to your arrival time, visit Kathmandu Durbar Square and the Thamel area of Kathmandu.
Fly Kathmandu – Paro and transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit Paro Dzong, Kyichu Lhakang and local market.
Drive to Thimpu (68kms- 2hrs) and check into Hote. Afternoon visit Tashichhidzong the seat of Bhutanese King and the Government, Simtokha Dzong ,and walk by the local market.
Drive Thimpu – Punkaha – Wangdi two and half hour’s drive via Dochhula Pass (3116m) to the ancient capital of Punakha. Visiting Punakha Dzong, Chimi Lhakang and drive to Wangdi. Overnight in the Guest House.
Wangdi – Tongsa: Early morning, visit Wangdi Phodrang Dzong and Rinchengang village, 20 mins. hike uphill with a great view of the Dzong, valley and the river. Drive over the beautiful Pe Le La pass to Tongsa. Overnight in the Guest House.
Tongsa – Jakar : Early morning, visit the most impressive Dzong of Bhutan, Tongsa Dzong with its major temples, Ta Dzong and drive to Jakar via the Chimu Valley for an intimate look of Bhutanese daily life. Overnight in Lodge
Early Morning visit Wangdichholing Palace, building with interesting architecture, and Jakar Dzong. Short hike to reach Kurjey Lhakang and Memer Tsho (Burning Lake ). Drive to Ura, a quite large village. Overnight in Lodge.
Early morning, short hike to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten and drive back to Thimpu.
Early morning, visit BBS tower, mini Zoo, Anim Dratshang Nunnery, paper factory memorial chorten and national institute of traditional medicine. Late afternoon drive to Paro.
Morning excursion to Taktsang Monastery, which is an important pilgrimage for the Bhutanese Taktsang means Tiger’s Nest, 900m above the valley. Visit Drukgyal Dzong and back to Paro.
Upon arrival in kathmandu, visit Bhaktapur, Pashupati, Boudhnath. Hotel in Kathmandu.
What is included in this trek package?
- Arrival departure transfer
- Hotel in Kathmandu (4* category) on Bed and Breakfast basis
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu with English Speaking guide, transfer and entrance fees
- Daily Government tax for Bhutan ( USD 100 per person per night )
- Entrance fees
- All transfer, sightseeing with English speaking guide
- Accommodation ( 3*) in Paro, Thimpu, Punakha and local lodges in other cities/ villages
- Breakfast and dinner at the hotel / lodge and lunch at the local tourist restaurant
What is excluded in this trek package?
- Lunch and Dinner
- Air ticket
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses ( beverages , laundry, photography fee )
- Tips and other expense not mentioned in our above ‘cost includes’ list.
Important Information
USD 2540 per person, minimum 2 persons. Cost can be revised according to your budget by changing a little bit of the Hotel standard.