• Enjoy a guided tour of Paro
• See an incredible panorama of Himalayan peaks
• Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa and Bodhnath Stupa
• Go on a jeep safari in Chitwan, home to the one horned rhinoceros and the elusive Bengal tiger
• Visit the World Peace Pagoda in Pokhara and go boating on Lake Phewa
• Explore Bhutan’s capital city Thimphu on a full day sightseeing tour
• Visit the beautiful Punakha Dzong
• Hike up to this famous Buddhist Tiger Nest monastery perched dramatically on a cliff face
• Roam around the beautiful Durbar Square and test your pottery making skills
• Admire the spectacular views of the Annapurna mountain range
• Explore the temples and shrines of Patan Durbar Square

Day 01
Kathmandu Arrival:

Reach Kathmandu and our Representative will receive you at the airport. Transfer to the hotel.

The Katmandu Valley, the political, commercial and cultural hub of Nepal, is the first for the majority of visitors to Nepal. Once a separate kingdom in itself, it contains three fabled cities – Katmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. Each is an artistic exposition of graceful temples, elegant palaces, brick paved courtyards and quaint streets. There are seven UNESCO World Heritage sites in the valley.

Rest of the day is to relax. Overnight will be at Kathmandu.

Day 02
Kathmandu:

Breakfast will be at the hotel.

Take a MOUNT EVEREST FLIGHT (OPTIONAL & if weather permits and if not then a small eight seater aircraft which handles the wind better) ride around the Mount Everest.

Proceed for a day sightseeing tour of the three cities and the famous World heritage temple Sites:

Situated at an altitude of 1,401m, Bhaktapur covers an area of four square miles. Bhaktapur or the city of Devotees still retains a medieval charm and visitors to this ancient town are treated to myriad wonders of cultural and artistic achievements. The past glory of the Malla rulers continues to be reflected at the Durbar Square. Pottery and weaving are its traditional industries. Bhaktapur is famous for woodcarving, the Bhadgaolen topi (cap) and curd. The city lies about 14 km east of Kathmandu and can be reached by public transport.

The ancient city of Patan, lying 5 km southeast of Kathmandu, is known as the city of fine arts. The city is full of Hindus temples and Buddhist monuments .The diversity of the medieval culture that allowed both Hinduism and Buddhism to flourish has left a rich legacy of impressive sightseeing in this city for today’s visitors.

Later visit The Buddhist temple of Swayambhunath situated on the top of a hill west of the city is on the most popular and instantly recognisable symbols of Nepal. The temple is colloquially know as the ‘monkey templ’ after the large tribe of handsome monkeys which guards the hill and amuses visitors and devotees with tricks, including slinding gracefully down the double banisters of the main stairway to the temple. The roving monkeys quickly snatch up any offerings of food made by devotes and will just as quickly grab anything you may be carrying.

The Stupa of Bouddhanath lies 8 km east of Kathmandu. This ancient colossal Stupa is one of the biggest in the world, and the center of Tibetan Buddhism in the world.

Situated 5 km east of Kathmandu, the temple of Lord Shiva, Pashupatinath, with two tiered golden roof and silver door is considered one of the holiest shrines for Hindu. It is Top Hindu temple of the world. Although only Hindus are allowed inside the temple, visitors can clearly see the temple and the activities performed in the temple premises from the eastern bank of the Bagmati River.

Evening – Nepali Folk Music & dances with dinner.

Overnight will be at Katmandu.

Day 03
Kathmandu – Pokhara:
By Short Flight in 30 min

Breakfast will be at hotel. Proceed to the airport to take a flight to tranquil valley – Pokhara.

Reach Pokhara, transfer to hotel, refresh & relax with the spectacular panorama of Annapurna range forming the backdrop.

Stretching from the east to west, the Annapurna massif includes Annapurna I to IV and Annapurna South. Although the highest among them is Annapurna I (8091m), it is Machhapuchhre (the fishtail), which dominates all others in this neighborhood. Boastfully levitating in the skyline, the fish-tailed pinnacle is the archetypal snow-capped, needle-pointed mountain.

Pokhara is a remarkable place of natural beauty. Situated at an altitude of 827m from the sea level and 200km west of Kathmandu valley, the city is known as a center of adventure. The enchanting city with a population of around 95,000 has several beautiful lakes and offers stunning panaromic views of Himalayan peaks. The serenity of lakes and the magnificence of the Himalayas rising behind them create an ambience of peace and magic. It is part of a once vibrant trade route extending between India and Tibet. To this day, mule trains can be seen camped on the outskirts of the town, bringing goods to trade from remote regions of the Himalaya. This is the land of Magars and Gurungs, hardworking farmers and valorous warriors who have earned worldwide fame as Gurkha soldiers. The Thakalis, another important ethnic group here, are known for their entrepreneurship. The climate of Pokhara is slightly warmer than Kathmandu with daytime temperature hovering around 15 degrees Celsius in winter and 35 degrees in summer. The monsoon season which lasts from mid-June to mid-September is very wet; in fact Pokhara records the highest rainfall in the country.

The activities of foreign visitors to Pokhara focus around two districts known as Damside and Lakeside (or Pardi and Baidam, in Nepali, respectively). These two areas, with their strips of hotels and restaurants, are a few kilometers south-west of the main Pokhara bazaar.

Enjoy boating at Lake Phewa

Overnight will be in Pokhara.

Day 04
Pokhara:

We start our day with the early morning visit to Sarangkot for the fabulous sunrise. After the spectacular sunrise, we drive back to our hotel to start our remaining activities for the day with the breakfast at the hotel.

Today, we take you to the famous Devi’s Fall (also known as Devin’s or David’s) locally known as Patale Chhango (Hell’s Fall), an awesome waterfall lying about 2 km south-west of Pokhara Airport on the highway to Tansen. Legend has it that a trekker (Devin, David…) was washed away by the Pardi Khola and mysteriously disappeared down into an underground passage beneath the fall.

Bindhyabasubu Temple at the old bazaar, Seti Gandaki, the boisterous river running completely underground at the places, Mahendra cave (House of Bats), the natures’ wonder at Pokhara & Pokhara Museum.

Overnight will be in Pokhara.

Day 05
Pokhara – Kathmandu:
By Short flight in 25 min

Leave after a leisurely breakfast and take a flight for Kathmandu.

Reach and spend the day shopping in Kathmandu.

Overnight will be in Kathmandu.

Day 06
Kathmandu – Paro:
By Flight

Paro – Thimpu:
By Road in 1.5 hr

Early morning – transfer to the airport to take a flight to Paro, Bhutan.

The flight into Bhutan will give you a spectacular view of the Himalayan mountain ranges. On a clear day you may be able to see Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world.

Your tour representative will receive you upon arrival. The drive from Paro to Thimphu (capital city) will take you through beautiful rice terraced fields, and alongside the gushing Pho Chu and Wang Chu rivers.

Afternoon visit Kuenselphodrang where a 169-feet statue of Buddha Dordenma, one of the largest statues in the world, has been built and overlooks the Thimphu valley.

Evening visit the Memorial Chorten built in memory of the third King of Bhutan.

Overnight will be at Thimphu.

Day 7
Thimpu:

Visit the Folk Heritage Museum and the Institute of Zorig Chusum (13 traditional crafts).

Afternoon visit the town and Crafts bazaar where different types of handicrafts are sold. Evening visit Tashichho Dzong which houses the King’s Throne Room, monastic body & Government offices.

Overnight will be at Thimphu.

Day 8
Thimpu – Punakha:
By Road in 3 hr

After breakfast drive to Punakha over Dochula Pass (2.5 hours). On a clear day, one can get a panoramic view of the Himalayan mountain ranges and also see the Gasa Dzong at a distance. One can also visit the Druk Wangyel Chortens (108 stupas) on the Pass.

Punakha is the old capital of Bhutan.

Overnight will be at Punakha.

Day 9
Punakha:

After breakfast we go on we will begin the day with hike up through fields of rice along the banks of the Mo Chhu to the upper end of the valley to the Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten, a stunning monument recently built by the Queens and consecrated in 1999.

Afternoon visit Punakha Dzong, built at the junction of the two rivers Pho Chu (male river) and Mo Chu (female river). It is one of the most spectacular dzongs in the country. The Dzong serves as the winter residence for Central Monastic Body.

Overnight will be at Punakha

Day 10
Punakha – Paro:
By Road in 4.5 hr

Morning begin our journey toward Paro and enroute visit the Chimmi Lhakang, a picturesque temple located on a small hillock and well-known for fertility. It is often frequented by people seeking blessing for parenthood.

Reach Paro and check in to the hotel.

Relax and overnight will be at Paro.

Day 11
Paro

After breakfast drive Visit Dungtse Lhakhang: The uniqueness of this temple lies in the fact that it is in the form of a chorten, one of the very few that exists in Bhutan. The lhakhang was built in 1421 by the famous Tibetan lama, Thongten Gyelpo (1385-1465) who was also known as Changzampa or the builder of iron bridges. It is believed that a demoness was terrorizing the Paro valley and the very hill that the temple is built on turned out to be the demoness’s head. So he built a chorten shaped temple over the demoness’s head or the hills to overpower her, as chortens most of the time play the part of a nail that immobilizes a demon.

After lunch visit Ta Dzong, the National Museum housed in an ancient watchtower, which has a fine collection of ancient Thangka paintings, textiles, weapons and artifacts. Visit also Paro Rimpung Dzong as well as a traditional wooden cantilever bridge. Evening visit Paro town.

Overnight will be at Paro.

Day 12
Paro:

After breakfast drive to Ramthongkha.

Hike uphill for about 2-3 hours to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest).

This magical monastery clings to a vertical granite cliff 3,000 ft above the valley floor. It is a sacred monastery for the Bhutanese people who believe that it must be visited at least once in their life time.

Evening experience a unique hot stone bath which will relieve all aches & pains followed by typical Bhutanese dinner in an old traditional Bhutanese house.

Overnight will be at Paro.

Day 13
Paro – Departure

Today drive to Paro airport for departure as per your flight schedule.

Tour ends