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11 Day Nepal And Bhutan Cultural Tour
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Nepal and Bhutan Cultural Tour is about exploring all the beautiful aspects and experience all the delights of both countries. In this tour activities like traveling by vehicle through the Bhutanese countryside, with optional walks and day hikes to visit temples, monasteries and villages. At the same time it includes other activities like visiting museum, handicraft shops and weekend market where you will be introduce to Bhutanese and Nepalese culture like food and eating habit and basic etiquette of both countries.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Suitable for those who want to experience both Nepal and Bhutan
- Visit & Enjoy medieval art & culture, artistic palaces & breath taking scenery
- Touring includes traveling by vehicle through the Bhutanese countryside
- Walks and day hikes to visit temples, monasteries and villages
- Visiting museums, handicraft shops and weekend markets
- Learn about Bhutan's culture and environment without the extreme trekking
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Kathmandu
Welcome to Nepal! Kathmandu (Arrival) pickup from Airport & Transfer to Hotel.
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Kathmandu
At evening welcome dinner with cultural program.
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Kathmandu
Overnight at Himalayan Suite Hotel.
Day 2
Kathmandu
City/Town Tour at Swayambhunath. Goodmorning. Kathmandu (Sightseeing) of major historical, cultural & religious places in Kathmandu (Sowyambhu, Pashupati, Patan Durbar Square and Bouddhanath).
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Kathmandu
Sightseeing at Pashupatinath Temple. Visit Pashupati.
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Kathmandu
Sightseeing at Patan Durbar Square. Visit Patan Durbar Square.
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Kathmandu
Sightseeing at Boudhanath. Visit Bouddhanath.
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Kathmandu
Overnight at Himalayan Suite Hotel.
Day 3
Kathmandu
Sightseeing at Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Some more sightseeing Sightseeing in oldest city Bhaktapur & drive to Nagarkot. (Nagarkot is best place to see the sunset / sunrise and stunning mountain views.)
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Kathmandu
Overnight at Hotel Himalayan Villa.
Day 4
Kathmandu
Hiking. Trekk on friends Enjoy the sunrise over Himalaya & see the roof of the world and trek to Chisapani 5-6 hours.
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Kathmandu
Overnight at Guest House.
Day 5
Kathmandu
Nature Walks. Chisapani Chisapani – Sundarijal 4 hours walking and drive back to Kathmandu.
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Kathmandu
Overnight at Himalayan Suite Hotel.
Day 6
Kathmandu
Into Bhutan Transfer to Airport and fly to Bhutan. On a clear day the panoramic views of the Himalaya are sensational, including Everest, but particularly exciting is the approach through the Bhutanese foothills and the landing, including a few steep turns to land at the tiny airstrip of Paro. In Paro you will be received by your Bhutanese guide and transferred to Hotel.
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Kathmandu
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7
Kathmandu
City/Town Tour at Paro Taktsang. Meeting Bhutans jewels Full day Paro Valley sightseeing. Visit Drugyel Dzong, the ruined victorious fortress of the Drukpas, which once defended Paro from Tibetan invasion. On a clear day you can see spectacular view of sacred Mt. Jumolhari from the vicinity of Dzong area. On the way back view Taktsang Monastery, the most famous and sacred monastery of Bhutan perched on the side of a cliff at 900m above the valley floor. The name Taktsang means Tiger's Nest. Evening stroll around Paro town.
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Kathmandu
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8
Kathmandu
City/Town Tour at Memorial Chorten, Thimphu. Thimphu [Sightseeing] Thimphu city tour, morning visit National Library, Paper Factory, Bhutan’s National Animal – Takins, Visit the Memorial Chorten (Stupa built in memory of Third King of Bhutan) Zilukha Nunnery.
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Kathmandu
Sightseeing at Tashichho Dzong. Dechenphodrang Monastery, Thimphu Dzong (fortress in Bhutan) can be visited after 5pm in summer and 4pm winter.
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Kathmandu
Overnight at Hotel in Thimphu.
Day 9
Kathmandu
Hiking at Paro Taktsang. Thimphu-Paro Hike to Taktshang Monastery (Tiger’s nest) This is Bhutan’s most recognizable cultural icon perched 800m/2640ft up a seemingly sheer cliff. Although it was tragically and mysteriously consumed by fire in April 1998 it has now been restored to its former glory. It is believed that in the 8th century, the great tantric master Guru Rimopche/ Padmasambhava (2nd Buddha) flew on the back of a tigress to the site where the monastery now stands. Three hours hike (to and fro) Visit. Later stroll around the town and see how locals live.
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Kathmandu
Overnight at Hotel in Paro.
Day 10
Kathmandu
Drive & Flight Drive to Paro International airport and fly to Kathmndu.
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Kathmandu
Farewell dinner.
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Kathmandu
Overight at Gokarna Forest Resort.
Day 11
Kathmandu
Now Leaving Transfer to airport for your departure. We are happy you came and hope to see you again soon! Thank you for visiting!
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
All transfer vehicles and sightseeing as per the itinerary English-speaking accompanying guide Entrance Fees/ Monuments Fee
Not Included
Daily Government Royalties and Taxes ($100 per person per night) Bhutan visa fee (US $40) Single Room Supplement Fee Beverages (alcoholic/non-alcoholic) Expenses of a personal nature (like tipping, Telephone/fax calls, camera/video fees, etc.) Insurance of any kind/ medical expenses Air Ticket
What to Bring
Passport required Comfortable clothing and footwear
Restrictions
Infants must not sit on laps.
Meeting & Pickup
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport.
Planning Notes
Minimum age: 5 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
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