Arrival at Kathmandu airport, pick up by our
correspondent and transfer to the hotel. (At the foot of the Himalayas, where
they assure that their gods live, Nepal stands, a land of spectacular
landscapes, temples and cities with a rich cultural heritage. These seem to
transfer the traveler to medieval times on their walks through KATHMANDU,
BHAKTAPUR and PATAN, the three urban cities that represent the backbone of the
country. Stay overnight at hotel.
Sightseeing
tour to Changunarayan, Bhaktapur & Patan Durbar Sqare. Changu Narayanis richly decorated with sculptures and carvings and is
said to be the oldest pagoda style temple in the valley built around in the 3rd
century. This beautiful temple is situated at a distance of about 25 km east
of Kathmandu at an elevation of about 1600m, this temple is greatly revered by
the Hindus. Bhaktapur lies 12 km from
Kathmandu city, In Bhaktapur we can see Durbar Square. Nyatapola Temple
(Nyatapole is five-story pagoda temple , built in eighteenth century, with fine
carved wood pillars) Patan lies at Lalitpur district of Kathmandu valley meaning city of the arts, beautiful
city). There we will find famous temples such as TalejuTemple and
KrishnaTemple. Overnight at hotel.
Sightseeing tour to Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhu, Kathmandu Durbar Square. Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most sacred Pilgrimage site of Hindus, and also a cremation site of bodies of Hindus. Bouddha is the Buddhist sanctuary, here we will find largest stupa in the country, built in the fifth century is an enclosure with several monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism of different schools). Swyambhunath is the Buddhist temple known as the monkey temple, its foundation dates back some 2000 years ago .Kathmandu Durbar Square is built between twelfth century to the eighteenth century, here we can see a wide variety of temple and palace), Kumari Chowk (Residence of the living goddess,) Kasthamandap (Kasthamandap is an ancient wooden Temple made form a single tree). Overnight the hotel.
After breakfast we will drive to Chitwan, it takes approximately 5 hours
drive. Check in hotel or resort. After
lunch village tour and typical Tharu cultural dance. Overnight at hotel/Resort.
Early morning we will enjoy various jungle activities such
as Elephant riding, canoeing, jungle walk and etc. We will do the canoeing in
Rapti River for 35 minutes and get to see the Gharial crocodile, many different
species of birds. Then after we go for the jungle walk, 2 to 3 hours and
Elephant Safari / Jeep Drive in the Chitwan National Park. Stay overnight at hotel.
Early morning birdwatching tour, after breakfast drive to Bandipur. After
approximately 2 hours drive we will reach Bandipur. At Bandipur we will see
beautiful views of Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan
range. After lunch 2 hours drive to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel.
Early morning
drive to Sarangkot, from here we will see beautiful sunrise view and panoramic
views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan range. After breakfast at Sarangkot
we will return back to hotel.Afternoon Pokhara city sightseeing, which includes
(Gupteshore cave, David fall, Seti gorge, Pokhara Regional museum, Bindubasini
temple & boating in fewa lake, TalbarahiTemple). Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast approximately 5 hours’ drive to Kathmandu. Overnight at
hotel.
BHUTAN TOUR
This day we
enjoy the scenic mountain flights to Paro where we can see the Himalayan range
from over the foothills. After arrival in Paro you have to clear the customs
and immigration. We get the VISA copy and clearance letter there. Your guide
will be waiting you outside the terminal building to welcome you and then you
drive towards Thimpu. You can roam around the city in the evening. Stay
overnight in Hotel.
After breakfast
we will get ready for sightseeing. We will visit medieval monastery “Tashicho
Dzong”, houses of most Government’s office with room of King’s throne. Then we
visit National library, Traditional School of Arts & Crafts, Handicrafts
Emporium, Memorial Chorten, Takin Sanctuary, Zilukha Nunnery, Indigenous
Hospital, Heritage Museum and Zangdopelri temple. If time is available then we
will also visit paper factory and other sights. Stay overnight in Hotel.
After breakfast
we drive from Thimpu to Punakha (75 km) which takes about 3 hours. On the way
we can see the beautiful views of Himalayas like: Masagang (7158m), Terigang
(7060 m), Tsendagang (696m), Zongphugang (7060 m), Kangphugang (7170 m),
Jejegangphugang (7158 m) and so on. On arrival we will visit the second oldest
and largest dzong, “Punakha dzong” and Chime Lhakhang. We can also drive to Wangduephodrang,
famous for bamboo products and stone & slate carvings. Stay overnight in
Hotel.
After breakfast we will hike to
Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Taktsang) which takes around 4 hours. Then after visit
National Museum, Farm House and Local Market of Paro. Stay overnight in Hotel.
After breakfast drive to Paro
international airport after breakfast. After arrival in Kathmandu airport
transfer to hotel. Stay overnight in Hotel.
Enjoy your last day on Kathmandu before
departure. At your mentioned departure time our correspondent will pick you up
from hotel and transfer to airport and depart you with warm hearts.