Nepal Bhutan Tour 10 Days - 10 Days

Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), our Himalayan Trekkers representative will be there to welcome and transfer you to the designated hotel. After completing the check-in process, you can rest for a while in your hotel room and in the evening you can stroll around the surrounding area. Explore the Thamel and enjoy the best food, live music, and the perfect night vibe of the tourist hub in Kathmandu. 

And if your arrival is scheduled before noon, we will visit the Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple. But, if time does not permit us to visit these places today, we surely will cover them the next day. 

After having the morning breakfast, we will do the city tour, visiting and exploring some of the world heritage sites, and cultural, historical, and religious sites as well. 
Firstly, we will be visiting the Pashupatinath Temple, which is known as the holiest temple of the Hindu people. Every year lots of people from all around the world come here to get a blessing from Lord Shiva. You can see so many other small temples and the most devoted people known as Sadhus wearing the tika of Ash and wearing the Rudharakhsya Mala. 

After getting the blessing we will head towards the Bouddhanath Stupa. This stupa is known as one of the biggest Stupa in Asia to Tibetan and Buddhists at the same time. You can do Kora (Circle) around the stupa, light the Diya and feel the peace in the atmosphere. There you can even try some of the Tibetan and Buddhist Delicacy. 

Next, we will head towards one of the historical palaces Patan Durbar Square. In the area of the square, you can uncover a huge cache of stone, wood, and metal art. The Patan Palace Museum, Golden Temple, and Krishna Temple are a few of the medieval city's ancient treasures. Visitors can get the knowledge about the Newar community and their culture & tradition and Patan is very popular for having the best Newari food. 

After the exploring, we will n back to the Hotel or meet in the office for some last min preparation and discussion with the team. Overnight stay in the hotel

You will be taken to the airport for your flight to Paro after breakfast. The flight to Paro is one of the most incredible journeys you will ever take. During this flight, you will be able to see beautiful vistas of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, Jomolhari, Jichu Drake, and other mountains.

Taking so rest and having the lunch, we will begin the half-day sightseeing tour in Paro heading towards the National Museum (Ta-Dzong) of Bhutan. The museum is built like a sphere, and it contains a large collection of old literature and relics. In addition, there are over 3000 pieces of Bhutanese art on display. 

From there, we'll proceed to Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the Himalayan region's oldest temples, which is rich in religious importance. Aside from its charm and elegance, the temple and its grounds are immaculately maintained. In addition, there is an orange tree within the temple that, surprisingly, bears fruit throughout the year. 

We'll also visit Paro Rinpung Dzong later. It was created to safeguard Paro Valley in the 17th century. The Dzong's courtyard is open to the public for daily mass. Visitors can engage in cycling or walking activities in the courtyard. The three spiritual statuses of Guru Rinpoche, Buddha, and Zhabdrang are the main draws of this site.
After the tour, we will return to the hotel and stay overnight there. 

After breakfast, we will begin our hike to the Taktsang Monastery, located at the elevation of 3120 M, also known as Tiger's Nest Monastery. It is said to be Bhutan's holiest temple, and it appears to be perched on the edge of a cliff. According to legend, the 8th century Guru Rinpoche flew here on the back of a tigress and meditated for three months in a cave. The monastery has a gigantic tiger statue carved into the rock in the hall of thousand Buddhas, making it a historically significant cultural icon. The Tiger's Nest is the most popular of the thirteen 'Taktsang' or 'tiger lair' caves, built in honor of Guru Padmasambhava, who introduced Vajrayana Buddhism to Bhutan. From here you can even witness the amazing view of the Paro valley.

We'll return down after sightseeing and stop halfway for lunch at the café. We'll drive to Thimpu, Bhutan's capital after we arrive in the city. In Thimpu, you can explore the surrounding areas and visit the market by yourself. Overnight stay in Thimpu. 

The tour starts with a visit to Kuenselohodrang, also known as Big Buddha Point, on today's schedule. It is home to Bhutan's largest statue of Lord Buddha, which is situated on a hillside overlooking the Thimpu Valley. Before lunch, we'll go to Memorial Stupa, a massive Tibetan-style Chorten. 

You'll be able to make a wish to the wish-granting statue of Buddha after walking the perimeter of the Chorten temple three times with the Bhutanese. In the Bhutan Preservation Center, you may witness Takin, the country's national animal. This rare creature has somehow a similar head to a goat and the body of a cow; it's something you won't want to miss.
We visit the National Textile Museum in the afternoon, where the art of traditional weaving is preserved. Here you'll find a lovely array of vintage textiles in a variety of colors and patterns. Then we move toward the Bhutanese Traditional Paper Factory. Overnight stay in the capital city of Bhutan. 

After breakfast, we depart Thimpu and drive to Punakha, Bhutan's former capital. On the way, we'll stop at Dochu La Pass, located at an elevation of 3100 meters above sea level, where there are 108 memorial chortens. You'll also visit the Druk Wangyal Lhakhang and continue driving.

We continue our journey after lunch at Wangduephodrang. We'll pay a quick visit to the Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Temple), which was constructed in the 15th century by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, the Divine Madman. The world-famous Punakha Dzong will captivate us during our tour. Puntang Dechen Photrang Dzong, which translates to "Great Happiness Palace," is another name for it. Overnight stay in Punakha.

We'll depart Punakha and drive to Wangdue. Our journey to Gangtey Valley is filled with breathtaking mountain and hill scenery. Gangtey with an altitude of 2890 meters is known for its diverse flora and wildlife, as well as traditional ways of life. We'll hike to Phobjikha Valley, explore the Gangtey Monastery, and then return to Punakha for the night.

Leaving the Punakha, we will head towards Paro city. After reaching there, we will rest for some time and have lunch then begin the half-day tour to Paro. 

We will visit the school of Traditional Painting of Arts and the Drukgyal Dzong, which is once a fortification and Buddhist monastery, which is now in ruins and considered one of Bhutan's most stunning ancient monuments. Drukgyal Dzong, located on a ridge in the upper Paro Valley, was built in 1649 by Tenzin Drukdra at the request of Ngawang Namgyel to celebrate the victory over the Tibetan-Mongol armies. Drukgyal Dzong, which was destroyed by fire in the early 1950s, is now one of Paro's most prominent tourist sites. Overnight stay in Paro. 

After checking out of the hotel, drive to the airport to catch a flight to your next destination or Kathmandu. We can organize a half-day city trip for you if you flew back to Kathmandu. The Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath Temple, and the historic markets of Ason and Indrachowk are also worth seeing.
Dinner with the Himalayan Trekkers team as a farewell.

Note: We may customize this itinerary and trip plan as per your flight schedule and plan if you are flying back to other destinations rather than Kathmandu.

Today we will say our goodbyes, and a representative from our firm will pick you up from your hotel and transport you to Tribhuvan International Airport. We shall reach there before the flying time of 3 hours. We wish you a safe journey and look forward to seeing you on another adventure trip with us soon.