India, Bhutan and Nepal Tour - 15 Days

Upon arrival in Delhi Airport, an Indian Himalayan Trekkers representative will welcome you and transfer you to the hotel. After a brief rest, you will go for an introductory walk around the old streets of Delhi.

Early morning breakfast and you will be picked up for the guided sightseeing of Laxmi Narayan Temple and Giant Shiva Statue. Then, we will head towards the city of Jaipur which is also popular as the pink city of India. 

On arriving in Jaipur, we will have a short rest time and start exploring the famous places of Jaipur. Some of the top attractions in the city are Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace), Jantar Mantar, and Amber Fort. 

Overnight at the hotel in Jaipur. 

Today, we will drive to Agra after breakfast. En route, we will make a brief halt at Fatehpur Sikri, a town built in the 16th century by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The surrounding also includes the Jame Mosque, the tomb of Salim Christi, the Panch Mahal and others.

Upon arrival at Agra check-in at the hotel and relax. 

Soon after breakfast, we will visit the legendary Taj Mahal, the symbol of love and peace built by the 5th Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz.

After exploring the Agra city at fullest, we will drive back to the capital, Delhi where we will discover the Qutab Minar, Lotus Temple, India Gate, Parliament House, Birla Temple, and Raj Ghat.

The flight to Bhutan is one of the most interesting mountain flights in the world.

Once you land at Paro International Airport, you will be transferred to the hotel by our Bhutanese representative.  After a brief rest and lunch, we will head towards the Ta Dzong, the National Museum of Bhutan. Then, we take a short walk to the Rinpung Dzong often described as the fort with heaps of Jewel. Khichu Lhakhang is the next place we visit. It is the oldest monument in the small kingdom of Bhutan.

By the late afternoon, we reach the Drugyal Dzong (Bhutan Victory Fort) built around the mid 17th century in the memory of the Bhutanese victory over the Tibetan invaders. 

Overnight. 

After a warm and nice breakfast served at the hotel, we will hike up the 4200 steps to the Tiger's Nest, locally known as the Taktsang Monastery. This monastery has been the identification of Bhutan for a long time because of its religious significance and also because of its location.

While coming down we will have lunch halfway down the hill and continue to Paro. We drive to Thimpu in the late afternoon. Explore the surroundings in the evening. 

Overnight at a hotel in Thimpu. 

We start the day in the morning with a drive to Punakha via Dochu La Pass (3,100 meters). This town derives its name from the river on whose banks it is situated, the Punakha River. On the way, we will make a brief visit to the fertility temple known as Chimi Lhakhang.

Upon arrival at Punakha, we will have lunch and visit the Punakha Zhong in the evening.

Overnight. 

After a warm breakfast, we will head back to Paro. We will make a stop at the Dochula Pass to spend some time at the Druk Wangyal Monastery. We will stop in Thimpu for lunch. In Paro, explore local farms in the evening. 

After breakfast, leave for the airport for the flight to Kathmandu. After check-in at the hotel in Kathmandu, we transfer you to Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa, two world heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley among the 7.

Pashupatinath Temple is the most sacred temple for Hindus all over the world. The present structure is not very old but the site of Pashupatinath has been holy for the last 2000 years.

Boudhanath Stupa is one of the biggest stupas in South Asia. This is a spiritual place with the two eyes of Buddha conveying the message of peace to you.

After a warm breakfast at the hotel, we start the drive towards Pokhara. On the way, we make a few stops for lunch and photos. 

Check-in at the hotel and relax. In the evening stroll around the lakeside or depending on the time you reach Pokhara for a boating trip in the Phewa Lake.

Star the morning with a delicious breakfast at the hotel. Your guide will pick you up and assist you in guided sightseeing of the popular landmarks of Pokhara. The sightseeing today includes Davis Fall, Gupteshowr Cave, Mahendra Cave, Shanti Stupa, Tibetan Refugee Camp, Bindabasini Temple, and the Seti River Gorge. 

In the evening, check out the fooderies, bars, and streets of this lively city. 

Early morning drive to Chitwan. After lunch and a short rest, we will visit one of the settlements of the Tharu people. 

In the evening, we will attend the Tharu Cultural Program where different Tharu dances and songs will be performed. 

After breakfast in the morning, we drive for a while for canoeing in the Budi Rapti River.

Then, we go to the elephant breeding center where female elephants are kept for breeding. We will also drive to the elephant bathing place in Sauaraha where you can participate in the elephant bathing if you want.

We head back to the hotel for lunch and rest for a while. During the noon, we will have an elephant safari in the National Park for about 3 hours. You may encounter some of the wild animals including a one-horned rhino, 4 species of deer, monkeys, and many more.

You simply drive back to Kathmandu enjoying the beautiful landscape.

Farewell dinner in the evening.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for a flight to you r onward destination. 

We hope you had a great time with us.