Nepal and Bhutan 12 nights 13 Days Tour

Arrival at Kathmandu International airport. Be received, welcomed & assisted by our representative of Himalayan trekkers & transfer to the hotel for overnight stay.

Full day sightseeing of Kathmandu valley covering Swaymbunath (monkey temple), Pashupatinath and Boudhanath. Overnight stay at Hotel.

Full day sightseeing of Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square. Free to stroll around Thamel in the evening.

 Overnight at Hotel.

Early morning scenic drives to Pokhara after breakfast. After reaching Pokhara, check in to the hotel. An hour boat ride on Fewa lake after refreshment in the evening.

 Overnight stay at Pokhara.

After breakfast full day sightseeing of Pokhara including Davi’s falls, Mahadev cave, Tibetan Refugee camp, Seti River Gorge and Mountain museum.

 Overnight stay at Pokhara.

After breakfast drive back to Kathmandu. Free to explore on your own.

 Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, scenic flight to Paro from Kathmandu. After the airport procedure and meeting a representative of Himalayan trekkers transfer to the hotel.

 Explore Memorial Chorten, a monument dedicated to the Third King of Bhutan. Late His Majesty, King Jigme Dorji Wang chuck. The inside paintings and statues provide a very rare insight into Buddhist Philosophy. Changangkha Monastery, Takin Preserve center, and Sangay Gang view point, the Largest and tallest statue of Buddha in the world and Tashichho Dzong.

Overnight in Paro.

After breakfast, drive to Punakha via Dochula pass. If the weather is clear, we stop for a while at Dochula pass to view Higher Himalayas.

In Punakha, visit Punakha Dzong built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and is situated between Pho Chu (Male River) and Mo Chu (Female River). For many years until the time of the second king, it served as the seat of the Government. The third King, Jigme Dorji Wangchuk convened the First National Assembly here in 1952.

 Overnight in Punakha.

After breakfast, drive to Wangdiphodrang. Enroute stop a while to view Chimi Lhakhang also called the “Temple of Fertility” built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley also popularly known as “Devine Madman” on 15th century. Enroute sightseeing in the valley of Wangdiphodrang, which includes: visit Wangdiphodrang Dzong (from outside) built-in 1638. Legend relates that as the people were searching for the site of the Dzong; four ravens were seen flying away in four directions. This was considered an auspicious sign, representing the spread of religion to the four points of the compass. The Dzong is situated at the confluence of Mo Chu and Tang Chu rivers.

After a short break, drive to Thimphu. Free for shopping in the evening. Overnight in Thimphu.

After breakfast, visit the National Library, which holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts followed by a visit to Painting School, famous for carving and freehand art and Folk Heritage Museum. After a short break, visit Handicrafts Emporium to see the exquisite artistry of traditional crafts and textiles.

In the evening, drive back to Paro for overnight stay.

After early breakfast, excursion to Taktsang Monastery, Tigers Nest a short drive takes us to Satsam Chorten, the trail climbs through beautiful pine forest, many of the trees festooned with Spanish moss, and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags. Then, visit the Ta Dzong, an ancient watchtower, which has been, since 1967, the national museum of Bhutan then visit Rimpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) built-in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. The Dzong presently houses administrative offices.

In the evening, visit the Drukgyel Dzong, now in ruins was built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to commemorate the victory over the Tibetan invaders in1644; the Dzong name’s means indeed “ victorious Druk “. The Dzong was used as an administrative center until 1951 when a fire caused by a butter lamp destroyed it. Then visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest and most sacred monasteries dating from the introduction of Buddhism in the 8th century.

Overnight at the hotel in Paro.

After breakfast, you will enjoy the scenic flight to Kathmandu in the early morning. After reaching Kathmandu free on your own. 

In the evening, farewell dinner with the team of Himalayan trekkers. Overnight.

A representative of Himalayan trekkers will assist and transfer you to the airport 3 hours earlier than your scheduled flight.

Hope you enjoyed this trip with us and please do remember us for other exciting and amazing trips in the Himalayas.

Have a safe journey!