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Day 1
KATHMANDU
Arrive Katmandu traditional welcome by our representative after transferred to our Hotel. In the evening you can enjoy the sites of Thamel, where there you find all kinds of good restaurants .The shops never ending. You might be tired going around confusing street but you want stop wondering around. You find all types of Nepal’s eastern handicrafts, Tibetan carpets, and exquisite Jewelers. Overnight hotel.
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Day 2
KATHMANDU
Well, we give you a day time to explore Katmandu the medieval capital. Favorite destinations to get oriented are the Kathmandu Durbar Square, the central cluster of incredible temples to Nepal's myriad deities, interlaced with stalls selling all manner of fascinating wares, or Swayambunath, the hilltop Buddhist monkey temple with it's characteristic 'eyes' in four directions. The largest stupa boudhanath and holiest temple of Hindu religion Pashpatinath. Overnight hotel
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Day 3
KATHMANDU - Paro Arrive Paro (Flight):
Transfer Airport for flight to Bhutan
Our Representative in Bhutan will receive you at the Airport. After Tea, drive to the ruins of the Drukgyal Dzong 16 km up the valley built in 1647 by the great Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, father and unifier of medieval Bhutan, the dzong was destroyed by accidental fire and left in ruins as an evocative reminder of the great victories it was built to commemorate. Explore the ramparts and on a clear day experience an unforgettable view of Mt. Jhomolhari (7,314 m). On the way back, visit Kichu Lhakhang, built in 659 A. D. by the Tibetan king Srongsen Gampo. Overnight hotel in Paro.
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Day 4
Paro, Excursion to Taktsang Monastery
Thimpu:
A very special day, with an excursion to view the spectacular Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) monastery - After breakfast a short drive takes us to Satsam Chorten, from there a 2 hour horse ride till the viewpoint point of the monastery. The trail climbs through beautiful pine forest, many of the trees festooned with Spanish moss, and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags. We stop for a rest and light refreshments at the Taktsang Jakhang (cafeteria) and then walk a short distance until we see, clearly and seemingly within reach, Taktsang monastery. The primary Lhakhang was built around Guru Rimpoche's meditation cave in the 1684by the Penlop of Paro Gyaltse Tenzin Rabgay, this incredible monastery clings to the edge of a sheer rock cliff that plunges 900 meters into the valley below. Legend has it that Guru Padmasambhava, the tantric mystic who brought Buddhism to Bhutan, flew here on the back of a flying tiger, Dorji Drolo, said to be his favourite consort. After Lunch, visit Ta Dzong (built in1656 and renovated in 1968), an ancient watchtower, which now houses the National Museum. Below the museum is the Paro Rimpung Dzong (literally meaning
"Heap of Jewels", built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the centre of civil and religious authority in this valley. A short walk takes you to the base of the dzong and across a traditional cantilevered, covered bridge. In the evening, drive to Thimphu. Overnight hotel in Thimpu.
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Day 5
Thimphu Sightseeing:
The day begins with a visit to the National Memorial Chorten (1974) built in honour of our late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk and the Dupthop Lhakhang one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan. We then visit the National Library, stocked with ancient Buddhist manuscripts, and the Painting School where traditional art is still kept alive through instructions in the art of painting Thangkas (sacred Buddhist religious scrolls). After lunch we drive to the Traditional Medicine Institute where medicines are prepared according to ancient practices and to Lungtenzampa to observe the Royal silver smiths and Bhutanese paper factory at work. Other highlights include a visit to the Tashichho Dzong, seat of the national government and the Central Monastic Body, including the summer residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot of Bhutan). We drive to Simtokha Dzong; the oldest Dzong of Bhutan built by Shabdrung in 1627 and finally visit the Handicrafts Emporium followed by shopping for souvenirs in the shops of Thimphu. Overnight hotel in Thimpu.
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Day 6
Thimphu - Punakha:
(72 Kms, 3 hours drive).
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. On the way, visit Chime Lhakhang, which was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley. He subdued the demons with his
"Magical Thunder bolt". The Temple is also known as "the Temple of Fertility". 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 construction of the Dzong was foretold by Guru Rimpoche, who predicted,
"...a person named Namgyal will arrive at a hill that looks like an elephant". There was a smaller building here called Dzong Chu (Small Dzong) that housed a statue of Buddha. It is said that Shabdrung ordered the architect, Zowe Palep, to sleep in front of the statue, while Palep was sleeping, the Shabdrung took him in his dreams to Zangtopelri and showed him the palace of Guru Rimpoche. From his vision, the architect conceived the design for the new Dzong, which in keeping with the tradition, was never committed to paper. The Dzong was named Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). The war materials captured during the battle with Tibetans are preserved here. Punakha is still the winter residence of Je-Khenpo and King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk convened the new national Assembly here in 1952.After Lunch, Excursion to Khamsung Yulley Namgyal Choling Monastery. Overnight hotel in Punaka. |
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Day 7
Punakha - Gangtey - Wangdi
After breakfast drive to Gangtey. Enroute sightseeing in the valley of Wangdiphodrang, it includes: visit to 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 auspicious sign, representing the spread of Buddhist religion to the four points of the compass. The Dzong is situated at the confluence of Mo Chu and Tang Chu rivers. Drive further to Gangtey. While in Gangtey, visit Gangtey Gompa. Gyaltse Pema Thinley, the grandson and mind reincarnation of Pema Lingpa founded the Temple in 1613, and Tenzin Legpai Dhendup, the second re-incarnation, built the temple. The present Abbot, Kunzang Pema Namgyal is the ninth re-incarnation. It is a Nyingmapa monastery and is affiliated to other Nyingmapa monasteries including Tamshing in Bumthang. Explore Phobjikha valley, famous for the Black Necked Cranes during winter. After lunch, Explore the valley. In the evening Drive back to Wangdi. Overnight hotel in Wangdi.
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Day 8
Wangdi - Thimphu - Paro:
After breakfast, drive to Thimphu.
After lunch, visit Folk Heritage Museum and Excursion to Cheri Monastery. In the evening, drive to Paro. Overnight hotel in Paro. |
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Day 9
PARO - KATHMANDU (Flight)
Airport transfer and flight back to Kathmandu with Druk Air. In Kathmandu pick up from airport and transfer to hotel or continue with other programme. Overnight hotel in Katmandu. |
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Day 10
Kathmandu - Chitwan Distance: 148 Kilometers Duration: 5 hours Altitude: 150 Meters
We drive to Chitwan the Royal National Chitwan Park one of the Asia's well known National park. This used to be the hunting ground for the royal family Nepal & England during 16th Century used to visit here for hunting. You will stay the night in one of the jungle resort in the village Sauraha, and you will see how the Tharu people live there. They will surprise you with the cultural Stick Dance at the evening. Overnight in Chitwan. |
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Day 11
Chitwan
The jungle safari offers you different aspects: A dug-out canoe through the river tour over the Rapti River, visit Elephant breeding center then drive back to hotel for Lunch. After lunch we take another exciting elephant-back safari, we come across with the different species of animals; the one horn deers, monkeys and peacocks, etc. into the vast forest you have also have chances to see spotted beer and tigers. Overnight Chitwan. |
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Day 12
Chitwan - Pokhara Distance: 142 Kilometers Duration: 4 hours Altitude: 850Meters
Today we drive to the dream land Pokhara. One of the best tourist destinations. You have a splendid view at the peaks of the Annapurna massive, included the holy mountain Machhapuchhare (Fishtail). You can also visit the 6 km huge natural Phewa Lake on a boat or see it from one of the many cozy restaurants at the lakeside. Then the David’s fall and to the Tibetan refugee camp. We depart early morning for the sunrise and panoramic close view of Mt. Annapurna range and Dhaulagiri both are above 8000m after one and half hour walk to the top of Sanrankot hill. Overnight in Pokhara. |
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Day 13
Pokhara - Kathmandu Distance: 142 Kilometers Duration: 4 hours Altitude: 850Meters
Drive back through an exotic landscape and terraced hillside. Optional program rafting at the emerald green Trisuli River is popular for rafting, those who participated, get ready for rapid, we raft 2 hours. No experience is needed to raft, only the feeling for pleasure and the spirit of adventure. The experienced captain will sail you on the calm river with now and then a rapid, enough to get the taste of adventure. We take our lunch during the rafting on the riverside, this lunch is included the price and arrive in the afternoon in Overnight hotel in Katmandu. |
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Day 14
DEPARTURE
After breakfast transfer airport for flight back home.
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