Cultural Tour

Nepal-Bhutan Tour

  • Duration: 10 Days
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Trip Overview:

Bhutan Tour is a culture tour and as a “Land of Thunder Dragon” Bhutan is one of the most immersive ways experience of pure essence of Bhutanese livelihood, Impressing culture, and panoramic landscapes.

This trip will be unforgettable rewards with striking experience deep heart Kingdom of Bhutan, an scenic Himalayan nation famous for unspoiled beauty, deep spiritual heritage, and authentic hospitality.

Bhutan offers a rich tapestry of living culture, unique festivals, and artistic cultural heritage, untouching rush of modern life. Exploring a Bhutanese land where ancient traditions thrive amid snow-capped peaks, lush valleys, and vibrant monasteries.

which you traveling through Bhutan diverse regions lush southern foothills to fertile central valleys to northern hills and towering Himalayas, you’ll encounter an extraordinary range of biodiversity, from scenic subtropical forests to alpine meadows.

Blessed with diverse terrain changing landscapes are home to rare and exotic wildlife such as the majestic Taking (Bhutan’s national animal), black-necked cranes, golden langurs, red pandas, and even elusive species like the Royal Bengal tiger, and forest cloud leopard. And Bird lovers will be captivated by sightings of the Himalayan black eagle, boreal owl, and charming black-throated parrotbill, among many others.

Begin the journey in Paro a hike to the iconic famous Taktsang Monastery, known as Tiger’s Nest dramatically perched on sheer cliffside. And visit majestic Tashichho Dzong, The grand fortress-monastery that serves as both seat of the King’s offices and a center of spiritual life.

As impressing the journey to the historic ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, Bhutan has been renowned Victory Fortress afterward, and explore the historical Trongsa Dzong, the largest fortress of Bhutanese.

And in Punakha also known as the former capital of Bhutan, it will marvel at the stunning Punakha Dzong known as the ‘Palace of Great Happiness’ gracefully nestled at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers.

Whether youcan hiking through peaceful valleys, exploring historic dzongs and monasteries, or engaging with locals traditional villages, this culture tour offers truly authentic and enriching Bhutanese experience.

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Highlights:

Visit Kathmandu Kathmandu city as Durbar Square, Boudhanath Stupa, and Dubar Square.

Explore the fantastic views of the Himalayan ranges, the virgin landscapes and diverse fauna and flora of Bhutan.

Follow most classic travel route to explore for best of western Bhutan including Paro, Thimphu and Punakha.

Visit famous Punakha Dzong and Drukgyel Dzong.

Explore beautiful damaged natural views in Mangde Chhu Valley through drive.

Hike to holiest temple of the country, Taksang Lhakhang (Tiger’s Nest).

Price Includes:

1.English-speaking local guide

2.Meals listed in the itinerary [Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner]

3.Accommodation in 3-star hotel under twin/dbl bed sharing basis

4.All transportation within the country including airport transfers

5.Entrance fees for Museums and Monuments

6.Bhutan SDF fee

7.Bhutan visa fee: USD 40 per person

Price Excludes:

1.Single room supplement charges

2.Nepal Visa; International flights before and after the tour

3.Personal expense and Travel Insurance

4.Cost for any services not mentioned,

Day 01: Arrival Nepal - Kathmandu international airport, Altitude: 1350m

Arrival in Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, you will be warmly welcomed by our local representatives. After a brief introduction, your local guide and driver will take you to the hotel. On the way to the hotel on route 30 minutes, Over Night 3Stars Hotel with B,B

Day 02: Kathmandu for Exploring - Sightseeing the Heritage of Kathmandu valley

The day exploring the full day sightseeing of Kathmandu valley heritages. Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, the place of the Malla and Shah Kings of Nepal, visiting Kumari Temple, house of the virgin goddess, visiting Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), which lying the stupa on top of hill - here you can overlook the scenery of Kathmandu valley, Then visiting Patan Durbar Square, which lying on second largest town in Kathmandu valley with Krishna, Golden Temple. And back to same hotel, Over Night 3 stars Hotel with B,B

Day 03: Kathmandu-Paro-Thimphu - Transfer to Airport Kathmandu to Paro, Altitude: 2200m

Today we Take the flight to Paro our staffs will come pick up you in airport Paru, and we will visit Tschogang Lhakhang in Paro and Tashichho Dzong in Thimphu. In Nepal, After breakfast, you will take the flight from Kathmandu to Paro. During the flight, if the weather will clear, you can have a breathtaking view of the Himalaya Mountains Everest. representatives will welcome you at the arrival hall of Paro International Airport. Your local guide and driver will drive you to your hotel toThimphu.

On the way, you will first encounter a private temple - Tschogang Lhakhang, the temple of the excellent horse. Keep driving to Thimphu, you will have a short stop at Chuzom a confluence where the Paro Chhu and Wong Chhu. It was decorated with three different styles of stupas, namely Tibetan, Nepalese and Bhutanese.

After arriving at Thimphu, your guide will help you check in hotel. And you can have a brief rest at hotel if you need. Later, you will pay a visit to Tashichho Dzong, the eminent fortress where the national government and central monastic body are located. In addition, here the sits summer residence of Jhe Khenpo, the Chief abbot of Bhutan. Over night 3 Stars Hotel with B,D,B

Day 04: Thimphu City - Exploring Thimphu City, Altitude: 2330m,

Today Explore the essentials of Thimphu, such as King’s Memorial Chorten, And the Buddha Point, the Changangkha Lhakhang, and Folk Heritage Museum,
The tour will firstly bring you to visit the King's Memorial Chorten (National Memorial Chorten), a stupa built in memory of the third king in 1974. The display inside shows good statues of tantric Buddhist and philosophy.
Then, will head to visit the Buddha Point known as Buddha Dordenma Statue. This massive statue of Shakyamuni measures at a height of 51.5m, making one of the largest statues of Buddha in the world. Here, can also get a breathtaking view of Thimphu valley.
After that, We are going to explore Changangkha Lhakhang the Buddhist fortress-like monastery and also is one of the favored sightseeing places in Thimphu. And drive to upper Motithang in Thimphu to visit Motithang preserve, wildlife reserve area as taxi color), the national animal of Bhutan. here worthwhile taking the time to see these oddball mammals here.
after that, your guide will bring you to visit the National Library of Bhutan. Built in 1967, the library houses about 6,100 Tibetan and Bhutanese books, manuscripts, and xylographs and about 9,000 printing boards and wood printing blocks for religious books. If you are interested in the history of Bhutan, the National Library can be the best place for you to have a deepest understanding of this unique country.
And then will head to the National Institute for Zorig Chusum known as the Painting School. operates four to six-year courses that provide instruction in Bhutan's 13 traditional arts. In the showroom, displays good value pieces made by students.
After That you can pay a visit to Bhutan Textile Museum. The museum has garnered a substantial collection of antique textile artifacts of Bhutan. After visiting the museum, we go ahead to visit the Folk Heritage Museum. It offers you a glimpse of the traditional Bhutanese lifestyle. Except for artifacts from rural households displays an impressive collection of typical household objects, tools, and equipment.

Finally, you can visit Tashichho Dzong, the eminent fortress where the national government and central monastic body are located in addition, here sits the summer residence of Je Khenpo, the Chief Abbot of Bhutan.

In the evening, you are able to take a stroll in the town or visit the Local Crafts. The marketis full of hand-woven textiles, thangka paintings, masks, ceramics, etc. If you like, you can choose some gifts for your friends and relatives here.
Over night 3 Stars Hotel with B,D,L,B

Day 05: Thimphu-Punakha - Drive to Punakha, 71kl, Altitude: 2200m

Cross the Dochula Pass to Punakha and visit the famous Punakha Dzong and Chimi Lhakhang.

Today, We will drive from Thimphu to Punakha The distance between Thimphu to Punakha is 71 kilometers, and it will takes 3 hours to get there. On the way we will have an excellent opportunity to enjoy the panoramic view solemn of Bhutan Himalaya Ranges and even takes photos at impressive collection of 108 chortens at Dochula Pass 3140m.

And recatch the our vehicle to Punakha, After arriving at Punakha, Guide will help you to check in hotel. Afternoon, you will head to visit Punakha Dzong. Standing by the riverside of Pho Chu and Mo Chu, Punakha Dzong is one of the most impressive buildings and one of the top favorite attractions in Bhutan. Moreover, the rectangular shape fortress also an honorable treasury where preserves numerous Buddhist relics and historical legacies.
witnessing the superb Punakha Dzong, And you will have a 20-minute hike to Chimi Lhakhang known as Chime Monastery. The monastery is beautiful Buddhist monastery located in Punakha District of Bhutan stands on lap of small round hillock close to the village of Lobesa and was built in 1499 by 14th century by Drukpa hierarch, Ngawang Choegyel. Overnight Hotel with B,D,B

Day 06: Punakha- Trongsa - Drive to Trongsa, Altitude: 2200m

Trongsa, a town in central Bhutan, is located at an elevation of approximately 2200 to 2300 meters (7215 to 7545 feet) above sea level. The historic town sits on a ridge overlooking to Mangde River gorge. The surrounding district features mountainous terrain ranging from roughly 1600m up to over 3000m, Today Drive to Trongsa and visit Mangde Chhu Valley and Trongsa Dzong.
take you to a scenic drive to Mangde Chhu Valley. you will pass by Pele la 3240m pass.
After that we will arrive Trongsa then visit Trongsa Dzong of largest Dzong in the country, The temple was constructed in 16th Century. Located in central area of Bhutan, Trongsa Dzong has an extensive and complex structure as it is as a strong and powerful fortress. Overnight hotelwith B,D,B

Day 07: Trongsa-Gangtey - Drive to Gangtey, 4/5hr drive, Altitude: 2900m,

Gangtey also known as Phobjikha Valley lies at an altitude of approximately 2900 to 3000 meters, 9500 to 9800 feet above sea level in central Bhutan. This high-altitude, wide glacial valley is surrounded by pine forests, acting as the winter home for endangered black-necked cranes.
During the route we can enjoying with beautiful scenery in Phobjikha Valley and visit the ancient Gangtey Goenpa Lhakhang.
after visit Phobjikha, we will to continue Gangtey Goenpa Lhakhang, sitting on the hilltop overlooking the Phobjikha Valley. This is also home to the endangered Black neck Crane. Overnight hotel with B,D,B

Day 08: Gangtey-Paro - Back to Paro City, 5/7Hrs drive, Altitude: 2250m,

Back to Paro and visit famous Paro Dzong and Drukgyel Dzong.
we will leave Trongsa and Gangtey Valley as wonderful Probhikha Valley and drive back to Paro.

Then after lunch, we will visit the Paro National Museum and Paro Dzong. The museum in a round building in shape like a conch shell. A good collection of thangkas and festival masks are exhibited of museum.

Then we will drive to visit the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong, which was built by Tibetan Emperor in 7th century which one of the oldest temples of Bhutan. Overnight 3 stars Hotel with B,D,B

Day 09: Paro City, - Today hiking to exploring tiger nest Monastery,

Today we have wonderful trekking to Tiger’s Nest Monastery to enjoy the exciting trek to the Taktshang Goemba, also known as Tiger's Nest. Standing incredibly on the side of a sheer cliff 900m above the Paro Valley, Taktshang Goemba (3210m) is landmark of Bhutan and also holiest temple of the country. Legend of Guru Padmasambhava (also known as Guru Rinpoche) had flied here on back of a tigress and meditated in caves on the cliffside for three months. The temple has therefore become the holy site worshipped by all Bhutanese devotees, and known as one of the world’s top ten temples. The rest of the day at leisure. You could also take a stroll around the valley to explorer more about the local lifestyle. Overnight Same hotel with B,D,B

Day 10: Departure to Paro airport - Private vehicle depart International airport

Our guide will transfer you to Paro International Airport for your destination of back to country. by our private vehicle,

Note: Please, note that some of the sites in the itinerary may change due to season, weather, national holidays, and special events. We maintain the right to alter itinerary. The changes in Itinerary will mainly base on improving your tour experience in Bhutan and Nepal. have you a nice journey;

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Trip Facts

  • Trip Code:
    220
  • Destination:
    Nepal-Bhutan
  • Trip Grade:
    Easy
  • Max Elevation:
    3400m
  • Total Duration:
    10 days
  • Best Time:
    January to June-Sep to Dec,
  • Group Size:
    2-20

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