Bhutan Luxury tour with Nepal - 09 Days

An itinerary for Luxury Bhutan tour with Nepal

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu Nepal, we will come to receive you at the airport. Check in to hotel, briefing and free day – Dwarika’s or Hyatt hotel

Day 02 : After breakfast leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes The Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO world heritage site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Shyambhunath ( 2000 years old temple) and drive to Nagarkot ( 7, 200ft) - a beautiful hill station, which provides magnificent Mountain panorama, from Everest in the east to Annapurna in the west, eight of the world's tallest Mountain in a peaceful rural settings. B, D – stay at Club Himalaya Resort.

Day 03 : Early Morning sunrise and mountain view from Nagarkot , go to Bhaktapur to see the historical town and drive back to Kathmandu, prepare for Bhutan trip, stay at Dwarika’s or Hyatt. B

Day 04 : Fly to Bhutan arrival at Paro and Drive to Thimpu
The flight into Paro on Druk Air, is a befitting introduction to the spectacular beauty of our country. In clear weather, magnificent views of the world's highest peaks give way to the lush green Paro valley as you land. The first gift from Bhutan will be the cool, clean fresh air as you step out of the plane. After clearing customs and visa control you are met by your guide and depart to Paro town for lunch. After lunch visit the Ta dzong, an ancient watchtower, which now houses the National Museum. Below the museum is the Paro Rimpung Dzong, 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. A short distance further is one of the innumerable archery grounds. (Archery is the national sport of Bhutan ). If we are lucky, we may catch a match in action. Late afternoon depart to Thimphu, the modern capital of Bhutan. The drive will take around 1.5 hour. Thimphu has a population of about 98,000. The town is made up of just three lines of shops and is the only capital in the world without traffic lights. Dinner and overnight at hotel.- stay at Taj Tashi resort

Day 05 : Thimphu valley sightseeing and Punakha Valley
Thimphu sightseeing includes a visit to the National Memorial Chorten, National Library, stocked with priceless ancient Buddhist manuscripts and also visit the Folk Heritage Museum, which is dedicated to connecting people to the Bhutanese rural past through exhibition of items and artifacts used in rural households, Textile Museum, where the art of traditional weaving is still kept alive and preserved through exhibition and has a good collection of old textiles which are rich in its color and design. Other high lights include a visit to the Handicrafts Emporium, which has all types of Bhutanese handicrafts for sale. After lunch drive a short way to Chubachu where you will be able to witness a Cultural Programme consisting of Mask Dances and Folk Songs performed by Royal Academy of performing Arts ( RAPA ) and then depart to Punakha. Leaving Thimphu the road climbs steeply through a forest of pine and cedar, festooned with hanging lichen high up near Dochola pass (3050 m). This pass often offers panoramic views of the Himalayan mountain ranges. After stopping for tea and the view, we descend along a series of hairpin bends to the fertile valley of Punakha. Afternoon visit Punakha Dzong, winter seat of the Je Khenpo and ancient capital of Bhutan , remarkably located between the rivers of the Mo (Female) Chu and Pho (Male) Chu . The dzong is open to visitors only in summer when the Je Khenpo and the Monk Body are in Thimphu . Dinner and overnight at hotel.- this will be a simple A class hotel ( nothing like Taj Tashi)

Day 06 : Punakha - Wangdue - Paro
Continue your drive to Wangdue, one of the major towns and district headquarters of Western Bhutan where we make a short stop to view the Wangdue Phodrang Dzong dramatically located on the spur of a hill at the confluence of the Tsang Chu and Dang Chu rivers and then drive your way back to Paro. Dinner and overnight at hotel. – Uma Paro Resort

Day 07: Paro valley sightseeing and Tiger's nest hike
In the morning drive towards the north of Paro valley to visit 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) and then drive to Satsam Chorten to hike to Paro Taktsang, the hike up (or horse ride) to the Taktsang monastery (Tiger's nest). The horse ride up to the cafeteria will take around one and half hour. At the view point enjoy the stunning view of the monastery, where Guru Padmasambhava landed on the back of a tigeress in the 8th century. We then walk back to the road point and then drive your way back to visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan. After lunch drive to visit Evening ends with a walk through Paro's main shopping district. Dinner and overnight at hotel . – Uma Paro Resort

Day 08 : Departure to Kathmandu
Transfer to airport for flight to Kathmandu, pick up and check into hotel - optional sightseeing Kathmandu Durbar square or Thamel area, evening Nepali cultural show and dinner. Stay at Dwarika’s. B, D

Day 09 : Final Departure, transfer to airport.

If you like the Nepal Bhutan Luxury tour but the price is too high you can take same trip with cheaper option using 3 / 4 star hotels as well. Let us know if you are interested.

Trip Price - Per Person

From USD 2897

Single Suppliment USD 847

If you like the Nepal Bhutan Luxury tour but the price is too high you can take same trip with cheaper option using 3 / 4 star hotels as well. Let us know if you are interested.

Cost Includes

1. All accommodation in 5 star hotels in cities
2. Privet coach for All Ground transportation
3. Kathmandu sightseeing with city tour guide
4. Full board meal in Bhutan
5. Govt. trained guide
6. One cultural show and dinner
7. All Domestic Flight according to itinerary

Cost Excludes

1. International Flight
2. Meals in Nepal
3. Monuments entrance fees
4. All personal expenses such as bar bills, beverage, snacks etc.
5. Airport tax
6. Extra shower, battery re-charge, laundry charge etc.
7. Personal clothing and gears
8. Tips to guide and porter
9. Cost raised by cancelation, landslide, weather, political unrest, illness which are not under our control

What they Said...

Namaste Rajan,
Greetings from Australia! After arriving home last Tuesday and then our son arriving from London on Friday, we are now starting to settle down after our fantastic trip to Nepal and Bhutan.

I would like on behalf of Peter and Robyn and Brian and myself to offer you our sincere appreciation for the arrangements you made for our trip to Bhutan and Nepal...

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Departure Dates

Departure Dates for Nepal and Bhutan Luxury tour : You can choose any departure dates for our Bhutan and nepal tour, just have to match with Bhutan flight schedule write us for details. The trip also can combined with India Taj Mahal or Sikkim Darjeeling or Tibet tour. Please ask us for the extension options.

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