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This cultural combo program includes the best attractions of Nepal and Bhutan. The 10 days 9 nights Tours takes on a magical journey to explore culture, lifestyles and people of two smallest Himalayan countries.
Upon arrival of Kathamandu, your guide will meet you at the airport. If time allow, take a walking tour to the old part of Kathmandu including Ason, Indrachowk & Thamel. It is best described with 5C (crazy, cool, colorful, crowded & captivating).
Full day sightseeing of Kathmandu covering Boudhanath , a 5th Century Buddshist stupa which is one of the largest stupa in the world; Patan Durbar Square – the city of fine arts and pagoda architecture ; Pashupatinath, the holiest hindu shirne of Nepal dates back to 200 yrs BC. (B)
Fly from Kathmandu to Paro & drive to Thimpu, the capital of Bhutan . Later visit to Tashichhodzong. 'the fortress of the glorious religion”. (B,L,D)
Full day Thimpu Sightseeing including National Memorial Chorten ,National Library , Institute for Zorig Chusum ( Painting School), folk Heritage and National Textile Museums. (B,L,D)
Drive up the Dochu-la pass, visit 108 chortens (spiritual Stupa), mani wall (prayer slate covered stone wall), and prayer flags . In the clear day you will himalayan panorama including Mt. Gangkar Puensum 7,497 m. Later , continue driving to Punakha and Visit Punakha Dzong, strategically placed at the junction of the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers. And then visit Chimi Lhakhang; the fertility temple where the phallic symbol is associated. (B,L,D)
We return to Paro today where we visit Kichu Temple, one of the oldest temple in Bhutan built during 7th century. Time permiting also visit Paro Rinpung Dzong. (B,L,D)
Today we drive to Satsam Chorten and from there commence our hike to Taktsang Goempa.( Tiger’s Nest ) . It is believed that in the early 7th century, Guru Padma Sambhavav, flew here on the back of a Tigress for meditation and spread buddhism in the region . (B,L,D)
Transfer to Paro Airport in time to connect your flight to Kathmandu (55 minutes) . This flight is the higligh to see the Nepal Himalayas . Upon arrival, visit Swayambhunath ( Monkey temple), 2000 years buddhist stupa. (B)
We drive to Bhaktapur, the heritage city of Kathmandu valley famous for the unique layout of the 15th century palace of 55 windows, national art gallery, the golden gate, big bell, Mahadev temple, Bishnu Temple, Royal pond , Nyatapola temple,potters square , dattareya temple, peacock window etc. Attend an evening farewell dinner.(B,D)
Transfer to the airport for your flight back home. (B)
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