Nepal and Bhutan Tours

Our airport representative will receive you at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) and transfer you to your hotel. Depending upon the time of your arrival, the pre-trip meeting will be hosted either on the first day or the first hour of the second day. During the evening, you will be taken for a  Nepali welcome dinner. Overnight at a Hotel. Welcome dinner included.

After your morning breakfast, you will be received by your guide for the sightseeing at Kathmandu. The sites you will be taken for are:

Kathmandu Durbar Square: Located at the heart of Kathmandu, Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of the ancient palaces in Kathmandu Valley; Patan Durbar Square and Bhaktapur Durbar Square are the other two. The Durbar Square comprises a palace, a courtyard, temples, and various statues.

Pashupatinath Temple:The holy Hindu temple, Pashupatinath is the temple of Lord Shiva and also comprises many other temples. This UNESCO world heritage site is magnificent in structure and the holy Bagmati River that flows alongside is where cremation rituals are performed.

Boudhanath Stupa: Situated on the northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu, this is another holy place for Buddhists. The dome, mandala, pinnacle, umbrella, and the whole Stupa itself is a true work of art and beauty. Recently renovated Stupa post-earthquake gives serenity to the crowded city. Overnight at the hotel. Breakfast included.

After the morning breakfast, you will be taken sightseeing around this city to the following places.

SwoyambhuNath Stupa: Located on the top of the hill, Swoyambhunath Stupa is a Buddhist holy site also known as the monkey temple. The dome-shaped Stupa with eyes on all four sides is absolutely beautiful. The view of the whole Kathmandu valley from the top of the stupa is breathtaking.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square: Bhaktapur Durbar Square is yet another ancient palace that is rich in temples, courtyards, architectural showpieces, statues, and various ponds. The city is also rich in the famous Juju Dhau (yogurt), the Lion Gate, and the Fifty-five Window Palace. The Lion Gate was built by King Ranjit Malla as the entrance to the courtyard. After completing the sightseeing, we head on to the beautiful Nagarkot Hill for the magnificent sunrise and sunsets the hill has to offer. Overnight at a hotel in Nagarkot. Breakfast Included.

Wake up early to witness the breathtaking sunrise early in the morning. After breakfast, we will drive from Nagarkot to Patan for sightseeing at Patan. We will visit the following places at Patan. 

Patan Durbar Square: One of the three Durbar squares, Patan Durbar Square also offers a bunch of temples, Krishna Temple, Banglamukhi Temple, various statues, palaces, and the courtyards of ancient kings.

Patan Museum: Patan Museum located within Durbar Square has a collection of the ancient Kings, their weapons, the utensils they used, and many more. Patan Museum is another beautiful site to visit at Patan. Return to Kathmandu buy souvenirs and gifts and spend the rest of the evening relaxing and strolling around the streets of Thamel. Overnight at a Hotel. Breakfast Included.

After the morning breakfast, we head out on a drive to visit ChangangkhaLhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Thimpu built in the 12th century. The temple hovers over a ridge above central Thimpu on the site chosen by Lama PhajoDrukgomShigpo. The interiors and the prayer wheels look pleasing to your eyes. 

We then drive back to the town to visit Handicraft Emporium which comprises all handmade products for sale and also have lunch served at a restaurant in Thimphu. After lunch, we depart to Punakha via Dochula (3050 m). On the way, we make a visit toSimtokhaDzong, the oldest fortress in the country. 

Leaving Thimpu, we continue on our drive to Punakha where the road climbs steeply through a forest of pine and cedar, festooned with hanging lichen high up near Dochula pass. 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. Overnight at a Hotel. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

After the morning breakfast, we head back on the road for a drive to visit PunakhaDzong which is believed to be the palace of happiness and bliss according to ancient belief. This is considered to be the second oldest and second-largest Dzong in Bhutan. The structures are majestic here as this is the ancient capital of Bhutan. After the visit to the Dzong, we drive to Lobeysa to take a leisure hike for 20 minutes to ChhimiLhakhang through the village of Sopsokha from the roadside to the small temple located on a hillock in the center of the valley. This temple is believed to be built in the 15th century. This is a holy pilgrimage site for barren women and is also known as the fertility temple.

After the hike, we drive back to Paro. On the way, we grab some lunch at Thimpu. Overnight at a Hotel. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.

The morning breakfast takes us for a drive down the winding road to the DrukgyalDzong. This is a ruined fortress and a Buddhist monastery built on 1649, located in the upper part of the Paro district, Bhutan. We get back to the drive and head on to Ramthangkha to hike up to the Taktsang monastery (Tigers nest). The hike up the cafeteria will take around 2 hours. The stunning views of the monastery where Guru Padmasambhava landed on the back of a tigress in the 8th century can be witnessed. After the hike up we walk down the same trail and visit KyichuLhahang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan. Finally, we make a visit to the RimpungDzong, built in the 17th century to defend the valley against Tibetan invaders. The rest of the evening can be spent strolling around the main street of Paro, buying gifts and souvenirs.

Overnight at a Hotel. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included.

After enjoying breakfast in the morning, our representative will drive you to Paro airport. They will assist you with the exit formalities and ensure you board the plane back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representative will meet you and transfer you back to the hotel. You can spend the rest of the day in Kathmandu strolling around Thamel, shopping for gifts and souvenirs, or treating yourself to a relaxing massage and spa. Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast included

This marks your final day in Kathmandu. Begin your day with a delightful breakfast before being escorted by Odea services staff to the Tribhuvan International Airport for your departure, ensuring that you have ample time to complete all necessary pre-flight procedures. Breakfast included