India Bhutan Nepal Tour

A member of our staff welcomes you on arrival to Delhi airport. He will accompany you to the hotel and arrange for your stay. He will also brief you about the plan for the next day. If time permits you can be out on the streets of Delhi visiting the local markets and trying the delicious local Mughal cuisines

Exploration begins with a visit to ancient city’s street alley; colorful market, Jama Masjid, largest Mosque in India built in 1650 AD, visit Red Fort seat of Mughal Empire for over 250 years. The afternoon tour begins with a drive through Safdarjang’s Tomb built in 1753 AD and towards Qutb Minar, Humayun’s Tomb. Tourists can enjoy the view of beautiful architecture, ancient crafts and temples.

Two-hour travel from Delhi to Agra. Travel facilitator will inform you about the where about of the journey. In Agra, the exploration begins with magnificent monuments of the city, famous tomb of Itmad-Ud–Daulah’s. Afternoon visit will be to Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It was built in 1653 AD by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz.

An option to view sunrise in Taj Mahal or Mehtab Bagh 500-year-old garden across Taj Mahal. Check-outs and driven towards Fatehpur Sikri to enjoy a guided experience of this uninhabited city built by Emperor Akbar, 1570-1575 AD. On the way to Jaipur, you can see the tallest gateway in the world Bulund Darwaza.

Start your excursion in Jaipur visiting Amber Fort & Palace and enjoy the finest example of Rajput architecture. Explore the chambers and hallways of the Palace. Next, proceed towards the walled city and magnificent palace. Visit the astounding Jantar Mantar, wonderful stone observatory built by Raja Jai Singh in 1728. View the ‘Hawa Mahal’ (Palace of wind). Continue the sightseeing of exquisite art at city palace, a taste of both Rajasthani and Mughal Architecture. Spend the evening with cultural show and dinner.

It’s a five-hour drive from Delhi to Jaipur.It is a city bustling with life.You will be left quite some time at your disposal so that you can explore cusines, historic monuments and the local markets.

After immigration and customs, you are helped to travel to Paro, where you can enjoy the lunch in a traditional restaurant. Visit the National Museum of Paro and Paro Rinpung Dzong. Then, drive to Thimphu.

Half way to the Paro-Thimphu highway, visit the 16^th-century old Tachogang Lhakhang temple by traversing an old bridge. From the bridge, enjoy the scenic views of the villages. Tachogang temple means the hill of the excellent horse. Continue to drive to Thimphu. Overnight stay at Thimphu.

Note: If you arrive at the Paro in the afternoon, then we continue to sightsee around Paro after Thimphu and Punakha visit.

Explore the Folk and Heritage Museum, Late King’s Memorial Stupa, a symbol of world peace, and Traditional Handmade Paper Factory. The National Library of Bhutan was built to preserve and promote its rich and religious cultural heritage. It houses sacred religious books and manuscripts. View of Painting School which conserves our traditional paintings. Majestic Tashichho Dzong, which runs the office for the king and ministers followed by National Handicraft Emporium. Bhutan Postal Museum, Great Dordenma Statue, and Takin Zoo are also interesting to visit. Free walk-in Thimphu city and overnight stay at Thimphu.

Punakha, capital of Bhutan until 1955 lies across the Dochula pass providing the beautiful view of Himalayas. Along the way is the Divine Madman, the temple of fertility. The village houses are surrounded by rice fields and gardens. A walk through these fields offers us a glimpse into the culture and lifestyle of the people. Attractions are Punakha Suspension Bridge, Chimi Lhakhang Temple, and famous Punakha Dzong, built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in 1638, at the meeting point of Pho Chu and Mo Chu Rivers. Overnight stay at Punakha.

Drive to Paro, trek to Taktsang monastery, Bhutan’s most popular sight. Your attendant can arrange Pony/horse for ride uphill till the Cafeteria, then you have to walk above. Then visit Taktshang or ‘Tiger’s Nest’ even called Taktsang Pelphug monastery, a famous monastery in Bhutan, located on 900m sheer cliff.

After that, have lunch and visit Kyichu Lhakhang. This temple was built to stop female giants from preventing the spreading of Buddhism across Tibet. Thus, its religious importance is at the top in Bhutan. One can also witness the most sacred sculpture of Jowo Rinpoche here. The feeling of spiritual calmness after visiting these places is magical. Overnight at Paro.

Morning travel to Paro then flights to Kathmandu Airport. A guide will receive you and after refreshment, visit Kathmandu Durbar square and enjoy the attractive monuments in Nepal. The city highlights Nepalese architecture connecting the old with the new ones. The oldest monument is from the 12th century. In this tour, you may get a glimpse of Kumari, the living goddess, and the beautifully carved house of the goddess.

The main highlights of today’s tours are Swayambhunath Stupa (nearly 2600 years old). Patan Durbar Square (oldest among three cities in the valley). Pashupatinath temple (popular among Hindus of the world). Boudhanath Stupa (one of the biggest stupa in the world). Swayambhunath Stupa also known as the Monkey Temple. The visit is enriched with Nepalese culture where you can see some fine art and tradition of Nepal.

Early morning, optional mountain flight through modern jet-stream aircraft and feel the splendid Himalayas from approximately 25,000 feet. Also, opt for Everest helicopter tour, which takes about 4-5 hours. Afternoon, tour to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the open museum with a beautiful palace, sculptures, Shikhara style temples, royal bath, and a Buddhist monastery. At dusk, sunset view from Nagarkot also known as ‘the fort of the city’.

After sunrise view from Nagarkot and breakfast, drive to Chitwan approximately 5-6 hours by road or by flight (optional) in 25 minutes. In Chitwan tour will be followed by visiting local villages. Meet Tharus, the native of the southern plain of Nepal. In the evening an entertainment program of Tharu stick dance.

Elephant back safari into the wild, nature walk and a visit to elephant breeding camp. Canoeing along Rapti River, if lucky enough view of Royal Bengal Tiger in the dense forest on elephant Safari. The National Park is best known for Royal Bengal Tigers, One – Horned Rhinos, python, monkeys, wild boar, marsh crocodile leopards and many more.

An approximate 8 hours’ drive to Pokhara alternatively you can board a flight as well. On the way, you can enjoy various landscape and click pictures of the beautiful views of the countryside. The clear Trishuli river flows along the side. If you have time, you can observe the lifestyle, culture, and cuisine in Pokhara. One of the most captivating sights is the reflection of the snow white Mt. Machapuchare on the Fewa Lake.

Pokhara is best known as a city of lakes, simultaneously famous for more than 5000 years old cave. Next a visit to David Fall, a natural wonder where the water goes into the earth. Sarankot, an ideal hillock for paragliding and the stunning scene of sunrise above the Himalayas. Boating in the famous Fewa Lake is one of the attractive activity for tourist.

6 hours scenic drive enjoying the beauty of nature and photography in between or an optional flight as per your choice. Today you have a free afternoon for additional exploration or you can relax and prepare for your next day final departure.

After check out, you will leave for the airport. You will accompany abundance of memories and an increase in your personal happiness index.

These memories will definitely make you want to return again to the richness, beauty, and calmness of these places. You are bound to fall in love with diverse culture, tradition, and nature of these regions.