15-day Nepal & Bhutan explorer tour

Arrive In Kathmandu - Hotel In Kathmandu

Tag 1: Welcome To Kathmandu!

After a long journey, your Nepal adventure starts in the beautiful, capital city of Nepal. You will be picked up from the airport and transferred to your hotel in the center of this cultural city. Here you can relax, or if you still have energy left, you can spend the day getting acquainted with the city. 

Pashupatinath & Boudhnath Stupa - Swoyambhunath Stupa - Patan Durbar Square

Tag 2: 4 UNESCO Site Visits In One Day!

After breakfast, you will be taken to the Pashupatinath Temple located on the bank of Bagmati River. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and a place for Hindus and visitors from all over the World.You will also be privileged to witness firsthand rare funeral ceremonies.

Hereafter, you will go to the special Boudnath stupa, the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal! Here, you will witness Buddhist rituals and traditions.

In the afternoon, visit Swoyambhunath stupa, known as, "Monkey Temple" and the best place to observe cultural harmony between the Hindus and Buddhists. 

And last, but definitely not least, we hope you're ready for some more cultural sightseeing! You'll have a chance to meet some locals, visit Patan Durbar Square, walk the narrow streets, visit Kirshna Temple, Makhaboudhi stupa or the Golden Temple. 

Bhaktapur City - Nagarkot Hill Station

Tag 3: A Visit To Bhaktapur City And amazing Views At Nagarkot Hill Station

After your delicious breakfast, your guide will pick you up and bring you to Bhaktapur, known as, 'the cultural hub of Newari people'. The earthquakes of 1934 and 2015 destroyed many of the highly decorated buildings and shrines. Fortunately, there are still some beautiful temples and architectural highlights preserved. Furthermore, in Bhaktapur, you'll have the possibility to see the Newari people busy with their traditional and daily work.

Our driver will continue to Nagarkot Hill Station, a place famous for the incredible sunrise and sunset view over Himalayas. You can definitely not miss this! The view will give you the opportunity to see eight of the thirteen Himalayans and Mount Everest, if the weather is very clear!

Nagarkot - Chitwan - Jungle Activities

Tag 4: Explore Chitwan National Park And Tharu Villages

After an early breakfast, we will drive along a scenic mountain highway to Chitwan. Chitwan is an amazing park, famous for viewings of wildlife such as one horn rhinos, tigers, deer, and more! Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by a naturalist from your lodge that will lead you on a guided tour of the jungle!  

A trip to the Tharu Villages will follow, where the indigenous people have lived for centuries!

Later in the evening, it's Tharu stick dance time! You will be entertained by an amazing traditional dance, as you feast and drink! 

Jungle Activities - Canoe Ride

Tag 5: Canoe Ride in the Wild

You will start the day with a canoe ride at the Rapti River. Here, you can see water birds and maybe even crocodiles!

In the afternoon, we will enjoy a safari tour! This is an experience you will never forget! Keep your camera ready, because you will see rhinos in the dense forest or maybe a tiger!

Don't forget to enjoy the breathtaking view of The Himalayas in the distance!

Chitwan - Pokhara

Tag 6: Amazing Views of Pokhora

This morning we will drive to the famous Pokhora. From this place you have an amazing view of Himalayas and its snow fed lakes. 

The reflection of Mt. Fishtail and Annapurna range on Lake Phewa is simply breathtaking!

Today, you have free time to enjoy a walk around the beautiful Phewa Lakeside area.

Sarangkot Sunrise - Pokhara Tour - Boating At Phewa Lake

Tag 7: Sarangkot Sunrise & Pokhara City Tour with Boat Ride

This morning we start the day very early, but you will definitely not regret it! The sunrise over Mt. Annapurna, Dhaulagiri massif and Mt. Fishtail in Sarangkot is breathtaking!

In the afternoon, we will guide you through Pokhara City and visit Bindavashini Temple, Seti Gorge, Devis Fall and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.

Are you in for a spectacular boat ride at Phewa Lake in Pokhara? You have the possibility to book it here!

Pokhara - Kathmandu

Tag 8: Drive to Kathmandu

Sit back and relax! Today, will be a traveling day, you will drive back to Kathmandu.

Kathamndu Airport - Fly Paro - Drive Thimpu

Tag 9: A Flight to Kathmandu And Drive to Thimpu

Today, you will take a flight to Paro!

This flight will offers you a chance to see the beautiful view full of mountains and landscapes.

In Paro, you will receive a warm welcome and will take a drive to Thimpu. In this beautiful city, you can enjoy some free time on your own. 

Thimpu Full-day Tour

Tag 10: All the Highlights of Thimpu!

Today it is time for a sightseeing tour in Thimpu!

During this day you'll witness the highlights of this beautiful city. So, make sure that you are well rested today, you will visit the Painting school, National library, Royal goldsmith workshop and Handicraft centers.
Do you think this was all? No, there is more!

In the afternoon, visit the Memorial Chorten, Changangkha Monastery and the Motithang Mini Zoo to see the rare "Takin", the National animal of Bhutan.

After, you'll drive further to the Thimphu Valley to visit the new Drupthob Nunnery Temple. Here, you'll also have free time to see the market.

Thimpu - Punakha - Punakha Dzong

Tag 11: Visit the Special Fortress of Punakha Dzong

This morning, you will drive to Punakha to visit the Punakha Dzong, this special fortress is built between two rivers and has survived many glacial floods and fire.

In February there is always a ceremony to memorialize the victory over the Tibetans. After, you will visit the oldest building in Bhuten, the Simtokha Dzong. This is an important historical monument and former Buddhist monastery. Nowadays, it is used as a Buddhist University.

Drive Paro - Simthoka Dzong - Paro Sightseeing

Tag 12: The Beauty of The Historic City of Paro

You will being your day with a drive back to Paro.

The ruined fortress of Drugyel Dzong is something you cannot miss! In the early 17th Century, this fort helped defendi the Paro Valley from the Tibetan invasion in the North. From here you'll have a beautiful view and if the weather is clear, you can even see the Mount Chomolhari (7320 meters)! 

Hereafter, you will continue to see the Ta-Dzong National Museum, this museum is a must-see and has seven floors with various aspects of Bhutanese culture and history.

After, you will have a short walk downhill to the Rinpung Dzong, administrative center and school for monks. Finally, you'll finish the day with a walk over the traditional bridge to Paro Town.

Takshang Monastery Hike

Tag 13: Hike to Taskhang Monastery

This morning we will hike to Takshang Monastery, also known as "Tiger Nest". This monastery is a pilgrimage site for every Bhutanese to visit once in their lifetime. So, how amazing is it to tell everyone that you have seen this place?!

The hike will take you 4-5 hours, while this seems like a long time, with all the beautiful views, you'll wish that it never has to end!

The monastery clings to a huge rock, 800 meters from the Paro Valley. It is believed that the great Saint Padmasambhava came in the 7th Century on a flying tigress and meditated in a cave for 3 months. The demons that were trying to stop the spread of Buddhism were subdued and Paro Valley converted into Buddhism.

During the end of the 17 Century, a monastery was built in this exact spot where the Saint mediated. 

Paro Airport - Fly Kathmandu - Kathmandu Hotel

Tag 14: Goodbye Bhutan - Flight To Kathmandu

Today it is time to say goodbye to Bhutan - time flies when you are having fun! 

We will bring you to Paro Airport, where you will board your flight to Kathmandu.

Kathmandu Airport - Departure Transfer

Tag 15: Farewell Kathmandu!

This marks the end of the tour! We're sure you found out that there's much to see, enjoy and savor in the Land of the Himalayan people! You'll agree that they are so friendly, peaceful and lovely!

You've seen many things and had experiences you will never forget - farewell until next time!