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5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS BHUTAN TOUR
DAY 01 ARRIVE PARO
Fly from Bangkok / Delhi / Kathmandu to Paro on Druk Air. From a window seat on clear days
you can experience a spectacular view of Himalayan peaks as you approach Paro.
On arrival you will be received by our representative and then drive to hotel for lunch.
After lunch visit the National Museum of Bhutan, (Ta Dzong) which contains works of art, handicrafts,
costumes, armors and rare stamps. Take a leisurely hike down to Rimpung Dzong.
You will walk through a traditional covered bridge across the river to your waiting car and drive to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
you can experience a spectacular view of Himalayan peaks as you approach Paro.
On arrival you will be received by our representative and then drive to hotel for lunch.
After lunch visit the National Museum of Bhutan, (Ta Dzong) which contains works of art, handicrafts,
costumes, armors and rare stamps. Take a leisurely hike down to Rimpung Dzong.
You will walk through a traditional covered bridge across the river to your waiting car and drive to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Please note that the Museum will be closed on Sunday, Monday and government holiday.
DAY 02 PARO SIGHTSEEING
After breakfast, you will be guided to Drukgyal Dzong built in 1647 by Shubdrung Nawang Namgyal,
the Dzong was destroyed by fire and left in ruins as an evocative reminder of the great victories
it was built to commemorate. On a clear day you can get a magnificent view of the MountChomolhari,
alt. 7314 m / 23,990 ft. Go round the fortress, it is a 30 minutes leisurely hike, this is a beautiful walk.
Drive south to Satsam Chorten, built in memory of the late Dilgo Khentse Rinpochey,
and continue on to Kyichu Lhakhang, built in seventh century by a Tibetan King, Songtsen Gonpo.
After lunch we drive to Thimphu, the capital city. Overnight at hotel.
the Dzong was destroyed by fire and left in ruins as an evocative reminder of the great victories
it was built to commemorate. On a clear day you can get a magnificent view of the MountChomolhari,
alt. 7314 m / 23,990 ft. Go round the fortress, it is a 30 minutes leisurely hike, this is a beautiful walk.
Drive south to Satsam Chorten, built in memory of the late Dilgo Khentse Rinpochey,
and continue on to Kyichu Lhakhang, built in seventh century by a Tibetan King, Songtsen Gonpo.
After lunch we drive to Thimphu, the capital city. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 03 THIMPHU SIGHTSEEING
After a late breakfast you will start your sightseeing of Thimphu this will be followed by a visit
to the Medicine Institute traditional medicines are prepared according to ancient practices.
Then we head to The Painting School where traditional art is still kept alive through instructions
in the art of painting Thangkhas (sacred Buddhist religious scrolls). The BhutanheritageMuseum,
a nineteenth century house, preserved to present the visitors, how middle class Bhutanese lived in the past.
Next we will visit the National Library and return to the hotel for lunch. After lunch, we visit TextileMuseum,
the traditional gold and silver smith workshop, weaving center and other places of interest. Overnight at Hotel.
to the Medicine Institute traditional medicines are prepared according to ancient practices.
Then we head to The Painting School where traditional art is still kept alive through instructions
in the art of painting Thangkhas (sacred Buddhist religious scrolls). The BhutanheritageMuseum,
a nineteenth century house, preserved to present the visitors, how middle class Bhutanese lived in the past.
Next we will visit the National Library and return to the hotel for lunch. After lunch, we visit TextileMuseum,
the traditional gold and silver smith workshop, weaving center and other places of interest. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 04 THIMPHU SIGHTSEEING – DRIVE TO PARO
After breakfast visit Thimphu weekend market, which is in a permanent set of stalls,
vendors from throughout the region arrive on Friday afternoon and remain selling their goods
until Sunday night. It’s an interesting place to visit, where village people jostle
with well-heeled Thimphu residents for the best - and cheapest – vegetables and foodstuffs.
This is the only time that fresh produce is easily available and the shopping is enhanced
by the opportunity to catch up on the week’s gossip. At the northern end of the market is
a collection of stalls called the indigenous goods and handicrafts section. Here you will find locally
produced goods, including religious objects, baskets, fabrics and different hats from various minority groups.
Continue your sightseeing to Zangdopelri temple, the Changlimithang where you can
witness young Bhutanese practicing their favorite archery game. Return to hotel for lunch,
after lunch we drive back to Paro. Rest of the day free.
vendors from throughout the region arrive on Friday afternoon and remain selling their goods
until Sunday night. It’s an interesting place to visit, where village people jostle
with well-heeled Thimphu residents for the best - and cheapest – vegetables and foodstuffs.
This is the only time that fresh produce is easily available and the shopping is enhanced
by the opportunity to catch up on the week’s gossip. At the northern end of the market is
a collection of stalls called the indigenous goods and handicrafts section. Here you will find locally
produced goods, including religious objects, baskets, fabrics and different hats from various minority groups.
Continue your sightseeing to Zangdopelri temple, the Changlimithang where you can
witness young Bhutanese practicing their favorite archery game. Return to hotel for lunch,
after lunch we drive back to Paro. Rest of the day free.
DAY 05 DEPART BHUTAN.
5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS KATHMANDU VALLEY TOUR
DAY 01 Arrival Kathmandu, garland at the airport. Transfer to hotel. Overnight at Hotel
DAY 02 Breakfast at hotel.
Full day sightseeing tour of Swoyambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa & Pashupatinath temple.
Overnight at Hotel.Swayambhunath Stupa ( 3 Km west of Kathmandu)
Full day sightseeing tour of Swoyambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa & Pashupatinath temple.
Overnight at Hotel.Swayambhunath Stupa ( 3 Km west of Kathmandu)
The great stupa of Swayambhunath stands at a top of green hillock.,
a site over 2,500 years old marking the point where the legendary patriarch Manjushri discovered
the lotus of the ancient Valley lake. This is one of the world's most glorious Buddhist Stupa,
the holiest shrine for both Buddhist and Hindus. The painted eyes of the Buddha gaze out from
all four sides of the monument; constructed to specific rules each with a symbolic meaning.
Its’ dazzling white hemispherical mound represent the ladder to nirvana, itself symbolized by the umbrella on the top.
The whole is hung with multi-colored prayer flags whose every flutter releases holy prayers.
The faithful circumambulate the stupa clockwise, turning the banks of prayer wheels and
even prostrating full-length in reverence.
a site over 2,500 years old marking the point where the legendary patriarch Manjushri discovered
the lotus of the ancient Valley lake. This is one of the world's most glorious Buddhist Stupa,
the holiest shrine for both Buddhist and Hindus. The painted eyes of the Buddha gaze out from
all four sides of the monument; constructed to specific rules each with a symbolic meaning.
Its’ dazzling white hemispherical mound represent the ladder to nirvana, itself symbolized by the umbrella on the top.
The whole is hung with multi-colored prayer flags whose every flutter releases holy prayers.
The faithful circumambulate the stupa clockwise, turning the banks of prayer wheels and
even prostrating full-length in reverence.
PashupatinathTemple and GuhesworyTemple (5 km East of kathmandu)
This ancient Hindu temple is one of the most Scared pilgrimage for Hindus,
situated on the banks of the sacred BagmatiRiver There are many occasions when the faithful take
ritual purificatory baths in the river. The temple of lord Shiva, Pashupatinath,
with a tiered golden roof & silver doors is famous for its superb architecture.
The large gilded triple-roofed temple was built in 1696 AD though 300 years earlier there was a structure on this site.
Entrance to the temple precinct is forbidden to non-Hindus though one can view from the terrace
on the wooded hill across the river. This is the appropriate site to view the tradition of Hindu devotees alone
with the cremation. Bouddhanath Stupa ( 8 Km east of Kathmandu)
situated on the banks of the sacred BagmatiRiver There are many occasions when the faithful take
ritual purificatory baths in the river. The temple of lord Shiva, Pashupatinath,
with a tiered golden roof & silver doors is famous for its superb architecture.
The large gilded triple-roofed temple was built in 1696 AD though 300 years earlier there was a structure on this site.
Entrance to the temple precinct is forbidden to non-Hindus though one can view from the terrace
on the wooded hill across the river. This is the appropriate site to view the tradition of Hindu devotees alone
with the cremation. Bouddhanath Stupa ( 8 Km east of Kathmandu)
The stupa of Boudhanath is one of the largest Buddhist Stupa in the world. Monks chant near
by the gumbas and the area is full of people of Tibetan origin.
This colossal Stupa is set on concentric ascending terraces in the powerful pattern of a Mandela on flat land,
encircled by houses & monasteries.. Around the base of this strikingly enormous and simple stupa is
a ring of 108 images of the Buddha and 147 insets containing prayer wheels.
by the gumbas and the area is full of people of Tibetan origin.
This colossal Stupa is set on concentric ascending terraces in the powerful pattern of a Mandela on flat land,
encircled by houses & monasteries.. Around the base of this strikingly enormous and simple stupa is
a ring of 108 images of the Buddha and 147 insets containing prayer wheels.
DAY 03 Breakfast at hotel.
AM: Half day sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur city.
PM: Half day sightseeing tour Changu narayan & thimi.
Overnight at Hotel.
Bhaktapur Area (14 km East of kathmandu, at an altitude of 1401 m)
Bhaktapur or Bhadgaon meaning the "city of devotees covers an area of 4 Sq. miles.
It is the home of medieval art & architecture and still retains its rich medieval aroma.
It was also one primary kingdom during the 18th century of Malla Dynasty. A city of farmers,
Bhaktapur is also known for its pottery and weaving. The intricately carved temples,
alleyways and timeless atmosphere of this place are simply intriguing.
The major sightseeing places in Bhaktapur are the Durbar Square, the then capital of kingdom
which consist of Lion Gate, the Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla, the Picture Gallery,
the Golden Gate, the Palace of 55 windows, the Batsala Temple, Nyatapola Temple, Bhairavnath Temple,
Dattatraya Temple , Surya Vinayak Temple.
It is the home of medieval art & architecture and still retains its rich medieval aroma.
It was also one primary kingdom during the 18th century of Malla Dynasty. A city of farmers,
Bhaktapur is also known for its pottery and weaving. The intricately carved temples,
alleyways and timeless atmosphere of this place are simply intriguing.
The major sightseeing places in Bhaktapur are the Durbar Square, the then capital of kingdom
which consist of Lion Gate, the Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla, the Picture Gallery,
the Golden Gate, the Palace of 55 windows, the Batsala Temple, Nyatapola Temple, Bhairavnath Temple,
Dattatraya Temple , Surya Vinayak Temple.
Changunarayan (4 km north of Bhaktapur )
The lavishly decorated two-tiered temple was rebuilt after a fire in 1702,
but the earliest inscription in the valley dated 467 A.D. testifies to the considerable talents
of the Licchavi King Mandeva I, Nepal’s first great historical figure.
The temple stands in a spacious courtyard, littered with priceless stone sculptures
from the 4th to 9th century A.D. (Licchavi period). This golden age of classical Newari art produced masterpieces
that were entirely religious in character.
but the earliest inscription in the valley dated 467 A.D. testifies to the considerable talents
of the Licchavi King Mandeva I, Nepal’s first great historical figure.
The temple stands in a spacious courtyard, littered with priceless stone sculptures
from the 4th to 9th century A.D. (Licchavi period). This golden age of classical Newari art produced masterpieces
that were entirely religious in character.
DAY 04 Breakfast at hotel.
AM: Half day sightseeing tour of Patan city.
PM: Half day sightseeing tour Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel.
Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka)
Kathmandu Durbar Square is the old palace of Royal Dynasty. This area is one fine example of
rich Nepalese traditional craft. It has many interesting temples such as Seto Machchhendranath Temple,
Akash Bhairav Temple, Hanu man Dhoka, Kasthamandap, Ashok Vinayak Temple Jaisi Dewal.
The museums inside the HanuManDhokaPalace are worth visiting.
Above all, it is famous for the temple of the Living Goddess, where the clients may catch a glimpse
of the Kumari at one of the open windows overlooking the inner courtyard
rich Nepalese traditional craft. It has many interesting temples such as Seto Machchhendranath Temple,
Akash Bhairav Temple, Hanu man Dhoka, Kasthamandap, Ashok Vinayak Temple Jaisi Dewal.
The museums inside the HanuManDhokaPalace are worth visiting.
Above all, it is famous for the temple of the Living Goddess, where the clients may catch a glimpse
of the Kumari at one of the open windows overlooking the inner courtyard
Patan Area (5 Km south of Kathmandu)
Patan is also known as Lalitpur or the "city of fine arts" and is the oldest city in the valley .
This BuddhistCity is assumed to be founded by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC.
It is a great center both of the Newari Buddhist religion and of traditional arts, architecture and crafts
with 136 bahals or courtyards and 55 major temples. Well known among these are the Krishna Mandir,
Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, Kumbheshwar temple, Jagatnarayan temple and the Mahabouddha temple.
It is enclosed within 4 Buddhist stupas set on the four-corners of the outer boundaries of this ancient city
This BuddhistCity is assumed to be founded by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC.
It is a great center both of the Newari Buddhist religion and of traditional arts, architecture and crafts
with 136 bahals or courtyards and 55 major temples. Well known among these are the Krishna Mandir,
Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, Kumbheshwar temple, Jagatnarayan temple and the Mahabouddha temple.
It is enclosed within 4 Buddhist stupas set on the four-corners of the outer boundaries of this ancient city
DAY 05 Breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to the airport to board the flight for the onward destination.
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