18 Day Himalayan Kingdoms: Nepal & Bhutan 2017 Itinerary
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- Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals. Visit Durbar Square, the ancient palace of Hanuman Dhoka and the Temple of Kumari in Kathmandu Marvel at the Buddhist Stupa of Swayambhunath, designated a World Heritage Site Travel to medieval Bhaktapur, known as the "City of Devotees," dating back to the 13th century Spiritual journey to the World Heritage Site of Pashupatinath, a world-famous Hindu shrine Spend 3 days at a Jungle Resort in Chitwan National Park, adjacent to the Indian Tiger Reserve At Chitwan National Park, enjoy an elephant safari, canoe/boat ride on the river and visit to a Tharu village Tour the Pokhara Valley with its natural wonders including cascading Devi's Falls In ancient Patan, "city of fine arts," tour the square filled with Hindu Temples and Buddhist monuments Travel to the spiritual mountain kingdom of Bhutan with its extraordinary scenery and striking monasteries In Thimphu, a blend of old and new, observe monks serenely strolling in their crimson robes Join Buddhists performing their daily rituals at the whitewashed National Memorial Chorten Drive to Punakha, ancient capital of Bhutan, pausing to view the astounding snow-clad peaks of Bhutan Visit Punakha Dzong, the most beautiful dzong in Bhutan with its towering whitewashed walls Choose to hike to the world-famous "Tiger’s Nest" on the face of a sheer cliff above the Paro Valley
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- Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed Round trip international flights New York-Kathmandu, Kathmandu-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
- All intra-flights: Kathmandu-Chitwan, Pokhara-Kathmandu, Kathmandu-Paro & Paro-Kathmandu 16 nights accommodations
- 5 nights Kathmandu 2 nights Chitwan National Park 2 nights Pokhara 3 nights Thimphu 1 night Punakha 3 nights Paro Hotel porterage All transfers and sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles 41 meals: 16 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 13 dinners (including 2 home hosted dinners, and welcome & farewell dinners) Bottled water during sightseeing excursions. Bottled water, coffee, and tea with all meals Services of English-speaking tour managers throughout Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary Active itinerary with unique cultural features Bhutan Visa
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