Nepal and Bhutan
Overview
Highlights
- Beginning in kathmandu, there's ample time to discover the capital's staggeringly rich cultural and artistic heritage
- Whether it's flying, hiking, driving or canoeing, you'll experience nepal's stunning natural beauty from all angles
- A breathtaking everest flight gives you the chance to witness some truly world-class mountain scenery
- The beautiful chitwan national park, brimming with exotic bird life and game, offers a vast array of activities. enjoy a jeep safari and a jungle walk with an expert resident naturalist
- Get a great overview of nepal's diverse architecture, from the stately newari dwellings in bandipur to the hill-perched buddhist peace pagoda in pokhara
- Bhutan is perhaps the most mysterious and diverse of all the himalayan kingdoms, where for centuries a traditional buddhist culture has thrived in isolation from the rest of the world.
- It is a land of contrast - with lush forested valleys, fortified monasteries, sacred mountains, art and architecture unique to the region.
- The capital thimphu is charming and serene, a delight to explore.
- The opportunity to explore the rural lifestyle and architecture of bhutan via the beautiful punakha and haa valleys
- Visiting taktsang (the tiger's nest) - a small monastery clinging to a rocky cliff 900 metres above the valley floor in paro is truly a highlight.
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Itinerary
On arrival in Kathmandu you will be met at the airport by a Peregrine representative who will transfer you to your hotel. There will be a group briefing with your trip leader in the late afternoon. Usually the meeting is followed by an optional group dinner at one of Kathmandu's fine Nepali restaurants.
In the early morning you will make an attempt at the Mount Everest scenic flight. This amazing experience will take you over Sagamartha National Park, through a crescendo of the highest peaks in the world, climaxing by getting up close to Mount Everest. Later in the m...
Today you will have an early departure from the hotel for your transfer to the domestic terminal at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan Airport. From here you will fly to Pokhara, with a flight time of about 30 minutes. There are often spectacular views of the main Himalayan chain ...
Enjoy a free day for further exploration in the peaceful surroundings of Pokhara. Your leader can advise you of sightseeing opportunities. It is worth taking a boat for a row out on the lake, especially if the weather's fine. The lakeside area has great shopping opportunities and internet cafes. Pokhara has an interesting old area as well as an elaborate Hindu temple and a Buddhist monastery.
In the morning you will drive to beautiful Bandipur. You will fully explore this incredible settlement and take the many opportunities to immerse yourself in the culture of Nepal as it once was. Enjoy the spectacular views, the incredibly maintained architecture and nice walking trails. This traditional Nepalese settlement is a natural treasure and one of the country's true hidden gems.
Enjoy a day of free time to further explore Bandipur. The surrounding hills are ideal for hiking along trails that will take you through tribal villages, verdant forests, 'power places', and hilltop shrines that once doubled as fortresses. As you explore the area you ...
After breakfast you will be picked up and driven to Chitwan National Park (approximately 4 hours). After arriving and settling in, you will be introduced to the camp staff and resident naturalists who will discuss the program. There is some flexibility, and activities...
Embark on an early-morning excursion. This could include either another safari to different parts of the park (in search of the great Indian rhino, deer, and exotic bird life) or joining one of the other activities available in the park. Tiger sightings are rare these...
If you are an avid wildlife lover, there is an optional early-morning birdwatching safari available today – a worthwhile addition to your trip. After breakfast you will drive on to Bhaktapur, which was once the capital of Nepal and the Great Malla Kingdom during the 1...
Spend the day exploring Bhaktapur’s famous temples, starting at Durbar Square, which is reputed to be the most beautiful piece of art in Nepal. Durbar Square is home to the majestic Lion Gate and Golden Gate. You will also visit the Pashupati Temple, a replica of the ...
This morning board the short flight to Bhutan. Ask to sit on the left hand side of the plane for the best views of the Himalaya's. Welcome to Bhutan, the last Shangri-La. Depending on the clarity of the weather and your flight path into Paro (2,280m), you may be met ...
After breakfast you will venture out to explore Thimphu, first driving to Buddha point (where a 51-metre-high gilded statue watches over the city) to enjoy an excellent panoramic view of the city. On your way back you will take a short hike around the small enclosure ...
This morning, travel out the castle-monastery of Simtokha Dzong, the first built by Zhabdrung (in 1629AD) and said to guard against a demon that escaped into the nearby rock. Next, climb the winding Dochula pass (3,100m) through beautiful tropical forest and sparse vi...
Begin the day with a short 30-minute drive from the Punkha Dzong to the base of a hill where a ridge-top monastery sits. In this almost sub-tropical valley, begin a hike at a suspension bridge that crosses the Mo Chu river and cross through paddy fields before startin...
Today you will travel to one of the most remote and sacred valleys in Bhutan – the Haa Valley. This area only opened to tourism in 2002 and has one of the strongest auras of stepping into the past, in a country that already feels lost in time. The surroundings mountai...
Enjoy a full day of exploration in this culturally rich valley, which is also known for being the ancestral home of the Royal grandmother. The two most important temples here are the 7th century Lhakhang Karpo (White temple) and Lhakhang Nagpo (Black temple), which si...
Retrace the drive up the spectacular Cheli La Pass and return to Paro (approximately 2 hours). Upon arrival in Paro, visit the impressive Ta Dzong, a 17th century watchtower above the Paro Dzong that now houses the National Museum. It features an excellent collection ...
After an early breakfast, prepare to hike to the legendary Taktsang (Tiger's Nest), a magnificent monastery, clinging on a rock cliff 900 meters above the valley floor. The legend, dating back to 747AD, says that the Great Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhawa) flew here from ...
After breakfast your driver and tour leader will transfer you to the airport for your onward flight (approximately 1.5 hours). Please note that your departure flight is not included as part of the trip and must be booked separately.
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