Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal
This is going to be the first landing for your Himalayan trip. As you arrive at Kathmandu airport, you will be received by the guide or the tour agency’s representatives. Once you are done with all the formalities, you will be
directed to the hotel. The introductory talk, briefing about the tour will be given later in the afternoon. After that, immerse yourself within the capital city of Nepal until you get satisfied for the day. The night will be
spent at the hotel in Kathmandu
You will then visit Kasthamandap; the source of the word Kathmandu and supposed to be made from the timber of a single tree and Durbar Square, the area holding the array of temples overlooked by Hanuman, Dhoka Palace, the ancient palace of Nepalese Royalty. After visiting these wonderful religious sites, the overnight stay will be at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 04 : Pokhara – Chitwan National Park
After breakfast, let us once again explore the place. This time, you will enjoy a pleasant boat ride in Phewa Lake reflecting the panoramic view of Mt. Fishtail on its backdrop. Then you will drive to Chitwan which is about 5
hours drive from Pokhara. When you reach Chitwan, the sun will be already gone. After having a good meal, take a rest as for tomorrow, more exciting things are waiting.
Day 06 : Chitwan – Kathmandu
Let us go back to the place where it all started. The journey to Kathmandu is about 6 hours. You will definitely love the drive as it will be passing through beautiful valleys, breathtaking views of the mountains. You will arrive
in the city only by evening, and you don’t have much to do other than checking in the hotel and resting.
Day 08 : Kathmandu – Paro (Journey towards Bhutan)
Day 10 : Paro – Punakha (getting deeper into Bhutan)
Before you start travelling towards Punakha, you will visit a few places within Paro. Early in the morning, you will drive to see the ruins of Paro Drukgyel Dzong. Then you will drive to Kyichu lhakhang. The temple is said to
be one of the oldest buddhist temples in the country, built around the 6th century.
Then you will move towards Punakha, about 125km from Paro, diving deeper into the Bhutan Himalayan experience. You will stop for a while at Dochula pass (3,050m) and enjoy the panoramic view of landscapes. The first visit after
arriving at Punakha will be the Dzong. The dzong is majestically built at the junction of two rivers, Pho chhu and Mo chhu. By evening, stroll around the local market and enjoy the locally grown products. The night will be
spent at one of the hotels in Punakha.
Day 11 : Punakha – Wangduephodrang – Thimphu (90 km, 3 hours)
After having a good breakfast, we will drive to Thimphu. On the way, we will visit Wangdue Phodrang Dzong. The Dzong played an important role in unifying the western, central and southern part of the country.
You will be able to continue the drive only after lunch. After crossing Dochula, you will be warmly welcomed by the 17th century Simtokha Dzong. Thimphu is the capital city of the country, and it is the home for central government
agencies and ministries. Indeed the most developed city of the country, yet without a traffic light. Yes! You will never find traffic lights in Bhutan, not even in their capital city. You can explore the town in the evening
and enjoy the taste of the capital city. The overnight will be at the hotel in the town.
Day 12 : Thimphu- Exploring the Capital city
The first visit in the morning will be to Tashichhodzong. This majestic fortress is located on the bank of Wangchu river. Today, it serves as the office for His Majesty, other administrative bodies and ministries. It also serves
as the summer resident for the central monk body.
Later, we will visit Bhutan’s National Library which is located close to the Thangka painting school and contains arguably the best collection of religious and historic literature in the Himalayas. The country has its own brand
of Himalayan medicines and this can be seen at the Indigenous Hospital. After that, you can visit Memorial Chorten, the stupa standing in the heart of Thimphu town.
Next on the list, you will visit Handicrafts Emporium. They display a wide assortment of beautifully handwoven and crafted products. You can buy these products and give them to your loved ones as a gift. Tonight will be your
last night in the capital city. so, feast yourself with the scrumptious Bhutanese cuisine and take a rest.
Day 14 : Phuentsholing – Siliguri ( Leaving Bhutan with memories)
Today is your last day in Bhutan. Better eat good Bhutanese dishes as you won’t get to taste them hereafter. Your Bhutan Himalayan experience will surely force you to promise yourself to return someday. The guide will escort
you till the Phuentsholing gate (Bhutan- India gate. Thereafter, you will be entering the great Bharat, travelling through the long stretch of lush green tea gardens. Best wishes for your onward destination.