7 night 8 days Nepal Bhutan Tour

With an early morning breakfast, today you will visit two UNESCO enlisted cultural heritage sites, Patan Durbar Square and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Both of these sites are historically and culturally important for the Nepalese community. The Kathmandu and Patan Durbar square is surrounded by Hindu temples, Buddhist monuments, guardian deities, and wonderful wood and metal carvings. Kathmandu Durbar Square: Settled amid the busy New Road is the Kathmandu Durbar Square, the former residence of the royal family. The square has courtyards, temples, and monuments and is also a center for major happenings in the city like Indra Jatra. The major attraction includes Taleju Bhawani temple, Kumari Ghar, Hanuman Dhoka palace, Big bell, and Gaddhi Baithak. Patan Durbar Square: Patan Durbar Square is one of the most beautiful art pieces of Nepal. The area is adorned by the impeccable Newari craftsmanship and has 136 courtyards and 55 temples. The major attraction of the area includes Krishna Mandir, Vishwanath Temple, Bhimsen Temple, and Taleju Bhawani temple. The focal point of Hinduism and Buddhism, Patan Durbar square is perfect for a day escape into the incredible beauty of the former residence of the royal family. Get full details of the two most exotic UNESCO enlisted cultural heritage sites from our expert guide as you pay a visit to the sites.

Today you will be heading on a journey to your much-awaited destination, Paro. With an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for the Bhutan flight. Upon arriving Paro you will be transferred to your hotel room.

Continuing the journey, today you will be visiting one of the most beautiful sites of Bhutan, Tiger's nest monastery. The name of the monastery came from a belief that the great tantric master, Guru Rinpoche visited the site for meditation on the back of a Tigris. The monastery is also called the Taktsang monastery. Built on the edge of a high cliff 3120m/10,240ft above sea level and 900m/3000ft above the valley’s floor the monastery is easily viewable from the road and is located only about 10km/6.2miles north of the city Paro. The hike to Tiger's Nest monastery takes approximately 5 hours for the round trip. On the way, you will pass by numbers of Chortens building adorned by the prayer flags. A cafe amid the natural scenery marks the halfway point to the monastery. Enjoy the surrounding views as you interact with locals and make some unforgettable memories. Once you enter the monastery, you will be in awe with the history and incredible view of the monastery. The Pel Phug Cave, where Guru Rinpoche meditated for 3 years is situated inside the monastery and is opened only once in a year. Relax your mind as you visit different temples inside the monastery that equally serves you with positive and calming vibes. Once you finish the trip down the nest, you will visit Ta Dzong, the National Museum of the Kingdom. Built-in 1649, the museum houses more than 3000 artifacts dating back to 15000 years. Made with only stone and woods, the unusual round structure of the museum is very strong and has survived the earthquake of 1714 and 1896. The Museum impeccably represents a remarkable blend of the past with the present and is a major attraction for local and foreign visitors. After visiting the site, you will be transferred to your hotel room.

With an early morning breakfast, you will visit Trashichhoe Dzong, the enchanting monastery, National library which has the collection of rarest Buddhist texts and Manuscript, the Handicrafts emporium has beautiful hand-woven and crafted products and lastly the Memorial Chorten built in the memory of Bhutan's Third King. Trashichhoe Dzong: Also known as 'the fortress of the auspicious religion’ Trashichhoe is an ancient dzong located in Thimphu from where one can get the best possible view of the town from Tashichho Dzong. Home to the colorful ‘Tsechu’ festivities, the dzong houses the royal throne room, several offices of the king, and ministries. The dzong is guarded by towers from all four sides. The inner part of the dzong is designed in the ancient Bhutanese way and has a clean royal finish. Apart from this, the dzong is decorated with the mandala paintings and is very alluring to the eyes. And hence, it is one of the highly visited tourist places in Thimphu The open courtyard on the north side of the dzong grounds for the ‘tsechu’ festival. The 'Tsechu' festival is held in various temples, monasteries, and dzongs [fortresses] throughout the Kingdom of Bhutan, to honor Guru Rinpoche, the renowned Buddhist Master who introduced Tantric Buddhism to the nation. National Library: Established with aim of Preservation and Promotion of the rich cultural and religious heritage" of Bhutan, the beautiful two-story building of the National Library was built in 1967. The library since its establishment holds over 9000 printing blocks to create religious texts and it has as many as 6100 books, manuscripts about Tibetan and Bhutanese. Memorial Chorten: The Memorial Chorten was built in 1974 to honor the third Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (1928–1972). Popularly known as 'the most visible landmark in Bhutan, the Chorten is also a prominent landmark in the city with its golden spires and bells. This Tibetan style Chorten is also called the Jangchup Chorten and is patterned with a pyramidal pillar crowned by a crescent moon and sun. The Chorten is also adorned with lavishly sculpted annexes facing the four directions and contains mandalas, statues, and a shrine dedicated to the third king. After visiting these sites, you will be transferred to your hotel room.

Today, your Bhutan tour comes to an end, you will fly back to Kathmandu. After your Kathmandu arrival, you will be transferred to Nagarkot for overnight. Nagarkot is one of the most beautiful places to visit while you are in the valley, Popular for the mesmerizing sunrise and sunset views, Nagarkot is a perfect destination for a weekend escape. Enjoy the majestic sunset views over the Himalayas before ending up in your cozy beds.

Located at an altitude of 2175m, Nagarkot is the famous hill station located inside the valley. The hill station, Nagarkot offers majestic sunrise views over the Himalayas. And on a clear day, one can also enjoy alluring views of Himalayan ranges including Mount Everest, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and many more. So today, as you wake up early in the morning, you will be enjoying the magnificent Sunrise views over the glistening Himalayas. Enjoy the incredible 360-degree panorama of the Himalayas and click as many pictures as you want. After refreshing breakfast, you will head down the hill to Bhaktapur Durbar square. Bhaktapur Durbar Square: Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a collection of the pagoda and shikhara-style temples that is mainly dedicated to Hindu gods and goddesses. The square is one of the most charming Newari architectural showpieces of the valley that highlights the ancient arts of Nepal. The Durbar square consists of four distinct squares namely the Durbar Square, Taumadhi Square, Dattatreya Square, and Pottery Square. The rich diversity and architectural details have made this site one of the highly visited sites in the Kathmandu Valley. This UNESCO enlisted cultural heritage site has monuments and temples that represent the history and traditions of medieval Nepal. The major attraction includes: 55 Windows Palace: Built-in 1677 by king Bhupatindra Malla, the Palace of Fifty-Five Windows is one of the most beautiful architectural features of the durbar square. This palace is named the Palace of Fifty-Five Windows because it has fifty-five carved wooden windows on its exterior. Nyatapola: The beautifully sculptured five-storied Nyatapola temple towers 30m above the square, and is the tallest Pagoda temple in the country. The temple is dedicated to Bhairava—a ferocious incarnation of Lord Shiva—and, principally, Siddhi Lakshmi, the Tantric incarnation of “the invincible” goddess Durga. The Nyatapola temple is a lovely example of the immense workmanship that went into buildings of this Pagoda styled temple. Apart from this, other attractions of the site include the Lion Gate, The Golden Gate, Vastala Temple, Bhairavnath Temple. After visiting the site, you will be transferred back to your hotel room in Kathmandu. Feel free to go shopping and enjoy your time here in the beautiful Kathmandu city,

The 7 night 8 days Nepal Bhutan tour comes to an end today. We hope you had an amazing time with us. You will be transferred to the airport with a departure gift, 3 hours prior to your flight. Thank you for choosing us as your traveling partner.