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Days 01 : Arrive at Tribhuwan
international airport,
Kathmandu, you are welcomed
by the hospitable meeting
and then you will be
transferred to your hotel.
Short briefing will be
followed about necessary
formalities and rest of the
program. Depending on
arrival time you will have
choice of visiting nearby
sanctuaries or have a rest
day.
Days 02 :
After breakfast we drive to Swoyambhunatha
stupa has it that Manjushree,
found of Kathmandu valley,
and discovered the lotus of
ancient valley lake on which
site the great stupa of
swoyambhunath was later
built. The omni sighted
stare of Buddha greets
visitors & residents a like
compassion. This is one of
the oldest Buddhist stupa in
the world, which has been
registered in UNICEOO
heritage side. We then visit
to Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Kathmandu durbar square
situated the center of
Kathmandu where you can see
the House of Living
Goddess”KUMARI” Kasthamandup
temple” Said that was built
from single tree in 16th
century, big bell-big drams,
erotic carving in old
temple, old palace etc. We
then finally were
sightseeing to Patan Durbar
Square. Patan Durbar square
is one of the beautiful
Durbars square in Kathmandu
valley. It is very famous
for woodcarving, Metal
works, Temples and
Monasteries. Tour of Patan
includes tour of Krishna
temple, Patan king’s palace,
Golden temple and much more.
Days 03 :
In the morning we drive to
the airport for the flight
to Paro. Upon
arrival, you will be
transferred to the hotel in
Paro. This beautiful valley
with its rich terraced
farmland is home to some of
the Bhutan's oldest temples
and monasteries. In the
afternoon we visit the
National Museum. After the
visit of the National museum
we go for an excursion to
Taktstang monastery. In
April 1998 a fire destroyed
the main structure of
Taktstang Monastery, It is
also known as 'Tiger's den'
because Guru Rinpoche is
said to have flown to the
site on the back of a
tigress in the eighth
century. It has been one of
the kingdom's most sacred
sites and will be rebuilt in
its original style once an
auspicious date has been
chosen.
Days 04 :
In the morning we will visit
the Rinpung Dzong.
Shabdrung Ngwang Namgyal,
the first spiritual and
temporal ruler of Bhutan,
built it in 1646. Rinpung
Dzong means the fortress on
a heap of jewels. This
fortress now houses the Paro
monastic school and the
office of the civil
administration. We also
visit the Ta Dzong. Looking
down upon the Rinpung Dzong
is the Ta Dzong, which was
built in 1651 as a
watchtower. This dzong is
round more like parts of a
European castle. In the
evening we visit the Drugyal
Dzong. It means the
victorious fortress, which
was built in 1647 by
Shabdrung to celebrate his
victory over the Tibetan
invaders. Strategically
built over the only passage
into the Paro valley, the
dzong helped to rebel
various invasions through
the course of Bhutanese
history.
Days 05 : This day after
having breakfast we drive to Thimphu. Thimphu is the
modern capital of Bhutan. It
lies at an elevation of
2300m in a valley traversed
by the Wang Chu River. This
city maintains a strong
national character in its
architectural style. This
morning we set out on a
sightseeing tour of Thimphu.
First of all we visit the
Tashichho Dzong on the bank
of the river. It is the main
Secretariat building, which
houses the throne room of
His Majesty, the King of
Bhutan and is also the
summer residence of the
central monk body. After
visiting the Secretariat
building we visit the
national library to see the
rare and precious collection
of Buddhism. This day we
also visit a painting school
and the center of the
traditional medicines. In
the evening we visit the
Memorial Chorten. Memorial
Chorten is a stupa and was
built in the year 1974 in
the memory of the late third
king Jigme Dorji Wangchuk.
The paintings and images
inside the monument provide
a rare sight into the
Buddhist philosophy.
Days 06 :
After Breakfast at hotel at Thimpu, proceed to
Phuntsholing, the border
town in the south (7/8-hrs).
The road descends and winds
in innumerable bends to an
altitude of 3500m and the
scenery and vegetation
changes as your drive
through Light Mountain,
jungle, displaying lianas
and orchids. 5-Kms before
Phuntsholling, visit
Karbandi Gompa built in a
garden of tropical plants
and flowers. From the
monastery Garden, there is a
beautiful view over the
plains and the town of
Phuntsholling.
Days 07 :
Drive to Kalingpong
from Phuntsolung. After
lunch we visit the monastery
of Tharpa Choeling at Tripai
which houses a library of
Tibetan manuscripts and
Tankhas. It belongs to the
yellow Hat sect. After
visiting the monastery we
drive up to Darpin Dara, the
highest point in Kalimpong
with superb views over the
plains.
Days 08 :
As we cross the bridge over
the Tista River,
you will reach to the
Gangtok, the capital of
Sikkim. This day we visit
the unique Research
Institute of Tibetology on a
hilltop, which was
established in 1958 to
promote research on Tibet
and Mahayana Buddhism. Here
we will see the biggest
collection of Tibetan
scripts and an excellent
collection of rare Tankhas,
bronze and cult objects. We
also visit orchid Sanctuary
which is lying south of the
institute. This sanctuary
contains over 450 indigenous
species. Sikkim is
considered paradise for
orchid lovers. After the
visit of sanctuary we walk
through the bazaar of
Gangtok through the area of
old palace.
Days 09 :
Drive to Darjeeling, the
British developed hill
resort, producer of world
famous tea. (115 kms / 04
hrs). Evening free to
explore the town.
Days 10 : Early morning tour
to Tiger Hills to view
sunrise over Kanchenjunga
Peak. The view is
spectacular on a clear
weather day. On way back
visit Ghoom Monastery,
Batasia Loop. Afternoon
visit to Rock Garden, Ganga
Maya Lake, Padmaja Naidu
Himalayan Zoological Park,
Himalayan Mountaineering
Institute, Tenzing, Gumbu
Rock site and Tibetan
Refugee self-help.
Days 11 :
Early morning, drive to Bhadrapur and catch a
flight to Kathmandu. On
arrival in Kathmandu
transfer to the hotel. The
remainder of the day has
been left free.
Days 12 :
After breakfast we drive to Bhaktapur.
Bhaktapur is one of the
oldest cities in Kathmandu
valley. It is well known as
Living Museum. Old brick
paved enclave of old Royal
palace, Nyathapola Temple,
Datatriya temple exquisite
artwork offers a picture of
the grandeur of medieval
Nepal. It is very famous for
woodcarving and pottery
products. We then proceed on
tour of Changunarayan: This
is one of the oldest Hindu
temples in Kathmandu valley
that exists in the valley
dating back to the 4th
century then evening we
drive to Nagarkot. Nagarkot
is situated (2300m) above
the sea level. This spot
provides an excellent view
of the sunset and Mt.
Everest can be seen on a
clear day.
Days 13 : Wake up early to
watch the sunrise
spectacular down the first
rays of the sun firing the
peaks a hilliest red slowly
lighting of the Himalayas
from Kanchenjunga and
Everest in the far east of
Annapurna and Dhaulagiri in
the west. After breakfast
we'll drive to Dhulikhel.
Which is situated (1700m)
from sea level and 30-kms
north of Kathmandu. This is
perfect place to see the
sunset, sunrise & Himalayan
ranges. Afternoon enjoy the
optional activities such as
hiking to Navabouddha,
Buddhists call it "Tamangligi",
the famous Buddhist spot,
where Lord Buddha (on 7th
re-incarnation) sacrificed
his body to hungry Tigress
and its cubs then return to
hotel.
Days 14 :
Wake up call to see sunrise
and the Himalayan range.
After breakfast we drive to Pashupatinath
temple. The holiest of holy
Hindu temple in south Asia
is the focal point of
pilgrimage from all over the
sub-continent. The holy
river Bagmati flowing nearby
is the cremation ground of
the Hindus. Funeral pyres
can be viewed from across
the riverbank. We then visit
to Boudhanath stupa.
Probably the largest stupa
in the world is also found
in Kathmandu valley the
great stupa of Boudhanath.
Again the omni-sighted eyes
of the Budha stare all the
directions. This stupa is
the place of worship of
Tibetan Buddhists
predominantly. Evening drive
to hotel and you has free
evening for shopping to pick
up last minute souvenir.
Days 15 : After breakfast you
will have some free time
until the time to leave the
international airport for
your final departure.
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