Nepal Bhutan Holidays-A cheap 7-day holidays in Nepal and Bhutan 2023.2024

Nepal Bhutan Holidays is a medium length tour starting and finishing in Kathmandu. Paro is a historic town with many sacred sites and historical buildings scattered throughout the area in the Paro Valley of Bhutan, and also home to Paro Airport, Bhutan's sole international airport. Paro is famous for Taktshang also called Tiger’s Nest monastery. The place is highly sacred to the Bhutanese as they believe Guru Rinpoche, the father of Bhutanese Buddhism landed there on the back of a tigress. Hike to Tiger's nest monastery takes about three hours one way. A scenic view of the town of Paro can see from the Tiger's nest. Paro is home to Bhutan's tallest building, the Ta-Dzong, which is 22 meters high, and has six floors.

Thimpu is the capital and the largest city of Bhutan. The ancient capital city of Punakha replaced as capital by Thimphu in 1955. Thimphu, as the political and economic center of Bhutan, has a dominant agricultural and livestock base, which contributes 45% of the country's GNP. Tourism, though a contributor to the economy, is strictly regulated, maintaining a balance between the traditional, development and modernization. The culture of Bhutan is fully reflected in Thimphu in literature, religion, customs, and national dress code, the monastic practices of the monasteries, music, and dance, and in the media. Tshechu is an important festival when mask dances, popularly known as Cham dances, are performed in the courtyards of the Tashichho Dzong in Thimphu. 

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu
Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport, your guide will receive you there and drive to hotel. Leisure day on your own. Stay overnight at hotel
Day 2: Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu 
After breakfast, full day Kathmandu to sightseeing tour to Kathmandu Durbar Square, the place of the Malla and then the Shah Kings of Nepal, visiting Kumari Temple, house of the virgin goddess, visit Swayambhunath Stupa known as Monkey Temple, a stupa on the top of hill, you can overlook the scenery of Kathmandu, and explore Patan Durbar Square, the second largest town in the valley, Krishna Mandir and Golden Temple. Stay overnight at hotel
Day 3: Nepal to Bhutan(2300m, 65km,3 hours)
Breakfast and trasfer to airport for the flight from Kathmandu to Paro, and you will get to see the breathtaking views of the Himalayas from the plane, including the sacred Mt. Jumolhari, known as the “bridge of Kanchenjunga”, and its companion mountain, Mt. Jichu Drake, in Bhutan. Upon arrival in Paro international airport, your  Bhutan guide and driver will receive you there and transfer to hotel.
After a brief rest at your hotel, in the afternoon, you will visit the Kyichu Lhakhang also known as Kyerchu Temple, the oldest and most beautiful temple in Bhutan. Surrounded by the fields, flowers, and hills, Kyichu Lhakhang is home to the eight-year-old Buddha statue of Sakyamuni, historic relics, elaborate paintings and numerous Buddhist scriptures. In the evening, we will head to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan and spend the night there.
Day 4: Sightseeing in Thimpu and Drive to Punakha (1250m, 3-4hrs, 120km)
As the capital city of Bhutan, Thimpu is devoid of stereotyped skyscrapers and huge traffic. Instead, surrounding by rolling mountains, Thimpu is known for its picturesque Bhutan dzong, fresh air, and loveable local people. Today’s tour begins with a visit to Late King's Memorial Chorten, and explore the National Library, Folk Heritage Museum and Hand-made Paper Factory, and the School of Arts and Crafts, where you will have a panoramic view of Bhutan history and learn more of textile and the handicraft making in the most traditional way. Of course, the highlight comes as we tour the Tashichho Dzong/Thimpu Dzong, the most beautiful Bhutan dzong as well as the headquarters of the Bhutan government. Later, we will travel northeast to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan. On the way, we will stop at scenic Dochu La Pass (3,100m) for a refreshing tea. The perfect vantage point brings you the unobstructed vista of Great Himalayas. After lunch at Wangduephodrang (1,350m), we keep driving to Punakha. Stay overnight in Punakha
Day 5: Sightseeing in Punakha Dzong and Drive back to Paro (1460m, 4 hrs, 120km)
Get up in the morning to visit Punakha Dzong, widely believed to be the most beautiful Bhutanese Dzong, built at the confluence of Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu Rivers. Never miss the Punakha festival around mid-Feb if you come at the right time. After touring Punakha, we are about to drive back to Paro. In the afternoon, we head to the National Museum of Bhutan, which looks like a round watchtower. You can trace back to the ancient Bhutan history and explore the diverse wild lives as well as splendid local culture and arts. Then we drive to visit Drukgyel Dzong, where you can enjoy the enchanting village lying at its foot. Stay overnight in Paro
Day 6: Trek to Taktsang Lhakhang/Tiger’s Nest.
Getting up in the fresh morning, we’ll start today’s trek to Taktshang Goemba also known as Tiger's Nest. Standing on the cliff of Paro Valley, Taktshang Goemba (3120 meters) is the landmark of Paro as well as the holiest temple in Bhutan. It’s said that Guru Padmasambhava also known as Guru Rinpoche had flied here on the back of a tigress and meditated in the caves on the cliffside for three months. From here, you can catch a panoramic view of Paro Valley.After lunch, you may opt for a stone bath or enjoy free exploration nearby. Stay overnight in Paro
Day 7: Paro Airport
Today, our tour guide will transfer you to Paro International Airport for your next destination. Tour service end.

•  Airport Pick and Departure transfer
•  A minimum of 3 star accommodation
•  All meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner.
•  A licensed Bhutanese tour guide during Bhutan tour
•  All internal transport by private car, van or bus excluding internal flights
•  All entrance fees and sightseeing.
•  Bhutan Visa and permit
•  Bhutan Government royalties and taxes.

• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
•  Luxury hotel upgrades available at additional cost.
•  Travel insurance
•  Expenses of personal nature
•  Drinks like beer, whisky, coke, fanta and Mineral water
•  Telephone and internet
•  Tips for guide and driver.