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9 Days Bhutan (Happiness is a place) with Naturally Nepal Tour

9 Days Bhutan (Happiness is a place) with Naturally Nepal Tour

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9 Days Bhutan (Happiness is a place) with Naturally Nepal Tour

9 Days Starting and ending in Kathmandu

Visiting: Kathmandu, Nepal, Bhutan

Tour operator:

Liberty Holidays

Tour code:

142371

Recommended For:

Couples

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

EASY

Age range:

Min age:13

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Luxury

Activities:

Sightseeing

From:

$5500

$5253 Exclusive Tourhub Members Discount: -$248

NB: Prices correct on 04-Jun-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Bhutan is no ordinary place. It is the last great Himalayan kingdom, shrouded in mystery and magic, where a traditional Buddhist culture carefully embraces global developments. Firstly, there is the amazing Himalayan landscape, where snow-capped peaks rise above shadowy gorges cloaked in primeval forests. Taking up prime positions in this picture-book landscape are the majestic fortress-like dzongs and monasteries. This unique architecture sets the stage for spectacular tsechus (dance festivals) attended by an almost medieval-looking audience. Then there are the textiles and handicrafts, outrageous archery competitions, high-altitude trekking trails, and stunning flora and fauna. If it's not 'Shangri La', it's as close as it gets.The tour covers UNESCO listed World Heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley which includes Pashupatinath temple , Boudanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Highlights

Bhutan is no ordinary place
It is the last great Himalayan kingdom, shrouded in mystery and magic, where a traditional Buddhist culture carefully embraces global developments
Firstly, there is the amazing Himalayan landscape, where snow-capped peaks rise above shadowy gorges cloaked in primeval forests
Taking up prime positions in this picture-book landscape are the majestic fortress-like dzongs and monasteries
This unique architecture sets the stage for spectacular tsechus (dance festivals) attended by an almost medieval-looking audience
Then there are the textiles and handicrafts, outrageous archery competitions, high-altitude trekking trails, and stunning flora and fauna
If it's not 'Shangri La', it's as close as it gets
The tour covers UNESCO listed World Heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley which includes Pashupatinath temple , Boudanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square

Itinerary

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Day 9 : 9 Days Bhutan (Happiness Is A Place) Tour With Naturally Nepal

Location: Kathmandu

Total Duration: 9 days

Day 1 : Upon Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport

Our Airport representative assists you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to hotel and rest of time leisure activities and overnight at hotel

Meals not included

Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel

Day 2 : Guided sightseeing Kathmandu Valley

After breakfast our tour guide will assists you at your hotel and take a drive to UNESCO listed World heritage sites of Kathmandu valley which includes: Swayambhunath Stupa(Monkey Temple), Kathmandu Durbar Square(home of living goddess Kumari), Pashupatinath temple (ancient temple and holy place of Hindu and Buddhist followers), Boudanath Stupa (ancient Buddhist Stupa )and overnight at hotel

Meals included: breakfast

Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel

Day 3 : Arrival Paro – Thimphu (1.5 Hr)

Early morning flight to Paro, Bhutan (Please check the flight timing). The flight from Delhi/Kathmandu is considered as one of the most scenic flight offering the view of the world’s top ten highest peaks. Upon your arrival in Paro airport our guide will be there to welcome you and transfer to Thimphu. After Lunch visit the Memorial Chorten (temple) built in memory of the late 3rd King. This place now happens to be a get together point for the elderly people, who spend their whole day chanting prayers and meeting their friends. Visit Changangkha Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the valley offering a beautiful view of the valley. Enclosure where the national animal, Takins are kept and drive to visit the largest and the newly built statue of Buddha offering magnificent view of entire Thimphu valley. After 5 PM, visit the fortress of Thimphu, Tashichho Dzong, which houses the throne of the king. Evening walk around the happening town, the largest and the most crowded town in Bhutan.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel

Day 4 : Thimphu – Punakha (3 Hrs)

Morning visit the happening weekend market (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) where the locals from the surrounding villages come to sell their produce. They sell their goods and in return they buy their basic necessities. In olden days, bata system was practiced by everyone. Visit the traditional Hand Made Paper Mill. Visit the School of Arts and Crafts where students learn 13 different arts used predominantly in Bhutan. Visit Folk Heritage Museum which explains how a traditional house used to be like in the olden days. Later visit the National Library which houses the collection of Bhutanese rich religious text and the contemporary Buddhism teachings from master all around the world. Drive further up to visit the Dechenphodrang monastic school and meet the young monks. Later continue to Zilukha nunnery to meet the nuns and interact with them. Lunch in the town and drive to Punakha crossing over Dochula pass (3200 mts). If the weather permits one can enjoy a spectacular breath taking view of the highest mountain peaks of Bhutan at a sight that stretches almost 180 degrees. Take a break and walk around the newly built 108 stupas and continue to the sub tropical valley of Punakha offering a different vegetation. En route just before arriving the hotel, taka a nice hike through the paddy field and old village to visit Chimi Lakhang, the temple of fertility associated with religious art of phallus.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel

Day 5 : Punakha – Paro (4.5 Hrs)

If you are staying in hotel Meri Puensum, hotel Zandopelri or hotel Densa, early morning it will be a treat to walk up to the hilltop to visit the nunnery and interact with the nuns and enjoy the magnificent view of Punkha and Wangdi valley. Later after breakfast drive to visit Punakha Dzong (fortress), which houses the most elaborated temple in the country. This is a must to see fortress in Bhutan and a fine example of Bhutanese rich Art and Architecture. Retrace your drive back to Paro. En route could stop in Thimphu for lunch. After lunch could continue some of the sightseeing that you might have had missed earlier. Later in the afternoon continue your drive to Paro. Upon arrival in Paro, visit Paro Dzong (Fortress) on foot and continue walking through the oldest wooden bridge still in use. Continue further to stroll around the old Paro town and peep into some local handicrafts stores. Could get some opportunity to see the traditional game, Archery match going on. Evening back to the hotel.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel

Day 6 : Paro Sightseeing

Morning drive to the base for the hike (3 hrs uphill) to Tiger’s Nest, the most revered temple in the country that literally hangs on a granite cliff overlooking the Paro valley. Most of the day will go on the hike. On the way back, if you have the energy and time visit the Kichu Lakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan which marks the beginning of Buddhism in the country. Hot stone bath available at an additional cost. Farewell dinner with your guide.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel

Day 7 : Departure and arrival at Kathmandu

Morning transfer (15 mins) to the airport for your departure flight. Your guide will bid you farewell at the airport. Pick up at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to Hotel. Free and Overnight at Hotel.

Meals included: breakfast

Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel

Day 8 : Kathmandu free and Farewell dinner

The day is free for you. You can explore Kathmandu on your own or go for shopping. You can also book Massage and Ayurveda Treatment with us. At evening farewell dinner at Typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural show and overnight at hotel overnight at hotel

Meals included: breakfast, dinner

Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel

Day 9 : Departure

Our tour guide will assists you at your hotel and transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure

Meals included: breakfast

Accommodation not included

What's Included

8x Breakfast
5x Dinner
4x Lunch
Accommodation included: 8 nights
Bhutan Visa Fees
Accommodation in 3 star hotels (Twin Sharing Basis)
Breakfast
Lunch and Dinner in Bhutan tour
Licensed English speaking Tour Guide,All Sightseeing
Air Fare KTM – Paro – KTM
Accommodation in BB basis in Kathmandu
Farewell Nepali dinner with cultural show

What's Not Included

Personal Expenses (Porter, Laundry and Telephone Fee)
Travel & Medical Insurance
Nepal visa fee
International flight to Kathmandu
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Entry/Admission - Kathmandu Durbar Square

Please Note

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Check out our Q&As

What policies are in place for Covid-19?

Currently, Travelling to Nepal: 1. No quarantine 2. polymerase chain reaction Report (72 Hours) Negative. 3. Vaccination Report 4. On Arrival Visa
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

You can email us or telephone us for any changes.
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

Yes but it charge you single supplement charges.
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

Liberty Holidays is committed to being actively involved our environment, our community, our great people and our business sustainability. We are Official Corporate Supporter of nonprofit organisation Creative Hands. Our program involves working for causes related to Children — Education & Health and Environment.
What documents will I receive before I travel?

Tour booking confirmation letter

How long has the tour company been trading?

over 10 years
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

Social Responsibility Liberty Holidays is committed to being actively involved our environment, our community, our great people and our business sustainability. We are Official Corporate Supporter of nonprofit organisation Creative Hands. Our program involves working for causes related to Children — Education & Health and Environment.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

Yes but it's depend on tours categories, it means if you book multi days tours it can be join and if the day tours can not join.
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

Our Expert Tour Guide
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes

Reviews of this operator

Liberty Holidays Inc Pvt. Ltd. (Google Reviewer)

Mission To provide memorable Holidays,...

23-Mar-2014

Mission To provide memorable Holidays, Social and Environmentally responsible, satisfying the ... The best travel agents in Nepal, Guarantee!!!

Yoshie B (Google Reviewer)

They also have a Japanese...

06-Jul-2016

They also have a Japanese website, and they responded to inquiries and reservations in Japanese. The staff are kind and sincere, and I would like to use them again.

Rental Car Nepal (Google Reviewer)

Liberty Holidays is the best...

09-Apr-2024

Liberty Holidays is the best tour operater in Nepal.

Jean-Denis Gagnon (Google Reviewer)

I went on the "Kathmandu:...

24-Feb-2020

I went on the "Kathmandu: Pharping, Dakshinkali and Chobar Tour with Lunch" tour un February 2020. The guide and driver picked me up on time in a very nice car. This is why I gave 2 stars and not 1. Other than that: - The description says that the tour includes visits of Asura cave, Shesnarayan temple, Gorakhnath temple, Dakshinkali temple and the Chobar Gorge. However, we did not visit Shesnarayan and Gorakhnath temples. - Pictures in the description have been taken prior to the 2015 earthquake. The temple at Chobar Gorge has been severely damaged and doesn't look like that. I understand that this is out of the control of the tour company. However, pictures should be updated. - We stopped at 2 monasteries (including the one with the giant monument showed in the description). Both monasteries were closed. I was then told to take pictures through a hole in the gate. - We stopped at a cavern that was apparently closed since last year. - The description says that this is a 8h tour. I was back at my hotel after 4 hours. - There was a large number of kids on the road that were trying to stop cars by standing on the road with ropes. They were asking money. The driver was driving the car as close as possible to scare them. The guide and him found it very funny. I would not recommend this tour.

Surya Bikram Kunwar (Google Reviewer)

Oh they are just so...

23-Aug-2018

Oh they are just so pathetic. Their parking staff is just so arrogant and rude. Just so unprofessional. Recommended to avoid them

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