Nepal Bhutan India Tour- 14 Days

You will be met on arrival at Kathmandu airport and transferred to your hotel by car. This afternoon is free to explore the city if your flights arrive in the morning. Overnight at hotel, 2 nights.

Accommodation: Hotel Yak & Yeti

Enjoy a morning tour of Kathmandu city. See the sights, including Swayambhunath stupa, the Durbar square, and the temple of the living goddess Kumari, and continue a walking tour through Indra chowk, Ason, Thamel, etc.

This afternoon, visit Patan city, visit Durbar square, Patan Museum, Krishna Mandir, the Golden temple, and Mahaboudha. Lunch will be served in a restaurant in Patan. After lunch, enjoy the tour of the Boudhanath stupa, and join Kora on a pilgrimage in Boudha. Return to your hotel at approximately 6 pm.

Accommodation: Hotel Yak & Yeti
Tour Duration: +/- 6 Hours
Travel on vehicle: +/-4 hours
Meals: B/L

You will be transferred to Kathmandu airport for an early flight to Pokhara. On arrival at Pokhara airport, you will be transferred to Lumle, and start the short hike to Kalsee Eco-lodge.

On arrival, you will be served lunch at the lodge. The lodge is located in the middle of the forest and the forest is inhabited by deers, leopards, beer, and lots of birds. You can of the magnificent view Annapurna Himalayan range in clear weather. In the evening you can enjoy a campfire or even a BBQ (pre-booking is needed). Overnight at lodge.

Accommodation: Kalsee Eco-lodge
Travel on flight: +/- 25 minutes
Travel on vehicle: +/-1 hour
Hike: +/- 2 hours
Meals: B/L/D

In the morning is an early start if you wish to view the spectacular Annapurna Himalayan range even sunrise over. There is then an opportunity to hike further up to the viewpoint and enjoy a guided hike for sunrise, the long range of the Himalayas.

After breakfast, we continue hiking toward Pothana, Austrian Camp then to Kande. You will take a short ride to Pokhara. On arrival, you will be checked in at the hotel. The remainder of the afternoon and evening at leisure on your own.

Accommodation: Fishtail-lodge
Travel on vehicle: +/-1 hour
Hike: +/- 3 hours
Meals: B/L

This morning at leisure. After breakfast, you will be transferred to Pokhara airport for your flight to Kathmandu (airfare not included).

You will be met on arrival at Kathmandu airport and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. This evening you may like to enjoy an optional dinner arranged by your Tour Director.

Accommodation: Yak & Yeti
Travel on flight: +/- 25 minutes
Travel on vehicle: +/-1 hour
Meals: B/D

You will be received at the Paro Airport by our Bhutan representative. Drive through the valley of Paro to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. ) Afternoon visit the Memorial Chorten, Handicraft Emporium & Tashichho Dzong  (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Evening drive to Sangaygang to get a good view of Thimphu valley. Visit some local shops or leisure. Overnight in Thimphu

Accommodation: 
Travel on flight: +/- 60 minutes
Travel on vehicle: +/-1 hour
Meals: B/D

Morning drive to Punakha through Dochula Pass. On a clear day, one can get an excellent view of the Himalayan ranges and also the Gasa Dzong at a distance.

The journey continues through varying scenes of greenery all the way to Punakha. Visit Punakha Dzong built on the junction of the two rivers the Phochu (Male River) and Mochu (Female River) and is one of the most spectacular Dzongs in the country.

At present this Dzong serves as the winter residence for Je Khenpo, Chief Abbot of the Central Monastic Body. Afternoon drives back to Thimphu. Overnight in Thimphu.

Visit Drugyel Dzong, 18 kilometers away from Paro town. On a clear day, one can view the sacred Mount Chhomolari, the Mountain of Goddess (24,000 ft). Drive to Ramthokha and then hike to Taktshang (the Tiger’s Nest).

This monastery clings to a vertical granite cliff 3,000 ft above the valley floor. The monastery, unfortunately, got burnt in 1998 and has recently been reconstructed. Overnight in Paro.

Arrival at Delhi International airport is followed by a traditional ‘Swagat’ (Welcome) and departs for Jaipur. Popularly known as the Pink City, Jaipur is the colorful capital of Rajasthan. With its rich cultural heritage and colorful past, it is one of the most important heritage cities in India. The city was established in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the then-ruler of Amer.

Also known as ‘The City of Victory, Jaipur was the first planned city of its time with imposing forts, dazzling palaces, beautiful gardens, lakes, and markets. Upon arrival we check-in to the hotel. In the evening we will see a movie in Raj Mandir Theater which is one of the oldest cinema halls in India. Overnight in Hotel.

Accommodation: Shahpura House
Travel on flight: +/- 60 minutes
Travel on vehicle: +/-4 hours
Meals: B

A day dedicated to the discovery of the pink city. In the morning after breakfast, depart to visit Amber Fort and climb to the fort on an elephant or on foot/car. Visit Amber Fort dating from the eighteenth century where you will find beautiful temples and palaces. Back in town for lunch.

Stop photos in front of the Palais des Vents. In the afternoon visit the Jai Singh II Astronomical Observatory and the imposing City Palace where the Maharajah still lives. Rooms display old objects and a collection of weapons belonging to the family. In the evening stroll in the marketplace. Night in the Hotel.

Accommodation: Shahpura House
Tour Duration: +/- 6 hours
Travel on vehicle: +/-2 hours
Meals: B

After breakfast, we will drive to Agra. En route, we will take the road to Bharatpur, Keoladeo Ghana National Park; we will take a rickshaw ride in the park which is home to more than 300 species of birds.

The sanctuary attracts birds from India and also from Tibet, Siberia, Europe, and China. Cranes, including Siberian cranes, pelicans, ducks, hawks, legs, marches, cabbages, warblers, etc.

The park also boasts an impressive list of wildlife. Blackbuck, sambhar, deer, nilgais, and pythons can also be spotted. Then, we will take the road toward Fatehpur Sikri. Visit Fatehpur Sikri, the ancient capital and fabulous ghost town of red sandstone built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar.

Fatehpur Sikri is home to a 16th-century citadel, now a ghost town with surprising architecture resulting from the synthesis of various styles: Indo-Muslim, Hindu, Christian, and Jain-inspired. After the visit, we will take the road toward Agra. Arrive and check-in at the hotel.

Accommodation: Radisson Blu Taj East Gate
Tour Duration: +/- 2 hours
Travel on vehicle: +/-5 hours
Meals: B

Today, we will visit the Taj Mahal to experience its enchanting beauty. Taj Mahal –defining a saga of love through its architecture and intricate carving on the monument. This monument was constructed in the year 1653 by Shah Jahan for his love of Mumtaz Mahal and is known as the “Symbol of Love”.

After breakfast, we continue by road to Agra. Thereafter we will visit Agra Fort which is made up using red sandstone walls standing seventy feet high, with a paradise garden. It has two assembly halls known as Diwan-i-Am and Diwan-i-Khas, where the general public and official people were addressed by the ruler. Overnight at a hotel in Agra.

Accommodation: Radisson Blu Taj East Gate
Tour Duration: +/- 6 hours
Travel on vehicle: +/-2 hours
Meals: B

After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, transfer to hotel. Today is for leisure to explore Delhi and enjoy last-minute shopping in this interesting City.

Accommodation: Hotel Jaypee Siddhartha
Travel on vehicle: +/- 4 hours
Meals: B

After breakfast, you will be transferred by car to Delhi airport for your onward flight.

Meals: B