Nepal & Bhutan

Day 01: Tribhuvan International Airport - Hotel (Altitude of Kathmandu: 1,400 mts.) After completion of immigration formalities at the Kathmandu Airport exit door, you will be met by our representative and get transferred to hotel. Kathmandu is capital city of Nepal and its oldest metropolitan city. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu. Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing After breakfast you would be taken for half day tour of Kathmandu City. You would visit Pashupatinath Temple, a sacred Hindu temple believed to be one of four most important temples dedicated to Lord Shiva which is located on the banks of Baghmati River and Boudhanath Stupa, the biggest stupa in the valley and the holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet where you will see monks in maroon robes circumbulating the Stupa and chanting holy mantras. Rest of the day free for leisure. You have an option of exploring Thamel, a major shopping hub, on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu. Day 03: Kathmandu Sighseeing After an early breakfast, you would visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, complex of palaces, courtyards and temples that are built between the 12th and the 18th centuries by the ancient Malla Kings of Nepal with the most famous being Kumari Ghar or Living Goddess Temple; Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), a World Heritage Site located on top of a hillock. You will notice that on each of the four sides of the main stupa there are pair of big eyes, symbolic of God’s all-seeing perspective, watching those who walk up the stone steps. There are 360 such stone steps leading all the way to the top offering fantastic view of Kathmandu city and of Himalayan range on a clear sunny day. Rest of the day free for leisure. Day 04: Hotel - Tribhuvan International Airport After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Airport for your return journey. Notes: GST 5 % extra (or any other rate as notified by the Government) on total bill amount. The rates are valid for Indian nationals only holding valid Indian Passport or Voter I Card. The rates mentioned above are nett and non-commissionable Supplement charges applicable for festival seasons, Christmas and new year. For any customization of the packages, Kindly contact support@thekiwivacations.com, and one of our support team will assist you within 12 hours. Documentation – Permit Requirement Indian nationals do not require any visa for Nepal. A permit will be issued at the entry point on production of a passport (with a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of departure) or Voter ID (only valid document for issuing the Nepal Entry permit). The traveller should also carry photocopy of the travel documents and 04 passport size photographs. For Children, original Birth certificate in English and student ID is required. ADHAR CARD/ PAN CARD / DRIVING LICENSE IS NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO TRAVEL TO NEPAL BY AIR.

Day 01: Tribhuvan International Airport - Hotel (Altitude of Kathmandu: 1,400 mts.) After completion of immigration formalities at the Kathmandu Airport exit door, you will be met by our representative and get transferred to hotel. Kathmandu is capital city of Nepal and its oldest metropolitan city. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu. Day 02: Kathmandu - Pokhara (Distance: 210 kms. / Driving Time: 6 hrs. / Altitude of Pokhara: 827 mts.) After breakfast, you will be transferred to Pokhara, one of the most beautiful destinations of Nepal and also its adventure capital. It is not a historical or heritage site but a land of natural beauty with lakes and mountains. It is most famous for its view of Himalayas. On the way you have an option of either opting river rafting or visiting Manakamana Temple, the holy goddess of Aspirations or Devi of all wishes. The name Manakamana originates from two words, “mana” meaning heart and “kamana” meaning wish. The deity is one of the manifestations of the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati. You can reach the temple by taking the cable car ride on direct payment basis. The Cable Car covers around 2.8 kilometres stretch up to the temple in less than 10 minutes. On arrival in Pokhara, check in at the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Weather permitting you have an option of either going for a walk near the lake or going for boating over Phewa Lake on direct payment basis. Overnight stay at the hotel in Pokhara. Day 03: Pokhara Sightseeing Early in the morning you will be taken to Sarangkot, a village just above Pokhara and about 13 Kms away from Lakeside which is famous for great views of Himalayas and of Pokhara Valley on clear days weather permitting. It takes about 45 to 60 minutes drive from Pokhara to reach the place. Most people come at dawn to witness sunrise and see golden peaks of the mountains in the morning tender sun. Paragliding can also be done from Sarangkot. Later in the day visit Vindyavasini Temple, a white pagoda styled temple situated in old part of town dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati known as guardian deity of Pokhara; David's Fall also known as Devi's Fall or Patale Chango where the water coming from Phewa Lake vanishes into an underground tunnel leading to Gupteshwar caves; Gupteshwar Mahadev Caves which is popular for different natural forms made of Limestones is divided into 2 parts, the first one being around 40 metres long where we see the temple of lord Shiva and the second part is about 100 metres long from the second entrance and goes down to water coming from David’s Fall (during monsoons, as the water level is high, you may not be allowed to go beyond the Temple and photography is strictly prohibited inside the cave). Guests also have an option of visiting Barahi Temple also known as Lake Temple, one of Pokhara's most important Hindu shrine built in almost in middle of Phewa Lake dedicated to Goddess Durga (Barahi or Ajima). You can reach the temple by taking the Boat ride on direct payment basis. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Pokhara. Day 04: Pokhara - Kathmandu (Distance: 210 kms. / Driving Time: 6 hrs. / Altitude of Kathmandu: 1400 mts.) After breakfast, you will be transferred back to Kathmandu. On arrival check in to the hotel. Rest of the day free for personal activities like exploring Thamel, a major shopping hub, on your own. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu Day 05: Kathmandu Sightseeing After breakfast you would be taken for tour of Kathmandu City. You would visit Pashupatinath Temple, a sacred Hindu temple believed to be one of four most important temples dedicated to Lord Shiva which is located on the banks of Baghmati River and Boudhanath Stupa, the biggest stupa in the valley and the holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet where you will see monks in maroon robes circumbulating the Stupa and chanting holy mantras. Later in the day you would visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, complex of palaces, courtyards and temples that are built between the 12th and the 18th centuries by the ancient Malla Kings of Nepal with the most famous being Kumari Ghar or Living Goddess Temple; Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), a World Heritage Site located on top of a hillock. You will notice that on each of the four sides of the main stupa there are pair of big eyes, symbolic of God’s all-seeing perspective, watching those who walk up the stone steps. There are 360 such stone steps leading all the way to the top offering fantastic view of Kathmandu city and of Himalayan range on a clear sunny day. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu. Day 06: Hotel - Tribhuvan International Airport After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Airport for your return journey. Notes: GST 5 % extra (or any other rate as notified by the Government) on total bill amount. The rates are valid for Indian nationals only holding valid Indian Passport or Voter I Card. The rates mentioned above are nett and non-commissionable Supplement charges applicable for festival seasons, Christmas and new year. For any customization of the packages, Kindly contact support@thekiwivacations.com, and one of our support team will assist you within 12 hours. Documentation – Permit Requirement Indian nationals do not require any visa for Nepal. A permit will be issued at the entry point on production of a passport (with a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of departure) or Voter ID (only valid document for issuing the Nepal Entry permit). The traveller should also carry photocopy of the travel documents and 04 passport size photographs. For Children, original Birth certificate in English and student ID is required. ADHAR CARD/ PAN CARD / DRIVING LICENSE IS NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO TRAVEL TO NEPAL BY AIR.

Day 01: Paro Airport - Thimphu (Distance: 65 kms. / Driving Time: 2 hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2,350 mts.) After completion of immigration formalities at the Paro Airport exit door, you will be met by your Bhutanese Guide and get transferred to Capital City of Bhutan, Thimphu. Enroute stop at Chuzom, confluence of Thimphu (Wang Chhu) and Paro (Pa Chhu) rivers. Here you will see three Stupas, built in Bhutanese, Tibetan and Nepalese style. On arrival in Thimphu, check in at the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu. Day 02: Thimphu Sightseeing - Paro (Distance: 65 kms. / Driving Time: 2 hrs. / Altitude of Paro: 2,280 mts.) After breakfast, visit Kuensel Phodrang, the gigantic Buddha Dordenma Statue located atop a hill offering magnificent view of Thimphu Town; National Memorial Chorten, a Stupa built in 1974 to honour the third King, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck circumambulated by people offering prayers and Folk Heritage Museum, traditional house giving an insight to the Bhutanese lifestyle and artefacts from the rural households. Later you will be driven to Paro. Enroute stop at Tamchog Lhakhang, situated between Thimphu and Paro built in the 13th century by Thangthong Gyalpo also known as the Iron bridge builder. Continue your drive to Paro. On arrival in Paro, check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Paro. Day 03: Paro Sightseeing After breakfast, you would visit Paro Rimpung Dzong, also known as Fortress of the heap of jewels, built during the time of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1646; Ta Dzong, an ancient watch tower overlooking Rimpung Dzong built in 1951 now converted into national museum; Nemi Zam Bridge, also know as Nya Mey Zam Bridge is a traditional covered cantilever bridge connecting the Paro town to the Dzong and Kyichu Lakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred temples of Bhutan. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Paro. Day 04: Paro Airport After breakfast you would be dropped at the Paro Airport for your return journey. Tashi Delek! Notes: GST 5 % extra (or any other rate as notified by the Government) on total bill amount. The rates are valid for Indian nationals only holding valid Indian Passport or Voter I Card. The rates mentioned above are nett and non-commissionable Supplement charges applicable for festival seasons, Christmas and new year. For any customization of the packages, Kindly contact support@thekiwivacations.com, and one of our support team will assist you within 12 hours.

Day 01: Tribhuvan International Airport - Hotel - Kathmandu Sightseeing (Altitude of Kathmandu: 1,400 mts.) After completion of immigration formalities at the Kathmandu Airport exit door, you will be met by our representative and get transferred to hotel. Kathmandu is capital city of Nepal and its oldest metropolitan city. On arrival check in at the hotel. Later visit Pashupatinath Temple, a sacred Hindu temple believed to be one of four most important temples dedicated to Lord Shiva which is located on the banks of Baghmati River. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu. Day 02: Kathmandu - Chitwan National Park (Distance: 186 kms. / Driving Time: 6 hrs. / Altitude of Chitwan: 415 mts.) After breakfast, you will be transferred to Chitwan, Chitwan, which means heart of jungle or land of Rhinos. It is a nature conservation park located in the foothills of Himalayas and is gifted with diverse flora and fauna. It boasts of having one of the highest population of the endangered One Horned Rhinoceros in the Indian subcontinent. On arrival check in to the lodge/resort. Rest of the day free for leisure. Overnight stay at the lodge/resort in Chitwan Day 03: Chitwan National Park Sightseeing Early in the morning you would be taken for Elephant Safari. The Safari would take you inside Chitwan National Park through dense grasslands which are favourite habitat of rhinoceros and other animals. On the back of an elephant you get very close to wildlife, hence be very quiet! One sound and you will scare away the animals. Later after breakfast, you would take Dugout Canoe Ride along with Dungre / Rapti River to view marsh mugger and gharial crocodiles. After Canoe Ride, you would visit elephant breeding center which was set up to protect the endangered elephants in the region. Than you would be taken for Village walk organized in the nearby Tharu village. The walk would give you an unique opportunity to watch people belonging to Tharu Tribe carrying on there daily work. After the completion of the walk, you would be taken back to the lodge/resort. In the evening enjoy “Tharu Tribal Dance” presented by the local Tharu villagers. Overnight stay at Chitwan National Park. Day 04: Chitwan National Park - Pokhara (Distance: 165 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of Pokhara: 827 mts.) After breakfast, you will be transferred to Pokhara, one of the most beautiful destinations of Nepal and also its adventure capital. It is not a historical or heritage site but a land of natural beauty with lakes and mountains. It is most famous for its view of Himalayas. On arrival in Pokhara, check in at the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Weather permitting you have an option of either going for a walk near the lake or going for boating over Phewa Lake on direct payment basis. Overnight stay at the hotel in Pokhara. Day 05: Pokhara Sightseeing Early in the morning you will be taken to Sarangkot, a village just above Pokhara and about 13 Kms away from Lakeside which is famous for great views of Himalayas and of Pokhara Valley on clear days weather permitting. It takes about 45 to 60 minutes drive from Pokhara to reach the place. Most people come at dawn to witness sunrise and see golden peaks of the mountains in the morning tender sun. Paragliding can also be done from Sarangkot. Later in the day visit Vindyavasini Temple, a white pagoda styled temple situated in old part of town dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati known as guardian deity of Pokhara; David's Fall also known as Devi's Fall or Patale Chango where the water coming from Phewa Lake vanishes into an underground tunnel leading to Gupteshwar caves; Gupteshwar Mahadev Caves which is popular for different natural forms made of Limestones is divided into 2 parts, the first one being around 40 metres long where we see the temple of lord Shiva and the second part is about 100 metres long from the second entrance and goes down to water coming from David’s Fall (during monsoons, as the water level is high, you may not be allowed to go beyond the Temple and photography is strictly prohibited inside the cave Guests also have an option of visiting Barahi Temple also known as Lake Temple, one of Pokhara's most important Hindu shrine built in almost in middle of Phewa Lake dedicated to Goddess Durga (Barahi or Ajima). You can reach the temple by taking the Boat ride on direct payment basis. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Pokhara. Day 06: Pokhara - Kathmandu (Distance: 210 kms. / Driving Time: 6 hrs. / Altitude of Kathmandu: 1400 mts.) After breakfast, you will be transferred back to Kathmandu. On the way you can visit Manakamana Temple, the holy goddess of Aspirations or Devi of all wishes. The name Manakamana originates from two words, “mana” meaning heart and “kamana” meaning wish. The deity is one of the manifestations of the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati. You can reach the temple by taking the cable car ride on direct payment basis. The Cable Car covers around 2.8 kilometres stretch up to the temple in less than 10 minutes. Later continue your drive to Kathmandu. On arrival check in to the hotel. Rest of the day free for personal activities like exploring Thamel, a major shopping hub, on your own. Overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu Day 07: Kathmandu Sightseeing - Tribhuvan International Airport After an early breakfast, you would visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, complex of palaces, courtyards and temples that are built between the 12th and the 18th centuries by the ancient Malla Kings of Nepal with the most famous being Kumari Ghar or Living Goddess Temple; Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), a World Heritage Site located on top of a hillock. You will notice that on each of the four sides of the main stupa there ​are pair of big eyes, symbolic of God’s all-seeing perspective, watching those who walk up the stone steps. There are 360 such stone steps leading all the way to the top offering fantastic view of Kathmandu city and of Himalayan range on a clear sunny day. Later you will be transferred to the Airport for your return journey. Notes: GST 5 % extra (or any other rate as notified by the Government) on total bill amount. The rates are valid for Indian nationals only holding valid Indian Passport or Voter I Card. The rates mentioned above are nett and non-commissionable Supplement charges applicable for festival seasons, Christmas and new year. For any customization of the packages, Kindly contact support@thekiwivacations.com, and one of our support team will assist you within 12 hours. Documentation – Permit Requirement Indian nationals do not require any visa for Nepal. A permit will be issued at the entry point on production of a passport (with a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of departure) or Voter ID (only valid document for issuing the Nepal Entry permit). The traveller should also carry photocopy of the travel documents and 04 passport size photographs. For Children, original Birth certificate in English and student ID is required. ADHAR CARD/ PAN CARD / DRIVING LICENSE IS NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO TRAVEL TO NEPAL BY AIR.

Day 01: Paro Airport - Thimphu (Distance: 65 kms. / Driving Time: 2 hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2,350 mts.) After completion of immigration formalities at the Paro Airport exit door, you will be met by your Bhutanese Guide and get transferred to Capital City of Bhutan, Thimphu. Enroute stop at Chuzom, confluence of Thimphu (Wang Chhu) and Paro (Pa Chhu) rivers. Here you will see three Stupas, built in Bhutanese, Tibetan and Nepalese style. On arrival in Thimphu, check in at the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu. Day 02: Thimphu Sightseeing - Paro (Distance: 65 kms. / Driving Time: 2 hrs. / Altitude of Paro: 2,280 mts.) After breakfast, visit Kuensel Phodrang, the gigantic Buddha Dordenma Statue located atop a hill offering magnificent view of Thimphu Town; National Memorial Chorten, a Stupa built in 1974 to honour the third King, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck circumambulated by people offering prayers and Folk Heritage Museum, traditional house giving an insight to the Bhutanese lifestyle and artefacts from the rural households. Later you will be driven to Paro. Enroute stop at Tamchog Lhakhang, situated between Thimphu and Paro built in the 13th century by Thangthong Gyalpo also known as the Iron bridge builder. Continue your drive to Paro. On arrival in Paro, check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Paro. Day 03: Paro Sightseeing After breakfast, you would visit Paro Rimpung Dzong, also known as Fortress of the heap of jewels, built during the time of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1646; Ta Dzong, an ancient watch tower overlooking Rimpung Dzong built in 1951 now converted into national museum; Nemi Zam Bridge, also know as Nya Mey Zam Bridge is a traditional covered cantilever bridge connecting the Paro town to the Dzong and Kyichu Lakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred temples of Bhutan. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Paro. Day 04: Paro Airport After breakfast you would be dropped at the Paro Airport for your return journey. Tashi Delek! Notes: GST 5 % extra (or any other rate as notified by the Government) on total bill amount. The rates are valid for Indian nationals only holding valid Indian Passport or Voter I Card. The rates mentioned above are nett and non-commissionable Supplement charges applicable for festival seasons, Christmas and new year. For any customization of the packages, Kindly contact support@thekiwivacations.com, and one of our support team will assist you within 12 hours.

Nagarkot 1N + Kathmandu 2N + Chitwan National Park 2N + Pokhara 2N

Day 01: Paro Airport - Thimphu (Distance: 65 kms. / Driving Time: 2 hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2,350 mts.) After completion of immigration formalities at the Paro Airport exit door, you will be met by your Bhutanese Guide and get transferred to Capital City of Bhutan, Thimphu. Enroute stop at Chuzom, confluence of Thimphu (Wang Chhu) and Paro (Pa Chhu) rivers. Here you will see three Stupas, built in Bhutanese, Tibetan and Nepalese style. On arrival in Thimphu, check in at the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu. Day 02: Thimphu Sightseeing After breakfast you would be taken for tour of Thimphu City. You would be visiting Kuensel Phodrang, the gigantic Buddha Dordenma Statue located atop a hill offering magnificent view of Thimphu Town; National Memorial Chorten, a Stupa built in 1974 to honour the third King, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck circumambulated by people offering prayers; Folk Heritage Museum, traditional house giving an insight to the Bhutanese lifestyle and artefacts from the rural households; Changangkha Lhakhang, one of the oldest temple in Thimphu and Motithang Takin Reserve, a wildlife reserve centre for Takin, the national animal of Bhutan. In the evening visit Tashichho Dzong, Fortress of the Glorious Religion. This impressive fortress houses some ministries, His Majesty’s secretariat, and the central monk body. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu. Day 03: Thimphu - Punakha / Wangdue Sightseeing (Distance: 77 kms. / Driving Time: 2 hrs. / Altitude of Punakha: 1,310 mts.) After breakfast, you will be driven to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan. On the way, stop at Immigration Check Point in Hongtsho Village to get the permit stamped which is to be returned in your return journey. Later halt at Dochula Pass, situated at an altitude of 3,100 mts. From here on a clear sunny day, you get a magnificent view of the Himalayas. The landmarks around the pass includes 108 Druk Wangyal Stupas built under the patronage of Queen Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk. Continue your drive to Punakha / Wangdue. On arrival in Punakha visit Punakha Dzong, one of the most beautiful dzongs of Bhutan located at the confluence of Mo Chhu and Po Chhu Rivers built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and Chimi Lhakhang also known as “The Temple of Fertility” built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, "Devine Mad Man". It is a short hike of around 30 - 45 minutes. Later check in at the hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Punakha / Wangdue. Day 04: Punakha / Wangdue - Paro Sightseeing (Distance: 140 kms. / Driving Time: 4 hrs. / Altitude of Paro: 2,280 mts.) After breakfast, you would be driven to Paro. On the way, stop at Immigration Check Point in Hongtsho Village to return the permit which was stamped earlier. Enroute stop at Tamchog Lhakhang, situated between Thimphu and Paro built in the 13th century by Thangthong Gyalpo also known as the Iron bridge builder. Continue your drive to Paro. On arrival at Paro visit Ta Dzong, an ancient watch tower overlooking Rimpung Dzong built in 1951 now converted into national museum; Nemi Zam Bridge, also know as Nya Mey Zam Bridge is a traditional covered cantilever bridge connecting the Paro town to the Dzong and Kyichu Lakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred temples of Bhutan. Later check in at the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Paro. Day 05: Paro Sightseeing After breakfast visit Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest), home of gods and monks located at an altitude of 3100m in the Upper Paro Valley, Bhutan. As per legend, Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery. The hike to the Monastery takes about 5 - 6 hours to complete. As the hike to Taktsang Monastery is steep coupled with stiff stairs, it is not recommended to take the hike with small children and elderly people. On the way drive past Drukgel Dzong, a Buddhist monastery built by Tenzin Drukdra in 17th century to commemorate the victory of the Bhutanese over the invaders from Tibet it is now in ruins. At present renovation of the Dzong is under progress. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Paro. Day 06: Paro Airport After breakfast you would be dropped at the Paro Airport for your return journey. Tashi Delek! Notes: GST 5 % extra (or any other rate as notified by the Government) on total bill amount. The rates are valid for Indian nationals only holding valid Indian Passport or Voter I Card. The rates mentioned above are nett and non-commissionable Supplement charges applicable for festival seasons, Christmas and new year. For any customization of the packages, Kindly contact support@thekiwivacations.com, and one of our support team will assist you within 12 hours.

Day 01: Paro Airport - Thimphu (Distance: 65 kms. / Driving Time: 2 hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2,350 mts.) After completion of immigration formalities at the Paro Airport exit door, you will be met by your Bhutanese Guide and get transferred to Capital City of Bhutan, Thimphu. Enroute stop at Chuzom, confluence of Thimphu (Wang Chhu) and Paro (Pa Chhu) rivers. Here you will see three Stupas, built in Bhutanese, Tibetan and Nepalese style. On arrival in Thimphu, check in at the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu. Day 02: Thimphu Sightseeing After breakfast you would be taken for tour of Thimphu City. You would be visiting Kuensel Phodrang, the gigantic Buddha Dordenma Statue located atop a hill offering magnificent view of Thimphu Town; National Memorial Chorten, a Stupa built in 1974 to honour the third King, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck circumambulated by people offering prayers; Folk Heritage Museum, traditional house giving an insight to the Bhutanese lifestyle and artefacts from the rural households; Changangkha Lhakhang, one of the oldest temple in Thimphu and Motithang Takin Reserve, a wildlife reserve centre for Takin, the national animal of Bhutan. In the evening visit Tashichho Dzong, Fortress of the Glorious Religion. This impressive fortress houses some ministries, His Majesty’s secretariat, and the central monk body. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu. Day 03: Thimphu - Punakha / Wangdue Sightseeing (Distance: 77 kms. / Driving Time: 2 hrs. / Altitude of Punakha: 1,310 mts.) After breakfast, you will be driven to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan. On the way, stop at Immigration Check Point in Hongtsho Village to get the permit stamped which is to be returned in your return journey. Later halt at Dochula Pass, situated at an altitude of 3,100 mts. From here on a clear sunny day, you get a magnificent view of the Himalayas. The landmarks around the pass includes 108 Druk Wangyal Stupas built under the patronage of Queen Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk. Continue your drive to Punakha / Wangdue. On arrival in Punakha visit Punakha Dzong, one of the most beautiful dzongs of Bhutan located at the confluence of Mo Chhu and Po Chhu Rivers built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and Chimi Lhakhang also known as “The Temple of Fertility” built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, "Devine Mad Man". It is a short hike of around 30 - 45 minutes. Later check in at the hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Punakha / Wangdue. Day 04: Excursion to Gangtey (Phobjikha) OR Punakha Sightseeing (Excursion to Gangtey - Distance: 78 kms. One way / Driving Time: 3 hrs.) After breakfast, you would be taken for a full day excursion trip to Gangtey (9,840 ft.). Gangtey is the home of Black Necked Crane which migrates from the arid plains of Tibet in the north in winters. It is a beautiful glacial valley of Bhutan. Here you can also visit Gangtey Goemba, an important and one of the largest monastery of Nyingmapa school of Buddhism, the main seat of the Pema Lingpa tradition and Black Necked Crane Information Centre, a place for recreation with crane watching equipment (binoculars, spotting scopes) and reference books. In the evening return back to Punakha/Wangdue. Alternatively, you can also spend the day in Punakha Valley itself. After breakfast visit Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chhorten, a monastery standing on a ridge in Punakha Valley offering magnificent view of the valley. It takes an hour's hike to reach to the top of the hill. It was built by Queen Mother and dedicated to the King and for the well being of Bhutanese; Punakha Suspension Bridge, one of the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan built above the Po Chhu River and Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery, a temple plus nunnery perched on a ridge overlooking Toebesa, Punakha and Wangduephodrang valleys. Punakha is also one of the few places in Bhutan which offers white rafting facility, which can be done on direct payment basis. (Please let the guide know a day in advance in case you want to do rafting the next day). Evening is free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Punakha / Wangdue. * As the road condition beyond Punakha is not good due to widening of road, it is recommended that the guests choses to spend the day in Punakha itself. Day 05: Punakha / Wangdue - Paro Sightseeing (Distance: 140 kms. / Driving Time: 4 hrs. / Altitude of Paro: 2,280 mts.) After breakfast, you would be driven to Paro. On the way, stop at Immigration Check Point in Hongtsho Village to return the permit which was stamped earlier. Enroute stop at Tamchog Lhakhang, situated between Thimphu and Paro built in the 13th century by Thangthong Gyalpo also known as the Iron bridge builder. Continue your drive to Paro. On arrival at Paro visit Ta Dzong, an ancient watch tower overlooking Rimpung Dzong built in 1951 now converted into national museum; Nemi Zam Bridge, also know as Nya Mey Zam Bridge is a traditional covered cantilever bridge connecting the Paro town to the Dzong and Kyichu Lakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred temples of Bhutan. Later check in at the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Paro. Day 06: Paro Sightseeing After breakfast visit Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest), home of gods and monks located at an altitude of 3100m in the Upper Paro Valley, Bhutan. As per legend, Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery. The hike to the Monastery takes about 5 - 6 hours to complete. As the hike to Taktsang Monastery is steep coupled with stiff stairs, it is not recommended to take the hike with small children and elderly people. On the way drive past Drukgel Dzong, a Buddhist monastery built by Tenzin Drukdra in 17th century to commemorate the victory of the Bhutanese over the invaders from Tibet it is now in ruins. At present renovation of the Dzong is under progress. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Paro. Day 07: Paro Airport After breakfast you would be dropped at the Paro Airport for your return journey. Tashi Delek! Notes: GST 5 % extra (or any other rate as notified by the Government) on total bill amount. The rates are valid for Indian nationals only holding valid Indian Passport or Voter I Card. The rates mentioned above are nett and non-commissionable Supplement charges applicable for festival seasons, Christmas and new year. For any customization of the packages, Kindly contact support@thekiwivacations.com, and one of our support team will assist you within 12 hours.

Day 01: Paro Airport - Thimphu (Distance: 65 kms. / Driving Time: 2 hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2,350 mts.) After completion of immigration formalities at the Paro Airport exit door, you will be met by your Bhutanese Guide and get transferred to Capital City of Bhutan, Thimphu. Enroute stop at Chuzom, confluence of Thimphu (Wang Chhu) and Paro (Pa Chhu) rivers. Here you will see three Stupas, built in Bhutanese, Tibetan and Nepalese style. On arrival in Thimphu, check in at the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu. Day 02: Thimphu Sightseeing After breakfast you would be taken for tour of Thimphu City. You would be visiting Kuensel Phodrang, the gigantic Buddha Dordenma Statue located atop a hill offering magnificent view of Thimphu Town; National Memorial Chorten, a Stupa built in 1974 to honour the third King, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck circumambulated by people offering prayers; Folk Heritage Museum, traditional house giving an insight to the Bhutanese lifestyle and artefacts from the rural households; Changangkha Lhakhang, one of the oldest temple in Thimphu and Motithang Takin Reserve, a wildlife reserve centre for Takin, the national animal of Bhutan. In the evening visit Tashichho Dzong, Fortress of the Glorious Religion. This impressive fortress houses some ministries, His Majesty’s secretariat, and the central monk body. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu. Day 03: Thimphu Sightseeing After breakfast visit Simtokha Dzong, one of the first of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal's Dzong or fortress built in 1629, Jungshi Handmade paper factory which produces traditional Bhutanese paper handmade from the bark of the Daphne bush, Drupthob Lhakhang one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan located in Zilukha and Institute for Zorig Chusom where Students are taught the 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan in this institute. Rest of the day free for leisure. You have an option of either spending time at the clock tower area shopping for local goods or walk through the local handicrafts market selling traditional Bhutanese handicrafts, on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu. Day 04: Thimphu - Punakha / Wangdue Sightseeing (Distance: 77 kms. / Driving Time: 2 hrs. / Altitude of Punakha: 1,310 mts.) After breakfast, you will be driven to Punakha, the former capital of Bhutan. On the way, stop at Immigration Check Point in Hongtsho Village to get the permit stamped which is to be returned in your return journey. Later halt at Dochula Pass, situated at an altitude of 3,100 mts. From here on a clear sunny day, you get a magnificent view of the Himalayas. The landmarks around the pass includes 108 Druk Wangyal Stupas built under the patronage of Queen Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk. Continue your drive to Punakha / Wangdue. On arrival in Punakha visit Punakha Dzong, one of the most beautiful dzongs of Bhutan located at the confluence of Mo Chhu and Po Chhu Rivers built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and Chimi Lhakhang also known as “The Temple of Fertility” built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, "Devine Mad Man". It is a short hike of around 30 - 45 minutes. Later check in at the hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Punakha / Wangdue. Day 05: Punakha / Wangdue - Paro Sightseeing (Distance: 140 kms. / Driving Time: 4 hrs. / Altitude of Paro: 2,280 mts.) After breakfast, you would be driven to Paro. On the way, stop at Immigration Check Point in Hongtsho Village to return the permit which was stamped earlier. Enroute stop at Tamchog Lhakhang, situated between Thimphu and Paro built in the 13th century by Thangthong Gyalpo also known as the Iron bridge builder. Continue your drive to Paro. On arrival at Paro visit Ta Dzong, an ancient watch tower overlooking Rimpung Dzong built in 1951 now converted into national museum; Nemi Zam Bridge, also know as Nya Mey Zam Bridge is a traditional covered cantilever bridge connecting the Paro town to the Dzong and Kyichu Lakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred temples of Bhutan. Later check in at the hotel. Evening free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Paro. Day 06: Paro Sightseeing After breakfast visit Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest), home of gods and monks located at an altitude of 3100m in the Upper Paro Valley, Bhutan. As per legend, Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigress and meditated at this monastery. The hike to the Monastery takes about 5 - 6 hours to complete. As the hike to Taktsang Monastery is steep coupled with stiff stairs, it is not recommended to take the hike with small children and elderly people. On the way drive past Drukgel Dzong, a Buddhist monastery built by Tenzin Drukdra in 17th century to commemorate the victory of the Bhutanese over the invaders from Tibet it is now in ruins. At present renovation of the Dzong is under progress. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Paro. Day 07: Excursion to Chele La Pass (Distance: 40 kms. One way / Driving Time: 2 hrs., Altitude of Chele La Pass - 3,810 mts) After breakfast, you would be taken for an excursion to Chele La Pass, the highest motorable pass in Bhutan and separates Paro Valley and the Haa Valley. The ride passes through lush valleys, pine and rhododendron forest. On a clear day, the pass provides splendid view of mountains Jomolhari and Jichu Drake. Here you will see hundreds of colourful prayer flags fluttering in the winds. From here you can also see Paro Valley on side and Haa Valley on the other. The pass is also rich in Bhutanese Flora and birdlife. It also offers some beautiful short treks. Later return back to the hotel. Evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel in Paro. Day 08: Paro Airport After breakfast you would be dropped at the Paro Airport for your return journey. Tashi Delek! Notes: GST 5 % extra (or any other rate as notified by the Government) on total bill amount. 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