Tour route: Nepal : Kathmandu - Chitwan - Pokhara, Bhutan : Thimphu - Paro
Welcome to Nepal! Upon arrival you are greeted by our guide. Transferred to hotel where your tour guide helps you check in and brief you about the following tours. Relax and recover from jet lag in the afternoon.
Overnight: Kathmandu
After breakfast, firstly drive you to the city for an exploration in the medieval city of Kathmandu to discover the rich culture of the Newari people with bustling narrow streets. You will visit the vegetable & spice market in Ason and many courtyards there that forms the base of living in Kathmandu. And continue to jammed bazaars and Kumari Temple which houses the living Goddess. After that, move to have an external view of Taleju Temple and then visit Kal Bhairab.
Afternoon, step into the temple of Swayambhunath - a stupa on the top of hill - for an overlook the scenery of Kathmandu Valley. Later proceed to Patan city (about 15min driving) to visit the Panta Durbar Square - one of the three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley.
Overnight: Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast
Tips: The accommodation in Chitwan is very basic, simple facilities, no laundry service. Please take enough clothing and other articles of daily use. Be sure to carry a crutch and some Mosquito repel for walking in jungle.
Note: Driving time in the program is approximate, subject to the traffic, weather and road conditions.
Overnight: Chitwan
Meals: full board
Overnight: Chitwan
Meals: full board
Today after breakfast we will drive to Pokhara which boast the rare combinations of snow-clad peaks and snow fed lakes and rivers. Upon arrival helped check in at Hotel, grab some rest before your guide show you around this quiet and beautiful town. You will also cruise on the serene Phewa Lake with the company of the majestic vistas.
Overnight: Pokhara
Meals: Breakfast
Today start a bit earlier for your journey to Sarangkot viewpoint to for the unforgettable sunrise over the mountain peaks. Rest at one of the cafes atop the mountain, relax and enjoy the unforgettable sunrise over the mountain peaks. A cup of tea or coffee will be served by INOT.
Then we drive back to Kathmandu, rest of the day relax at hotel or spend some time exploring the narrow streets of Kathmandu before your farewell dinner with authentic Nepali folk dance performances.
Overnight: Kathmandu
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Thimphu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, visit the Folk Heritage Museum to see the rural life of Bhutanese and the National Painting School where you'll see how the amazing traditional sculptures and paintings are made. Next come to Bhutan Post Office Headquarters where you can make stamps with your own photos (USD 4 for 12 stamps, at your expense). After lunch, drive back to Paro and then visit a farm house, to chat with local people, look into their lives and may taste some homemade wine.
Tips: It is highly suggested to store some photos beforehand in SD card or USB device for stamps printing, or else you may need to line up for taking photos.
Overnight: Paro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the morning, hike up to the Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) built on the rocky cliff, visit this sacred monastery and take in the stunning view of Paro valley. Coffee break on the way up and lunch on way down at a cafeteria. After that, visit the Drukgyal Dzong, the ruined fort, built in memory of the victory over Tibetan invasions. Evening ends with a walk through the main street of Paro.
Overnight: Paro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer via: International flight on your own arrangement.
Say goodbye to Bhutan. After breakfast, we will escort you to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Recommended Accommodation for Your Journey
Good accommodation choice will in no doubt enhance your tour experience. Our well-established partnership network with key hotel chains in India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri-Lanka will bring you the benefits of competitive hotel rate and guaranteed room availability.
We pick hotels for you based on:
Location: geographically convenience values for your precious holiday time. So properties we use are either in downtown area close to main city attractions and amenities, or convenient for sightseeing or transportation.Hotel Criteria for Each Tour Class
Note: Bhutan is less developed with fewer hotels criteria for choice, and most of the hotels there aren't as high standard as those in Western society.
Hotel Arrangement for Standard Tour Class
Usually conveniently located and meet the basic requirements of a comfortable stay: decorative lobbies and nice guest rooms with AC, TV, hot water, shower and private bathrooms. On-site restaurants may be average in size but offer breakfast, lunch and dinner. In most cases, staffs have basic command of English. Usually 3 star hotels are adopted.Hotel Arrangement for Comfortable Tour Class
Normally you'll stay at formal and large hotels conveniently located with shopping, dining and entertainment facilities nearby. Quality service, fully furnished rooms, restaurants, room service, fitness center and swimming pool (in some cases there is no pool) all together offer an above-average accommodation experience.
Usually good 4-star hotels are adopted or boutique hotels at request. Hotels best available will be arranged if no qualified choice, e.g. in remote area.
Hotel Arrangement for Superior Tour Class
Usually properties are conveniently located with shopping, dining and entertainment facilities nearby and offer a better service and hotel facility than that in hotels of Comfortable Tour Class. Usually 4-4.5 star hotels or boutique hotels are adopted.
Hotel Arrangement for First Tour Class
Deluxe hotels with high-end service and an extensive range of facilities for an excellent accommodation experience. Multiple restaurants on site with extensive menus for choice, room service available 24/7, fitness center and concierge service round out the experience. Usually 5 star hotels are adopted.
Hotel Arrangement for Deluxe Tour Class
The most luxury hotels are used and only available in some particular cities. These properties have top-notch service and unique location, such as a lake or a historic site, and usually incorporate some of the country’s most exquisite architecture traditions. Usually top 5 star or the best available hotels are adopted.
Meals
Normally, India Odyssey Tours put breakfast in your itinerary except for in Bhutan (all meals included). Lunch won’t be included for the sake of tour convenience, while dinner is also excluded as some travelers might want a little culinary adventure themselves. But surely your tour guide/driver is always glad to offer their advice.
It is normally served at the hotel where you stay. Depending on the hotel, the breakfast would be in western style, local style, or a combination.
Usually lunch won’t be included considering the fact that sometimes travelers may want to stay somewhere longer/shorter or need other minor changes during daily sightseeing, and it’s better to decide the lunch site then rather than pre-arranging it. For sure our tour guides/drivers will be happy to advice good places to you, and we strongly suggest qualified local restaurant or hotels around the scenic spots for the sake of your health.
Dinners will not be included in your meal plan unless you have that requirement. Enjoying the local food could be one of your best experiences in the incredible India & South Asia. This is why we offer you this flexibility of food choice, and you can always get advice from your tour guides/drivers.
If you have certain food allergies or special requirements such as vegetarian food, let us know. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Private Guide & Transfer
You will have a private tour guide, private driver, and an air-conditioned vehicle escorting you at every destination you travel across South Asia. This will provide you with maximized personal care, security, and flexibility.
All tour guides of India Odyssey Tours are qualified professionals and registered English Speaking Tourist Guides who are reassessed annually. All of our tour vehicles are clean and in excellent condition, manned with licensed & experienced drivers.
You will always be greeted punctually on arrival at each destination airport. At every departure, you’ll be escorted & assisted until you have checked in and passed through the security checkpoint.
All of our tour guides in every destination are locals. Knowing the area well, they are good at guiding you around and telling background stories of the tour sites, as well as showing you the secret spots for best photos.
If any change of itinerary is needed for unexpected reasons, your private tour guides will be more than accommodating in suggesting alternatives to ensure that you always have a wonderful experience.
With our comfortable and safe private transportation, your tour will be more relaxing and less tiresome, keeping you in the best spirits to make the most out of your journey across South Asia.
Your vehicle in each destination is air conditioned, insured, clean, and regularly maintained. Your private driver is licensed and always put your safety first.
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