Cultural Tour in Nepal and Bhutan

Highlights


  • Visit UNESCO Heritage Sites in Kathmandu
  • Visit Taktsang - Tiger's Nest Monastery in Bhutan
  • Visit Home of Living Goddess Kumari
  • Enjoy panoramic views of the Himalayas from Pokhara
  • Visit ancient temples and learn about Buddhist traditions in Nepal & Bhutan
  • Meet Locals in Patan Durbar Square
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Location:
Kathmandu , Pokhara , Sarangkot , Punakha , Thimpu , Bhutan
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Altitude (Max. & Min.):
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(↑) 3120 m and (↓) 820 m
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Days:
12
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Accommodation:
Hotel
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Transportation:
Private vehicle & Tourist Bus
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Season:
All Year Round

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Overview

Luxury cultural tour in Nepal & Bhutan takes you to see the Land of Thunder Dragon Bhutan, then it takes you close to the great Himalayas. All of these sights are truly beautiful and offer spectacular views. The view of the Himalayas offers scenic views of some of the world’s highest glacial peaks. Another sight that you will see is Paro Valley. As you enter here, you will be amazed by its natural beauty. Book with Himalayan Circuit, a local tour operator, so you can have everything you need on your trip to Nepal and Bhutan. We also are here to customize your trip according to your interests and time. Let us know what you need, so we can help.

Nepal is home to many beautiful artifacts and natural wonders. One of the wonders includes the Himalayas which are filled with cultural heritage. Spending the holidays here will allow you to have natural and cultural experiences. The main two religions here are: Buddhism and Hinduism. These two cultures are represented in the UNESCO heritage sites. The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu. This area shows the sights of middle age civilization. Once again, showcasing the spectacular sights available here in Nepal. One of the tours, known as the Cultural Tour, offers visits too many World Heritage Sites, such as Kathmandu Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square. Here there are an abundance of rainforests and the world’s largest grasslands present in the Jungle. Nepal also is home to the world’s tallest mountain peaks in the world: Everest, Dhaulagiri, and the Annapurna rangesTrekking here is a dream, with the cultural experience and authenticity.

Visit Nepal to feel nature and immerse yourself deep into its culture.

Itinerary

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Distance: 12 Kilometers
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Transportation: Vehicle
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Duration: 4 Hours
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Arrival in Paro Bhutan from Bangkok / Delhi or Singapore- Transfer to the Hotel- visit Ta Dzong- Paro Rimpung Dzong- Kichu Lhakhang

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Distance: 12 Kilometers
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Transportation: Vehicle
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Duration: 5 Hours
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Morning you will have breakfast and after breakfast, you will start your hike to Paro Taktsang, also called the Tiger’s Nest Monastery. The total hike to monastery’s viewpoint takes about 5 hours, round trip.
A temple complex was first built in 1692, around the Taktsang Senge Samdup cave where Guru Padmasambhava is said to have meditated for three years, three months, three weeks, three days and three hours in the 8th century.

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Distance: 4 Kilometers
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Transportation: Private vehicle
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Duration: 1 Hours
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Accommodation: Hotel , Dinner
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Accommodation
Accommodation
Photography
Photography
Scenic Drive
Scenic Drive

Arrival in Paro Bhutan from Bangkok / Delhi or Singapore- Transfer to the Hotel- visit Ta Dzong- Paro Rimpung Dzong- Kichu Lhakhang

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Distance: 19 Kilometers
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Transportation: Private vehicle
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Duration: 1 Hours
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Accommodation: Hotel , Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
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Culture
Culture
Heritage
Heritage
Photography
Photography

Morning you will have breakfast and after breakfast, you will start your hike to Paro Taktsang, also called the Tiger’s Nest Monastery. The total hike to monastery’s viewpoint takes about 5 hours, round trip.
A temple complex was first built in 1692, around the Taktsang Senge Samdup cave where Guru Padmasambhava is said to have meditated for three years, three months, three weeks, three days and three hours in the 8th century.

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Distance: 115 Kilometers
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Transportation: Private vehicle
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Duration: 4 Hours
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Accommodation: Hotel , Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
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Culture
Culture
Photography
Photography
Accommodation
Accommodation
Scenic Drive
Scenic Drive

Punakha stands apart as Bhutan’s former capital city and is an important cultural center that continues to pride itself in tradition. As the winter home of the central monastic body, it is here that Bhutan’s royals are still crowned. Head to Punakha if you long to discover Bhutan’s less touristy cultural gems and enjoy nature at its best.

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Distance: 73 Kilometers
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Transportation: Tourist bus or private vehicle
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Duration: 3 Hours
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Accommodation: Hotel , Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
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Culture
Culture
Heritage
Heritage
Photography
Photography

Punakha Dzong, the country’s second-largest dzong and one of the most majestic structures that have stood the test of time is located in Punakha. Punakha Drive to Thimpu approx 4 hours drive- via Dochula Pass, Trashichho dzong, Painting School, visit Traditional Medicine Institute, Memorial Chorten

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Distance: 839 Kilometers
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Transportation: Flight
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Duration: 2 Hours
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Accommodation: Hotel , Breakfast
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Vista
Vista
Accommodation
Accommodation
Photography
Photography
Scenic Drive
Scenic Drive

Arrival in Kathmandu from Bhutan with 1 hour and 30 mins flights – 15 minutes’ drive from the airport- Kathmandu –
Drive 35 minutes to Patan- Cultural discussion in Patan with locals-Visit Patan Durbar Square Krishna temple, Mahaboudha, Mul Chowk, Sundari Chowk, Mani Chowk, Narayan Chowk, Golden temple, Kumbeshwor temple, the local market, and 40minutes drive from Patan to Swayambhunath stupa and sunset view over Kathmandu valley

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Distance: 2 Kilometers
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Transportation: private vehicle
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Duration: 0.5 Hours
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Accommodation: Hotel , Breakfast
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Culture
Culture
Heritage
Heritage
Photography
Photography

Walking tour to Kathmandu Durbar, Home of Living Goddess Kumari, Local Market, and Thamel the touristic Mecca. The Kumari Devi is a young girl who lives in the building known as the Kumari Ghar, right beside Kathmandu’s Durbar Square.

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Distance: 201 Kilometers
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Transportation: Tourist bus
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Duration: 7 Hours
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Accommodation: Hotel , Breakfast
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Culture
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Accommodation
Accommodation
Photography
Photography

Today, you will drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. 

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Distance: 15 Kilometers
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Transportation: Private Car
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Duration: 4 Hours
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Accommodation: Hotel , Breakfast
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Family
Family
Local Spice
Local Spice
Photography
Photography

City Tour around Pokhara which includes, Mountain Musuem –Drive to Begnas Lake –Hike to Peace stupa for Sunset view over Pokhara valley and Himalayas for 2 to 3 hours.

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Distance: 15 Kilometers
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Transportation: Private Car
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Duration: 4 Hours
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Accommodation: Hotel , Breakfast
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Nature
Nature
Vista
Vista
Photography
Photography

Sarangkot early morning sunrise view over Annapurna Dhaulagiri and Mt Fishtail, Hike in and around Pavilion Himalayas- Meet and greet the locals.

If you love adventure sports then we can arrange a Paragliding in this stay.

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Distance: 201 Kilometers
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Transportation: Tourist bus
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Duration: 7 Hours
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Accommodation: Hotel , Breakfast
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Accommodation
Accommodation
Culture
Culture
Family
Family
Heritage
Heritage
Photography
Photography
Scenic Drive
Scenic Drive

Kathmandu – Drive to Boudhanath stupa for 30minutes – 2 hours Basic Buddhism discussion session with Khenpo (Buddhist Teacher) – Pashupatinath temple

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Distance: 5 Kilometers
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Transportation: Walking
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Duration: 0.5 Hours
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Accommodation: Hotel , Breakfast
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Culture
Culture
Photography
Photography

Free walk around Thamel, Kathmandu, its a day for shopping and spend time for relaxation in hotels. 

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Distance: 5 Kilometers
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Transportation: private vehicle
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Duration: 0.5 Hours
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Accommodation: N/A , Breakfast
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Photography
Photography
Scenic Drive
Scenic Drive
Vista
Vista

Departure to the Airport for onwards journey.

Price

The price given below is per person, and indicative based on the group size for the services mentioned in this travel offer. For an additional traveler than the prescribed group size, a supplementary charge of 30% is added.
2 travellers 4 travellers 8 travellers
Standard
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$ 3169 $ 3100 $ 2929
Deluxe
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$ 3900 $2985 $2769
Please note: The cost of the trip correlates with the trip customization and alteration of the trip services. Price of international flights is not included in the offered price.

Information

    • All Hotel Accommodation
    • Tour Guide
    • Entrance Fees
    • All transportation in destination location
    • Bhutan Visa & Permit
    • All meals included in Bhutan

    • International Flights
    • Nepal Visa Fees
    • Any Private Expenses
    • Travel Medical Insurance
    • All drinks including soft, cold, hot & Alcholic drinks
    • Guide serivce fees

    • Paragliding in Pokhara
    • Other Cultural Tours
    • Himalayas Tour
    • Flights from Pokhara to Kathmandu
    • Entrance fee 
    • T-shirt 

T-shirts
Backpack
First-aid-kit
Sandal
Rain Jacket
9- Plug Adapter(If Needed)
Travel Towels
Sun Glasses / Sun Hat
Lip Balm
Insect Repellent
Personal Medicines
Sun Block
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You will get the trip that you wish through our highly qualified and experienced tour planners customizing and creating the holidays as your preference. 

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Interact with the people. Tell your stories, hear theirs; and get an inside view of an economically poor society.
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