Thursday, March 14, 2013

10-21May 12D Nepal & Bhutan

10-21 May 12D Wonders of Nepal & Bhutan


2013 Confirmed Departures
http://explorediscoverandexperience.blogspot.com/2013/03/confirmed-departures-2013.html


Updated 29Mar
Currently, there are 2 ladies who signed up for this trip. And they are looking for another 2 more person to join them on this trip.
Great combination of two countries who are nestled in the shadow of the Himalayas.
Nepal - well known as the destination
Bhutan - my favourite, enjoy the sense of serenity, and tranquility on this trip, as you get to understand the culture of this Himalayan kingdom.


FRI                         
SINKUL                  MH602  0645 / 0745                         KULKTM               MH170 0855 / 1130

TUE       
KTMKUL               MH171  1220 / 1915                         KULSIN                  MH609 2245 / 2340

 

MAR-MAY / SEP-NOV – PRICE $3,988 (TWIN SHARING). ALL INCLUSIVE , EXCLUDE NEPAL VISA, USD25 (upon arrival)


ITINERARY 

Day 01 SINGAPORE – KATHMANDU (FRI DEPARTURE) (Meals on board / Dinner)

Assemble at Changi Airport for your flight to Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel, and we will depart for the tour of Patan Durbar Square (UNESCO), which boasts many famous sites, and unique architecture. You will find many traditional artists and sculptors on the streets in the surrounding vicinity of the Square.

GRAND HOTEL (4 *) OR SIMILAR

 

Day 02 KATHMANDU – PARO – THIMPHU (B / L / D)

This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Bhutan. On the flight, you will see the beautiful views of Mount Everest and the five other highest mountains in the world. Upon arrival, we travel to Thimphu.(2310m) which takes about 2 hours. we tour Thimphu’s Tashichho Dzong, the centre of politics and religion. Home to the School of (Traditional) Arts and Crafts, Folk Heritage Museum and the National Library (ancient sacred texts), the Capitol Building as well as the Palace of the reigning King. Visit the Memorial Chorten to His Late Majesty King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.

Riverview Hotel (3*) OR SIMILAR

 

DAY 03 THIMPHU -  DORCHU LA PASS – PUNAKHA (B / L / D)

In the morning, we travel to the beautiful Dorchu La Pass (3,100m) to see the 108 chortens  In the afternoon, we will stop at Metshina Village and take a short walk through the rice fields to Chimi Lakhang, which is a fertility temple. Later, we will drive to Punakha (1300m), the former capital of Bhutan for two nights stay.

MERI PUENSUM (3 *) OR SIMILAR

 

DAY 04 PUNAKHA – WANGDUEPHODRANG – PUNAKHA (B / L / D)  

Today, we will visit Punakha Dzong, noted as one of the most beautiful  dzongs in Bhutan, and it was built by Shabdrung in 1637. Later then, we drive to Wangduephodrang, and visit the local market, and the Wandi Dzong.

MERI PUENSUM (3* ) OR SIMILAR

 

DAY 05 PUNAKHA – PARO (B/L/D)

We drive back to Paro (2280m), and visit Paro Dzong. Then enjoy some free time, and perhaps go for some souvenir hunting. You might want to try out the traditional hot stone bath at your own expense.

METTA RESORT (3 *) OR SIMILAR

 

DAY 06 PARO – TAKTSANG MONASTERY (B/L/D)

Today, we hike up to Taktsang or Tiger’s Nest, the most revered temple in Bhutan. Alternatively, you could take the pony ride up to the mid way point at your own expense. To go into the lovely Monastery, you need to do the final walking for another 1 to 1 ½ hour. Later visit the Paro Dzong, with its beautiful medieval looking interior and courtyard.

METTA RESORT (3*) OR SIMILAR

 

DAY 07 PARO – KATHMANDU         (B / L / D)

In the morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Kathmandu. This afternoon, we visit the Swayambhunath Temple, as well as Bodhnath. Visit also Pashupatinath, the holy Hindu shrine.

GRAND HOTEL (4*) OR SIMILAR

 

DAY 08 KATHMANDU – NAGARKOT (B / L / D)         

Today, we travel to Nagarkot t enjoy views of the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. On a clear day, you may catch a glimpse of the Himalayas including Mt Everest. In the afternoon, enjoy some free time.

THE FORT HOTEL  OR SIMILAR

 

DAY 09 NAGARKOT - POKHARA  (850m) (B/L/D)

In the morning, we drive to the lovely lakeside resort of Pokhara.

LANDMARK HOTEL (4 *) OR SIMILAR

 

DAY 10 POKHARA (B/L/D)

We will take a boat ride on the Phewa Lake, which is the second largest in Nepal. We will make a stop at Barahi Temple which lies in the middle of the Lake. Visit also the International Mountain Museum. Visit the Davis Falls, on the southern flank of the Pokhara Valley, where the streams flowing from Phewa Lake collapses and surges down the rock into a deep gorge, leaping through several potholes. Next, we visit a Tibetan Refugee Camp where the Tibetans keep themselves busy by producing and trading woolen carpets and other handicrafts.

LANDMARK HOTEL (4 *) OR SIMILAR

 

DAY 11 POKHARA – KATHMANDU (B/L)

In the morning, we take a short flight to Kathmandu, and then you might want to consider an optional flight over Mt Everest. In the afternoon, enjoy some free time for souvenirs hunting – lovely Pashmina shawls, and embroidered T-shirts.

GRAND HOTEL (4 *) OR SIMILAR


DAY 12 KATHMANDU - SINGAPORE (B)

Today, you are transferred to the airport for your flight back to Singapore.

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