2013 Confirmed Departures
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Updated 29Mar
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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)
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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