The last Shangri-La on Earth
The
Kingdom of Bhutan is an exotic land of high mountains and
lush valleys, snow-clad peaks and clear running springs,
a pristine ecology and an incredible wealth of wild life.
Hidden in the eastern Himalayas between India and Tibet,
this sparsely populated country of six hundred thousand
people is the last surviving Mahayana Buddhist state.
Bhutan
has remained a hidden secret by choice of many years. Today,
it has opened its door to visitors, and small numbers of
people are welcome to explore the hidden kingdom Experience
Himalaya Manasarovar Travels and Tours, a leading tour
operator for BHUTAN, now makes your dream come true through
its exciting programs , specially made for you to one of
the most fascinating and mysterious land of Earth. We have
special culture and historical tours, excursion for wild
life enthusiasts and bird watchers, trekking and expeditions
for individuals as well as for groups.
To
give you the true Himalayan Experience we have combined
few popular trips, starting from Kathmandu into the unique
adventure.
GLIMPSES
OF BHUTAN ( 04 Nights / 05Days )
Day
01 : Arrival Kathmandu
Day
02 : Fly to PARO on Druk-Air. You will be met at the
airport and transfer provide to Thimpu (65 kms./2 hrs MON
Approx.) O/nt
Hotel.
Day
03 : Thimpu: Full day local sightseeing tour. TUE AM:
Visit Zeleukha Nunnery, National Library and Memorial Chorten
of His Majesty Late Jigme Dorjee Wangchuk. PM: Stroll down
town to the Handicraft Development Corporation which displays
all kinds of traditional handicraft products of Bhutan.
Day
04 : Thimpu-Paro (65 kms./2 hrs.) WED AM: After breakfast
drive leisurely to Paro. PM: Drive through the Paro valley
to see the Drukgyel Dzong/ Kyichu Lhakhang. On a clear day
one can see the Majestic Jhomolhari Mountain or better known
as The Mountain of Goddess (7314 mts.). Also visit the National
Meseum located in the Ta Dzong which displays a rich collection
of fine arts and Weapons. O/nt. Hotel.
Day
05 : Drive to airport for your flight. THU
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11 days Special Trip
3 night 4 Days in Kathmandu valley with, excursions
2 night 3 Days Jungle Safari
3 Night 4 Days Tour in Bhutan
Here
is something different combined with elephant ride in the
jungle and a relaxing way to view the mountains! After doing
very interesting sightseeing in Kathmandu, valley we will
drive you to the two ideal hill stations named Nagarkot
and Dhulikhel for something different taste. Here you will
be enjoying your great moments with unbeatable mountain
views and rural people's life style. From Kathmandu we drive
to the jungle, an exciting environment where animals share
the natural habitat with us! Stay in a deluxe yet rustic
lodge for both nights, or spent one in a comfy-tented cabin.
We will spent some time relaxing along the Rapti river,
enjoying a fascinating cultural show of the Tharu traditional
dances, a jungle walk, elephant ride, rhino watching and
a canoeing, bird-watching day trip. Be privy to the unparalleled
natural beauty and age-old cultures of the two remaining
Himalayan Kingdoms, one Hindu and the other Buddhist. To
give you the true Himalayan Experience we have combined
two popular trips, starting from Kathmandu into the unique
adventure.
Day
01 : Arrival day, welcome at airport by garland, check
into the hotel rest day.
Day
02- 03 : Another brand new day start with special breakfast
and leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley.
Since ancient times the Kathmandu valley has been an intermingling
point for travelers and marchents from Tibet to the north
and India to the south. This ideal location and highly fertile
soils have left Kathmandu valley with a plenitude of both
Hindu and Buddhist temples as well as the spectacular medieval
cities of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. We will take tour
of the valley to see the key sit
es
such as the classic Newari ( the original inhabitants of
the Kathmandu valley ) architecture in the medieval city
of Bhaktapur, the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath
( a UNISCO world heritage site) and the biggest Buddhist
stupa at Boudhanath and overnight at Nagarkot a beautiful
hill station which provides magnificent Mountain panorama,
from Everest in the east to Annapurna in the west eight
of the world's eight tallest Mountain in a peaceful rural
settings , enjoy the breakfast and walk for 3- 4 hours towards
Dhulikhel to explore typical Nepalese village people and
their daily life style and drive back to Kathmandu late
afternoon stay overnight in Kathamandu.
Day
04 : Drive to Royal Chitwan National Park for Jungle
safari, overnight at Hotel.
Day
05 : Full day Jungle activities (Elephant back safari,
bird watching, canoeing, jungle walk and local people's
village visit)
Day
06 : After breakfast drive back to Kathmandu afternoon
Free and easy day do packing.
Day
07 : Fly to PARO on Druk-Air Fly into Himalayas. Flight
into kingdom is considered as one of the most beautiful
mountain flight with scintillating scenery of world's highest
peaks as Everest, Kanchendzonga, Makalu, Annapurna etc.
and as you reach approach closer to Bhutan, Mt. Chomolhari,
and the adjoining peaks can seen too on a clear weather.
Reception at the airport by our representative and transfer
to the hotel (15 min. drive). There will be some time to
stroll around the town. Dinner and briefing of your whole
tour in hotel.
Day
08 : Thimpu : The capital of the country
lies 60 kms or about two hours drive away from Paro. Sightseeing
of Tashichho Dzong, the seat of the Central Government,
where both the temporal and spiritual heads of the country
preside. The dzong was rebuilt in the 1960s on the ruins
of an early structure. Visit the Memorial Chorten, built
in the memory of the Late King. Stroll through town. One
may be able to catch a game of archery in progress at the
Changlimithang compound, below the town. Dinner and overnight
at the hotel.
Day
09 : Thimpu-Paro (65 kms./2 hrs.) WED AM: After breakfast
drive leisurely to Paro. PM: Drive through the Paro valley
to see the Drukgyel Dzong/ Kyichu Lhakhang. On a clear day
one can see the Majestic Jhomolhari Mountain or better known
as The Mountain of Goddess (7314 mts.). Also visit the National
Meseum located in the Ta Dzong which displays a rich collection
of fine arts and Weapons. O/nt.
Hotel.
Day
10 : Drive to airport for your flight to Kathmandu late
afternoon free and easy, evening enjoy Nepali dinner and
cultural program.
Day
11 : Airport drives for Final departure.
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MYSTIC
BHUTAN 5 NTS / 6 DAYS
Day
01 : Arrival Kathmandu.
Day
02 : Fly to Paro and drive to Thimpu (65kms./2hrs.)
THU/MON Fly to Paro and upon arrival meet, assist and drive
to Thimpu. O/nt.
Hotel.
Day
03 : Thimpu: Full day local sightseeing tour. FRI/TUE
AM: visit the Memorial Chorten of the Late King Jigme Dorjee
Wangchuk in the heart of Thimpu town / The Tashichhodzong,
“ The fortress of the auspicious Religion.” PM:
Stroll down town to the Handicraft Development corporation
which displays all kinds of traditional handicraft products
of Bhutan. O/nt.
Hotel.
Day
04 : Thimpu-Paro (65kms./2hrs) SAT/THU AM: After breakfast
drive to Paro. PM:
Drive through the Paro valley to see the Drukgyel Dzong
/ Kyichu Lhakhang. On a clear day one can see the white
doomed majestic Jhomolhari Mountain or better known as the
Mountain of Goddess (7314mts.) Also visit the national museum
located in the Ta Dzong which displays a rich collection
of the arts and weapons.
Day
05 : Paro: Excursion to Taktsang Lhakang. SUN/THU AM:
After breakfast drive to Sartsham Chorten and then two hours
of horse riding uphill will take you to the Taktsang cafeteria.
After refreshment a short trek to the view point to witness
a fascinating eye level view of the famous Taktsang Lhakhang
also known as the tigers nest. PM: After lunch a slow downhill
trek to Sartsham Chorten and then drive to hotel. O/n. Hotel.
Day
06 : Drive to airport for your flight or exit by overland.
MON/FRI:
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ACROSS
THE KINGDOM 8 NTS / 9 DAYS.
Day
01 : Arrival kathmadu
Day
02: Fly to Paro and drive to Thoimpu (65kms. /2hrs.)
MON/THU: O/nt. Hotel.
Day
03 : AM: Visit the memorial Chorten of the Late King
Jigme Dorjee Wangchuk in the heart of Thimpu town/The Tashichhodzong,
“The fortress of the auspicious Religoon.” PM:
Stroll downtown to the Handicraft Development Corporation
which displays all kinds of traditional handicraft products
of Bhutan. O/nt.Hotel
Day
04 : Thimpu – Punakha (77kms./3hrs.approx.) WED/SAT:
AM : After breakfast drive over the spectacular Dochula
pass (3,100mts.) to the warm and fertile valley of Punakha
PM: Visit the historic Punakha Dzong, once the seat of the
capital of Bhutan. The magnificent Dzong is sprawled between
the Phochu and Mochu rivers. O/nt.Hotel.
Day
05 : Phunakha-Bhumanthang (210kms./ 8hrs approx.) THU/SUN:
AM: Early morning drive to the valley of Bhumanthang through
the Yotola pass (3440mts.). This valley is considered a
very sacred place for the Bhumanthang Tourist lodge.
Day
06 : Bhumanthang: Full day sightseing. FRI/MON: AM:
Drive to Mebartsho(buming lake). This gorge is the holy
site and pilgrimage place where Guru Rimpoche had hidden
religious treasures later discovered by Terton Pema Lingpa.
Visit the Swiss Farm where you can buy excellent local made
cheese. PM: Visit the Jakar Dzong(castle of white bird).
Built in 1549 this Dzong houses the administrative center
of Bhumanthang. O/nt.at Bhumanthang Tourist lodge.
Day
07 : Bhumanthng-Thimpu (267kms./8hrs. approx.) SAT/TUE:
AM: Early morning drive to Thimpu via Tongas nd Wangdiphodrang.
O/nt.
Hotel.
Day
08 : Thimpu-Paro(65kms./2hrs.) SUN/WED: AM: Visit Drukgyel
Dzong/ Kyichu Lhakang & The national Museum. PM:
Excursion to Taktsang Lhakang.
Day
09 : Drive to airport for your flight to exit by overland.
MON/THU:
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CHOMOLHARI
TREK 11 NTS / 12 DAYS.
This
trek introduces you to the rich history of the Paro, Punakha
and the Thimpu valley, with the serenic view of Mt. Chomolhari(731mts.)
one of the most magnificent mountains in the Eastern Himalayas
– truly a rewarding sight for the dertermined trekkers!
Day
01 : Arrival Kathmandu
Day
02 : Fly to Paro. On arrival meet, assist and transfer
to hotel. O/nt. hotel.
Day
03 : Paro: Full day local sightseeing tour. O/nt. hotel.
Day
04 : Trek to Shana (2757mts.)
Day
05 : Trek Shana to Soi Thangthangkha (3466mts.)
Day
06 : Trek Soi Tangthangkha to Jangothang. (4040mts.)
Day
07 : Trek Jangothang to lingshi (4150mts.)
Day
08 : Trek Lingshi to Shodu (3963mts.)
Day
09 : Trek Shodu to Dolam Kencho. (3628mts.)
Day
10 : Trek Dolam Kenchoa to Dodinanad and drive to Thimpu.
O/nt. Hotel.
Day
11 : AM: Thimpu local sightseeing tour. PM: Drive to
Paro. O/nt. Hotel.
Day
12 : Drive to airport for your onward flights.
WEST
TO EAST TOURS
The cultural tours to Bhutan will insights to the people,
the culture, the traditions, religion and ecology of the
country. These tours will take you through some of the most
picturesque and scapes of spectacular mountain ranges to
the lush green valleys. One will see the unique architectural
splendors of the Dzongs, monasteries and the traditional
Bhutanese houses and witness some intriguing religious festivals.
You will also get the opportunity to taste the exotic Bhutanese
cuisine and meet the friendly people.
| Day
01 |
:
|
Arrival
Kathmandu, check into hotel rest day. |
| Day
02 |
:
|
Full
day sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley |
| Day
03 |
:
|
Fly
to Paro Overnight at Hotel. |
| Day
04-06 |
:
|
Sightseeing
of Thimpu, Punakha & Wangdi Photang, Phubjikha (Gangtey),
Paro and Excursion to Taktsang Overnight at Hotel. |
|
Day 05 |
:
|
Drive
to Bumthang (Jakar) via Tongsa Overnight at Hotel. |
| Day
06 |
:
|
Drive
to Mongar Sightseeing Overnight at Hotel. |
| Day
07 |
:
|
Drive
to Tashiyangtse Overnight at Hotel. |
| Day
08 |
:
|
Excursion
around Tashiyangtse Overnight at Hotel. |
| Day
09 |
:
|
Drive
to Tashigang Sightseeing Overnight at Hotel. |
| Day
10 |
:
|
Drive
to Samdrup Jongkhar Overnight at Hotel. |
| Day
11 |
:
|
Exit
Bhutan & drive to Guwahati (Indian town) from there
either we can continue to Sikkim and Darjeeling then
to Kathmandu or fly out the Indian other city like Delhi
or Culcutta. |
| |
|
|
TSECHU
FESTIVAL TOUR TO BHUTAN
Festival
Tours is an ideal opportunity to witness "Tsechu"
or religious festivals, which are held annually at various
parts of the kingdom at different times of the year. The
most popular festivals are Paro Tsechu (March/April), Thimphu
Tsechu (September/October) and the Jambay Lhakhang Drupchen
in Bumthang (October/November). The Tsechu festival, which
is celebrating at every Dzong. The major events are Mask
dance known as Cham which take place for 3-4 days and in
honor of Guru Rimpoche. Performed by both monks and laymen,
the Bhutanese people would have witnessed 12 episodes by
the end of the festival. It is a must for every Bhutanese
to see and understand every dance as these gains you merit
and brings you luck. It is also a time when people from
all over leave all their farm work, dressed in their best
attires and jewelry and rejoice together.
Day
01 : Arrival Kathmandu, check into hotel rest day.
Day 02 : Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 : Fly to Paro & drive to Thimphu Overnight
at Hotel.
Day 04 : Sightseeing of Thimphu Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05-07 : Festival in Thimphu, Paro or Bhumthang
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 08 : Drive to Paro & Sightseeing of Paro
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 09 : Excursion to Taktsang Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 : Fly to your onward destination.
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BUMTHANG
CULTURAL TREK
Trekking in Bhutan is unlike anywhere else in the Himalayas.
The walks are long and arduous but crystal air, lonely paths
and views that defy description compliment them. The trails
lead you through alpine meadows rhododendron forests around
the foothills of the snow peaked Himalayas, emerald green
valleys and crystal lakes. One also gets the opportunity
to see a wide variety of flora and fauna. The treks vary
from short 3 day walks over relative low altitudes to 3
week long treks which takes one through some of the highest
passes in the kingdom.
ITINERARY
| Day
01 |
:
|
Arrival
Kathmandu, check into hotel rest day. |
| Day
02 |
:
|
Full
day sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley |
| Day
03 |
:
|
Fly
to Paro Overnight at Hotel. |
| Day
04 |
:
|
Sightseeing
of Paro and Excursion to Taktsang Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05: Drive to Thimphu Overnight at Hotel. |
| Day
05 |
:
|
Sightseeing
of Thimpu Overnight at Hotel. |
| DaY
06 |
:
|
Drive
to Punakha & Wangdi Photang and Sightseeing Overnight
at Hotel. |
| Day
07 |
:
|
Drive to Phubjikha (Gangtey) and sightseeing overnight
at Hotel. |
| Day
08 |
:
|
Drive
to Bumthang (Jakar) via Tongsa Overnight at Hotel. |
| Day
09 |
:
|
Trek
to Membertso (Bumthang) Overnight at Camp. |
| Day
10-13 |
:
|
Drive
to Paro Overnight at Hotel. |
| Day
14 |
:
|
Fly
to your onward destination. |
| |
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CHOMOLHARI
WITH LINGSHI TREK
Trekking in Bhutan is unlike anywhere else in the Himalayas.
The walks are
long and arduous but crystal air, lonely paths and views
that defy description compliment them. The trails lead you
through alpine meadows rhododendron forests around the foothills
of the snow peaked Himalayas, emerald green valleys and
crystal lakes. One also gets the opportunity to see a wide
variety of flora and fauna. The treks vary from short 3
day walks over relative low altitudes to 3 week long treks
which takes one through some of the highest passes in the
kingdom.
ITINERARY
Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu, check into hotel rest
day.
Day 02 : Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 : Fly to Paro Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04 : Sightseeing of Paro and Excursion to Taktsang
Overnight at Hotel.
Day
05-07 : Trek to Jangothang (base camp) Overnight at
Camp
Day 08 : Excursion around Jongothang Overnight at
Camp
Day 09 : Trek to Lingshi Overnight at Camp
Day 10-13 : Trek to Dodena & drive to Thimphu
Overnight at Hotel.
We
have 21 days tour that includes three Himalayan Kingdom
together ( Nepal-Bhutan-India via Darjeeling and Sikkim)
Please contact
us for Details
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