Himalayan Kingdoms

This 8-day tour visits Bhutan and explores a collection of intriguing and spectacular sights. You will check out the assortment of Dzongs, wander around temples and meander along short hikes through breathtaking routes. During your trip you will learn more about the culture of Bhutan and its religious heritage. This tour begins in Kathmandu and you will get the chance to stroll through the buzzing streets and see the nearby palaces, temples and stupas. After you have flown into Bhutan, the tour will stop off at the Paro Dzong (a combination of a fort, monastery and town hall) and a national museum. Your expert guide will introduce you to the history of the country and the local's way of life. You will leave Paro and traverse across snaking roads, passing forests and crossing over the Dochu La Pass to the Punakha Valley. Here, you can view Punakha Dzong and walk by the river to a hilltop temple surrounded by fields of vegetables and chilies. The Phobjika Valley, renowned for being the migratory festination of the endangered black-necked crane and Gangtey Dzong, is also on the itinerary. The tour will then head over to the capital of Thimphu so you can browse the weekend market. You will return to Paro and climb up to the Taktshang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) - one of Bhutan's most famous sights. When you are back in Nepal, the tour will survey the ancient centre of Bhaktapur, the most significant temple of Pasupatinah, the Boudhnath stupa and watch the sunset across Kathmandu Valley. 3 to 4-star & boutique hotels