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Jou Chau
Jou Chau
06:05 14 Feb 20
My wife and I were looking at various honeymoon destinations off the beaten path and Bhutan fit the bill! Our next... biggest decision was to choose the right tour group since there were so many to choose from. We decided to choose Heavenly Bhutan Travels because of the great reviews. Mr. Shiva, the General Manager, and Mr. Raju, the CEO, were our points of contact throughout registration/planning process. They were very responsive to our emails and worked with us on creating the perfect itinerary for our 6-night trip. Once we arrived, the baton was handed over to our tour guide, Mr. Sangjay, and driver/land pilot, Mr. Ram. The transition was seamless and we couldn't have asked for a better pairing. They were very courteous and had a wealth of knowledge on the various sites we visited. They definitely went above and beyond for us and we couldn't have asked for a better honeymoon. I highly recommend visiting Bhutan sooner rather later, before it gets modernized by western culture. I also highly recommend Heavenly Bhutan Travels without reservation, and definitely ask for Mr. Sangjay and Mr. Ram to be your guide and pilot, respectively!read more
Sachindri Rana
Sachindri Rana
14:40 01 Jan 20
I just had an amazing trip of Bhutan that was in partnership of my Travel agency PickYourTrail with Heavenly Bhutan... Travels in Bhutan. I must say, I had an amazing trip! I am very thankful to the whole HBT team especially to my awesome Tourist Guide (Mr. Kelzang) and the Car Driver (Mr.Nima) who helped in the great execution of the whole trip itinerary. Mr. Kelzang also helped me with the Immigration formalities and a Bhutanese mobile SIM card :) From the beginning of my trip till the last day, I was often contacted by other staffs of HBT (Raju and Menuka) to know if I was having a good trip. Everyday the trip began at the scheduled time. The car that I was travelling in (Hyundai Creta - Red) :) was always kept tidy. The car drive was very safe in the mountains and amidst of fog! The trip was well planned in terms of the logistics and I always had ample time to look around various places, eat Bhutanese food and rest. The car travel was always fun as Mr. Nima and Mr. Kelzang often sang Bhutanese songs and cracked jokes and also shared the culture and traditions of Bhutan. At many instances I felt the pride that my Mr. Kelzang and Mr. Nima had, to be a Bhutanese. They were very proud of Bhutan, their culture, traditions, their King and the Queen and of course Heavenly Bhutan Travels! :) This was something that I felt very good about. They often suggested the best way I could enjoy the day’s itinerary too. Mr. Kelzang often answered all my curious questions that I often had regarding the culture of Bhutan. To make the tourists feel the vibes of the New Year 2020, there was a well-thought celebration by HBT at Paro on the New Year’s Eve with tourists, HBT staff, Bhutanese cultural programme, bonfire, cake-cutting ceremony, lots of drinks and food. It was a night spent well with Mr. Kelzang and few others singing us Karaoke songs. I felt like a Bhutanese here! :) The whole trip was very safe and definitely had warmth and a personal touch to it. I was travelling solo, but never felt so. All thanks to Mr. Kelzang and Mr. Nima who are extremely good companions to the visitors. And as we know, of the companion is right, everything seems great! :) I wish them a very Good Luck for their future, especially to Mr. Kelzang whom I can definitely foresee to be one of the best Tourist Guides in the country! I would love to travel with HBT again and would highly recommend them! Cheers!read more
M. VST
M. VST
17:52 30 Dec 19
Thank you for the amazing Bhutan Experience! Shiva, your responsiveness and itinerary suggestions were superb! Sangay I... am grateful for your early morning planning for the tiger’s nest, which made it magical and Tashi you have been an amazing driver and both of you have been great company!read more
Sristi Murarka
Sristi Murarka
07:17 23 Dec 19
It is very rightly said: Bhutan: "Happiness is a place". The country and it's people both are amazing. A heartfelt... thanks to our guide, Mr.Ram and land pilot, Mr. Nima, without whom this journey would have been incomplete. Thanks a lot.read more
madhavi kher
madhavi kher
03:30 19 Dec 19
Our trip to Bhutan in Dec 2019 was very pleasant, thanks to great planning and execution by Heavenly Bhutan Travels!... The choice of hotels, travel and food arrangements were great. Ms Menuka at their travel office answered my several pre-trip/planning questions and helped me come up with an itinerary per our group’s interests and preferences. I had some last minute changes to my travel plans due to a family emergency and she worked with me on accommodating the changes, all the while communicating promptly and professionally. Mr Ram and Mr Passang, our guide and driver made our trip memorable. Mr Ram is very knowledgeable and loves to share his knowledge enthusiastically. He’s got a great sense of humor too! He quickly learned our interests and kept our itinerary flexible to accommodate them. I traveled with my 67 year old mother and he took care of us like family. Everyday he made sure he provided us with our daily itinerary and offered alternatives wherever possible to further suit our interests and fitness levels, so we could enjoy more. In one of the hotels we stayed at, the kitchen staff had some confusion over our meal request (they prepared Asian vegetarian instead of our Indian vegetarian meal request). Mr Ram went over and beyond his duty by actually assisting the kitchen staff to prepare our meal for us!! He's also a talented photographer and captured some great memories for us to take back home :). It was evident that he genuinely and passionately loves to serve his guests. And thanks to Mr Passang’s expert driving on the narrow, bending mountain roads, we could relax and enjoy the scenic views outside. Heartfelt thanks to the three of you, especially Mr Ram, for making our trip so comfortable and fun. You are great ambassadors for your country. Highly recommend Heavenly Bhutan Travels to anyone planning a visit!!read more
Amit Darekar
Amit Darekar
13:47 18 Dec 19
We had a great experience in Bhutan with Mr. Tenzin our tour guide. He showed us many places and explained the Bhutan... culture etc; very well. We Bhutan style food and liked it. Hope to visit again with Mr. Tenzin..read more
Swati Tyagi
Swati Tyagi
07:38 14 Dec 19
Best trip ....Bhutan is beautiful... it has eternal peace every were...and my trip was made more awesome because of... our guide RINCHEN (WE CALL HIM TIM TIM) our driver TEK....I really recommend them if you are coming with family or friends or alone... RINCHEN our guide was amazingly patient and he had good knowledge abt his own country....he use to reply all queries with smile....he was always ready to reply...on trip always smiling and ready to help..it needs lots of patience to handle 18 girls together on trip... RINCHEN did awesome job...and best driver I have ever met was TEK... He never over speed...no worng side...no over taking on montains or plain... I was so comfortable with his driving that my phobia of not sleeping when on montains went away and I genuinely slept in bus when he was driving. Thank you so much RINCHEN did TEK fir making my trip memorable.read more
Yen-Ling Tan
Yen-Ling Tan
04:49 12 Dec 19
The tour of Bhutan was amazing. My husband and I did a one week trip in December. Correspondence with Shiva was easy... and we received clear instructions before our trip. Although the itinerary for a one week trip in Bhutan was pretty standard, Heavenly Bhutan catered it to our preference and some were even customized on the fly. (We asked for an introduction to Bhutan and to include daily hikes). The farmstay they chose for us at Pobjikha was great, authentic and with a very nice family. We got the opportunity to see how they really live and tasted good home cooking. Even though it was -10C that evening, our hosts and our guides made sure we were comfortable. Our guide - Dhana - was very friendly and helpful. We wanted to try more local food and he tried his best to ensure the hotel restaurants accommodated our requests. He also brought us to a nice authentic local restaurant for momos for lunch once. Dhana also seems to know many good viewing spots.. occasionally we would get to a popular picture taking spot full of other tourists but Dhana would guide us to another section with just as good a view but with less crowd. Nima our driver was friendly, sympathetic and was just simply a very nice person. He knew I could get car sick and drove very carefully along the long windy mountain roads and not once did I feel uncomfortable. Whenever Nima spotted wild animals along the way, he would point them out to us and stopped for us to take pictures. All-in-all, it was wonderful experience, and we would definitely recommend using Heavenly Bhutan, and / or with Dhana as the guide and Nima as the driver.read more
Tanu Gersappa
Tanu Gersappa
14:50 11 Dec 19
Our Bhutan holiday was a long pending one. This year, in November, we flew past the magnificent Himalayan mountain... range and landed in the Land of the Thunder Dragon. At Paro, we were greeted and welcomed by our ever smiling, friendly guide Tenzin and driver Nima. Tenzin had the information and he quoted anecdotes regarding all the places we visited. He had answers to our queries regarding all the monuments we visited.. in Paro, Thimpu and Punakha. He was so passionate about his country and enthusiastic to tell us all about their customs and beliefs. Nima our driver, NEVER broke any traffic rules. He has been one of the safest drivers we have ever had in all our travels. Tenzin definitely made the trek up to Tigers Nest less tiring with his motivational skills. This holiday of ours was very memorable and Tenzin and Nima from Heavenly Bhutan Tours have been very much a part of it.read more
Ramya Madhyastha
Ramya Madhyastha
05:31 28 Nov 19
Bhutan trip November 2019 Visited Bhutan a week back via WOW club and tour operator from Bhutan were Heavenly Bhutan... Travels. I must says it was one of the memorable trip. All credits of this amazing trip to our guide RinChen and driver Tik. They both were very well organised and had immense knowledge of all the places we visited. RinChen was courteous to answer all questions that was asked by entire group and never let us complain about anything. He engaged the entire group member throughout the trip and made all our treks and sight seeing beautiful memory to cherish for lifetime. Tik is such calm. And composed driver. His driving skills are excellent. Never felt any jerks or rash driving through out the 7 days trip. A silent listener of all the fun we had in bus. I was amazed to know the skill set and training the tourism driver should undergo at Bhutan. A big thank you to both RinChen and Tik for making trip memorable and being super awesome hosts.read more
Shriyansh Raj Gupta
Shriyansh Raj Gupta
05:12 14 Nov 19
Flawless and Praiseworthy Led a group of 26 guests (13 couples) in Bhutan. It was a 7N itinerary which was excellently... executed by very professional team of Heavenly Bhutan. The pre-tour coordination was highly precise and accurate, and so was their on tour deliverance. Specially the Guide were outstanding. They were quick to adapt with my guests tastes n preferences and Gelled well. Specially guide KARMA was brilliant to engage clients with his subtle jokes, knowledge sharing, and also leading them to try local Bhutanese activities and experiences. Not to forget very professional drivers who too remained punctual and very courteous.read more
Neha Parnami
Neha Parnami
12:45 21 Oct 19
Travelled solo in May, and this turned out to be the most exotic and memorable trip. Dechan our guide is such a sorted... well spoken woman, her company alone makes one feel calm. As the youngest in the group, at first I was the only one who wanted to go to Tiger’s Nest.. and she assured me that she will accompany even if no one else turns up. And she actually did accompany me on my slow climb to the top.. and the view!! ❤️ This is the best tour group one could get, highly recommended. So friendly and super sweet. And you will definately love Dechan 😍read more
Bharat Aggarwal
Bharat Aggarwal
08:39 03 Oct 19
Extremely good personnel. Guide was excellent never giving no for an answer and going out of his way to please us.... Driver was also pleasant and outstanding in handling of the vehicle. Tried to accommodate all items in our itinerary without any complaints. Highly recommended travel agencyread more
Arpan Banny
Arpan Banny
15:32 02 Oct 19
Just returned from a trip to Bhutan(Sept 2019) with Heavenly Bhutan Travels. It was a memorable trip and wonderful... arrangements were made by Heavenly Bhutan. Their guide (Jigme) was very courteous and enthusiastic and ensured all our needs were taken care of. Heavenly Bhutan was very prompt to respond to all my e-mails and solve all my queries regarding the tour. Their arrangements were all top-class and also very budget friendly. Thanks to them, and will again go with them if ever I decide to go to Bhutan in future.read more
Manish Sarraf
Manish Sarraf
13:15 02 Oct 19
Loved the way Ram and Nima looked after our every need. Ever smiling and joking, felt we are one family unit for that... week. Found the people overall to be very friendly and happy and Ram and Nima were two excellent examples. Enjoyed our trip thoroughly.read more
Manoj Aggarwal
Manoj Aggarwal
14:10 06 Jul 19
" Heavenly Bhutan " A professionally managed tour ocompany based in Bhutan is truely synonymous with it's name which ... made our stay and tour fantabulous and splendid.......I am going to remember this experience whole of my life....... Our guide Bishnu and driver Ram & Neema made us feel like King and Queen . They we're so helpful and caring and fulfilled all our wishes and demands at one go. They pampered us like anything...... I am floored by the natural beauty of Bhutan and the way they have preserved it's Flora and Fauna. I am thankful to Raju ji ,M.D. Heavenly Bhutan for his courtsey and family like treatment. Couple Hot Stone Bath and Organic Farm house lunch in rice fields setting we're amazing . Bhutanese Dress couple photos and Archery sessions we're complementary. Bhutan is genuinely a Great Kingdom because of it's people who are so humble and simple and nature full of surprises and beauty. My Resorts especially Zhiwaling Resort , Paro was amazing and an experience beyond words.Thanks Raju ji for your personal touch and care in desiging my itinerary. I would like to visit Bhutan again in my life time but with H"Bhutan" only....read more
Bharat Balegere
Bharat Balegere
01:43 29 Jun 19
We decided to go to Bhutan for our honeymoon. Guide Ram was fantastic and one of the best guides I have ever met. He... ensured we had a comfortable and pleasant stay on Bhutan. He selected the rooms with best views and ensured that they were decorated for us. He spent a lot of time giving detailed explanation about each and every place we visited. We also had Driver Ram and Driver Sonam who drove very well. Overall the entire trip was very good. My wife and I enjoyed it very much.read more
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  • Buddha Point, Panoramic Views, Buddha Statue, Chennai to Bhutan, Buddhist Pilgrimage

Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour in Asia

US $9420
100%
Duration : 29 DAYS
Daily departure based on your available holiday period

Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour in Asia

Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa

This amazing 29 days tour will touch six beautiful BIMSTEC countries in Asia out of seven, covering major Buddhist Pilgrimage sites and touching almost 1.5 billion people with having a combined gross domestic product of $3.5 trillion. Beside these 6 BIMSTEC countries you get to visit Tiber under same journey as well; basically the idea of the tour is covering major Buddhist regions in Asia before ending your trip in Bhutan. This is a month journey which takes you through 7 beautiful countries before heading back home. Write to HBT to book Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour in Asia. Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour in Asia.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01: Arrival in Bangkok
On arrival at Bangkok, you will be received and transferred to the hotel. Bangkok is one of the world’s top tourist destinations. The city itself is a true tourist paradise, proved by the growing number of travelers coming each year. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Bangkok

Day 02: Bangkok Sightseeing
Bangkok is the larger-than-life city where magnificent temples, historic markets, skyscrapers and rooftops bars create an intoxicating vibe. A blend of the traditional and the modern, Bangkok’s every street has a surprise in store. Grand Palace– The Grand Palace is arguably Bangkok’s most impressive attraction. It is a huge complex of Thai temples and historical buldings. ighlights include Wat Phra Kaew, known in English as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and the Chakri Maha Prasat hall. Wat Pho– It is one of the Bangkok’s oldest temples, it contains 160 foot Reclining Buddha Statue, as well as one of Thailand’s first massage school. Wat Arun– The Temple of Dawn. One of Bangkok’s most picturesque and impressive temples. National Gallery– It houses impressive collection of Thai and Southeast Asian paintings, sculptures, portraits and photos from post-World War 2 Thai artist. Erawan Shrine– It is one of the most popular Hindu shrines in downtown Bangkok. Than Tao Mahaprom is a Brahma god known for his kindness, mercy, sympathy and impartiality. Overnight in Bangkok

Day 03: Bangkok- Sri Lanka (Colombo)- Kandy
On arrival at Colombo, we will proceed our journey towards Kandy. Kandy is both an administrative and religious city and is also the capital of the Central Province. Kandy is the home of the Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988. Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic– It  is considered one of the holiest places in Sri Lanka. The most sacred Buddhist shrine is said to possess a sacred tooth relic of Buddha, more precisely his right canine, which has been preserved safely. Overnight in Kandy.

Day 04: Kandy- Colombo
Colombo is Sri Lanka’s largest city as well as its capital.  There’s a mix of modern buildings and ancient temples, high-fashion shopping malls and pretty parks, and much more. Kandy Lake/Milky Ocean– was artificially constructed by the last king of Sri Lanka and Kandy, Wikrama Rajasinhe, as an additional feature for the beautifully laid out Temple of Tooth complex. Bahiravokanda Vihara Buddha Statue– Located on a hill, overlooking the city, lies Bahiravokanda Vihara, a giant Buddha statue and one of the city’s most notable religious monuments. Dalada Maligawa Museum– It exhibits a collection of relics, highlighting the spread of Buddhism throughout Asia and the rest of the world. It is the only museum of its kind showing a Buddhist exhibition of the religion’s global spread. Gangaramaya Temple– It is a Buddhist temple & one of the oldest and most important temples of Colombo. Overnight in Colombo

Day 05: Colombo- Yangon
Myanmar (Burma) is one of the best places in Asia to see Buddhist architecture and monuments. This is primarily due to the eclectic nature of Burmese Theravada Buddhism, which incorporates elements from a range of sources. Yangon is Myanmar’s largest city and a cultural melting pot, with elements of Burmese, British, Indian and Chinese culture on display. Shwedagon Pagoda– Locally known as Shwedagon Zedi Daw The, it sits atop of a hill and is 99 meters high is the most sacred and impressive Buddhist site for the people of the Union of Myanmar.  It can be seen from most places of Yangon day and night as the golden roof illuminates the city. It is one of the most famous pagodas in the world. Chauk Htat Gyi Pagoda– It is known for its enormous 65 meters long Reclining Buddha image. Sometimes referred to by foreign visitors as the ‘Sweet-Eyed Buddha, the statue’s porcelain face is punctuated by expressive large eyes (made from special imported Japanese glass), vermillion lips and bright blue eye shadow. Overnight in Yangon

Day 06: Yangon- Bagan
Bagan is an incredible ancient city in Central Myanmar that’s home to thousands of Buddhist temples. Many of the temples were built during the 11th and 12th centuries, with large parts of the ancient city in a state of ruin today. Once believed to be home to nearly 4446 temples, there now remain almost 2230 temples today. Ananda Temple– The Ananda temple is one of Bagan’s best known and most beautiful temples. Built in the 11th-12th centuries, it has remained an active worship site since, nearly a millennia. With its striking gold hit, or umbrella, it stands out brightly against the landscape and red bricks. Htilominlo Temple– The Htilominlo temple is a large majestic structure towering 46 meters high. The Htilominlo temple is one of the five oldest ancient pagodas in Bagan. Thatbyinnyu Temple– With a height of just over 60 meters, the Thatbyinnyu Pagoda is one of the highest monuments of Bagan. A distinctive feature of Thatbyinnyu Temple is that it’s main Buddha isn’t facing the main entrance hall on the ground hall. Overnight in Bagan

Day 07: Bagan- Mandalay
Mandalay is an interesting city with several fascinating religious sites, including the Maha Myat Muni Paya. Mandalay is the second largest city in Burma (after Yangon), and a former capital of Myanmar. Kuthodaw Pagoda– It is a Buddhist temple located in the city of Mandalay in Myanmar. The pagoda has 57-meters high Golden stupa and is inspired by temples in Bagan. It i also home to massive book in the world. Mahamuni Paya– Mahamuni Paya is an ancient Buddhist temple located in the city of Mandalay. Home to the 13-feet-high statue of seated Buddha, it is a major pilgrimage site for the Burmese, known for over 8 tons of gold leaves surrounding the image for about 6 inches. Atumashi Kyaung– It is a Buddhist monastery located in Mandalay in Myanmar. It is one of the most important monasteries in the country for monks who come here for learning. Overnight in Mandalay

Day 08: Mandalay- Yangon
Yangon, the commercial capital, is the main gateway to Myanmar. Evergreen and cool with lush tropical trees, shady parks and beautiful lakes, Yangon has earned the name of “The Garden City of the East”. Sule Paya – The Sule Paya is a small pagoda located in the center of Yangon. The pagoda, known in Burmese as the Kyaik Athok Zedi. According to legend the pagoda was built during the lifetime of the Gautama Buddha, about 2,500 years ago. Overnight in Yangon

Day 09: Yangon- Bodh Gaya
Take the flight to Bodh Gaya. Bodh Gaya is a village in the northeast Indian state of Bihar. Considered one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Bodh Gaya

Day 10: Bodh Gaya Sightseeing
Bodh Gaya is famous for Mahabodhi Temple, it was here undr the Bodhi tree that Budhha attained enlightenment. It is now one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Mahabodhi Temple– The Mahabodhi temple was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002. It is a Buddhist temple that marks the location where the Lord Buddha is said to have attained enlightenment. Bodhi Tree– It marks the spot where the original Bodhi tree once stood, under which Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. Pragbodhi– It is believed that Lord Buddha spent seven years living an austere life in a cave in this hill before he attained enlightenment. Great Buddha Statue– The Great Buddha Statue is an awe-inspiring sight, standing at a height of about 25 m. It is believed to be one of the largest statues in India and shows Lord Buddha sitting on a lotus in a meditative pose. It was unveiled and consecrated on November 18, 1989, and the ceremony was attended by the 14th Dalai Lama who blessed the site. Vishnupad Temple– It is another famous piece of architecture in Gaya. The temple is dedicated to Lord Bishnu and marked by his foorprint, which is also known as Dharmasila. Overnight in Bodh Gaya

Day 11: Bodh Gaya Sightseeing
Rajgir is an ancient city in the northeast Indian state of Bihar. Surrounded by hills, it’s known for its holy sites. Nalanda marks the site of the once famous Buddhist university also known as the Nalanda University, which has also been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Ragir– The largest city in Majjhimadesa during the Buddha’s time. Tranquil Vulture’s Peak– It is also known as the Holy Eagle Peak. Vulture Peak is considered to be the second “holiest” place of Buddhism, after the Maha Bodhi Temple because this is the place where the Buddha spent so much time on retreat, meditating, and teaching so many discourses. This is also a perfect place for meditation. The Ruins of Nalanda University– It is spread over 14 hectares of land. One can see many Buddhist structures including stupas, chaityas, temples and monasteries. Stupa of Sariputta– It was a place where Lord Buddha believed to have attained salvation. Evening retrace the drive back to Bodh Gaya. Overnight in Bodh Gaya.

Day 12: Bodh Gaya Sightseeing
The life of Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, is associated with the small town of Bodhgaya. It is one of the four holiest cities of Buddhist faith. Bodhgaya is not only an important Buddhist pilgrim center, but it is also an important center for the study of Buddhism. Muchalinda Sarovar- This is a holy pond in Bodh Gaya town, it’s name is derived from the snake king of the pond. Buddha spent sixth week meditating at this place after attaining awakening. Chinese Temple– The temple houses three golden statues of Lord Buddha and many inscriptions on the wall are engraved in Chinese. It was built by Buddhist monks with assistance from Chinese Government. Thai Monastery– It was built in the year 1956 by the then Thailand Monarch. The monastery reflects an exceptional blend of Thai Buddhist architecture with sloping roof curved at the corners and adorned with golden tiles. As you enter inside, a 25-meter high bronze statue of Lord Budhha catches attention. Royal Bhutan Monastery– Built at the command of King of Bhutan as a tribute to Lord Buddha. The monastery has a beautiful Buddha temple housing a magnificent statue of Lord Buddha. Overnight in Bodh Gaya

Day 13: Bodh Gaya- Kathmandu
On arrival at Kathmandu, you will be received and transferred to the hotel. Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital, is set in a valley surrounded by the Himalayan mountains. Later if time permits, we will visit. Kathmandu Durbar Square– It is a World Heritage Site. Kathmandu Durbar square, also known as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar, used to be the residence of the Nepali royal family and administrators. This ancient palace lies in the heart of the city. Stroll around Thamel town– It is a haven for tourists visiting the city. It contains numerous hotels, restaurants, and shops that cater specifically to western tourists. Overnight in Kathmandu

Day 14: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Kathmandu, the vibrant capital city in Nepal, sits at the heart of Kathmandu Valley, listed since 1979 as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Called city of Temples, Kathmandu is a holy land for you to discover the abundant culture and grand natural beauty in Durbar Squares, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Temple, Pashupatinath Temple and etc. Pashupathinath Temple– One of the most sacred Hindu temples of Nepal – Pashupatinath Temple is located on both banks of Bagmati River on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu. The massive Pashupatinath complex is one of the holiest pilgrimage spots in Nepal. Boudhanath Stupa– It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Boudha stupa is semicircle shaped and contains the relics and remaining of Buddha.The giant Boudhanath stupa is a gateway to heaven serving as a horizon between the earth and sky. Swoyambhunath (Monkey Temple)- The Swayambhunath Stupa, an icon of Nepal, is an ancient religious structure on a hilltop in the Kathmandu Valley.From the Swayambhunath stupa, you will have an amazing view of Kathmandu and the valley. Bhaktapur Durbar Square– Bhaktapur Durbar Square, renowned for its antique heritages from the 15th century displays the masterwork of metal, wood, and stone arts. It in fact exhibits the vividness of very old era. Overnight in Kathmandu

Day 15: Kathmandu- Lumbini
After breakfast drive to Lumbini. You will drive from Kathmandu to Naubise on the Tribhuvan Highway. From Naubise, we continue drive along Prithvi Highway till Narayanghat and from there we drive through Mahendra Highway until we reach Lumbini. Lumbini is one of the holiest places of one of the world’s great religions, and its remains contain important evidence about the nature of Buddhist pilgrimage. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Lumbini

Day 16: Lumbini Sightseeing
Siddhartha Gautama, the Lord Buddha, was born in 623 B.C. in the famous gardens of Lumbini, which soon became a place of pilgrimage. Lumbini happens to be one of the famous tourist destinations, a Mecca for the devotees and believers all over the world. Blessed with the various sites, instruments and shrines of various stages of Buddha’s life, Lumbini offers a variety of attractions related to the different occurrences in Buddha’s life.Maya Devi Temple– The most sacred site in the Lumbini Garden where archaeologists have identified the exact spot where Lord Buddha was born. This temple is dedicated to Maya Devi- Lord Buddha’s mother. Ashoka Pillar– Built in the year 259BC, this pillar was built by King Ashok, who was Buddhist. On the surface of the pillar, the wording says that the local king had announced Lumbini to be free of tax as it was the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Myanmar Golden Temple– This temple is built in Myanmar architecture. This is one of the oldest structures of Lumbini. Pushkarni Pond– This is the pond where Mayadevi is said to have had a bath before giving birth to Buddha. Ramagram– It is believed to be the maternal home of Buddha. This is where we can see the biggest stupa, with important relics. It is said that it was built around 600 B.C. World Peace Pagoda– This bright white pagoda is located right outside Lumbini. This structure has a large gold statue of Buddha in his birth position. This pagoda was built in the cost of one million USD. Overnight in Lumbini

Day 17: Lumbini- Kathmandu
Retrace the drive back to Kathmandu via Tribhuvan Highway. Kathmandu is the capital of the kingdom, situated in a valley which is an open air museum of famous sites, ancient temples and shrines & golden pagodas. It is a city of inexhaustible historic artistic and cultural interest. Kumari House– Historical palace of the living goddess Kumari who is worshipped by Hindus & Buddhists. Evening at leirsure or free for shopping. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 18: Kathmandu- Lhasa
Arrive at Gongga Airport and drive to Lhasa City. Lhasa, whose name means ‘the Land of Gods’ in Tibetan, is the capital of Tibet Autonomous Region. It is the center of Tibet’s political, economic, cultural and religious activities. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Lhasa.

Day 19: Lhasa Sightseeing
Lhasa is known as one of the highest cities in the world, standing at an altitude of 3490 metres (11,450 ft) and surrounded by the Himalayan Mountain ranges.Lying in the Tibetan Plateau, the city is also home to a major Tibetan people nationality but also Han and Hui peoples and several other ethnic groups. Potala Palace– It is regarded as landmark and the symbol of Tibet, the winter palace of the Dalai Lama since the 7th century. Jokhang Temple– It is a Tibetan Buddhist temple located in the center of old Lhasa city. It was originally built in 647 AD. The name “Jokhang” means “House of Buddha”. Jokhang Temple is the spiritual center of Tibet and is one of the holiest destinations for Buddhist pilgrims. Barkhor Market– Barkhor Street is actually a one-way circled praying road around Jokhang Temple. It is also the well-known kora pilgrimage route in Lhasa. The street is a good place for visitors who want to learn about Tibetan culture, economy, religion and arts. Overnight in Lhasa.

Day 20: Lhasa Sightseeing
Sera Monastery– It is one of three famous monasteries. The monastery was named Sera which means wild rose in the Tibetan language, because the hill behind it was covered with wild roses in bloom when it was built. Norbulingka – Situated in the west suburb of Lhasa, Norbulingka is a precious garden among Tibetans and called the “Summer Palace in Lhasa”. Evening at leisure and overnight in Lhasa

Day 22: Lhasa- Kathmandu
Fly back to Kathmandu and evening will be free for shopping. You can also hop around the different restaurants or go to try authentic Nepalese food. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 23: Kathmandu- Paro- Thimphu
Fly on the wings of the Dragon to Bhutan, on arrival in Paro International Airport, complete the immigration formalities and exit through only one arrival gate where HBT dedicated team who will be holding placard, no one will be missed. We welcome with khaddar and proceed to Thimphu which will take about an hour and half. The route will follow Paro River until Chuzom from where we will bend towards Thimphu river taking us to the heart of capital city Thimphu. The entire stretch of drives is very scenic and picturesque as we pass by some of the beautiful villages of Bondey, Shaba, Isina etc until we enter welcome gate in Thimphu. Tachongang Lhakhang- En-route to Thimphu, stopover for little leg stretch walk crossing Paro River or enjoy the views from the roadside depending your arrival time. Chuzom- Meeting point of two rivers (Thimphu & Paro) this is tri junction of highway leading to Thimphu, Paro and Phuentsholing into three directions. Enjoy the lovely picture of beautiful portrait of our King and Queen placed at chuzom which is so welcoming to all who visits Bhutan. Overnight in Thimphu, altitude 2400m

Day 24: Thimphu Sightseeing
Thimphu- This bustling little city is the main centre of commerce, religion and government in the country. Thimphu is the most modern city with an abundance of restaurants, internet cafes, nightclubs and shopping centers. However it still retains its cultural identity and values amidst the signs of modernization, often referred as world only city without traffic lights. National Memorial Chorten- It is located close to the center of Thimphu city and is one of its most iconic monuments. Visitors will find elderly Bhutanese people circumambulating the Chorten throughout the day. The National Memorial Chorten was built in memory of Late Third King of Bhutan and dedicated to World Peace. Third King is regarded as father of modern Bhutan. Buddha Dordenma- The Buddha Dordenma is located at a top of the hill in Kuenselphodrang Nature Park and overlooks the southern entrance to Thimphu valley. The Buddha Dordenma is a gigantic 51.5-meter tall statue, making it one of the largest statues of Buddha in the world. Changangkha Lhakhang– It is an ancient fortress like temple built in 12th century on a sacred location chosen by Lam  Phajo Dugom Zhigpo. It is the most important temple for the children born in Thimphu since the protective deity of children resides in this temple. Thangthong Dewachen Nunnery– It is a Buddhist monastery located in Zilukha overlooking Tashichodzong. At present the nunnery still functions as an institutes were women of Bhutan who are admitted at the nunnery are educated in Buddhism and after they graduate these nuns dedicate their lives for community service. Folk Heritage Museum-This museum was established in 2001 and provides visitors with fascinating insights into the Bhutanese material culture and way of life, especially the life of Bhutanese in remote parts of Bhutan. Tashichho Dzong-Houses the throne room of His Majesty the King of Bhutan and government secretariat buildings, beautiful arts and crafts, built in 17th century. Visitors are open for an hour in the evening and closed during official meeting or gathering. Overnight in Thimphu

Day 25: Thimphu- Punakha
Start the most scenic drive to Punakha from Thimphu over dochula pass which takes about two hours.  After the break at Dochula, the road descends into Wangdue and Punakha taking us to one of the warmest places of Bhutan. Dochula Pass- The pass is at a popular location as it offers a stunning 180 degree panoramic view of the Great Himalayan mountain ranges. The view is especially scenic and very clear on winter days with snowcapped mountains forming a majestic backdrop to the tranquility of the 108 chortens gracing the mountain pass. Chimi Lhakhang- This temple is known as the temple of fertility. It is widely believed that childless couples can visit this temple to pray for better fertility to conceive the child. There are stories and incidences that many visitors dream came true however one must truly need to believe and follow the lama’s instruction. The hike though the lovely villages of Mesina gives truly amazing experience. Enjoy the gentle walks from the road head. Punakha Dzong- Built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the Dzong was named Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). Punakha is still the winter residence of Je-Khenpo religious head of Bhutan. King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck convened the first National Assembly here in 1952.  This is one of the finest and must see Dzongs of Bhutan. The Dzong stands in between meeting point of two rivers, Phochu and Mochu making the most photogenic Dzongs of Bhutan. Overnight in Punakha, altitude 1350m

Day 26: Punakha- Phobjikha
The road to Phobjikha passes through old town of Wangdue taking us through the black mountain region into Gangtey. The drive also passes through some of the most beautiful forests, water fall, hills, river and villages and Pelela pass before stepping into Phobjikha. Enjoy the most scenic and adventurous drive today with HBT. Gangtey Gompa- The temple built over hill top, headed by Gangtey Tulku the reincarnation of Pema Lingpa. Annual festival of Gangtey is performed in the temple courtyard every year. This is also the place for black necked crane’s festival held every year on 11-Nov, coinciding with His Majesty’s Fourth King’s Birthday. Gangtey Nature Trail- It is a short and relatively easy trek with several beautiful villages and monasteries en route. It offers beautiful views of the country with mostly gentle, forested slopes. All-time best trail and it takes approx. 2 hours, the trails ends at the road next to Khewang Lhakhang. Black Necked Crane Information Centre- This place is run by the Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) and has an observation room with high-power telescopes and good scope for spotting the famous Black Necked Cranes which migrates to the region during winter. It also displays information about the history of the region. Overnight in Phobjikha, altitude 2900m

Day 27: Phobjikha- Paro
crossing over Pelela, Wangdue, Dochula, up until Chuzom and further to Paro. The entire stretch of drive will refresh your mind and give you second chance to enjoy the great snowcapped mountain views of the Himalayas. Rinpung Dzong- ‘Fortress on a Heap of Jewels’, is ranked one of the best Bhutanese architecture. The massive buttressed walls that tower over the town are visible throughout the valley, particularly when landing at Paro Airport.  The Dzong also offers administrative seat of the district of Paro. The Dzong was built in 1644 under the order of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. National Museum of Paro- Perched above Paro Dzong it was watchtower built in 1649 to protect the undefended Paro Dzong located below, renovated in 1968 to house the National Museum. Today this museum houses the best collections of all time historical items making worth for a visit. Kichu Lhakhang- Temple considered sacred Jewel of Bhutan was established by the Buddhist King Songstsen Gampo of Tibet to overcome the giant ogress that laid across Tibet and Himalayas preventing the spread of Buddhism. The king is believed to have built the temple at the left foot of the enormous ogress. Kichu Lhakhang was among 12 temples in Bhutan out of 108 temples said to have been constructed over single night. Kichu Lhakhang was initially small in size however later, the temple expanded both in grandeur and size to its form that we see today. Overnight in Paro, altitude 2200m

Day 28: Paro Sightseeing
This picturesque region in the kingdom is covered in fertile rice fields and has a beautiful, crystalline river meandering down the valley. Paro has more of historical sites, high-end tourist resort and many souvenir shops for shopping including world famous Takstang.  Taktsang/Tiger’s Nest Temple– is Bhutan’s most iconic landmark and religious Buddhist site in the world. The name Taktsang translates to “The Tiger’s Nest”. The temple is one of the holiest sites in Bhutan which clings impossibly to a sheer cliff face 900 meters above the valley. Although good trekkers can make it to the top in two hours, most of the guests take whole day to complete the hike. Outdoor Activities- Nicely made and well maintained activity place attached to whole sell Buddha statue store, offers wearing Bhutanese dress, playing archery and darts for guests visiting Bhutan. The center is maintained and operated by HBT herself and its free of cost for all HBT guests. Overnight in Paro

Day 29: End of the Tour
Departure from the Kingdom of Bhutan


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