DRAGON HEART TOUR

Experience a taste of Kathmandu with its bustling markets, tranquil temples, stunning architecture and UNESCO World Heritage sites before journeying to the heart of Bhutan. Visit ancient and spectacular dzongs and ornate monasteries where myth and legend blend with mystic rites. Travel through stunning wooded valleys, national parks and wildlife reserves and picturesque villages. Journey to Bumthang, the spiritual heartland of the Land of Dragon, where four valleys meet and home to the most ancient, holy and precious Buddhist sites. Visit ancient and revered monasteries, temples and palaces as you enter the heart of this mysterious kingdom.

Departure Date

Fri, March 27

  To

  Fri, April 10

Sat, April 11

  To

  Sat, April 25

Sat, April 25

  To

  Sat, May 09

Sat, Sept 19

  To

  Sat, Oct 03

Sat, Oct 10

  To

  Sat, Oct 24

Price

Standard Accommodation in Kathmandu

 2-6 pax

 7-16 pax

Hotels

 US$3776

 US$3234

Single Supplement

 US$545

 US$545

Deluxe Accommodation in Kathmandu

 2-6 pax

 7-16 pax

Camping basis

 US$4144

 US$3528

Single Supplement 

 US$704

 US$704

Itinerary

Day 01:      Meet upon arrival at Kathmandu airport by Gurkha Encounters Kathmandu representative and transfer to hotel. After getting refreshed, and having lunch, proceed for walking tour to Kathmandu Durbar Square visiting, ancient palace, living goddess temple Kumari temple, Hanuman Dhoka and Kastamandap temple. Evening will be followed by the welcome dinner. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 02:      Proceed on sight seeing tour to Swoyambhunath stupa also known as the Monkey Temple, Patan city known as The City of Fine Arts, Pashupatinath temple the holiest shrine of the Hindu people and Boudhnath stupa. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 03:      Transfer to the International airport for flight to Paro. You will be met at Paro airport by the representative of our Bhutanese counterpart and transfer to the hotel in Paro. Overnight in Paro.

Day 04:      AM: Commence sight seeing tour in Paro. Overnight in Paro.

Day 05:      AM: Drive to Thimpu. PM: Commence sight seeing tour in Thimpu. Overnight in Thimpu.

Day 06:      AM: Drive to Wangdiphodrang via Punakha. Overnight in Wangdiphodrang.

Day 07:      Drive to Tongsa and further to Bumthang. Overnight in Bumthang.

Day 08:      Commence sight seeing tour in Bumthang. Overnight in Bumthang.

Day 09:      Continue sight seeing in Bumthang and later drive further to Ura village. Overnight in Bumthang.

Day 10:      AM: Drive to Gangtey Gompa. PM: Commence sight seeing tour. Overnight in Gangtey.

Day 11:      Drive to Thimpu. Overnight in Thimpu.

Day 12:      Drive to Paro and rest of the day remain at leisure to browse around. Overnight in Paro.

Day 13:      Transfer to the airport in Paro for flight to Kathmandu. You will be met on arrival at Kathmandu airport by Gurkha Encounters Kathmandu representative and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day will be at leisure. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 14:      AM: drive to Bhaktapur also known as the City of Devotees for sight seeing tour. Lunch in Bhaktapur and later drive back to Kathmandu. PM: Free for last moment's shopping. Farewell dinner in the evening. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 15:      Free till departure and later transfer to the International airport for home bound flight.

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