Day - 01 -- »
Delhi-Kathmandu
Fly Delhi-Kathmandu in the morning and arrive
Kathmandu in the afternoon. Rest of the day free
for exploring the area. Overnight stay at the
hotel.
Day - 02
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Kathmandu
After breakfast, visit Swayambhunath stupa
followed by tour of Kathmandu city. Visit Durbar
square, Basantpur square, Kumari temple etc.
Afternoon guided tour of Patan city. Visit the
king's old palace, hindu temples and Buddhist
golden temple. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day - 03
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Kathmandu
Morning guided tour of Pashupatinath temple,
Boudhnath stupa and Bhaktapur city. Rest of the
day free. Overnight at the hotel.
Day - 04
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Kathmandu-Pokhra
Drive to Pokhra 'the valley of lakes' stopping
enroute for river rafting (optional). Pokhra
valley is scenic and exciting. It is covered by
green hills, lakes, forests, rivers, water falls &
terraced gardens. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day - 05
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Pokhra
An hour's boat ride on Lake Phewa. Guided tour of
Pokhra. Overnight at the hotel
Day - 06
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Pokhra- Chitwan
National Park
Early morning drive to Chitwan National Park.
Check-in at the lodge. Afternoon elephant safari
at Royal Chitwan Park for nature watch. Overnight
at a wildlife resort.
Day - 07 -- »
Chitwan
National Park
Early morning park visit on an elephant / jeep. In
the afternoon, set out for bird watching in the
canoes. In the evening, a stick dance of the local
people shall be organised (optional). Overnight at
a wildlife resort.
Day - 08
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Chitwan
National Park- Kathmandu- Nagarkot
Drive to Kathmandu and transfer to the Nagarkot.
One can have a panoramic view of Himalayan ranges
from east to west. Best for sunset. Overnight at
Nagarkot.
Day - 09
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Nagarkot-Kathmandu
After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day - 10
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Kathmandu-Paro
Fly to Paro by Druk Air. Transfer to the hotel.
Time free to visit the monasteries or go birding
at Paro chu. Overnight in the hotel.
Day - 11
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Paro-Thimphu
Morning birding tour along the river Paro chu.
After breakfast, Visit Drukgyel Dzong ruins
(Monastery Fortress); the Natural History Museum
at Ta Dzong; the Taktsang Retreat (the Tiger's
nest) & the 7th century Kyichu temple. Afternoon
drive to the capital city of Thimpu stopping en
route to look for Ibisbill. Overnight stay in the
hotel.
Day - 12
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Thimpu-Phobjhika
Leave very early in the morning for Phobjhika (6
hr.) stopping enroute for an hour at Dochula for
birding. After lunch visit the Gangtey Gompa
(monastery). Evening birding in Phobjhika valley.
Overnight stay in a guest house.
Day - 13
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Phobjhika-Punakha
Early morning walk to the bogs to see the
black-necked cranes. Return to the guest house for
breakfast. Drive to Punakha. Overnight at the
hotel.
Day - 14
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Punakha
Guided tour of Punakha and a short walk along
River Mo Chu. Overnight stay at the hotel at
Punakha.
Day - 15
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Punakha-Thimpu
Early morning birding at Punakha. Drive to Thimpu
(3 ½ hr.). Afternoon guided tour of Thimpu.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day - 16
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Thimpu-Paro
Morning visit to the zoo to see Takin and for
birding. Drive to Paro (3 hr.). Overnight stay at
the hotel in Paro.
Day - 17
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Paro-Delhi /
Calcutta / Dhaka / Bangkok
Connect flight to onward destination.
