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| 14 Days Myths & Legends of The Himalayas |
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The Himalayas stretch approximately 1800 miles from Afghanistan to Myanmar (Burma). Bhutan's jealously guarded isolation and stunning mountain scenery combined with an ancient culture and colorful friendly people makes it a wonderful destination. Transit through Kathmandu, Nepal before flying on one of the most scenic flights in the world over the Himalayas and Mt. Everest to Lhasa, Tibet. The Tibetan plateau, is high, desolate with pristine beauty and ruggedness. Dominated by an intensely blue sky, people here live in a timeless setting. We will sample Tibet's spiritual traditions in its temples and monasteries. Tour extension available to Gyantse/Xigatse or drive from Lhasa to Kathmandu through the Himalayas with a stop at the Mt. Everest base camp, a once in a lifetime experience!
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Day 1
ARRIVE DELHI, INDIA
Late night arrival in Delhi, capital of India. It's history goes back 2000 years. Few capitals in the world have as many monuments as Delhi.
THE GRAND (near airport). |
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Day 2 DELHI- PARO- THIMPU (BD)
Fly to Paro, Bhutan and drive to Thimpu. Later visit Memorial Chorten. NAMGAY HERITAGE
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Day 3
THIMPU (BLD)
Tour of Thimpu includes Tashichhodzong, National Library, Handicraft center, Nunnery, Takin Zoo, Folk Heritage and textile museum. |
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Day 4
THIMPU - PUNAKHA (BLD)
Drive to Punakha across the Dochu La pass (10,000-ft) into Punakha Valley. Later tour the Punakha Dzong. DAMCHEN RESORT
Day 5
PUNAKHA - PARO (BLD)
Today we drive towards Paro (7480 ft), a beautiful terraced valley, home to many of Bhutan's oldest temples and its first airport. Tour of Paro Dzong and Ta Dzong National museum. TASHI NAMGAY
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Day 6
PARO (BLD)
Drive to view the Tiger's Nest monastery and visit the Drukgyel Dzong. Your guide will try to arrange a visit to a Bhutanese farmhouse. Later if time available visit the downtown market. |
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Day 7
PARO (BLD)
Travel to Chele-la pass. At 13,000 feet, this is the highest road open to cars in Bhutan. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the landscape with towering mountains in the north. From the pass one can see the Haa Valley, the extreme western district of Bhutan. Also visit Lhakhang Karpo and Nagpo.
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Day 8
PARO - KATHMANDU, Nepal (B)
Fly to Kathmandu, Nepal (4200-ft), the home of the great Himalayas. Afternoon tour of Kathmandu-Durbar Square, the residence of the living Goddess, Swayambunath Stupa.
HYATT REGENCY
Day 9
KATHMANDU (B)
Morning tour of Pashupatinath temple, Patan and Bhadgaon (Bhaktapur).
Day 10
KATHMANDU - LHASA, Tibet (BD)
Fly to Lhasa (11,500-ft), the capital of Tibet, you might see panoramic views of Himalayas including Mt. Everest from the flight. FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON
Day 11
LHASA (BLD)
Visit Potala Palace and Norbulingka, former summer palace of the Dalai Lamas.
Day 12
LHASA (BLD)
Visit Drepung monastery, carpet factory, Sera monastery, Jokhang temple and Barkhor Street market.
Day 13
LHASA (BLD)
Today we will visit the Ganden monastery. Later walk in Barkhor market.
Day 14
LHASA- KATHMANDU - DELHI - HOMEBOUND (B)
Fly to Delhi via Kathmandu and connect homebound flights
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