Best time to visit - November to May
Day 1:: 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 2:: 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 3:: Kathmandu
Morning guided tour of Pashupatinath temple, Boudhnath stupa and Bhaktapur
city. Rest of the day free. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4:: Kathmandu-Pokhara
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
5:: Pokhara
An hour's boat ride on Lake Phewa. Guided tour of Pokhra. Overnight at the
hotel
Day 6:: Pokhara-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 7:: 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
12:: 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:: 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:: Punakha
Guided tour of Punakha and a short walk along River Mo Chu. Overnight stay
at the hotel at Punakha.
Day 15:: 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:: 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:: Paro-Delhi / Calcutta / Dhaka / Bangkok
Connect flight to onward destination.
