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The Chinese archaeologists have found a very small \"pagoda\" - it sounds more like an ornate reliquary shaped like a pogoda -- that allegedly contains a gold coffin bearing part of the Buddha\'s skull inside a silver box.
The latest census shows 63% increase in Tiger population since 2009. Of the 198 tigers, 120 are in Chitwan National Park, 50 in Bardiya National Park, 17 in Shukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve, seven in Parsa Wildlife Reserve and four in Banke National Park.
Nepal Tibet border remained closed in Autumn 2015 for foreigners. Tourists rerouted their visit via Hilsa, Simikot or flying in and out of Lhasa. The overland trip will resume from April 2016
The leading travel guide book publisher, Rough Guide has listed Nepal as the number one destination of the top ten travel destination of 2016.
Prince Harry\'s is taking an official tour of Nepal to observe how the country is recovering from devastating April 2015 earthquake.
International Buddhist conference is held in Nepal to celebrate 2,060th Buddha Jayanti. The conference is supposed to highlight Lumbini as birthplace of Buddha and Nepal as the land of the origin of Buddhist philosophy.
Recent count has recorded increased number of Indian Bison - Gaur in Chitwan National park, a natural heritage sites enlisted by UNESCO.
National Geographic has listed Nepal in its top 10 destination to visit in 2016. The country needs tourism to rebuilt, it says.
The leading travel guide book, Lonely planet, recently featured ‘Pun Hill’ as top ten tourist destination in Nepal.
Gharial crocodile population declines in Nepal despite various programs of Chitwan based crocodile breeding center and other organizations.
An Australian trekkers died near Everest base camp because of high altitude sickness.
Series of scientific excavation have uncovered the Shakya palace of Tilaurakot where Lord Buddha spent 29 years as Prince Sidhartha.
Bird festival celebrated in Pokhara to bring awareness about bird conservation and to promote bird tourism.
Kathmandu the gateway city to the Himalayas, is listed as the top 5th destination in the world to travel in 2019 by Lonely Planet.
Nepal and Bhutan occupy the most remote landmass in the the Himalayas. The invincible Himalayan landscape however safeguarded diverse cultures and practices unstained until now. The vertically raising slope of Nepal - Bhutan nourished diverse flora, fauna and ethnicity. Nepal was safe hideout for immigrants and political renegades from both India and Tibet from the ancient time. This flourished several distinct cultures in the manifold Himalayan valleys.
Nepal Bhutan Tour offers best of Himalayan scenery, cultural encounters and biodiversity.
Nepal Bhutan tour can be customized from 8 days or longer with trekking or driving through Sikkim to Phuntsholing, Bhutan.
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My friend chose iTour Nepal for a longer Nepal-Tibet-Bhutan trip, and I joined her for the Bhutan leg. Rabi was easy to work with in getting everything set for the Bhutan portion. He was flexible and adjusted the itinerary to my schedule as well...
Day 01 : Kathmandu, Nepal arrival | Transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu Tour (Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Shyambhunath and Pashupatinath)
After scrumptious breakfast, go on a Kathmandu sightseeing with our expert guide. A day with local guide will give you totally different perspective of the town. Kathmandu has got pagodas, pavilions, sunken water spouts, palaces and great stupas from ancient to medieval time. This is where one can see the magnificence of Newari art, craft and architecture along with great cultural diversity.
Day 03 : Fly to paro, Bhutan and drive to Thimphu (55 km / 1 & 1/2 hrs)
The 1 hr flight from Kathmandu to Paro is panoramic thrill with the view of sprawling Himalayan peaks crowning lush mountainous country. Our Bhutanese represent / guide will pick us up and together you will drive to Thimphu. Enjoy the scenic drive along the Pachu River. Make break to cross the 15th century suspension bridge and visit the Tachog Lakhang (temple). Check in hotel in Thmphu and if the time permits we will visit the Farmer’s market, Archery march and the craft bazaar.
Day 04: Thimphu sightseeing and drive to Punakha over Dochu la pass (3,140 m) – 85 km / 2.5 hrs
After breakfast tour around Thimphu. We will visit Tashichho Dzong, Memorial Chorten, Buddha Dordenma Statue and the school of traditional painting. You can also visit National Library and Institute of traditional medicine. In the late afternoon, drive to Punakha via Dochula pass. The pass is marked by 108 chortens and offers magnificent view of the Himalayas. Visit the Druk Wangyal lakhang and drive to Punakha.
Day 05: Punakha sightseeing and drive back to Paro
In Punakha we will visit Punakha dzong and Chhimi Lakhang. Chhimi Lakhang is known as fertility shrine where the locals visit to get the blessing of fertility. Walk for about 20 mints through the paddy fields to reach the shrine. The Punakha dzong is situated on the island between two rivers Pho Chu (male river) and Mochu (female River). In the afternoon, drive back to Paro.
Day 06: Hike to Tiger’s nest and Paro sightseeing.
Drive 20 mints to the base of Tiger’s Nest ( Taktsang monastery ) and hike for about 1.5 hrs to the cafeteria which offers great view of the monastery. Then climb further 1 more hour to the Tiger’s nest monastery perched on the cliff. Walk back down and visit the farmhouse for lunch with the family. Later visit Kichu Lakhang built in 7th century by the Tibetan emperor Songsten Gampo. This is one among the 108 temples built by the Emperor.
Day 07 : Fly back to Kathmandu | Connection flight to Pokhara
Enjoy the short scenic flight looking at the long range of the Himalayas. Our represent will pick you up from the Kathmandu airport and check you in the domestic terminal for the flight to Pokhara. This 25 mints flight looks into the Himalayas west of Kathmandu. Check in hotel and have easy day in the town with setting of snow peaks and lake.
Day 08 : Sunrise view from Sarangkot and Pokhara tour
In the morning, drive 25 mints to the view point at 1,500 m overlooking at the Pokhara valley with panorama of Annapurna. The change in color of sky and snow peaks make the scenery photogenic. Drive back to the hotel and go on a tour after breakfast. Pokhara tour is about getting the feel of nature, Himalayan scenery, geography and historical events. We will visit International mountain museum, cave waterfall (Devi’s Fall from cave) and Tibetan Refugee camp. Take a boat across Phewa lake and hike 1 hr to World Peace pagoda. Drive back to hotel.
Day 09 : Drive to Chitwan (160 / 5 hrs) | Check in Safari Lodge and join safari activities
Drive through the lush valley with charming villages and terraces. The road snakes along Marshyangdi River and then follow Trishuli River out of the mountains. Chitwan is tropical region at the altitude of 150 m. Check in safari lodge nest to the jungle and join the lunch. Later go for a walk and watch beautiful sunset bringing birds and animals to their shelters. You will be taken for Tharu cultural show. Tharu are the aboriginals from Chitwan who had great survival skills in the jungle. Join the buffet dinner and sleep with the sounds of jungle.
Day 10: Jungle safari
Chitwan national park is the last remnants of the jungle that once spread from the foothills of the Himalayas till the Ganges. The national park has been successfully preserving the last no of Royal Bengal Tigers and Asian single horned Rhinos. Go on a canoe, elephant back and on foot to look for wildlife. Visit the Elephant breeding center and give a bath to the elephant. Learn about the wide range of birds that migrates all the way from Siberia and acknowledge how we are connected globally.
Day 11: Fly back to Kathmandu. Pick up and visit Bhaktapur and Patan.
After spending beautiful morning in the ambiance of jungle, drive to the airport to fly back to Kathmandu. Our guide will pick you up from the airport and together you will visit Bhaktapur and Patan. Bhaktapur is know as living museum for it still retains its age-old lifestyle in harmony with its medieval monuments. Patan on the other hand is the Buddhist town with hundreds of monasteries from 6th – 16th century.
Day 12: Drive to the airport for final departure.
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Lhasa Tour 4 days
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Nepal was a safe haven for Buddhist practitioners for long time. Along with birth place of Buddha, there are meditation caves of Siddhas, relic stupas of Bodhisattva and Buddha.
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Hiking in Kathmandu
Kathmandu is surrounded by verdant hills overlooking at the Himalayan ranges. These hills still exhibits countryside of Nepal and shelters significant species of wildlife. Day hike or short trek around Kathmandu is fantastic idea to prepare your body for high altitude of Tibet. Check >
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The lake city of Pokhara is fast growing as adventure sports center. Try world's extreme Zip Flyer, Paraglide or fly in ultralight aircraft in the backdrop of sweeping view of the Himalayas. More >
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