An Elevated Trips representative will welcome you at the airport with a traditional  silk scarf called ‘Khadak’ and escort you to our 5 star hotel. After completing all the formalities to check-in at the hotel, you can spend the rest of the day on your own to explore or rest.

In case of early arrival, you can go out for the afternoon on a guided sightseeing tour of  Kathmandu Valley’s historical and cultural landmarks such as the famous Boudhanath Stupa, the country’s largest Buddhist pilgrim site. As we enter the main gate of the site, the giant white dome with big Buddha eyes will greet us, offering our first taste of Buddhist worship.

After Boudanath Stupa, you will be transferred to the Pashupatinath temple on the Bagmati River’s bank to observe the evening aarti ceremony. The temple is one of the most famous and important temples in the world, serving as the seat of a deity named Shiva. Open cremations of Hindus are done on the banks of the Bagmati River here.
In the evening, you can stroll around the Thamel and Thaity area and discover small temples around every corner and feel the true local flavor of the colorful Kathmandu streets.

Today our travels take us to the iconic Bhaktapur Durbar Square.  Bhaktapur town lies in the eastern part of the valley of Kathmandu and is the third largest town in the Kathmandu valley. The city is known for its beautiful markets, culture and art. Often known as “Bhadgaon” and known locally as Khwopa, Bhaktapur. King Ananda Dev Malla established the historically and culturally rich town in 889 AD. Bhaktapur’s main attraction is temples, palaces, ponds and historic buildings.

Our full day in Bhaktapur city covers nearly all of the city’s attractions. You will experience the traditional Newari culture, beautiful temples, wood-carved palaces, and spectacular 15th century architecture during your Bhaktapur day tour.

Bhaktapur City’s main attractions include Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pottery Square, Nyatapola Square, and Dattatreya Square. In addition, unique monastery complexes are to be found throughout the labyrinthine alleyways of the large complex. The most magnificent is the Nyatapola Temple, which is potentially Nepal’s highest temple. This temple  has the most exquisite windows in which the frames are carved with decorative, detailed peacocks. Most of Nepal’s art produced in the Middle Ages was based on Hindu and Buddhist cultural traditions and this influence is easily seen in the architecture here. Bhaktapur Durbar Square’s Shiva Temple has the most spectacular wooden Kathmandu valley carvings with a spectacular palace containing 55 unique windows. The view of the Temple of Dattatreya is priceless. Go to the pottery square and learn from local experts how to make clay pots. Bhaktapur is also an excellent place to purchase handicrafts.

After our stunning day out in Bhaktapur Durbar Square we will return to our hotel to clean up and have an amazing local dinner in the Thamel district of Kathmandu.

Today’s journey takes you into the spiritual heart of Nepal. Start the morning at the magnificent Boudhanath Stupa, one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world and a center of Tibetan Buddhist culture in Nepal. In the afternoon, visit the sacred Pashupatinath Temple, Nepal’s holiest Hindu site, situated along the Bagmati River. Witness traditional cremation rituals and gain deeper insight into Hindu spirituality.

After breakfast, your guide will brief you on your trip to Bhutan. Your flight will be with Bhutan’s national airline Druk Air, the only airline in Bhutan. This is the only way to get in and out of this little-seen country. If the weather is clear, you will have wonderful views of the Himalayas during your flight.

It’s a breathtaking journey, culminating in an exciting descent past forested hills into the kingdom of Bhutan. Upon arrival, be greeted by your local guide and escorted to the capital Thimphu, passing by Tamchog Lhakang Iron Bridge en route. Hotel check-in then visit Dechenphodrang central Monastic school, one of the oldest Dzong buildings that houses hundreds of monks overlooking Thimphu.

On arrival to Paro you will be received by our representative, the tour guide, and driven to the hotel, After Lunch to Paro valley Sightseeing:
National Museum: National Museum (TaDzong) overlooking the Paro Valley, This is once the Watch Tower for the Rinpung Dzong. It was converted into a National Museum in 1968.
Paro Dzong: the Dzong is the seat of the district administration as well as the home for the monastic school. The central tower (Utse) of the Dzong, with its superb woodwork, is one of the most beautiful in the country. The Dzong was built in 1645 A.

Rise early, pack your bags and drive about one hour up a switchback road to Chele La (la means pass Highest Motorable pass ) (12,401 ft – 3780m) for one off Bhutan’s best views of the snow-capped western range of the Himalayas.  A hot breakfast picnic will be served at the pass.  After breakfast we drive two hours to Thimphu (7,600 ft – 2320m) where your guide and driver are available to take you anywhere you desire. Visit Tamcholhakahng 15th Century Iron bridge and the temple , visit Doobje Dzong one of the oldest Dzong built now houses the Monastic school . You can also see and Drink special holy water comes from high rocks known as medicinal . lunch at the Monastery with Monks
In Thimphu visit following places

Budha Place , Textile Museum
2. Paper factory for handmade paper–great for printing photos of Bhutan
3. National Institute of Traditional Medicine
4. Post Office for Bhutanese collector stamps
5. CSI market
6. Paradise Temple and Memorial Chorten for photos of pilgrims

Tango Hike and visit Monastery Tango Monastry built in 16th Century now houses the Buddhist University , Picnic lunch at the Chri bridge riverside
After breakfast visit Choki arts and Crafts school and explore the living museum, After lunch explore around Thimphu town and the market

After having breakfast start your journey to Punakha Breakfast at 8 a.m., then pack and meet your guide and driver in front of the hotel at 9 a.m. We then begin our journey to the East, en route stopping at 10,500 ft. DochuLa pass for tea and biscuits and enjoy the view of the eastern Himalayan mountains. Here we can spend some time photographing the Druk Wangyal Chortens. Built in 2004 to “…celebrate the stability and progress that His Majesty has brought to the nation,” this hill of 108 religious buildings in the middle of the pass reflect Bhutan’s spiritual and artistic traditions.
Drive down to Punakha through the village and farms stopping for the photo .
Visit Chimi Lhakhang: The temple dedicated to the 15th century iconoclast and patron saint of fertility, Lam Drukpa Kinley, also fondly remembered as the ‘Divine Madman

After Lunch : visit Punakha Dzong where we can photograph the colorful exterior, new covered foot bridge, and interior courtyards with colorful and intricately painted doorways and temple exteriors. Built in 1637 between the confluence of the Po Chu (male river) and Mo Chu (female river,) this fortress monastery is the winter residence of Bhutan’s spiritual leader, the Je Khenpo or Head Abbot, and the central Monk Body–350 monks in total.
visit suspension bridge which is the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan
overnight at Punakha
Drive to North Punakha over night Jungle lodge located at the Jigme dorji National Park

After early breakfast drive to Gasa through lush forest Jigme Dorji National and river , the highlander District , attend the Gasa festival , very unique festival held inside the Dzong attended by many Laypas the highlander who still were their own dress and depends on Yaks . Gasa and one of the highlights of the tour.  This drive is about 3 hours and another feast of photographic opportunities—most likely Evening visit Hot springs , return to Jungle lodge , Gasa is one of the remote District and no modern hotel found.

After breakfast Drive to Punakha
hike to Khamsum yully namgyel temple which is easy and takes about 45 minutes to 1hrs to complete, depending on your pace. It’s a scenic walk-through rice paddy, pine forests, and over a suspension bridge, offering stunning views of the Punakha Valley,
River Rafting in Punakha

Drive to Talo village to attend Talo festival is held in front of Talo Monastery under Punakha District. Many villager attend the festival as the festival is significant events showcasing age old traditions for the People of Talo .
After lunch: Drive to Phobjekha we leave for a leisurely drive to Phobjekha, the valley know for being the winter roosting grounds of the legendary black neck cranes that fly in from Tibet and Siberia.  The cranes will have already left the valley but it is a beautiful and authentic place with a new hotel, a quaint village with farmhouses to visit and an ancient temple.  The drive follows the national highway to  Nobding and just before Pelela Pass we will turn onto a “farm road” and drive another 13-km to Phobjekha, crossing over Gangtey Pass at 3140 m, (10300 ft.) before dropping into the Phobjekha Valley.  It is a beautiful pass that is surrounded with blooming Rhododendron at this time of year stop at the pass to photograph the Highlender selling the Products .  Also, there is the likelihood that we will see plenty of yaks and their herders as they work their way higher to summer pasture.

Phobjekha is a glacial valley on the periphery of the northwestern tip of the Black Mountain National Park. The valley is a conservation area and lies on the northern boundary of the Jowo Durshing range.  People sometimes refer to the entire region as Gangtey after the name of the Gangtey Temple that is situated on a ridge overlooking the Phobjekha valley overnight : Hotel

After breakfast Drive back to Paro via Wangdi Then it’s on to Wangduephodrang—shortened to Wangdi by the locals—where the most prominent feature is the Wangdi Dzong sitting on a mountain spur commanding an archer’s view of two rivers.
Lunch on the way. Visit Nunery Ovenight Hotel

Early morning hike to Tiger’s Nest Temple (altitude: 3,120m) which will take about 5 hours round trip. Tiger’s Nest is located in a majestic rocky cliff which hangs 700 meters vertically above the valley floor. This gives it an incrideble vantage point looking over the valley as you approach the monastery over the last 1km of the hike.
This monastery is a revered pilgrimage site and a major tourist attraction, known for its breathtaking views and its connection to Guru Rinpoche. The trail of beautiful rhodedendrons is covered by tons of prayer flags, and you can enjoy one of the most beautiful views of Paro Valley as you go higher

Evening : Enjoy the hot stone bath and Farewell Dinner in Paro

Drop to Paro, Bhutan airport for departure. Tour officially ends.