Experience The Mystical Nepalese Land And Ancient Bhutanese Culture

Nepal is one the most fascinating countries to visit in terms of religious pilgrimage centres, challenging mountaineering treks, wildlife and natural scenic spots and adventure sports.

Lumbini, said to be the birth place of Buddha is located here; Pashupatinath temple, the largest one in the world dedicated to Lord Shiva, attracts thousands of pilgrims, and the geographically challenging terrain conducive to adventure sports.

Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal. The Kathmandu Valley is an important tourist destination. Within an area of 30km, there are seven UNESCO declared world heritage sites, including the famous Lumbini, the birth place of Gautam Buddha. Kathmandu Valley highlights include the Buddhist Swayambhunath Pagoda and the colossal Bodhnath. We also visit Patan Durbar square, which is brimming with temples and unique architecture.

Kathmandu to Bhutan is a scenic flight; a spectacular flight that brings one to the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan where one would feel that time has come to a standstill. A country steeped in the true bastion of tradition where the fiercely independent people have not sacrificed tradition in the altar of modernism.

With four millennia of habitation, this himalayn kingdom offers a treasure trove of archaeological interest including ornate temples, ancient monasteries, and imposing fortresses. Isolation till 1974 from the outside world, has preserved the heavily Buddhist influenced culture of the last Shangri-la.

One can visit the Shangri-la setting of Paro Valley, the central Bhutanese town of Punakha and its picturesque monastery by the river, and the capital city of Thimpu. Thimpu holds the national library, where priceless collection of Buddhist manuscripts is available to see.

From Thimpu once can drive to Paro and trek to Takstang monastery, the most famous sight of Bhutan. Taktshang Pelphung Monastry is often reffered to as Taktshang or Tiger's nest and is one of the most venerated and famous of Bhutan's monasteries. It is located on a sheer 900 m cliff and can be accessed by walk or pony/mule ride.

People in these mountainous regions of Nepal, and Bhutan are in general wonderful and friendly innocent people who always have a warm smile and a ready hospitable nature. For an authentic, fulfilling visit, you must ideally have a native guide. This is because many of the guides may be relocated from other areas and may not have a real understanding of the people or culture that make these countries so amazing. A true native guide would be able to impart an understanding of the land, its people and also infuse a great deal of respect towards the traditions and culture of these amazing lands. If you are adventourous and loves to explore natural beauty then Nepal Bhutan Tours is just the right choice for you.