Pacific  
(PTTFD/008
/21DSN  )

No. NP05

  Expeditions of Nepal, the Himalayas Kingdom 

NEPAL- SIKKIM - BHUTAN - 
3  COUNTRIES  IN  ONE  EXPEDITION

  NEPAL -             05 DAYS ;  
BHUTAN TOUR   08 DAYS
SIKKIM  TREK   11 DAYS

24 Days / 23 Nights,  Package Fee. USD $3,300. per person / minimum 8 persons.

US$ 3.800. /per person / for minimum 2 persons.

Expedition Line:
 Kathmandu (Nepal) -   Darjeeling (India) - Yuksam (Sikkim) - Tsokha - Phedang -  Dzongri - Thangshing - Samiti Lake - Kokrochung - Tsokha   -  Yuksam  -  Phuntsoling (Bhutan) - Thimphn - Bumthang - Thimphu  - Paro - Kathmandu (Nepal)

 

Expedition Time:

Year Date     I Date II Date III Date IV Date V
2001 - June 01-24 September 03-26 October 05-28 November 02-23
2002 April 15-08 May May 01-24 Sep 25-18 oct Oct 05-29 Nov 15-08 Dec

Expedition  Type:

Multi-discipline scientists & students. Natural and Cultural  Expedition  in  3  countries of Himalayas .
This expedition also opens to general public.

What's special of this expedition?
This expedition will give you the life experience to explore 3 beautiful Himalayas Kingdoms.

NEPAL
Nepal is the land where Lord Buddha was born over 2,500 years ago.  This Himalayas Kingdom attracts world tourists & mountaineers for the whole year round
Darjeeling popularly known as the mountains enclose the “Queen of Hills” especially the magnificent snow capped Kanchenjunga at the background.

SIKKIM
Small but beautiful. Sikkim is situated in the Eastern himalayas spread below the world's third highest mountain Kanchenjunga (8585 m) revered by the Sikkimese as their protective deity. Though measuring just 65 km. by 115 kms - the size of Switzerland - it ranges from sweltering deep valleys - a mere 300 mts above sea level to lofty snow peaks such as Kanchenjunga. On its West side is the massif 31 Kms long Zemu Glacier. Various explorers and mountaineers have claimed to have seen YETI or its foot prints in the vicinity of the mountain and its glacier,- "The Abominable Snowman" has its place in folklore. The best known peaks are Pauhnuri (7125 m) , Pandim (6691 m), Talung (7349m), Tent Peak (7365 m), Jongsang (7459 m), Rathong (6679 m), Koktang (6147 m) and Sinioulchu (6887 m) regarded by the mountaineers as the most beautiful peak in the World.
SIKKIM offers her visitors a rare and singular experience. Within a matter of hour one can move from its sub-tropical heat of the lower valleys to the cold of the rigged mountains slopes that reach up to the areas of perpetual snow.

Sikkim's botanical and geological affluence is truly impressive. The varieties of birds and butterflies in Sikkim is matched only by incredible diversity in the animal and botanical world, nourished by unique dramatic geographical features. The lower altitudes are sub-tropical and abound in some of Sikkim's more than 600 hundred Orchid varities, sprays of Cardamom, fruits orchards and terraced rice paddies. To the Lepchas - this was " Nye Mae-El "(Paradise) , to the Bhutias it is , " Beymul Denzong" (The Hidden Valley of Rice). Sikkim is commonly attributed to the Tsong word "Sukhim' meaning (New or Happy Home).

The people of Sikkim are warm, simple and friendly with a natural gaiety. The custom and rituals of Sikkimese are as diverse as the ethinic groups that inhabit the land. They have an empressive repertoire of folk songs and dances.

BHUTAN
Bhutan the land of “Thunder Dragon” is a fabulous Hidden Kingdom, which most of the people have never heard of, has now opened its doors to eager visitors to this exotic land. In this land locked Himalayan kingdom conservation of nature remains the top priority rather than industrialization.
Bhutan is the only country in the world, where tantric form of Buddhism plays a vital role in people’s life. Prayers and devotion are as natural as work and play.
In Bhutan one can discover things beyond imagination. The art and articheture is very impressive. Large Dzongs (castles/Forts) monasteries, Temples are built from stone and wood without using a single nail or with the help of modern architects. The unique culture and traditions of this hidden Kingdom can be a life times experience. Cultural and ritual festivals are celebrated almost throughout the year
The Expedition Operator:
 Pacific Travel & Tours (P) Ltd.  and  Trekking In Nepal (P)  Ltd - <Adress: Naxal, Gairidhara, Kathmandu, Nepal, Postal code: 6138 > - A high quality Travel Agency of Nepal with 10 years of  Himalayas trekking & Nepal tours experience. 

Tour Executives:
NEPAL  -  MR. KEDAR BANTAWA ,  COMPANY DIRECTOR,  PACIFIC TRAVEL & TOURS (P) LTD.
SIKKIM   -   YAK & YETI TRAVELS  (P) LTD
BHUTAN  - YETI TOURS & TREKS (P) LTD.

   

Itinerary:

Day 1   Arrive Kathmandu, Nepal Meet & greet at Kathmandu airport  by tour executive,  transfer to hotel
Free activity, short walking/sight seeing by yourselves
Overnight at   
*** Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 2  KATHMANDU:  

 
After breakfast, around 8:30 a.m.start city sight seeing for half day day.

Visit Pashupatinath Temple (Hindusm: Lord Shiva-Parvati) Durbar square, Swoyambhunath and Boudhanath (Buddhist shrines)

  		Pashupati temple: The temple has two-tiered golden roof & silver doors anexuisite architecture. It is the historic seat of royalty. 
The Durbar with its old temples and places epitomizes the religious and cultural life of people. 
Swoyambhunath/ Boudhanath (Buddhist temple): It is said to be 2000 years old and tourist often call it the "Monkey temple". The main structure of made of a solid hemisphere of brick and clay supporting aloft conical spire can capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt.
Boudhanath is also likely the same, colossal and ancient Stupa is one of the biggest in the world. It is believed that has been built by Lichchhavi King Mana Dev in the fifth century A.D.
Overnight at  Kathmandu Hotel.
Day 3  Kathmandu - Darjeeling  (By Airplane)
Pick up from the Bhadrapur airport or Kakarvitta and drive to Darjeeling  Darjeeling popularly known as the mountains enclose the “Queen of Hills” especially the magnificent snow capped Kanchenjunga at the background.

Darjeeling is a special place for any visitor. From the plains of India the road rises up gradually through the evergreen tea plantations unequalled by any other tea producers of the world. The local residents in colorful costumes, balancing on the sloppy terraced plantations busy choosing to pluck the best pulp tea.

During the clear weather good photographs can be taken with the famous “ TOY TRAIN” of Darjeeling, when it Zig Zags through the mountain ridges. A days halt in Darjeeling will bring you to the exotic fauna of this region.. The multi racial inhabitants celebrate festivals and other ritual offerings at different times
Overnight at Darjeeling hotel
Day 4  Darjeeling

Sightseeing in Darjeeling
Overnight at Darjeeling hotel 
Day 5  Darjeeling. - Yuksam (By Car)
Overnight at Yuksam hotel. 
Day 6 

 

Yuksam - Tsokha
Trek starts from Yuksam to Tsokha.
Overnight at Tsokha  
Day 7 

 

 Trek from Tsokha to Phedang   
Overnight at Phedang
Day 8

 

Trek from Phedang to Dzongri
Overnight at Dzongri   
Day 9

 

Trek from Dzongri to Thangshing
Overnight at Thangshing  
Day 10

 

 

Trek from Thangshing to Samiti Lake
Overnight at Samiti Lake
Day 11

 

 

Samiti Lake - Gochala (pass) - Kokrochung
Trek form Samiti Lake to Gochala (pass) &   return to Kokrochung. 
Overnight at Kokrochung.
Day 12

 

 

Trek from Kokrochung to Tsokha   
Overnight at Tsokha
Day 13

 

 Trek Tsokha to Yuksam 
Overnight at Yuksam
Day 14 Yuksam - Phuntsoling  
Early morning drive to Phuntsoling.
Your journey starts to Bhutan from Phuntsholing. On arrival at Phuntsholing, our representatives of Tour Company will welcome you to Bhutan and escort to Hotel.		 Phuntsholing, popularly known as the gateway to Bhutan. Phuntsholing is a vibrant town located adjacent to the Indian Border town of Jalpaiguri, a distict of theIndian state of West Bengal. The town is a bustling commercial centre providing a glimpse of Indian merchants in their particular attire and Bhutanese in National dress.
After lunch visit Zangdopelri Temple sourrounded by parks
Overnight and Dinner at Phuntsholing Hotel 
Day 15 Phuntsholing 
Sightseeing  
Overnight at Phuntsholing hotel.
Day 16 Phuntsholing - Thimphu
After early breakfast in the morning, drive to  Thimphu which is 180 km. Visit Kharbandi Monastery Monastery just about 5 kilometres on the way built by the Royal Grand Mother in 1967. There is a Beautiful garden near the monastery and the views of the plain is spectacular from here. The journey begins on the first road built in Bhutan as you ascend from the plains of Phuntsholing. The weather cools as you climb up further North climbing the endlessly mountains, entering into the Himalayas of Bhutan.
Lunch stop at Bunakha, the best to view the Mountains.
As you reach Thimphu, the Capital you will have a short sightseeing to the places such as Memorial Stupa and Dechen Phodrang, the site of Thimphu’s original Dzong (fortress). ). It is now the state monastic school where you will see lot of small little monks Opportunity to visit with some of the monks and observe life within the monastery. In the old days, the oldest son of every family was offered to a monastery where the child grew up as a monk.

Even now, it is not uncommon for some families to continue the practice.
Dinner and reception by the host. 
Overnight at Thimphu Hotel.
Day 17 Thimpbu Thimphu is at the elevation of 2320mts with the population of about 40,000 people.
Visit to Visit Zilukha nunnery monastery founded by Tibetan Saint Thangthong Gyalpo ( the iron chain builder) In the 13th century.

Drive up to the broadcasting tower to view the whole town

see the endangered rare species of animal in the world known as Takin, the National animal of Bhutan.

Visit the Handicrafts Emporium where Bhutanese textiles and other handicrafts are displayed and can be purchased.

Visit the Painting School where traditional art is still practiced through the instructions in the art of painting Thangkas (sacred Buddhist scrolls).
After lunch visit National Library, Traditional Handmade paper factory and Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress built in 1629.
Free in the evening to visit some of the finest handicraft shops.
Dinner and Over night at Thimphu  hotel.
Day 18 THIMPHU - BUMTHANG
After early breakfast, drive to Bumthang. Today your journey is quite long crossing three passes on the way.

The first stop Dochu-la pass (3150mts). Stop for a while for refreshment at the cafe and see the spectacular view of the Eastern Himalayan ranges.

Visit Punakha Dzong ont the way, the capital of Bhutan until 1955.

 The road passes first through temperate leafy forest with lot of Rhododendrons and Magnolias trees, then finally descend down to a semi tropical zone where Orange’s trees, Banana trees and cactuses are found in abundance.
Again drive another 6 hours with the Picnic Lunch at Chendbji Stupa, a nice spot for lunch and a good place for resting.

Stop for a while at Trongsa Town for a Tea and snacks.

 Trongsa in the central Bhutan is the ancestral home of present Royal family and Dzong is one of the most beautiful Dzongs in Bhutan.

Overnight in Lodge at Bumthang.

Bumthang lies at the altitude of 2580m is broad and flat valley.
Day 19 Bumthang
visit to some of the oldest monasteries built in the 7th century, by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo. One of the 108 temples built by him throughout Tibet and the Himalayas to overcome a demon giantess.

Visit to the important Buddhist monasteries like Kurje Lhakhang, Tamshing Monastery, Konchosum Lhakhang and Lamae Gompa.
Late afternoon, a stroll around town and visit the Swiss cheese factory and a  local farm house to try the famous buckwheat noodles and the buckwheat pancake, a staple food of Bumthang.

Your Tour Company will arrange a hot stone bath at the local farmhouse if you like. After a warm bath you will be served with an Ara, a spirit distilled from wheat, millet or rice to warm yourself.
Overnight in Lodge at Bumthang.
Day 20 BUMTHANG - THIMPHU
Early breakfast and make a return journey towards Thimphu which takes a almost 10 hours including a picnic lunch stop on the way and tea/coffee stop at Dochula Café.

Visit Trongsa Dzong on the way.
Overnight at THIMPHU Hotel.
Day 21 THIMPHU- PARO
Drive early morning to Paro and visit Drugyel Dzong (ruin fort) towards the north . 
You can also see the spectacular view of scared mountain " Mount Jomolhari", the mountain of Goddess (24,000ft) from there.

On the way back visit a typical Bhutanese farmhouse and see the real Bhutanese way of life and  also taste some typical Bhutanese food.

 Although in ruins, this Dzong was once a great historical importance. It was from here that the Bhutanese finally commemorate the victory of Bhutan over Tibetan invasions.
Afternoon visit Ta Dzong, the national Museum of Bhutan located on a hill above the Paro Dzong over looking the Paro valley and Dzong.

Visit the Dzong, the massive fortress in Paro valley and is approached by a gently sloping flagstone road and a beautiful covered wooden bridge.

The central tower (Utse) of the Dzong, with its superb woodwork, is one of the most beautiful in Bhutan. This Dzong was built in 1645 AD.

 Today the Dzong is the administrative seat of the district of Paro, and it also contains a state monastic community of approximately 200 monks.
Dinner and cocktail party by the host for your last stay in Bhutan.  Overnight at Paro Hotel .
Day 22

 

 

 PARO –KATHMANDU (By Airplane) Meet at the airport by representative of  Pacific Travel & Tours (P) Ltd.
Free activity 
Overnight at Kathmandu hotel.
Day 23 KATHMANDU
One more half day city sightseeing  around Kathmandu city like: Budhanilkantha or Patan city
Overnight at Kathmandu hotel
Day 24 Flight back to home.

22 Days / 21 Nights,  Package Fees: USD $ 3,300. / per person / minimum 8 persons.

USD $ 3,800. /per person / for minimum 2 persons.


Include:  

NEPAL PORTION

Welcome drink (soft drink, beer, tea or coffee) arrival Departure transfer to/from hotel airport, Kathmandu city sightseeing with English, German, Japanese speaking guide twin sharing accommodation with daily breakfast, all entrance fees for monuments at sightseeing time, all tax and VAT at the hotel

DARJEELING-SIKKIM PORTION

Airport pick up & drop including all necessary transportation, good class hotels in Yuksam, Gangtok and Pemayangtse, trekking support with trekking guide, cook, potters, yaks, trekking accommodation with  meals & beverages, services for trekking permit, Kanchenjanga National Park fees & other necessary services, airport tax for domestic flight, flight Ktm-Bhadrapur, departure drop for this flight.

BHUTAN PORTION

Twin Sharing accommodation mode in full board, overland transportation within Bhutan, sightseeing as per itinerary with English speaking guide, necessary airport/hotel airport transfer, culture shows (if it covers) departure for Kathmandu transportation for tour start and ending point, permits/visa for Bhutan, English speaking guide, one way airfare for Paro-Ktm or Ktm-Paro.

Not included:

International Air tickets for Kathmandu and Travel Insurance, Emergency and evacuation flight, domestic flight Ktm-Bhadrapur,one way airfare for Paro-Ktm.

VISA  - You need to get visas for Nepal, India and Bhutan.

FOR NEPAL: Visa can be obtained from the Royal Nepalese Embassy or Consulate or at the entry points in Nepal on your arrival day, you need two passport size photo and have to fill up a visa form at the counter. Nepal visa fee for single entry US$ 30 each for the first 60 days.  

FOR INDIA /(Sikkim) : In advance you can have visa for India from Indian high commission office at your country. Sikkim now is a state of India.

FOR BHUTAN: In advance, you can have visa for Bhutan from Bhutan high commission office at your country. 

 

Optional Short Tours:

- MT. EVEREST FLIGHT TOUR: FOR ONE HOUR WHICH IS CONDUCTED FOM KATHMANDU TOWARDS MT. EVEREST AND BACK. IT IS AN HOUR LONG JOURNEY THAT LEAVES MEMORIES TO LAST A LIFETIME. FLYING AT 25,000 FT. WITH A GUARANTEED WINDOW SEAT AND WONDERFUL VIEW OF MT. EVEREST RANGE. THE FLIGHT DURATION IS TOTAL 45 MINUTES .
THE COST: US$ 170. / PER PERSON (FLIGHT COST ONLY)

BALLONNING TOUR: In JUST ONE HOUR, SHOW YOU ONE OF THE MOST SPECTACULAR VIEWS YOU ARE EVER LIKE TO SEE BALLONNING IS THE ONLY WAY TO GET A 360 DEGREE VIEW OF THE WORLD’S HIGHEST MOUNTAIN RANGE, THE HIMALAYAS.
THE COST: US$ 299.  PER PERSON( FLIGHT COST ONLY)

NP010 - Activities in the Royal Chitwan National Park --- Elephant Safari, Jungle Drive, Canoeing, Village Tour etc ( 2N/3D to 3N/4D ) 

NP011 -  Activities in the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve --- Bird Watching & Safari  ( 2N/3D

More optional tours: 
Birth place of Lord Buddha the Lumbini tour for 3N/4D or longer, 
2N/3D extra white water rafting in different rivers of Nepal, 
Nepalese traditional cultural show, 
Mt. Biking around Kathmandu valley, 
bungy jump, 1N overnight at Nagarkot or Dhulikhel etc.

 

Nepal & Himalayas Kingdoms Expeditions 2001 & 2002:

NP01 - Mt. Everest Nepal Side Trek

NP02 - Kathmandu - Pakhara - Ghorepani Trek

NP03 -  Lobuche Peak Trek 

NP04 - Mustang Restricted Area Trek

NP05 - Nepal- Sikkim - Bhutan,    3  Countries in One Expedition

NP06 - Upper Dolpo Restricted Area Trek

NP07 - Round Manaslu Restricted Area Trek

NP08 - Special Tour of Nepal for Students / Young People

NP09 - Helicopter & Balloon Himalays Tours

NP010 - Activities in the Royal Chitwan National Park &  Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve

Background Information:

Nepal, the Himalayas Kingdom

Geology of the Mt. Everest Region

National Parks & Wildlife Reserves in Nepal

Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve Wild Animals Checklist

Koshi Tappu wildlife Reserve Birds Checklist

Trekking in Himalayas

Sikkim, the Beautiful Himalays Swiss

Bhutan, A hidden Himalayas Kingdom

 

Any inquiry or special request please contact :

100GoGo World Scientific Expedition Network
Head Office: 45 Oaklands, Westham,  Eastbourne,
East Sussex BN24  5AW , UK 
E mail: expedition@100gogo.com (USA)
Fax: (44) 1323 763517 (UK)
URL: http://www.100gogo.com/ (USA)

 

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