Nepal + Bhutan

<p>• <strong>Depart for Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal</strong>. Upon arrival, proceed to <strong>Patan</strong> - the second largest city of the valley. </p><p>• Visit to <strong>Patan Durbar Square</strong> includes Old Royal Palace Golden temple, Mahaboudha Temple known as the Temple of 10000 Buddha and Patan Kumari House, pay visit to Living Goddess Kumari (subject to availability). </p><p>• Tonight enjoy Welcome Dinner <strong>Local Nepalese Dinner (taste the local rice wine raksi)" with a Nepalse Dance and cultural show</strong>.</p><p>• <strong>乘搭客机飞往尼泊尔的首都 - 加德满都</strong>。</p><p>• 抵达后，乘车前往第二大城市-<strong>帕坦</strong>，参观<strong>帕坦古城</strong>，游览包括: 皇家宫殿、黄金庙宇、千佛庙及造访帕坦库玛丽住所，亲临现场，虔诚地接受活女神的祝福（视造访时间而定） 。返回加德满都。</p><p>• 今晚边享用道地的<strong>尼泊尔风餐（品尝当地米酒raksi"）边观赏尼泊尔舞蹈及文化表演</strong>。</p>

<p>• <strong>Proceed to airport for Flight to Bhutan-Paro. Arrive Paro and head to Thimpu, capital of Bhutan</strong>.</p><p>• Visit <strong>Tashichho Dzong</strong> - is a Buddhist monastery and the head of Bhutan's civil government, an office which has been combined with the kingship since the creation of the monarchy in 1907. View of Parliament House located opposite of Tashichho Dzong.</p><p>• <strong>乘搭飞机飞往不丹-帕罗。抵达后，前往不丹首都廷布</strong>。</p><p>• <strong>参观於十三世纪时所建的宏伟的建筑扎西确宗</strong> - 此为不丹国王办公室处及一些政府机关的办公场所，政治与信仰的中心。</p>

<p>• To begin with visit <strong>Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Point)</strong> - the sitting Buddha statue is 167 feet high and situated on top of a hill overlooking the city of Thimpu.</p><p>• <strong>National Memorial Chorten</strong> - is an impressive monument with its golden spires shin-ning in the sun, its bells tinkling in the wind and an endless procession of elderly people circling around it.</p><p>• Visit <strong>Motithang Takin Preserve (Mini Zoo)</strong> - is a wildlife reserve area for Takin, the National Animal of Bhutan.</p><p>• <strong>Traditional Handmade Paper Factory</strong> - the paper products are made from a mulberry plant bark called Daphne.</p><p>• <strong>Post Office</strong> - you can create personalized postage stamps by your own photo for souvenir or sent home on a postcard (own expenses).</p><p>• <strong>Dochula Pass (3150m)</strong> - The pass offers the most spectacular view over the high peaks of the eastern Himalayans.</p><p>• Visit <strong>Chimi Lhakhang</strong> - the auspicious fenil-ity monastery built in 1499, Walk through paddy and mustard fiefs to the temple, which is located on top of a small hill.</p><p>• 廷布观光包括：参观<strong>不丹大佛</strong> - 高169公尺，位于廷布近郊小山丘上，可俯瞰廷布山谷风光。</p><p>• <strong>参观国家纪念塔</strong> - 为祈求世界和平而建的纪念碑，同时也是一座画了四个眼睛在塔顶端尼泊尔风格的大佛塔，此处成为当地人每日转经饶塔的胜地。</p><p>• <strong>游览塔金动物保护园</strong> - 区园内饲有不丹国兽，拥有羊的头部和牛的身体羚牛(塔金TAKIN也称为四不像)。</p><p>• <strong>参观旧式传统造纸工厂</strong> - 了解人工制作纸张复杂的制造过程与技术。</p><p>• <strong>国家邮政局</strong> - 您可以用个人相片特制世界上独无二邮票为纪念(自费)。续程赶普纳卡。</p><p>• <strong>都楚拉隘口 – (海拔3150公尺)</strong>，如在天气晴朗下可在这里欣赏到喜马拉雅山壮丽的风景同时还可以欣赏到坐落在此的“108座佛塔”。</p><p>• <strong>游览被不丹人广泛尊崇的“圣人”喇嘛朱卡库拉的寺庙 - 切米拉康</strong>，处于不丹中部典型的稻田河谷，此地为求子圣地。</p>

<p>• Morning, visit <strong>Punakha Dzong</strong> - is located at the confluence of the Pho Chhu (father) and Mo Chhu (mother) rivers in the Punakha Wangdue valley. It is a six-storey structure with a central tower or Utse at an average elevation of 1.200 metres (3,900 flt) with a scenic mountains background. The history of Punakha Dzong is characterised by damage from numerous fires, floods and earthquakes.</p><p>• <strong>Proceed to Paro</strong>.</p><p>• 今天参观<strong>普纳卡宗</strong>，是全国最美丽的宗堡与幸福圣殿，位于父亲河与母亲河两河交汇处的龙穴，气势极为雄伟壮观，帝王古都百年激荡。普纳卡宗是不丹重要的佛教胜地。这个宗曾历经多次的大火，洪水及地震的毁坏。</p><p>• 前往<strong>不丹第二大城市-巴罗</strong>。</p>

<p>• Highights of today, take a morning bike to <strong>Takshang Monastery - Tiger’s Nest</strong></p><p><strong>*Notes: (Optional: Pony Rkies own expenses —USD40). The hike up to the viewpoint will take about 1.5 hrs and from there you will enjoy a spectacular view of the monastery clinging to the side of the cliff. The walk further up to the monastery which will take about 1 hr</strong>. </p><p>• Later visit the <strong>Local Farm House</strong> to see how Bhutanese farmers Live and have chance to taste the local rice wine “ara”.</p><p>• <strong>Kyichu Lhakang</strong> - the first and oldest temple of the Bhutan also famous - Hong Kong actor Tony Leong and Carina Lau wedding ceremony held here. </p><p>• Evening, enjoy <strong>cultural show with dress up in Bhutanese traditional costume - Gho and Kira</strong>, snacks and drinks will be served.</p><p>• 令人兴奋的一天，登上举世闻名的<strong>虎穴寺</strong>，是不丹信徒顶礼膜拜的圣地，并被誉为世界十大寺庙之一。扶播凌驾于高山帕罗峡谷900多米的悬崖壁上。<br class=""/><strong>备注：(可自费骑马美金40元) 骑马登上约1个半小时来到半山的休息站， 在徒步上山1小时才到达克桑寺门口</strong>。</p><p>• 下山后，前往<strong>当地农家家访</strong>，参观不丹典型的农村建筑物几品尝当地米酒“ara”。</p><p>• 参观不丹最古老和最美丽的寺院-<strong>祈楚寺</strong>， 它是一座双寺庙建筑， 当地人民朝拜的神圣之地。著名香港影星梁朝伟和刘嘉玲曾在此举办羈目的世纪婚礼。</p><p>• 今晚<strong>穿着不丹传统民族服装及观赏民族歌舞表演</strong>(享用当地小吃及饮料)-6人以上。</p>

<p>• Departs to airport for flight back to Kathmandu. Arrive Kathmandu, visit <strong>Boundhanath Stupa </strong>- the oldest shrine and pilgrimage place in the world and the centre for Tibetan school of Buddhism.</p><p>• <Strong>Pashupatinath Temple</strong> - an important pilgrimage place for the devoted Hindus located on the Bagmati River bank where cremation takes place.</p><p>• <Strong>Nagarkot</strong> - it is rich in its natural beauty and tranquility, a favourite gateway for mountain viewing and spectacular view of sunset and sunrise.</p><p>• 乘搭飞机飞返<strong>加德满都</strong>。抵达后，参观世界最古老的佛教学府之一的布特勒佛塔。</p><p>• 接着参观<strong>帕苏帕提拿寺</strong>，这地方是兴都教徒重要的朝圣重地，也是尼国人的大葬场。</p><p>• 再乘车前往<strong>那加阔</strong>，为加德满都底最佳观赏喜马拉雅山脉的观景台，也是以欣赏日出日落而闻名，风光秀丽气候宜人壮观的山景震撼人心。</p>

<p>• Morning indulge yourself in the cool breeze and enjoy the stunning sunrise view of Hi-malaya Range at resort's lookout point.</p><p>• Proceed to <strong>Kathmandu</strong> - sightseeing tour of <strong>Kathmandu Durbar Square</strong>, a UNESCO World Heritage site and it is a place where former royal palace located.</p><p>• <Strong>Hanuman Dhoka Statue</strong> - the fascinating Temple of the Living Goddess Kumari.</p><p>• <Strong>Swayambunath Stupa</strong> - a golden spire crowning a conical wooded hill, also known as Monkey Temple.</p><p>• Last minute shopping at <strong>Thamel Street</strong>.</p><p>• 早晨于酒店观景台看那第一道曙光，迷人的日出和清新的空气让人心旷神怡!</p><p>• 游览五彩缤纷的<strong>德坂杜巴广场</strong>，为旧皇宫中心，也是世界自然遗产之一。</p><p>• 参观<strong>猴神像</strong>，奇妙的库玛丽活女神庙，诡异的贾格那庙，以及神圣的<strong>斯瓦杨布庙</strong>(四眼天神佛塔)，又名猴庙。</p><p>• 于著名的<strong>塔米尔街</strong>及购买纪念品。</p>

<p>After Breakfast, proceed to airport for flight back to Singapore.</p><p>若时间允许您可继续享受购物乐趣。自由活动至接往机场乘搭飞机飞往新加坡。</p>