Himalayan Wonders Nepal-Bhutan Tour

Duration: 12 Days
  • Destination: Bhutan
  • Trip Difficulty: Easy – Medium
  • Trip Style: Tour
  • Accommodation: 4-5 Star Hotels
  • Group Size: 1-14, private or group tours available
  • Max Elevation: 3,120m (Tiger’s Nest, Bhutan)
  • Arrival: Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Departure: Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Route: Kathmandu – Pokhara – Chitwan – Kathmandu Paro - Thimphu – Paro – Kathmandu
  • Best Season: March to June. September to November

Nepal and Bhutan are located in South Asia and have connecting flights between the two landlocked Himalayan gems. Nepal is a country of mysteries and Bhutan is a kingdom of Thunder Dragon.Both of the countries are best to travel for their natural beauty and cultural experiences. We have prepared this 12-day itinerary with arrival and departure from Nepal.

The tour includes visit of Nepal’s capital city, Kathmandu and its heritages, and the beautiful lakeside town of Pokhara, wildlife safari in Nepal’s plains, then over to Bhutan to explore it’s interesting culture, people, landscapes and many more.

The Bhutanese call their country Druk Yul or the Land of the Thunder Dragon, in which you will get a chance to see everything that the Bhutan has to offer including remote and dramatic monasteries of Bhutan that rule in the pristine and intact Bhutanese landscape. Above all, you will get a chance to interact with the local people and to witness the way of life in Bhutan and Nepal and you will return to Nepal again for your return flight to home.

The Nepal and Bhutan tour is leisure tour and you do not need to have any experience or physically fit as this is land tour by private vehicle with local tour leader and suitable for any time of the year and any ages of people.

Highlights

  • Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu.
  • Visit beautiful lakeside town of Pokhara.
  • Excellent Sunrise from Sarangkot, Nepal.
  • Wildlife safari in Chitwan Natioanl Park.
  • Scenic flight to Bhutan and return.
  • Visit Paro and Thimpu in Bhutan.
  • Experience the Culture and Nature of Bhutan.
  • Option to take Everest Mountain flight in Kathmandu.

Outline Itinerary

OPEN Detail Itinerary
  • Day 1Arrive at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel (No meals):
  • Day 2Sightseeing of Kathmandu valley:
  • Day 3Kathmandu - Pokhara :
  • Day 4Pokhara Tour:
  • Day 5Pokhara to Chitwan:
  • Day 6Full day of go-wild jungle activities:
  • Day 7Chitwan to Kathmandu:
  • Day 8Kathmandu - Paro -Thimphu:
  • Day 9Thimphu Tour- Paro:
  • Day 10Hike Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Taktsang) and Sight Seeing in Paro:
  • Day 11Paro (Bhutan) – Kathmandu (Nepal):
  • Day 12Transfer to International Airport for your final flight departure:
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Inclusion

  • All Airport transfers by private tourist vehicles.
  • All ground transportation From Kathmandu- Pokhara, Pokhara - Chitwan- Chitwan - Kathmandu is by tourist bus.
  • All the Accommodation – 11 nights (8 nights in Nepal and 3 nights in Bhutan) on twin share basis with daily breakfast.
  • Meals in Chitwan and in Bhutan.
  • Sightseeing in Nepal and Bhutan by an experienced English speaking local tour guide.
  • Government taxes, permits, sightseeing entrance fees for museums and monuments.
  • Bhutanese visa fee.
  • Flight from Kathmandu – Bhutan-Kathmandu.
  • International flights to and from Nepal.
  • Nepalese visa fee (easily available after arriving at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu)
  • All personal expenses (personal gear, telephone calls, beverages, internet, laundry etc.)
  • Meals in Nepal (unless highlighted above)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Anything not mentioned in the included section.

Useful Information

Tradition & Culture

Believe it or not, there is more to Nepal than the highest mountain peaks, the deepest river gorges and the highest plateaus! Nepal’s natural diversity resembles its peoples’ diversity. Nepal is landlocked in the Himalayas, confined between neighbouring giants China and India, which results in a multi-ethnic and multi-spiritual group of people. Nepal has over 123 different ethnic groups – each one with its own unique language, culture and traditions. 90% of the indigenous languages are still spoken today amongst their tribes!

Bhutan is a Buddhist country and people often refer to it as the last stronghold of Vajrayana Buddhism. The Bhutanese constitution guarantees freedom of religion and citizens and visitors are free to practice any form of worship so long as it does not impinge on the rights of others. Christianity, Hinduism and Islam are also present in the country.The Bhutanese are a fun-loving and social community that enjoys weddings, religious holidays and other events as the perfect opportunities to gather with friends and family.

Accommodation during this trip

On this tour The Trekkers’ Society offers you 3 star standard hotel; however there are luxury 4/5 star accommodation available which can be arranged at a surcharge.

Transport

Transport during the trip: We at Trekkers' Society provide private vehicles for the airport transfers and all sightseeing tours in Nepal and Bhutan.

Best Season to visit Nepal & Bhutan

It is recommended to do this trip in Spring (March-May) or Autumn (October to November) as temperatures in Chitwan (Nepal) can be very warm during the summer months with heavy monsoon rains.(link to when to visit Nepal)These seasons are also best for Bhutan with usually clear skies, warm during the day and chilly at night. (link to Bhutan weather)

Visa & Travel Permit information

Nepal: A tourist visa is applicable. Most nationalities get this on arrival. Please refer to Nepal Travel Information. (LINK)

Bhutan: A visa is to be obtained prior to arrival in Bhutan for all foreigners, except for SAARC countries. Please see Bhutan Travel Information. (LINK)