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16 Day itinerary in Nepal, Asia

Best of Nepal Bhutan Tour Package

A Nepal Bhutan Tour Package is the perfect way to experience two of the Himalayas' most captivating destinations in one unforgettable journey. Blending Nepal's rich cultural heritage with Bhutan's peaceful mountain landscapes and deeply rooted Buddhist traditions, this tour offers an inspiring mix o... Read More

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GUIDANCE

On Some Day Trips

starting point

Kathmandu

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Walking tour

Romantic

Sustainable Travel

Nature & Widlife

Wildlife

Eco

Cultural

Hiking

Landscapes & Sceneries

Visit markets

Photography

Multi-Country

Culture & History

Meet local people

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Night

End

Highlights

1

Explore Kathmandu’s UNESCO heritage sites, temples, stupas, and royal palaces.

2

Enjoy sunrise views from Sarangkot and a peaceful boat ride on Phewa Lake.

3

Experience Chitwan’s wildlife with jungle safaris, canoe rides, and bird watching.

4

Hike to Bhutan’s iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery with stunning Paro Valley views.

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Arrival and then transfer to your hotel

On arrival in Kathmandu, our officer will greet you and then take you to your hotel. Rest and relax before your Nepal adventure begins tomorrow. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Guide: Included for the day

Accommodation:

  • First Class Hotels - Private tour with personalized services: Kantipur Village
Day 2

place Full-day sightseeing tour covering 4 UNESCO Sites

Your sightseeing tours begin after breakfast. Your guide will come at your hotel and meet you at hotel lobby at 0930 am. You will proceed with sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath temple located on the bank of Bagmati River. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and often known as “abode of Shiva”. Only Hindus are permitted to enter inside the temple complex for worship however other can go other side of temple to see the rituals of Hindu people and morning activities. You will also witness rare ceremony of funerals as per Hindu traditions at cremation ghats on the bank of holy river Bagmati.

After visit at Pashupatinath temple, you will proceed to Boudhnath stupa located 3 Kilometers away from the temple. Boudhnath stupa is also known as “Mini Tibet” and one of the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal. This stupa is surrounded by Tibetan settlements and monasteries. You will witness Buddhist rituals and traditions at Boudhnath area which is en-circle by Buddhist prayer flags and mane.

In the afternoon you will drive to Swoyambhunath stupa located on the hill top overlooking Kathmandu valley. This Buddhist stupa is famous as “Monkey temple: and one of the best place to observe cultural harmony between Hindus and Buddhist in Nepal. Both Hindu and Buddhist pay homage to this site. The view of stupa includes entire Kathmandu valley floor with outstanding views of Central Himalayan ranges.

Continue to Patan Durbar Square another UNESCO site located in Kathmandu. Patan is known as “City of Beauty” and visit to Patan Durbar Square offer excellent opportunity to see local Newari people, ancient Royal complexes and architecture of medieval era. Stroll narrow lanes of Patan visiting Patan Durbar Square, Krishna temple, Mahaboudhi stupa and Golden temple. Patan is also famous for metal works and wood carvings.

Breakfast & Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • First Class Hotels - Private tour with personalized services: Kantipur Village
Day 3

place Drive Chitwan – 175 Kms/6.5 Hrs & Jungle activities

Morning after breakfast at 07:30 am, your driver will pick you for drive to Chitwan along scenic mountain highway. Chitwan is one of the finest national park in Asia and famous for viewing wildlife such as One Horn Rhino, Tiger, Deer and other wild flora and fauna on its natural habitat. Upon arrival you will be welcomed by naturalist from your lodge. You will enjoy Lunch at dinning complex and followed by the activities briefing.

Today you will enjoy Jungle walk inside forest escorted by local naturalist from lodge. You will continue with the visit to Tharu villages located on the edge of the park area. Tharu people are indigenous people from plain region of Nepal and have their own lifestyle and culture. In the evening you will enjoy Tharu Stick Dance.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Chitwan

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • First Class Hotels - Private tour with personalized services: Center Park Resort Pvt. Ltd.
Day 4

place Full-day Jungle activities

Morning enjoy Canoe ride at Rapti river to see water birds and Crocodile. After Canoe ride, you will enjoy Elephant briefing and breeding center.

In the afternoon, you will enjoy Jeep safari to see wildlife of Nepal. Today highlight will be spotting one horn Rhino in dense forest. If you are lucky then you can also see Tiger. After safari you will be back at hotel.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Chitwan

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • First Class Hotels - Private tour with personalized services: Center Park Resort Pvt. Ltd.
Day 5

place Drive Pokhara – 145 Kms/6 Hrs & Pokhara sightseeing tour

Morning after breakfast, drive to Pokhara. Pokhara is famous for wonderful views of Himalayas and its snow fed lakes. The reflection of Mt. Fishtail & Annapurna range on Lake Phewa is breathtaking. Pokhara is also base camp for the trekking on Annapurna region with other day hike tours around valley rim.  Check-in at your hotel.

Later, commence on a Pokhara city tour which includes Bindavashini temple, Seti Gorge, Devis fall & Gupteshwor Mahadev cave.

Breakfast & Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • First Class Hotels - Private tour with personalized services: Dahlia Boutique Hotel
Day 6

place Sarangkot & Peace stupa excursion with boating

Early morning, excursion to Sarangkot to see sunrise over Mt. Annapurna, Dhaulagiri massif & Mt. Fishtail. Return to hotel for breakfast.

In the afternoon, proceed to Lakeside area. Enjoy boating at Phewa Lake.

Start your vehicle excursion to Peace Stupa (10 minutes walking from parking area). Peace stupa is also known as White Pagoda located on the hill top of the Pokhara valley rim. The views from this stupa includes combine view of Pokhara valley floor with Phewa lake and beautiful view of Himalayan ranges such as Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Fishtail dominating skyline.

Alternative, In case you wish to walk then will take 3 hours total hike both walk walking which provide best experience walking in Himalayan at Annapurna foothills. Walk down, cross lake and walk to your hotel.

Breakfast & Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • First Class Hotels - Private tour with personalized services: Dahlia Boutique Hotel
Day 7

place Hike Annapurna Foothills

Morning, drive to Kande. You will trek to Australian Camp with 2 hours walk. After spending some time at Australian camp which offers view of the mountains, you will follow same trek route to back to vehicle meeting point.

Another soft option or alternative on this day is to explore the Chandrakot village located on the Annapurna Foothills. This exploration will take 2 hours walking total both way following the easy route.

Breakfast & Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • First Class Hotels - Private tour with personalized services: Dahlia Boutique Hotel
Day 8

place Fly Pokhara/Kathmandu

Morning is free in Pokhara to relax. Transfer to Pokhara airport in time to board your flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.

Breakfast & Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • First Class Hotels - Private tour with personalized services: Kantipur Village
Day 9

place Fly Kathmandu/Paro & drive Thimpu & sightseeing tour

Transfer to Kathmandu airport in time to board flight to Paro. Arrive in Paro by Druk Air flight. The flight offers you beautiful view of mountains and landscapes. On arrival and after visa formalities you will be received by our representative and transfer to Thimphu (54 kms, 1 & 1/2 hrs).

On the way you will visit the Buddha Park – Largest Buddha statue in Bhutan, TashichoDzong, National Memorial Chorten and 15 century Changangkha monastery.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Thimpu

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • First Class Hotels - Private tour with personalized services: Hotel Norpheling
Day 10

place Thimpu sightseeing tour & drive Gangtey. Explore Phobjika valley by walk

Early morning, visit the Painting school, National library, Royal goldsmith workshop and Handicraft centers.

Morning drive 3 hours to Wangduephodrang crossing the Dochula pass 3100 meters. On fine weather you will see the eastern Himalayan ranges including the highest mountain in Bhutan Mt. Gangar Punsum 7520 meters. The drive from the pass is all the way downhill dropping to the lower and warmer valleys of Lobesa.

Continue with excursion to the Gangtey Gompa valley at an altitude of 2800 meters. The only Nyingmapa monastery in western Bhutan is located here. This beautiful valley is also home to the rare Black Necked Cranes migrating from the Tibetan plateau to escape the harsh winter. Currently there are 200 to 300 cranes residing in this valley and the Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) is taking every measure to ensure the safety of the Cranes. While the cranes reside in the winter valley for 4/5 months the village folks are not allowed to make loud noises or fish in the river that runs through the valley. Explore the fascinating glacier valley and return to the Resort.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Hotel in Gangtey

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • First Class Hotels - Private tour with personalized services: Dewachen Hotel & Spa
Day 11

place Gangtey to Punakha

After breakfast, explore Gangtey Monastery and enjoy a short walk through the scenic Phobjikha Valley. Continue driving to Punakha, Bhutan's former capital. En route, hike through rice fields to Chimi Lhakhang, also known as the Temple of Fertility. Later, visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong, one of Bhutan's most impressive fortresses situated at the confluence of two rivers.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Punakha

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • First Class Hotels - Private tour with personalized services: Meri Puensum Resort
Day 12

place Drive to Paro and Sightseeing

Drive back to Paro, Bhutan's cultural heartland. Visit the historic Drukgyel Dzong, the National Museum housed in the ancient Ta Dzong watchtower, and the beautiful Rinpung Dzong. Stroll through Paro town and experience traditional Bhutanese life. The rich cultural heritage makes Paro one of the highlights of the Nepal Bhutan Tour Package.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Paro

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • First Class Hotels - Private tour with personalized services: Green Valley Boutique
Day 13

place Hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery (3,000m)

Today is the highlight of the Best of Nepal Bhutan Tour. Hike through pine forests and prayer-flag-lined trails to the legendary Tiger's Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang), dramatically perched on a cliff 900 meters above the valley floor. This sacred site is one of the most iconic landmarks in the Himalayas and a major pilgrimage destination for Bhutanese Buddhists. After descending, visit the ancient Kichu Lhakhang Temple before returning to Paro.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel in Paro

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • First Class Hotels - Private tour with personalized services: Green Valley Boutique
Day 14

place Fly to Kathmandu and Drive to Nagarkot (2,100m)

After breakfast, transfer to Paro Airport and fly back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, drive to Nagarkot, one of Nepal's most famous hill stations. Nagarkot offers spectacular panoramic views of the Himalayas, including Mount Everest on clear days. Enjoy a peaceful evening surrounded by mountain scenery and breathtaking sunsets.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Nagarkot

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • First Class Hotels - Private tour with personalized services: Hotel Country Villa
Day 15

place Bhaktapur Sightseeing and Return to Kathmandu

Wake up early to witness a spectacular Himalayan sunrise from Nagarkot. After breakfast, drive to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its medieval architecture, ancient temples, traditional pottery, and vibrant Newari culture. Explore Nyatapola Temple, the Palace of 55 Windows, and Dattatreya Square before returning to Kathmandu for your final evening.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • First Class Hotels - Private tour with personalized services: Kantipur Village
Day 16

place Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your departure flight. Your incredible Nepal Bhutan Tour Package concludes with unforgettable memories of Himalayan landscapes, cultural treasures, spiritual experiences, wildlife adventures, and the unique charm of Nepal and Bhutan.

Meals: Breakfast

End of the Best of Nepal Bhutan Tour – A Journey Through Two Himalayan Kingdoms

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Kantipur Village
  • Center Park Resort Pvt. Ltd.
  • Dahlia Boutique Hotel
  • Hotel Norpheling
  • Dewachen Hotel & Spa
  • Meri Puensum Resort
  • Green Valley Boutique
  • Hotel Country Villa

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (15)
  • Lunch (7)
  • Dinner (7)

Transport expand_less

  • Necessary airport transfers using air-conditioned private vehicle
  • Sightseeing tours as per the tour itinerary using air-conditioned private vehicle
  • Kathmandu/Chitwan/Pokhara & Kathmandu/Nagarkot/Kathmandu private surface transfer
  • Necessary airport transfers in Paro using private vehicle
  • Sightseeing tours as per the tour itinerary using private vehicle
  • Paro/Thimpu/Gangtey/Punakha/Paro private surface transfer

Activities expand_less

  • An English-speaking local guide as per the itinerary for sightseeing tours in Kathmandu & Pokhara
  • An English-speaking local naturalist for Jungle activities in Chitwan
  • Jungle activities as per 2 nights/3 days at Chitwan together with people staying at same hotel
  • Chitwan National Park entrance fees as applicable
  • Sarangkot sunrise excursion in Pokhara
  • Boat ride at Phewa Lake in Pokhara
  • Annapurna Foothills hike as per the itinerary with guide
  • Monument entrance fees as applicable for Nepal portion
  • Bhutan Visa fee as applicable
  • Monument entrance fees as applicable
  • Bhutanese Government Royalty fee as applicable (SDF fees)
  • Government taxes as applicable
  • Pokhara/Kathmandu one-way airfare as applicable
  • Kathmandu/Paro/Kathmandu airfare on Economy class – currently applicable & subject to change

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  • Meals except Breakfast at all places, Chitwan (Nepal) & Bhutan portion
  • Nepal visa fee can obtain upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, personal expenses and Gratitude

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