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Nepal • Bhutan

Tailor-Made

Discover Bhutan and Nepal

12 days

Trip Snapshot

This 11 Nights combined adventure in Nepal and Bhutan, you'll visit some of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in and around Kathmandu city, drive to Pokhara and spend one full day taking in the beautiful sights & sounds including grand views of Anapurna mountain range before you fly back to Kathmandu. On Day 6, you'll take a flight to Paro, the only International Airport in Bhutan. You'll have 6 nights of stay in Bhutan where you'll enjoy immersive cultural experiences, go on nature hikes connecting with the pristine environment while still hitting the popular sites including the famous Tiger's Nest (Taktsang Monastery) precariously perched on the 800m rock cliff, meet with local people and enjoy unique home-cooked local cuisines to your heart's content.

Trip Type:Tailor-Made

Fully customized trips designed around your unique interests and needs.

Travel Theme:Explorer Trips

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Departure City:Kathmandu

End City:Paro International Airport

Age Range:10 - 75 years

Operated in:English

Physical Difficulty:Easy

Travel Styles: Rural home stays · Indigenous culture · Hiking · Visit markets · Meet local people.

Things you will do

Discover the cultural treasures of the two Himalayan countries - Bhutan and Nepal

Visit UNESCO World Heritages Sites in Kathmandu, enjoy the grandeur of Pokhara city

Connect with nature and people of Bhutan, immerse in the unique culture & enjoy exotic local cuisine

Hike to Bhutan's iconic Taktsang Monastery known as Tiger's Nest and discover inner peace

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, NEPAL & Transfer to hotel (1350m)

Day 2: Sightseeing in and around Kathmandu

Meals

Breakfast

Accommodation

International Guest House

After breakfast at the hotel, you will visit unique historical sites most of which are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Swayambhunath: Located in close proximity to your hotel, Swayambunath is a Buddhist Stupa said to be around 2000 years old. It is located on a hilltop presenting you with a view of the Kathmandu valley. This stupa is known as Pha Pa Shing Kun in Tibetan Buddhism which means "Sublime Trees of All". Boudhanath Temple: Situated at about 7km from the hotel, Boudhanath is a Buddhist temple built in the shape of a stupa in the 14th century and it is surrounded by residences of Lamas and shops. The stupa is called Jarung Khashor in Tibetan Buddhism. It is the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pashupatinath Temple: Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and located on the bank of the Bagmati River, Pashupatinath is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the main gods in the Hindu world. Durbar Square is the living heritage, an epitome of ancient architecture and ethnicity o Nepal. You'll see many stone-carved figures and ornate temples. Some of the major attractions are 55 Windows Palace, Golden Gate, the statue of King Bhupatindra Malla. Patan (Lalitpur): It is the oldest city in Kathmandu and is home to Nepalese architecture, art, traditions and crafts. The four corners of the city are marked by stupas believed to be erected by Ashoka, The Great. This place is for art lovers and enthusiasts. Durbar Square is packed with Temples. Durbar Square: Listed as a world heritage site, the former royal palace situated in the heart of the city is like its counterpart in Kathmandu. Patan Durbar square is an enchanting mélange of ancient palaces, Pagoda temples, shrines and captivating courtyards. The remarkable structure of the square is a 17th-century temple of Lord Krishna built entirely and is supposed to be the first specimen of Shikhara style of architecture in Nepal. Meals: Breakfast Overnight at International Guest House or similar one

Day 3: Kathmandu / Transfer to Pokhara City (823m)

Day 4: Sightseeing in Pokhara City

Day 5: Pokhara / Mountain Flight to Kathmandu (1350m)

Day 6: Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu for your onward Flight to BHUTAN

Day 7: Hike to Tango Monastery & Sightseeing in Thimphu (2334m)

Day 8: Thimphu / Transfer to Punakha Valley (1200m)

Day 9: Hike to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten / Transfer to Phobjikha Valley (3000m)

Day 10: Phobjikha Valley / Transfer back to Paro valley (2200m)

Day 11: Hike to Bhutan's iconic Taktsang Monastery, Tiger's Nest (3120m)

Day 12: Transfer to Paro International Airport for Departure

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Good to know

There are only two international airlines that operate in and out of Bhutan; Drukair & Bhutan Airlines. The flight tends to get fully booked months ahead especially during the peak season. We highly recommend you book flight tickets much ahead of your departure date. Let us know if you want us to arrange your flights to and from Bhutan. We will be happy to help you in anyway we can. Both the airlines operate between Paro, Bhutan and these cities/international airports: Bangkok, Kathmandu, Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, Bagdogra. Additionally, Drukair operates to/from Singapore. Airport pick-up and drop-off times will be coordinated depending on your flight timings. BHUTAN VISA FEE & PROCESSING IS INCLUDED: For the purpose of processing visa, you must send us a clear passport copy of all the participants after you book the tour. A whole biodata page including the machine-readable zone must be seen clearly. It can be either scanned or just a mobile photo shot as long as it is clear and legible. Passports should have a validity of at least SIX MONTHS from the day you depart from Bhutan. You’ll receive a copy of your approved e-Visa Clearance letter in PDF format within 3-4 business days from the day visa application is submitted. You MUST print a copy of this letter and present it at the check-in counter of the airline flying into Bhutan. Without the proof of an e-Visa Clearance letter, you may be denied boarding the flight to Bhutan. The actual visa will be stamped on your passport on arrival at the Paro International Airport. The tour guides speak very fluent English. Guides speaking other major languages (Chinese, Japanese, French & German) can be arranged at an additional fee of $120 per day. Please bring comfortable hiking boots/sturdy walking shoes, warm clothes especially if you are visiting in the winter months. While in Bhutan, you may wear shorts only while hiking and not during cultural tours as it will restrict you from entering any sites of religious significance and other public places.

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