Nepal Bhutan Tour 11 nights 12 days12 Days,Private Tour
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Overview
Including Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Patan & Chandragiri hills | Thimphu, Punakha, Pobhjikha, Trongsa, Bumthang Valley & Paro
- Nepal Bhutan Tour 11 nights 12 days (3 nights in Nepal and 8 nights in Bhutan)
- Flexible Travel Route (Bhutan and then Nepal also possible), Flexible monuments to visit, Flexible number of nights in both countries.
- We take care of your Visa to Bhutan and internal flights. A Nepal visa is easily available upon your arrival at Kathmandu (TIA) airport.
The Nepal Bhutan Tour 11 nights 12 days package designed by Everest Vacation is tremendous. Visit the Himalayan nations of Nepal and Bhutan. Visit iconic landmarks, immerse in their culture, and enjoy the uniqueness of these captivating destinations. In Nepal, explore the cultural city of Kathmandu, the oldest Changu Narayan temple, and architecturally marvelous Bhaktapur & Patan Durbar Squares. A scenic cable car ride to the lovely Chandragiri Hill mesmerizes you with panoramic views of the Himalayan ranges. Explore the beautiful cities of Thimphu, Punakha, Trongsa, Jakar, Phobjikha, and Paro in Bhutan. All these amazing destinations have diverse offerings for visitors. Visit iconic landmarks such as Chhimi Lhakhang Temple, Memorial Chorten, ancient Dzongs, and Tiger’s Nest Monastery. The Phobjikha trail hike takes you closer to nature. The Bumthang Valley excursion is full of amazing surprises which we ensure will enthrall visitors. Get rewarded by the phenomenal mountain views from the Dochu La Pass.
Trip Attractions
Buddhist Stupas, local History of and culture ,Local lifestyle
Trip Highlights
- Kathmandu sightseeing including UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Durbar Squares, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath)
- Chandragiri sightseeing for panoramic views of Kathmandu Valley and the Himalayan ranges from Annapurna to Everest.
- Visit stunning landmarks such as Tashichho Dzong, Memorial Chorten, Great Buddha Dordenma, etc. in Thimphu.
- An option to visit a village and a farmhouse for lunch/dinner
- Cherish the fabulous views of mountain ranges from Dochu La Pass
- Punakha Sightseeing (Chhimi Lhakhang Temple, Punakha Dzong, Kham Sum Yuley Lhakhang)
- Visit Paro Dzong (Fortress), Old Paro Town, and enjoy the traditional Archery game in Paro
- Hike to the popular Tiger’s Nest Monastery
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Day by Day Activities
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu and Kathmandu Sightseeing
Approx, 30 minutes drive from airport to hotel.
3star to Luxury hotels
Elevation: 1400m
- Pickup from Kathmandu (TIA) airport
- Place to visit / Tour
- Boudhanath ( A large Buddhist Stupa)
- Pashupatinath (Largest Hindu Temple having an open cremation area)
- If you arrive lately in Kathmandu, we will manage the tour in next day (before flight to Bhutan)
Day 2: Bhaktapur, Changu Narayan and Swoyambhu Stupa (Monkey Temple)
Approx, 40 minutes drive to Bhaktapur
3star to Luxury hotels
Breakfast
Elevation: 1406m
- Pickup from your hotel
- Place to visit / Tour
- Swoyambhu Stupa/Monkey Temple
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Changu Narayan Temple
Day 3: Chandragiri hills (2551 meters) by cable car and Patan Durbar Square Tour
Approx, 1 hour drive to Chandragiri cable car station from Kathamndu
3star to Luxury hotels
Breakfast
Elevation: 2551m
- Place to visit / Tour
- Drive to Chandragiri Cable car station
- Station to Chandragiri hills by cablecar
- Chandragiri sightseeing for panoramic views of Kathmandu Valley and the Himalayan ranges from Annapurna to Everest
- Back to station and drive back to Patan
Overnight at Kathmandu
Day 4: Fly Kathmandu to Paro(Bhutan), drive to Thimphu and Thimphu sightseeing
Approx, 1 hour 30 minutes drive from Paro to Thimphu.
3star to Luxury hotels
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Elevation: 2200m
- Drop to Kathmandu airport
- Pickup from Paro airport
- Drive to Thimphu
- Place to visit / Tour
- Memorial Chorten (temple)
- Changangkha Lhakhang
- Statue of Buddha
- Visit the fortress of Thimphu, Tashichho Dzong
- Weekend market (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
- If you arrive lately in Paro, we will manage the tour in next day morning.
Overnight at Thimphu
Day 5: Drive to Punakha and Punakha Sightseeing
Approx, 2 hours 30 minutes drive from Thimphu to Punakha
3star to Luxury hotels
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Elevation: 1200m
- Drive to Punakha crossing over Dochu La Pass (3100 mts)
- Place to visit / Tour
- Dochu La Pass (views of the highest mountain peaks & walk around the 108 stupas)
- Hike through the paddy field and old village to visit Chhimi Lhakhang, the temple of fertility.
- Punakha Dzong
- Khamsum Yuley Lhakhang
Day 6: Drive from Punakha to Trongsa
Approx, 4 hours drive from Punakha to Trongsa
3star to Luxury hotels
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Elevation: 2200m
- Drive to Trongsa crossing over Pele La Pass at 3,420 meters
- Place to visit / Tour
- Cross over Pele La Pass at 3,420m which forms the part of Black mountain range
- Enroute could take a short break and go for short hike to the remote village of Rukubji/Chendibji
Day 7: Drive from Trongsa to Jakar (Bumthang Valley)
Approx, 2 hours drive from Trongsa to Jakar
3star to Luxury hotels
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Elevation: 2587m
- Place to visit / Tour
- Visit the majestic Trongsa Dzong (Fortress) , the home of the royals
- Visit Ta Dzong, an ancient watchtower
- Start driving for Jakar crossing over Yotong La pass at 3,400m
- Stop in Chumi valley, the weaving place
- Continue your drive for Jakar crossing over Kiki La pass 2870m
- Arrive Bumthang (Jakar) Valley.
Overnight at Jakar
Day 8: Jakar Sightseeing
3star to Luxury hotels
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Elevation: 2587m
- Place to visit / Tour
- Visit Jampay Lhakhang
- Visit Kurjey Lhakhang temple
- Visit Tamshing Lhakhang temple
- Swiss farm
- Jakar Dzong (if time permits)
- Evening walk around Jakar town and try some local pancake and noodles
Day 9: Drive from Jakar to Phobjikha and Village tour/hike at Pobhjikha
Approx, 4 hours drive from Jakar to Phobjikha
3star to Luxury hotels
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Elevation: 3000m
- Drive to Phobjikha passing by Trongsa town and crossing over Pele La pass, 3420 meters
- Place to visit/tour
- Phobjikha Nature trail hike (2.5 Hrs), which offers beautiful view of the valley. It starts from the valley and end with Gangtey Goempa
- Visit Gangtey Goempa Temple
- Crane Canter
- An option to visit a village and a farmhouse for lunch/dinner
Overnight at Pobhjikha
Day 10: Drive to Paro and Paro Sightseeing
Approx, 5 hours drive from Phobjikha to Paro
3star to Luxury hotels
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Elevation: 2200m
- Drive to Paro after breakfast
- Place to visit / tour
- Paro Dzong (Fortress)
- Old Paro Town
- Could get some opportunity to see the traditional game, Archery.
Overnight at Paro
Day 11: Hike to Taktsang Monastery and visit Kyichu Lakhang
Approx, 20 minutes drive from Paro town to base camp of hike
3star to Luxury hotels
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Elevation: 3120m
- Drive to base for the hike
- Place to visit / Tour
- Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) – 3 hours uphill
- Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan
Day 12: Final Departure / Tour end
Breakfast
- Drop you to Paro airport from your hotel
- Return with some magnificent memories and moments from Nepal and Bhutan trip.
- Flight available from Paro to Kathmandu, Bangkok, New Delhi, Kolkata, Bagdogra, Singapore, Dhaka etc.
Cost Include
We are dedicated to providing quality service to our clients where safety is our topmost priority. We have not mentioned our costs as they depend on factors like trip customization, group sizes, travel season, trip duration, and types of accommodation, meals, transportation, and choice of various activities. (Note: On your request, we can send you cost details. Feel free to contact us for further details.)
- Bhutan Travel Permit and Visa
- Bhutan Government sustainable development fee (SDF) USD 100 per person per night.
- Private vehicle with air conditioning
- Private cultural English-speaking tour guide (Other language guide also available upon your request with extra cost.)
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) in Bhutan
- Breakfast in Nepal
- All accommodation as per your choice (Luxury/5-star or 4-star hotel or 3-star hotel)
- Monuments entrance/admission fees
- Guide and driver’s meals and accommodation
- Service Charge (the planning, handling, operational and communication charges) & government taxes.
- Handle your flight ticket (Kathmandu/Bangkok/New Delhi/Kolkata/Singapore/Dhaka/Singapore to Paro(Bhutan))
Outdoor Extra Activities
Not only historical, cultural, and natural tours embark on an adventurous journey through our outdoor extra activities. Some of our popular outdoor activities to carry out during this tour are as follows:
Hiking: Short scenic hikes take you closer to nature and offer picturesque views
River rafting: Thrilling White Water River rafting in Nepal and Bhutan on rapid rivers relishing scenic landscapes
Paragliding: Relish amazing panoramic Himalayan views, scenic landscapes, and beautiful surroundings
Zipline: Experience the longest and steepest zipline in Nepal and admire scenic surroundings (Currently no zip line in Bhutan)
Bungee jump: Adrenaline rush experience through bungee jumping in Nepal amidst beautiful surrounding scenery (Not permitted in Bhutan)
Yoga and meditation: Practice Yoga and Meditation in serene places such as a monastery, yoga centers, or in the vicinity of nature
Helicopter tours: Exciting helicopter tours to the iconic Everest Base Camp & Annapurna Base Camp in Nepal and get close-up views of the Himalayas and admire its beauty in Bhutan
Best time to visit
High season (Best Time):
March to May with the blooming flowers covering the hillsides, warm temperatures, stable weather with low humidity and rainfall, clear skies with clear views, and lush greenery everywhere. September to November with mild temperatures, stable weather, clear skies, and phenomenal views.Shoulder season (Good Time):
December to February with sunny day weather and slightly cold nights & mornings, mild day temperatures, clear surrounding views, and fewer crowds which is perfect for visitors seeking a peaceful visit.Low or Off-season (Average Time):
June to August with unstable weather and temperature, high humidity, light to heavy rainfall, mostly obstructed views, but lush greenery everywhere. High chances of flight cancelations and roadblocks due to floods & landslides in some places.Nepal-Bhutan Tour: Is It Right for You?
- A perfect combination tour of history, culture, and nature
- Suitable for all age groups of travelers (Senior citizens to Kids)
- Accompanied by experienced local guides
- Comfortable flat trails while sightseeing Heritage Sites
- Technical Climbing is not involved during the trip
- Hike through forested trails which is medium.
- An experienced guide accompanies you to ensure a comfortable Taktsang Monastery Hike. Pony rides to the halfway are also available.
- Transfer via clean private vehicles that are comfortable during sightseeing tours
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