Highlights of Bhutan & Nepal - 15 Days
24/7 support
No card fees

Highlights of Bhutan & Nepal

Duration15 days
Rated 4.7
3 reviews

Get off the beaten track and discover the wonders of Bhutan, an isolated nation which has retained its age old customs, traditions and lifestyle. Then continue on to Kathmandu to explore Nepal with its breathtaking mountain scenery, ancient temples, wonderful wildlife and more. Take in the best of these two captivating Himalayan Kingdoms in 15 days.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

Tour overview

Duration15 days
StartsParo
EndsKathmandu
RangeSignature
Tour GuideYes - escorted by a tour guide
Group SizeMin 2 / Max 16
Minimum age15 yrs, accompanied by an adult
DepartsSaturdays
Hotel Rating3-4 star
CountriesBhutan, Nepal
Arrival TransferPre-tour not offered
Departure TransferYes
Meals includedBreakfast: 11, Lunch: 8, Dinner: 8
Choose a date
Based on 2 passengers
Passengers
Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
Your deal
Shown in ZAR
Per person from
R 99,335.00
Deposit from
R 10,000.00
From
R 198,670.00

Tour Highlights

Paro - Enjoy a guided tour of the city, including the National Museum and Rinphung Dzong
Thimphu - Explore Bhutan’s capital city on a full day sightseeing tour, including the Memorial Chorten, National Library, Drubthob Nunnery, Folk Heritage Museum and Takin Preserve
Dochula Pass - See an incredible panorama of Himalayan peaks
Punakha Valley - Visit the beautiful Punakha Dzong, hike up to Chimi Lhakhand Temple and camp beside the scenic Mo Chu River
Visit the picturesque villages of Talo or Nobgang - where we explore the ancestral home of the Queen Mothers of Bhutan
Tiger’s Nest Monastery - Hike up to this famous Buddhist monastery perched dramatically on a cliff face
Kathmandu & Kathmandu Valley - Rickshaw ride through the city, explore Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa and Bodhnath Stupa
Bhaktapur - Roam around the beautiful Durbar Square and test your pottery making skills
Chitwan National Park - Go on a jeep safari in Chitwan, home to the one horned rhinoceros and the elusive Bengal tiger
Admire the spectacular views of the Annapurna mountain range
Pokhara - Visit the World Peace Pagoda, see the daily prayers at Matapani Monastery and go boating on Lake Phewa
Patan - Explore the temples and shrines of Patan Durbar Square

Included

14 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners including dinner at a Nepali cultural evening
5 nights 3-4 star hotels and 1 night camping near the banks of scenic Mo Chu River - in Bhutan, 8 nights 4 star hotels - in Nepal
Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 & day 15 (only)
Guided sightseeing of Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and the Punakha Valley, Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur and Pokhara
2 economy class flights - Chitwan to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu
Traditional Bhutanese dinner at a farm house, giving you the opportunity to interact with a local family
Chitwan National Park jeep safari, jungle activities and park fees
Rickshaw ride in Kathmandu
Boating on Lake Phewa in Pokhara
Escorted by a licensed English-speaking local tour guide in Bhutan
Local English speaking guides for all scheduled sightseeing in Nepal (escorted by a local English speaking guide for groups of 6 or more)
All relevant transfers and transportation in private A/C vehicles
Entrance fees for all included sightseeing in Bhutan
All Bhutan government royalties and taxes
Bhutan Visa fee and travel Permit (excludes visa admin fee of USD$40 pp, payable upon arrival)

Not Included

All international flights (including the flight from Paro to Kathmandu)
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
Nepal visa and Bhutan visa administration fee payable upon arrival USD$40
Entrance Fees: USD$45-55pp, paid in local currency in Nepal