Kathmandu to Bhutan
9 days
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This compact tour gives a taste of both Bhutan and the Kathmandu Valley and is a great way to see Bhutan if you only have a short time available. We'll explore temples, villages, enjoy hilltop mountain views and tasty local meals
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
What's this trip about?
This compact tour gives a taste of both Bhutan and the Kathmandu Valley and is a great way to see Bhutan if you only have a short time available. We'll explore temples, villages, enjoy hilltop mountain views and tasty local meals
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Details
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityParo
End CityNagarkot
Destinations
Min Group Size
Max Group Size
Trip includes
- All accommodation (4 nights in 3/4 star hotels in Nepal, 4 nights in 4-star hotels in Bhutan)
- 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
- All transport and transfers in AC vehicles
- Services of a local guide throughout your time in Bhutan
- Services of a tour leader in Nepal and specialist city guide for Kathmandu tours
- All sightseeing tours mentioned in the itinerary included in the package price
- Entrance fees to sites visited
- Bhutan visa & tourism development fee (TDF)
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (breakfasts only in Nepal, all meals in Bhutan)
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Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
We greet you on your arrival in Kathmandu airport today and transfer you to your hotel in the Thamel tourist district of the city. Our rep will help you settle in and familiarise you with the local area.
OVERNIGHT:
Kathmandu boutique hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast
EXTRAS:
Extra day in Kathmandu - pre-tour
Single Room Supplement (NPSGKB)
Day 2 Walking tour to Durbar Square. Optional Everest viewing flight
This morning we start with a walking tour from our hotel in the tourist centre of Thamel, through Kathmandu's busy winding streets passing numerous tiny shops, workships and street corner temples to Durbar Square with its splendid array of Hindu temples and the old Royal...
OVERNIGHT:
Kathmandu boutique hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast
EXTRAS:
Everest Mountain Flight
Day 3 Fly to Paro, Paro Dzong, Thimphu weekend market
We pick you up from the hotel this morning and transfer to the airport for the spectacular flight over the Himalaya to Bhutan (try and sit on the left side of the plane for the best views). While en route, complete immigration and custom form formalities for later declar...
OVERNIGHT:
Thimphu 4-star hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
EXTRAS:
Kathmandu-Paro-Kathmandu flights
Day 4 Thimphu tours, cross the Dochu La Pass to the Punakha Valley
We start early this morning exploring Thimphu with the assistance of your driver and guide. We'll start at the Memorial Chorten - a stupa inspired by the third king to deter negative influences. It was later constructed in his memory by the present king and the queen mot...
OVERNIGHT:
Punakha 4-star hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
EXTRAS:
None
Day 5 Valley walk, Punakha Dzong
Breakfast will be followed by a scenic walk in the north of the valley to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten. This notable shrine was inspired by the Buddhist treasure teachings of Thragthung Dudjom Lingpa and is sacred religious haven that helps to ward off negative forces...
OVERNIGHT:
Paro 4-star hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS:
None
Day 6 Hike to Taktshang (Tiger's Nest) monastery. Afternoon tours
We start today with a short drive to the foot of the Taktshang cliff. From here, you will set off on a 2-3 hour uphill hike to reach this spectacular monastery, resting on a sharp 800m-rock face. Taktshang is one of Bhutan's most famous sites and translates to 'Tiger's N...
OVERNIGHT:
Paro 4-star hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
EXTRAS:
None
Day 7 Fly to Nepal, tour the ancient centre of Bhaktapur
This morning we fly back to Kathmandu (aim to sit on the right hand side of the plane for the best views) and transfer to the ancient centre of Bhaktapur. (Note - Again this flight is not included in the tour price but may be purchased separately or added as an extra opt...
OVERNIGHT:
Nagarkot 3-star hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast
EXTRAS:
Kathmandu-Paro-Kathmandu flights
Day 8 Mountain views from Nagarkot. Pasupatinath temple and Boudhanath stupa
After waking early to enjoy the sunrise views, we can take an optional downhill ridge walk through the Tilkot Forest Reserve, tiny Chhetri villages and traditional terraced farmland to the somewhat crumbling but atmospheric Changu Narayan Temple. Before arriving at our h...
OVERNIGHT:
Kathmandu boutique hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast
EXTRAS:
None
Day 9 Free time in Kathmandu. Departure airport transfer
Your time is free today until we transfer you to the airport in time for your flight home. A range of options are available if you would like to extend your tour in Nepal. These include white water rafting on the Bhote Khosi river, one of the best one day rafting trips i...
OVERNIGHT:
N/A
MEALS:
Breakfast
EXTRAS:
Everest Mountain Flight
Bardia National Park Extension
Trisuli white water rafting
Extra day in Kathmandu - post-tour
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Last Updated: 1/25/2024
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Nepal multi-entry visa fees (available on arrival for most nationalities for $45)
- Travel insurance (compulsory, available on request)
- Return flights between Kathmandu and Paro
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Any other items not mentioned above
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