Himalayan Kingdoms
12 days
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Group Tour
This Nepal & Bhutan tour explores the Kathmandu Valley before taking a spectacular flight to Bhutan. With its unique Dzongs, permeating Buddhist culture and beautiful scenery, Bhutan is a unique and fascinating country to visit
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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 Nepal & Bhutan tour explores the Kathmandu Valley before taking a spectacular flight to Bhutan. With its unique Dzongs, permeating Buddhist culture and beautiful scenery, Bhutan is a unique and fascinating country to visit
Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityParo
End CityNagarkot
Travel Themes
Destinations
Attractions
Activities
Trip includes
- All accommodation in comfortable mid-range hotels
- All transport in private AC vehicles with a local driver
- All transfers, including 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
- Services of a local guide throughout your time in Bhutan
- Services of a tour leader in Nepal and specialist city guide for Kathmandu tours
- Entrance Fees to sites visited
- All meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Bhutan visa & tourism development fee (TDF)
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to your hotel
You arrive in Kathmandu today where we meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Our rep will help you settle in and give you an introduction to the surrounding area. The rest of the day is free to relax after your flight, and perhaps head to one of the many cafes and bars in the touristic district of Thamel near your hotel.
| OVERNIGHT:
Kathmandu hotel
| EXTRAS:
Extra day in Kathmandu - pre-tour, Single Room Supplement (NPSGHK)
Day 2: Kathmandu tour to Durbar Square & Swayambunath
This morning we start with a walking tour from 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 Palace. We'l...
| OVERNIGHT:
Kathmandu hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
| EXTRAS:
Everest Mountain Flight
Day 3: Fly to Bhutan, Paro tour
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:
Paro hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner
| EXTRAS:
Kathmandu-Paro-Kathmandu flights
Day 4: Cross the Dochu La Pass to the Punakha Valley
The tour will depart from Paro today and make its way to the Dochu La Pass, driving along the bendy roads through the dense forests. You will be taken past an array of chortens at the top of the pass. If the weather is good and clear, you will be able to spot the mountai...
| OVERNIGHT:
Punakha hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Valley walk, Punakha Dzong, drive to Gangtey
You will enjoy an early breakfast this morning, before getting back on the road for a drive through the valley to the north of Punakha. Here, you can experience a morning stroll to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten. This chorten is a striking sight, situated on a ridge abo...
| OVERNIGHT:
Gangtey hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Phobjikha Valley walk, Gangtey
The tour will leave from the Punakha Valley and return back onto the mountain roads through oak and rhododendron forests into the Phobjikha Valley (approx. 70km, 3hrs). These dense forests are also the winter roosting grounds for the endangered and famous black-necked cr...
| OVERNIGHT:
Gangtey hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Drive to Thimphu via Wangdue Phodrang
Most of this day will be spent driving along the scenic route by the Dochu La Pass to the capital of Bhutan, Thimpu.
En route, the tour will stop off at the Dzong Wangdue Phodrang. This significant building was destroyed in a fire in 2012 and is still undergoing constr...
| OVERNIGHT:
Thimphu hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Thimphu tours and weekend market
You will get the chance to really explore in and around Thimphu with the help of your driver and guide. We keep the groups small so that you can be flexible with your time and the itinerary. There is so much to do and see so we suggest chatting to your guide to arrange y...
| OVERNIGHT:
Thimphu hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Taktshang (Tiger's Nest) walk, Drukgyel Dzong
Breakfast will be eaten early this morning, as the tour will drive to the base of the Taktshang cliff. You will set off from here on a 2-3 hour hike, up to the monastery, set on a steep 800-rock face. Taktshang is one of Bhutan's most famous sites and means 'Tiger's Nest...
| OVERNIGHT:
Paro hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Fly to Nepal, visit Bhaktapur ancient centre
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 - flight not included in the tour price). Formerly a capital of the Kathmandu Valley, the pedestrianised centr...
| OVERNIGHT:
Nagarkot hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
| EXTRAS:
Kathmandu-Paro-Kathmandu flights
Day 11: Sunrise mountain views and villages, temples & stupas
After waking early to enjoy the sunrise views, we have a 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 hotel in Kathma...
| OVERNIGHT:
Kathmandu hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 12: Kathmandu, tour ends with 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:
Extra day in Kathmandu - post-tour
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Our tours range from historical sightseeing and Nile cruises in Egypt, through to long strenuous treks and white water rafting in Nepal or swimming with whales in Tonga. You can join other travellers on a small group departure, or personalise and tailor-make an itinerary for you to enjoy privately.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International Flights in and out of Nepal
- Return Flights between Kathmandu and Paro (see Tour Notes)
- Nepal multi-entry visa fee ($45)
- Travel Insurance (compulsory)
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Drinks, snacks, tips and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
- Any other items not mentioned above
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Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
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