Nepal Bhutan Tour offers best of Himalayan scenery with sunrise views, cultural experiences and biodiversity.
Highlights
- View of Himalayan range from the aircraft between Nepal & Bhutan.
- Experience of Buddhist culture and peaceful village in Bhutan.
- Amazing Monasteries & dzong worth to view.
- Walk at steep valleys and a short hike to Taktsang Monastery.
- Local & traditional market with unique items.
- View of ancient art, history, and culture in Kathmandu.
- Amazing Sunrise and sunset view from Nagarkot
- Scenic drive and amazing hill view.
- Nepal: 3 Nights in Kathmandu with Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nagarkot, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Patan durbar square, Swoyambhu Stupa, Hanuman Dhoka with Kumari and Nagarkot Sunrise Tour.
- Bhutan: 3 Nights in Bhutan with Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest), Paro Valley, Thimphu with the weekend market and Punakha Dzong.
The Nepal Bhutan Tour 7 Days, highlights the very best of these two fascinating Himalayan countries in the time available. Designed for people short on time, the tour nevertheless delightfully portrays the intricate heritage and deeply bedded culture of both. Separated by the mighty Himalayas, discover the subtle differences of Hinduism and Buddhism. Nepal, for its Hindu wealth and practice, Bhutan for the intensity Buddhism holds on the country. Our Bhutan Nepal cultural tours vary in length, with this tour being the shortest.
We begin our tour of Bhutan in Thimphu, with visits to Tashichho Dzong, the Memorial Chorten and Buddha Dordenma Statue among others. On our second day, we are graced with some splendid Himalayan views when crossing the Dochula Pass (3102 meters) on our way to Punakha Dzong. Constructed by Ngawang Namgyal, in 1637–38, it is the second oldest and second largest dzong in Bhutan and one of its most majestic structures. A walk through terraced rice fields is also planned to Chimi Lhakhang, the famous fertility monastery that was built in 1456. The temple is significantly associated with the religious arts of Bhutan. In last day of Bhutan, you will visit the Tigers Nest Monastery, sat high up on a sheer cliff edge, it is Bhutans National treasure.
A wonderful flight over the glorious Himalayas brings us to Kathmandu, to savor the riches of The Kathmandu Valley. On arrival in Kathmandu, we spend the afternoon on visits to the famous Hindu pilgrimage cremation site of Pashupatinath and the nearby Buddhist stupa, Boudhanath.
The following day an optional early morning mountain flight to view Mount Everest is recommended. Later in the morning we visit the ancient medieval town of Bhaktapur, with its wealth of ancient temples and ornate squares. From Bhaktapur, we drive high into the hills to Nagarkot, a peaceful hill station famous for its brilliant sunrise over the mighty Himalayas.
On our return to Kathmandu, we wind up our sightseeing with visits to Patan Durbar Square, Swayambunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square. With our time in Nepal almost over, our last evening is spent with a cultural show and dinner.
YOUR JOURNEY DAY BY DAY
There are only a few direct flights to Bhutan so you will fly to Paro Airport from Kathmandu, Delhi or Bangkok. After landing at Paro, our representative and local guide will meet you. Following a Bhutanese welcome and introductions, you will drive to Thimphu. Your guide will give you a brief orientation of the Nepal Bhutan tour.
Stop on the halfway to the Paro-Thimphu highway, visit the 16th-century old Tachogang Lhakhang temple. The temple means the hill of the excellent horse. You need to cross an old bridge to visit the temple. From the bridge, enjoy the scenic views of the villages. Continue to drive to Thimphu and reach at Thimphu.
After some rest and refreshments, we will start the Thimphu tour. The Tashichho Dzong, Late King Memorial Chorten, Bhutan Postal Museum, Folk Heritage Museum, Takin Zoo, and Buddha Dordenma statue are some of the major attractions to visit here. If you are here on the weekends(Thu-Sun) attend the lively weekend market of Thimphu. You can understand more about Bhutanese culture and lifestyle with this visit. Overnight at Thimphu.
We have a fantastic excursion to Punakha and back today. The drive is scenic with the beautiful Dochula pass (3102 m) on the way. With a fresh breeze from the hills gaze at the Sublime view of the Himalayas with Gangkher Puensum standing tall above all. The visit to Chimi Lhakhang temple is along the way to Punakha. The sculptures and paintings showcasing phalluses indicate the unique way of teaching Buddhism of Lama Kunley. Explore the prayer hall and about 600 years old structure and premises of the temple.
Next, we will visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong. One of the most picturesque and historically significant fortresses in Bhutan, this dzong highlights Bhutanese culture and architecture like none. All the previous Kings of Bhutan were crowned in this dzong. The beautiful walls stand tall between the beautiful Po Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers. Not so far is the longest Punakha Suspension Bridge and visit there to witness beautiful views of the river and the valleys. Spend some quality time here and return to Thimphu. Overnight at Thimphu.
We will drive to Paro for the well-anticipated Taktsang Monastery hike. Also known as the Tigers Lair, this monastery symbolizes the natural and religious components of Bhutan. The trek takes about 2-3 hours and is packed with magnificent scenery all around. You can ascend gradually and stop in a midway cafe for some snacks. After reaching the monastery inscribed at a large cliff, enjoy the magnificent architecture and beauty of Taktsang Monastery. Your guide will give you share with you some legends of the Great Guru Padmasambhava and the monastery itself. Visit the caves and other majestic elements of Taktsang Monastery here.
After returning from the hike rest for a while and continue the Paro city tour. We will visit the National Museum of Bhutan first near your hotel. Explore the culture and history of Bhutan including ancient statues, paintings, and other components. After some time here we will head towards the beautiful Paro Dzong nearby. Also known as Rinpung Dzong, It holds the Drukpa Lineage of Kagyu School within it too. (This Dzong is also listed as a tentative site in UNESCO world heritage sites.) End the tour with a visit to the sacred Kyichu Lhakhang Temple. Rest for the day after the tour. Overnight at Paro.
We will leave Bhutan and continue the tour to Nepal today. A short flight (90 mins) takes you to Kathmandu with a fantastic view of the Himalayas. After landing here, our Asia Experiences representative will meet you. Complete the quick visa process and after a short welcome process, you will be escorted to your hotel. Start the Kathmandu Heritage tour following some rest and refreshments.
A quick drive of about 30 minutes will take you to the Hindu temple of Pashupatinath. The spiritual center for Hindus all over the country, Pashupatinath Temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. You can visit some of the beautiful shrines and sculptures in the Temple complex and spend some time in the banks of the Bagmati River. We will visit the Boudhanath stupa next from here. Witness the Tibetan inspired markets, foods, and lifestyle around this beautiful stupa. Return to your hotel after a warm sunset view from one of the rooftop cafe here. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Our tour leads us to the city of Bhaktapur about an hour's drive from your hotel. Bhaktapur is among the traditional city with well-preserved destinations. The Bhaktapur Durbar(Palace) square is our first stop. The Nyatapola Temple, Fifty-five windows palace, Golden Gate, and Pottery Square nearby are the highlights of the tour. Try the Newari cuisine and the Bhaktapur-special curd i.e., Juju Dhau in the afternoon here.
After some time exploring the streets, temples, and monuments here we will take a refreshing ride to Nagarkot. Nagarkot is a lively small town on the outskirts hill of Bhaktapur. Overnight at Nagarkot.
A light tea will wake you up properly for a majestic sunrise view at Nagarkot. A short walk will take us to the hill-top view tower to enjoy the sunrise view of over the Himalayas. After breakfast, we will drive to Kathmandu and continue our heritage tour. First a quick tour of Patan focusing the Patan Durbar Square. Take a souvenir shopping trip in the streets of Patan near Durbar Square. Our next destination is the popular Swyambhunath temple or 'The Monkey Temple'. A short hike takes us to this beautiful temple at the top of the hill. The view of the Valley is fantastic from Swyambhunath.
Towards late afternoon we will head towards the Kathmandu (Basantapur) durbar square near your hotel. A visit here will complete the three major palace square of the Kathmandu valley. The Temple of the living goddess Kumari and Taleju Temple are the main attractions of the Palace. Spend some time around Thamel and Ason markets here and return to your hotel. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Join us for breakfast after completion of the Nepal Bhutan Short Tour. We will drive you to the airport a couple of hours before your departure. With some sublime memories and amazing stories of the tour to treasure, we will bid farewell with you.
Cost & Inclusion
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Nepal
- Airport pickups and drops service.
- Private ground transportation with A/C.
- Twin-sharing hotel accommodation.
- Local cultural tour guide with English speaking.
- Sightseeing entrance fees for museums and monuments.
- Breakfast in Nepal.
Bhutan
- Airport pickups and drops service.
- Private ground transportation with A/C.
- Twin-sharing hotel accommodation.
- Local cultural tour guide with English speaking.
- Sightseeing entrance fees for museums and monuments.
- Full meals in Bhutan.
- Processing Travel Permit and Entry Visa.
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Essential Information
Best of Bhutan Nepal Tour
When visiting Bhutan and Nepal tourists must apply for specific visas and permissions, according to the rules of the three tourist areas. Aside from permits, you'll need to spend for meals, lodging, automobiles, a tour guide, and admission fees, among other things. Nepal has the cheapest prices, while Bhutan and Tibet have the most expensive. Bhutan is a well-known luxury tourist destination around the world. According to the local government's policy, travelers must spend at least US$250 every day.
Reviews
Jack & Dounglas
United States of America
November, 2024
Himalayan Heaven with the help of Netra
Netra, what an incredible person he is, words are not enough to describe him. If anyone planning to trip to the Himalayas and the surrounding region, Netra is the best man. Our trip was booked last-minute yet Netra organized one of the most well-planned, comprehensive, and exciting trips ever taken. It was flawless and stress-free. From cultural Kathmandu, beautiful Phewa Lake, Chitwan, and the indescribable beauty of Bhutan, Netra made sure for our satisfaction and comfort. Netra was readily available for all our queries’ responses. He also made sure to provide accommodation at sumptuous hotels and a vegan diet. We were treated like royalty at each place we stayed and all thanks to Netra. We are already planning to contact Netra for our next trip…
Kym & Gregg Blair
United States of America
February 2024
Amazing Bangladesh-Bhutan-Sri Lanka
Asia Experience offers tours in many Asian countries and our tour organizer Netra has explored each of the destinations. We are very pleased with Netra for perfectly planning our Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka tours considering our duration and budget. All 3 nations were beautiful and unique and the inclusion of UNESCO sites and National Parks in our itinerary made each day more exciting and diverse.
Delighted with the top-notch services of the hotel with a nice breakfast that exceeded our expectations. A cherry on the top is big upgrades at no extra cost along with guides occasionally providing extra meals at no extra cost. Very thoughtful of the hotel to provide a to-go box on early morning departures. Similarly, entrance fees to National Parks, temples, and historic sites were mostly covered. We loved every minute and wished we had another day or two in each country.
A nice surprise with unexpected 24-hour layovers in Bangkok and Kathmandu due to our airlines rescheduling flights for the next day (which happened twice). More pleased with the warm gesture of Netra who adjusted our itinerary at no extra cost to accommodate the change so we wouldn’t miss anything in our itinerary.
In the future, we will book through Asia Experience again when we want to explore more countries in Asia.
Kennith & Steve
USA
October 2023
The Most Wonderful Private Tour of Nepal/Bhutan
We were very delighted with our private tour of Nepal/Bhutan which was the most wonderful experience we ever witnessed in two amazing countries. We were unfamiliar with Netra and his company before hiring them. Netra provided us with the the utmost level of personal service in the itinerary preparation including making frequent changes due to flight cancellations. In both countries, the team and guide were amazing. They also became friends in the process- the highest compliment we could give. Throughout the trek, Netra communicated with required updates, and all the documents/tickets were delivered well in advance of departure. Our guide Dipak in Nepal made sure of all things and went way beyond the call of duty. In beautiful Bhutan our guide took us to every place on the itinerary. One lunch restaurant in Thimpu ( Cloud 9) was amazing. It was thoughtful of Netra to arrange a spiritual experience in Bhutan which was not on the itinerary. All recommended hotels were fabulous in both countries. We could not do shopping on our first day in Nepal as numerous fine stores were closed. A final day in Kathmandu was remarkable with an equally fabulous guide Rajan and able to do some shopping for exquisite artifacts that now grace our home in Mexico. Rajan went out of his way to personally wrap our goods and take them to the shipper for us. On our last night in Nepal, Netra himself took us out for a fabulous Nepalese dinner as a compliment and for our valuable feedback to improve his service. The trip which was fairly priced was worth every dollar and much more. Overall, everything was top-notch from start to end.
George
United KIngdom
2019
Highly recommend Asia Experiences
But I was in a dilemma about which travel company to choose. I searched on google and came to know about Asia Experiences. I booked with this company. The service is excellent and the guides are friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Asia Experiences for Nepal and Bhutan Tour.
Edward
Australia
2018
Nepal Bhutan Tour- Great and humble tour assistance
I still remember the first time I called Asia Experiences for aid. It was noon here in Boston, but I didn’t realize that it would be a late night in Nepal. However, their customer case assistance was humble and took no time on my queries to visit this group of nations. I love traveling around the world, and in my many traveling stories there are some negative parts too. However, with the assistance and proper guidance of Asia experiences, I could enjoy my trip to the fullest. Mrs. Dipa was very polite and yet professional as I knew I was a handful of curious travelers who wanted a lot. In my short time here I thought I was able to know central Asia better than before with the courtesy of my amazing guides from Asia Experiences.
I suggest and approve this agency as one of the best and most straightforward companies you will find in Nepal. So better be safe than sorry, with Asia experiencing holidays.
Austin & Kylie
United States
2018
Smooth handling of the itinerary
With so many places to see and experience in these countries, I was in doubt that if the company could catch up to it. You know how people say ‘leave it to the professionals’ well they did it and in some fashion. We had plenty of time in every destination and we could even extend that over the itinerary time too. The guide was completely experienced and knew when it was time to push. Another thing I admired about Asia Experience and especially Mr. Umesh is that he checked and communicated with us and the guide all over the trip. The guides didn’t hesitate to explain to me twice when it came to the safety and norms of some of the destinations.
I will suggest this travel company if you want to experience the countries in their authentic form.
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