13 days tour

Nepal & Bhutan Explorer

$ 3,899 .00 USD

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Nepal & Bhutan Explorer

This tour includes:

Transport

Private vehicle, 4x4, walking/hiking, flight from Nepal to Bhutan.

Flights

Flight from Nepal to Bhutan *** All other flights are not included.

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Others

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Barauli Community Guesthouse Stay, Royal Chitwan National Park. Walk in Patan Durbar Square. Sustainable Development Fees. Guided tour of Bhaktapur City. Nepalese Dumplings Cooking Demonstration. Boudhnath Stupa visit. Enjoy a welcome by the Chitwan Community Homestay and a traditional meal. Chitwan National Park 4x4 safari. Cycling through villages in Chitwan. Memorial Chorten & Motithang Takin Preserve visit. Tashichho Dzong visit. Chimi Lakhang Hike. Explore Paro Dzong and Archery grounds. Hike to Taktsang Monastery Tigerโ€™s Nest. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Hygieneprotocol

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Meals

5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners

Accommodation

Hotels (10 nts), guesthouse/cottage (2 nts).

Not included:

Others

1. CAMERAS Please note there may be times during your visit to Bhutan when the use of video and/or still cameras may be inappropriate. Local people may consider that filming is too intrusive and in these circumstances we will request that you do not film. At all times be aware and sensitive to the impact of photography and seek permission before taking photographs of people and respect their wishes if they refuse. 2. HIKING AND WALKING Please note that there is a lot of walking and light hiking on this trip and some of it at higher altitudes. Please ensure you are in decent physical condition and able to walk for extended periods of time. 3. EARPLUGS Bhutan, being a Buddhist country believes in ahimsa so the barking of dogs (and there are a lot of them) at night can be annoying. Itโ€™s advisable to bring earplugs. If you are able to travel with a lot of patience and a good sense of humour, then we know that you - like all of us - will be captivated by what Bhutan has to offer. 4. CLOTHING The prime requirement for clothes you bring on Bhutan trip is that they are comfortable and appropriate to the weather conditions that you are likely to meet. For protection against cold, particularly at night, a number of relatively thin layers is better than a few thick ones. Thermal underclothes, being small and light, can be very useful. Bhutan is very conservative and you should dress accordingly. As a general guideline, shoulders and knees should be covered at all times. The wearing of shorts is not allowed as it will restrict your entry into buildings of a religious nature and family homes. A water and windproof jacket, a hat and sunscreen are essential. 5. FLIGHT Your departure flight from Paro, Bhutan, must be booked by you online. Please visit the following airline websites to do so: Druk Air http://www.drukair.com.bt/ Bhutan Airlines http://www.bhutanairlines.bt/ Flights can be booked from: Bangkok, Kathmandu, Delhi or Kolkata (please check Visa requirements if flying via India). Once your flight is booked, contact your G Adventures agent, who will be happy to assist in booking your International connections. 6. EXTRA NIGHTS If you are planning to extend your stay in Bhutan, pre or post-tour accommodation MUST be booked through G Adventures in order for us to issue a valid visa for the duration of your stay. These extra nights will include a guide and meals in addition to the accommodation. 7. LUGGAGE Please note that if you have extra luggage or bags you do not wish to bring along for the entire trip you will be able to leave them at the joining hotel and retrieve them at the finishing hotel when the trip ends. 8. ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.Mount Everest - Everest Flight Kathmandu - Pashupatinath Ghats and Temple Visit (1000NPR per person) - Swayambhunath Temple Visit Royal Chitwan National Park - Birdwatching Paro - Ta Dzong National Museum - Rimpung Dzong Visit - Drukgyal Dzong Visit - Kyichu Lhakhang Temple Visit

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Kathmandu - Swayambhunath Temple Visit - Pashupatinath Ghats and Temple Visit (500NPR per person, 1500NPR per group) Royal Chitwan National Park - Birdwatching Paro - Ta Dzong National Museum - Rimpung Dzong Visit - Drukgyal Dzong Visit - Kyichu Lhakhang Temple Visit

Start planning your experience

Itinerary of your trip Nepal & Bhutan Explorer

  • Day 1 Day 1: Kathmandu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Kathmandu

      Arrive at any time. Welcome meeting will be in the evening with an included entrance and self-guided walk in Patan Durbar Square.
      Our hotel is located in Patan, as such we have included the entrance ticket to nearby Patan Durbar Square where you can explore on your own.

      Included Activities:
      - Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
      - Patan Durbar Square Entrance
  • Day 2 Day 2: Kathmandu (1L)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Kathmandu (1L)

      Take a guided tour of the royal city of Bhaktapur, and the Bodhnath Stupa. Enjoy a cooking demonstration and learn how to make Nepalese momos (dumplings). Afterwards, taste the delicious dishes made during an authentic local lunch. The evening is free to do as you please.
      Take a tour of the world heritage site of Bhaktapur and visit Bodhnath Stupa, one of the largest Buddhist shrines in the world.

      Opt to visit Pashupatinath, the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River.

      Swayambhunath is the most ancient and enigmatic of all the holy shrines in Kathmandu Valley. Its lofty white dome and glittering golden spire are visible for many miles.

      Meals Included:
      - Lunch

      Included Activities:
      - Bhaktapur Excursion
      - Nepalese Dumplings Cooking Demonstration
      - Bodhnath Stupa Visit

      Optional Extras to chose from:
      - Everest Flight
  • Day 3 Day 3: Kathmandu/Pokhara
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Kathmandu/Pokhara

      Drive across the mountains to beautiful Pokhara. Immerse yourself in the views of the spectacular Annapurna Range. Upon arrival set out on an orientation walk along Phewa Lake.
      A lively ride along stunning scenery brings us from Kathmandu to Pokhara.

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 08:00 - 09:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Pokhara Orientation Walk
  • Day 4 Day 4: Pokhara
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Pokhara

      Spend the day as you please, indulging in a variety of optional activities in Pokhara. Find a cute cafe to sip some tea in or maybe go for a short hike in the Annapurna ranges. You could also walk up to Sarangkot for incredible views or spend time boating in Phewa lake and walk through the gardens.
  • Day 5 Day 5: Pokhara To Chitwan National Park (1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Pokhara To Chitwan National Park (1D)

      Leave Pokhara behind and transfer by private vehicle to Chitwan. Upon arrival enjoy a welcome by the Chitwan Community Guesthouse.

      Travel to this UNESCO World Heritage Site and enjoy an overnight cultural experience with the indigenous Tharu community. Experience their culture through dance and song, along with a traditional meal in the familial dining area. In the evening, retreat back to your private thatched cottage to watch the buffalo and goats roaming about.
      Continue on to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Royal Chitwan National Park. Known as the Terai Tarai ("moist land"), the landscape you travel through today is a belt of marshy grassland, savannah, and forests at the base of the Himalayas.

      Meals Included:
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle: Pokhara to Royal Chitwan National Park 04:00 - 05:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Barauli Community Guesthouse Stay
  • Day 6 Day 6: Chitwan National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Chitwan National Park

      Take a 4x4 jeep safari through the national park and search for the elusive tiger.
      Explore the national park by 4x4 safari before a guided half-day walk inside the park. Enjoy free time to enjoy some bird watching.

      The Terai-Duar region is home to the endangered Indian rhinoceros, as well as elephants, Bengal tigers, bears, leopards, and other wild animals. The Royal Chitwan National Park and Royal Bardia National Park preserve significant sections of habitat for these animals, making them home to some of the greatest concentrations of rhinoceros and tigers left in South Asia.

      Included Activities:
      - Cycling
      - Barauli Community Guesthouse Stay
      - Chitwan 4x4 Safari
  • Day 7 Day 7: Chitwan National Park To Kathmandu
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Chitwan National Park To Kathmandu

      Travel back to the capital city and enjoy a free evening for last minute shopping and exploring.
      Return to Kathmandu and enjoy a free afternoon to continue exploring. Opt to visit the burning ghats at Pashupatinath and Swayambhunath or the monkey temple.

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle: Royal Chitwan National Park to Kathmandu 06:00 Hr(s)
  • Day 8 Day 8: Kathmandu To Thimphu Via Paro (1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Kathmandu To Thimphu Via Paro (1D)

      Fly from Nepal to Bhutan today for the start of the next leg of your adventure. Transfer to Thimphu from the Paro airport and opt to grab dinner with the group.


      Meals Included:
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Plane 01:00 Hr(s)
      - Private Vehicle 01:15 - 01:30 Hr(s)
  • Day 9 Day 9: Thimphu (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Thimphu (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Visit the National Memorial Chorten, the Buddha Point, and Motithang Takin Preserve. In the evening, visit Tashichho Dzong.
      In the evening, visit the Tashi Chhoedzong, known as the "Fortress of Glorious Religion", initially built in 1702. Today, it houses the main secretariat building, the central monk body, and the office of the king.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch
      - Dinner

      Included Activities:
      - Memorial Chorten Visit
      - Thimphu Orientation Experience
      - Buddha Point Visit
      - Motithang Takin Preserve Visit
      - Tashichho Dzong Visit
  • Day 10 Day 10: Thimphu/Punฤkha (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Thimphu/Punฤkha (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Travel to Punakha in the morning crossing Dochula Pass. After a pleasant stop for views enjoy a short hike to Chimi Lhakhang Temple learning about its historical significance. In the afternoon explore the stunning Punakha Dzong.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 03:00 - 04:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Chime Lhakhang Visit
      - Punakha Dzong Visit
  • Day 11 Day 11: Punฤkha/Paro (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Punฤkha/Paro (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Take a scenic drive back to Paro this morning with a few stops en route. Upon arrival the group will visit the Paro Dzong as well as the local archery grounds. This evening youโ€™ll have free time to wander and indulge as you please.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 03:00 - 04:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Paro Orientation Walk
      - Paro Rinpung Dzong (fortress) Visit
      - Local Archery Grounds Visit
  • Day 12 Day 12: Paro (1B, 1L, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Paro (1B, 1L, 1D)

      Enjoy a morning hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tigerโ€™s Nest). The hike is about 7km and offers a chance to visit 13 holy relics, at a place considered to be one of the most venerated pilgrim sites of the Himalayan world. After finishing the hike youโ€™ll have the rest of the evening free to explore more of Paro on your own before one last dinner with the group.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Lunch
      - Dinner

      Included Activities:
      - Taktsang (Tigerโ€™s Nest) Monastery Hike
  • Day 13 Day 13: Paro (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Paro (1B)

      Depart at any time. Airport transfer included.
      Your CEO will help arrange your transfer to the airport and all exit formalities before your journey home.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle: Paro to Paro Airport 00:30 Hr(s)
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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