Highlights of Nepal
Highlights of Bhutan
Overview
Set your mind for a brash over ten-day long tour which will take you to the enchanting countries of Nepal and Bhutan, which rest in the lap of the great Himalayas. The tourism, hospitality and culture of the two amazing countries is bound to leave you spellbound. Learn how the Nepalese and Bhutanese people live their lives and how we serve them. This is the best holiday plan to either do alone or with family and friends in the Nepal and Bhutan tour program. While Nepal is internationally well known for its tall mountains and lovely trekking routes, in this specific Nepal Bhutan tour, you will get the profound cultural experience of visiting the world heritage site palaces, temples, stupas, and Nagarkot. Nagarkot is a hill station which is adjacent to Kathmandu and is famous for its fabulous view of Everest, and not many are fortunate enough to see if from Nagarkot. Aside from Nepal, Bhutan is also part of the tour.
The Land of Dragons will cuddle you up with love and tenderness. Spend a few days in Punakha, Thimphu, and Paro to explore ancient monasteries, temples, and dzongs, and appreciate the scenic drive from city to city, exalting the alps of the Himalayan mountains. This would without a doubt be a memorable, joyful, and ecstatic experience.
The elegance of sutras, temples, and monasteries fits perfectly into the astonishing wonders of nature. For megacity travelers, Bhutan and Nepal would almost feel like they stepped into the pages of a storybook. Everything from exquisitely detailed architecture, breathtaking nature, and beautiful traditions will leave wanderers in awe during the ten-day Nepal Bhutan tour.
Your Time In Kathmandu, Nepal
Prior to flying to Paro, you will have a chance to enjoy Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal for 3 full days. One of our friendly tour guides will for you prepare the day-to-day program which includes visits to most of the historical sites the city has. Some of the places which you will be taken to see include Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhnath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Moreover, you will also be going to Nagarkot for an overnight trip. It is one of the most renowned hill stations situated a bit far from Kathmandu. Here you will enjoy absolute peace of nature at its best. You will also see stunning views of the sunrise and sunset from Nagarkot and the great Himalayas and Mount Everest. Excursion is not going to be just another simple sightseeing tour but rather an astonishing experience as you will not only have a glimpse into the daily life of the locals, Nepali people, but richer still their culture, history, art, architecture, and traditions of Nepal.
Aside from this, you will be provided the chance to shop at the darling local markets and capture the feeling that is alive in the marketplace
Is the Nepal-Bhutan tour suitable for you?
This may be useful for any traveler coming from South Asia who is looking forward to sightseeing or wants to experience guided tours. This tour starts from Kathmandu, the capital city in Nepal, and it ends in Bhutan. This is one of the most economical options amongst cross-border tours from Nepal. All age requirements enable people of all ages to travel in the tour and hence, there are no such requirements in Nepal. Even though no physically enduring activities are included in these tours, some light walking around the monuments and/or historic places is almost always a given. Whether you wish to dive into the alluring attractions in Asia or you’ve already crossed off yet another hundred countries, this Nepal-Bhutan tour is designed for you. You will most certainly have an amazing time on this tour of Bhutan and Nepal. Local guides will support and take care of you in both countries. Our agents will meet you directly at the airport or other major tourist destinations so that for your convenience, you are ensured guidance while moving around the historical places.
Places you will visit in Bhutan
You can take an hour-long flight from Kathmandu to Paro, Bhutan, after five days, which you certainly won't be able to wait for. On the way, you will pass jaw-dropping sites such as Everest, Lhotse, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, and many more from the Himalayan range. Our staff members will be waiting for you at Paro Airport, which will then take you in a comfortable vehicle to the hotel located at Thimphu. If time permits, you can visit the Rimpong Dzong and Ta Dzong Museum as well. The next morning, you will have a pre-determined energising breakfast and after stepping out for the day, you will visit Tashichho Dzong, where you will be able to see the Buddha Dordenma Statue, Changangkha Lhakhang, Simtokha Dzong, National Folklore Heritage Museum, Royal Textile Academy of Bhutan, and possibly some other places in Thimphu. After that, you will continue travelling to Phuntsholing, stopping first at Dochula Pass 3200m, Chimi Lhakhang Temple, Punakha Dzong, and Khamsum Yulley Nanygal Chorten. Afterwards, you will travel to Paro for an overnight stay.
As you are finishing your travel plans, mark your calendar to also do the trek to Tiger's Nest Monastery, Taktsang Monastery. They do allow horse riding at the base of the hil,l but the rest of the journey has to be on foot. The path heading to the monastery is beautiful. The places to visit in Paro Valley are the ruins of Druk Super Dzong and Drukgyel Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang, Dungste Lhakhang, and of course, the incomparable Taktsang Monastery. If these places are visited, then you would be able to catch a flight to Kathmandu the next day.
Visa and flight
For this tour, a visa for Nepal and another one for Bhutan are required. Our package does include costs for payment of permits, however, permits do not include the Nepal visa fee. A Nepalese visa can be obtained either at the International Airport of Nepal or at any land border. Fasting for the processing of the visa, I must have all supporting documents ready and in order for the fee. On a similar note, my team will handle the permits, so there's no need to fret about that. Our package includes and excludes international flights and the flight from Paro to Kathmandu, whereas the domestic flight to or from Kathmandu is not included.
The best time to do the Nepal Bhutan tourA
Nepal Bhutan tour is possible throughout the year. You will have a different experience in every season. December to February is the coldest time of the year. However, both countries look exceptionally breathtaking in winter because of snowfall and winter vegetation. March to May is the spring season, when flowers are all over the Himalayan foothills in Nepal and Bhutan. The weather is stable, and the climate is neither too hot nor too cold. You will enjoy stunning mountain views in spring. June to August is the summer/rainy season. The weather is very unpredictable, and frequent rainfall may affect your cross-flights and overall tour. If you do not mind rain and love enjoying hot/humid weather, we highly recommend a Nepal-Bhutan tour in the summer/monsoon season. September to November is the second-best time of the year for this tour. The weather and climate are similar to spring; however, you can feel the cold in the air instead of warmth. The days are bright and clear. You will witness wonderful landscapes. It is also the festival season.
Nepal is the world's premier destination for trekking and is the country where commercial trekking was pioneered back in the early 1960s.Two of the most popular trekking regions are Everest and Annapurna where many different trails can be followed while the other popular treks are in the Langtang and Kanchenjunga regions. The most challenging is the Great Himalayan Trails, an extensive trail system that covers Nepal from Humla and Darchula in the west to Kanchenjunga in the east. The diversity of trekking trails in Nepal cannot be found in any other part of the world. In fact, the lowest point in Nepal is 59 m above sea-level in the Tarai region while the highest point is Everest, 8,848 m above sea-level, the two points being only 200 kilometers apart as the crow flies. A majority of visitors to Nepal come in via the Tribuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. It is in Kathmandu that trekkers need to acquire their permits and other documentation, either from a trekking agent or from the appropriate offices. These documents will be checked along the trekking route. For those with little time on their hands, there are half-day hikes from Kathmandu to witness breathtaking Himalayan views.Trekking in Nepal today is completely different from that of the 1960s. In all the main trekking areas, the National Parks and Conservation Areas lodges have been established where trekkers can find accommodation, and food and meet other trekkers and locals along the way. A majority of the trails are well maintained and in many cases are sign-posted.The lodges are well-appointed and have facilities for charging batteries and the larger villages often have email facilities. The length, difficulty and timing of the treks vary greatly and to add to that once outside of the main trekking areas, transport becomes more problematic and often involves at least two journeys made on domestic scheduled flights. Many treks in Nepal begin with a domestic flight to the starting point and many are in remote areas with no road access. Several days of trekking is required to reach the higher mountain areas from the local centers of population and administration.Nepal has six distinct and diverse vegetation zones ranging from Tropical below a 1,000 m through Sub-tropical 100m - 200m, Lower Temperate 1,700 m - 2,700 m, Upper Temperate 2,400 m - 3,000 m, Sub-alpine 3,000 m - 4,000 m and Alpine 4,000 m to the snowline, above the snowline, it is a Himalaya tundra-like wilderness. The higher altitudes are home to the elusive Snow leopard, Himalayan Thar, Musk deer, and other rare species.Although the popular treks in Kanchenjunga, Everest, Manaslu, and Annapurna are able to provide lodge accommodation, the less frequented treks in those areas and also in other areas west of Annapurna will generally require camping-style trek support.It is important for tourists to know that the main income-generating activity of the people from the hill regions is tourism, and they typically earn wages working as trekking porters or guides. Hiring a porter does not mean that you are weak, it means you value the Nepali culture, you are providing an extended Nepali family with an income and at the same time you are making a friend and trekking with a local person who is well versed in the local cultures, festivals, and all the other issues that can turn a good trek into an outstanding experience of a life time.It is possible to trek alone or without a Nepali guide, but you would not know what to do in a major storm, zero visibility and plunging temperatures at possibly 5,000 m? Make sure you have all the permits required, and be environmentally and culturally aware. Trekkers can find a trail any time of year. The southern areas of Nepal receive higher levels of precipitation. However, some routes along the Great Himalaya Trails lie in the rain shadow, a dry area on the leeward side of a mountain namely Mustang to the north of Annapurna and Manaslu, Dolpo to the north of Dhaulagiri and the far west of Nepal to the north of Saipal Himal. Post monsoon the weather tends to be clearer. Winter is good but colder with shorter days and spring can be affected by seasonal rain and snow storms. Summer is short and is quickly followed by the monsoons. Monsoon treks are usually in the dry Manang and Mustang areas. However, the rains don't pour 24 hours a day and they bring spectacular flowers to life. It is also the perfect time to consider one of the regions in the rain shadow which typically feature a more barren Tibetan type scenery as opposed to the greenness on other side.
