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Premium Nepal & Bhutan

Trip Type: Explorer

17 Days
| 1 - 12 People

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NZD $13,860.00 /Person
Discover the incredible landscapes and deep spirituality of Nepal and Bhutan on a 17-day Premium adventure. Be blown away by the epic snowy peaks …
Premium Nepal & Bhutan

Discover the incredible landscapes and deep spirituality of Nepal and Bhutan on a 17-day Premium adventure. Be blown away by the epic snowy peaks of the Himalayas, explore the wild lands of Chitwan National Park, learn about black-necked cranes in Phobjikha, uncover the sacred religions and devoted beliefs of pilgrims and get a glimpse into why Bhutan has earned the title of being one of the ‘happiest countries in the world’. Discover spectacular landscapes, rich cultures and magnificent wildlife with experienced local leaders by your side on a journey to remember.

Itinerary

Day 1: Kathmandu

Day 2: Kathmandu

Day 3: Nagarkot

Day 4: Pokhara

Day 5: Pokhara

Day 6: Chitwan National Park

Day 7: Chitwan National Park

Day 8: Kathmandu

Day 9: Thimphu

Day 10: Thimphu

Day 11: Phobjikha

Day 12: Phobjikha

Day 13: Punakha

Day 14: Punakha

Day 15: Paro

Day 16: Paro

Day 17: Paro

Trip Inclusions

Meals

16 breakfasts and 13 dinners are included

Transport

Private vehicle, Plane, Jeep, Canoe

Accomodation

Hotel (12 nights), Chitwan Feature Stay (2 nights), Paro Feature Stay (2 nights)

Included Activities

  • Kathmandu - Welcome dinner
  • Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
  • Kathmandu - Pashupatinath Temple
  • Kathmandu - Durbar Square
  • Kathmandu - Boudhanath Stupa and Monastery visit
  • Kathmandu - Thangka Painting Studio Visit
  • Bhaktapur - Leader-led walking tour
  • Kathmandu - Cooking class
  • Nagarkot – Sundowner and Sel Roti’a cooking demo
  • Pokhara - Phewa Tal Lake boat trip
  • Pokhara - Peace Pagoda
  • Pokhara - Tibetan community visit with momo lunch
  • Pokhara - International Mountain Museum
  • Pokhara - Sarangkot Viewpoint
  • Chitwan – Tharu community visit
  • Chitwan – Sundowner by the Rapti River
  • Chitwan - Private bush dinner
  • Chitwan - Canoe Safari
  • Chitwan - Jeep Safari Tour
  • Thimphu - Welcome dinner
  • Thimphu - National Library
  • Thimphu - National Textile Museum
  • Thimphu - Takin Conservation Park
  • Thimphu - Voluntary Artists School
  • Thimphu - Buddha Dordenma (Buddha Point)
  • Thimphu - Simply Bhutan Heritage Museum
  • Dochula Pass - Druk Wangyal Chortens
  • Thimphu - Simtokha Dzong
  • Thimhpu - Desho Paper Factory
  • Phobjikha - Gangtoe Goemba
  • Phobjikha - Prayer Flag Blessing Ceremony
  • Phobjikha - Valley hiking
  • Phobjikha - Black Necked Crane Information Center
  • Punakha Valley - Chimi Lhakhang
  • Punakha - Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery
  • Punakha - Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
  • Punakha - Punakha Dzong
  • Paro - Kaja Throm Market Visit
  • Paro - Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery hike
  • Paro - Home-cooked dinner
  • Paro - Complimentary Departure Transfer
Trip Highlights
  • Experience two incredible Feature Stays – a stylish resort right on the border of Chitwan National Park and a deluxe tent resort overlooking the Phobjikha Valley.
  • Get an intimate look at local culture with Signature Experiences, including a cooking class in Kathmandu, lunch with a Tibetan community in Nepal and a special prayer flag blessing ceremony led by the monks at Gangtey Goemba Monastery.
  • Witness world-class mountain scenery during a picturesque hike through the inspiring landscapes of Pokhara.
  • Come face to face with rare and fascinating wildlife in the breathtaking Phobjikha Valley, including a visit to a protection and information centre for black-necked cranes – a Signature Experience.
  • Climb to the teetering monastery of Taktsang (the Tiger's Nest) 900 m above the Paro Valley floor and take in once-in-a-lifetime views.
Dates & Availability

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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: HNPEC
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Kathmandu, Nepal
Trip Ends: Paro, Bhutan
Countries Visited: Bhutan

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Destination Details

Bhutan
| 17 Days
| 1 - 12 People