View allHowever, our schedule was a little overbooked with too much to do considering the lengthy drive times.
Beth, traveled in December
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- Gold Operator
- Encounters Travel
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Medium Intensity
- Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
- Guided in English
- Group Size 2 - 12
- Ages 8+
Highlights
- Explore Kathmandu's historic Durbar Square
- View Everest on a spectacular mountain flight
- Discover Bhutan's unique Ta Dzong Museum
- Hike to the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery
- Witness Bhutan's traditional archery contests
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to your hotel
- Day 2 Thamel Rickshaw Ride. Walk around Durbar Square, visit Swayambunath Stupa
- Day 3 Fly to Bhutan. Kuzuzangpo La! and welcome to Bhutan. Afternoon sightseeing to Ta Dzong, Paro Dzong and learn the art of incense making
- Day 4 Journey over the scenic Dochu La Pass, visit the fertility-blessing Chimi Lhakhang Temple.
- Day 5 Walk to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten, visit Punakha Dzong and settle in to your Phobjikha Valley homestay
- Day 6 Explore Phobjikha Valley on a nature walk, visit the revered Gangtey Monastery, and experience authentic Bhutanese life with your host family.
- Day 7 Head to Bhutan's modern Capital Thimphu, via Wangdue Phodrang Dzong
- Day 8 Exploring Thimphu, visit the Memorial Chorten, Folk Heritage Museum, School of Arts & Crafts & Takin Research Centre
- Day 9 Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest). Drukgyel Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang. Optional Hot Stone bath
- Day 10 Fly to Nepal and head to Nagarkot in the Kathmandu Valley
- Day 11 Sunrise Mountain Views. Bhaktapur ancient centre with Pottery Class, Pasupatinath & Boudhanath
- Day 12 Kathmandu, tour ends with airport transfer
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Operated by
Encounters Travel
Number of tours
104
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
73%
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- BBethDecember 19th, 2023Our guide Jigme Yordzer and driver Sangay Kandu were excellent and wonderful. However, our schedule was a little...Show moreTraveled in November 2023Reply from: Encounters TravelWe appreciate your feedback and will pass on your recommendations to our team. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we look forward to you travelling with us again in the future.Show more
- BBethDecember 18th, 2023A lovely tour. The only downside was too much was scheduled given the long drive times between two points. We were...Show moreTraveled in November 2023Reply from: Encounters TravelThank you for sharing your feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour overall. We completely understand how long drive times can impact your ability to fully enjoy every stop on the itinerary. We always strive to create a balanced experience, and your input is valuable in helping us fine-tune future tours to ensure more time is allocated to the highlights. We appreciate your insights and hope you'll consider traveling with us again in the future!Show more
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- From Thursday26 Feb, 2026To Monday9 Mar, 2026EnglishFrom:US $3,640 per person
- From Sunday22 Mar, 2026To Thursday2 Apr, 2026EnglishFrom:US $3,640 per person
- From Saturday11 Apr, 2026To Wednesday22 Apr, 2026EnglishFrom:US $3,640 per person
- From Saturday9 May, 2026To Wednesday20 May, 2026EnglishFrom:US $3,640 per person
- From Saturday6 Jun, 2026To Wednesday17 Jun, 2026EnglishFrom:US $3,240 per person
- From Saturday11 Jul, 2026To Wednesday22 Jul, 2026EnglishFrom:US $3,240 per person
- From Sunday9 Aug, 2026To Thursday20 Aug, 2026EnglishFrom:US $3,240 per person
- From Tuesday15 Sep, 2026To Saturday26 Sep, 2026EnglishFrom:US $3,640 per person
- From Thursday5 Nov, 2026To Monday16 Nov, 2026EnglishFrom:US $3,640 per person
- From Saturday5 Dec, 2026To Wednesday16 Dec, 2026EnglishFrom:US $3,240 per person
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Asked on December 25th, 2022Will your company assist us in obtaining the necessary entry requirements in both Bhutan and Nepal like getting the visa?
Encounters TravelOperator•Written December 2022We will arrange your Bhutan visa in advance. You will need to provide us with a scanned colour copy of your passport identity page, a scanned colour passport photo, and a copy of your travel insurance policy certificate. For Nepal, most nationalities can obtain visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport. Visa fees vary: up to 15 days - US$ 25, 16 to 30 days - US$ 40, 31 to 90 days - US$ 100.
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Jamie
Traveler•Written December 2022Thank you so much for the detailed information, it is very helpful.
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