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Himalayan Kingdoms

12 days
Start and end in Kathmandu
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kathmandu

    Optional Activities

    • Explore cafes and bars in Thamel district
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  2. Day 2

    Kathmandu

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Rickshaw ride through Thamel backstreets
    • Visit Durbar Square with guided exploration of wooden and stone carved temples and palaces
    • Visit Swayambunath Stupa (Monkey Temple)

    Optional Activities

    • Everest Mountain Flight
    Landmarks
    Durbar Square
    Swayambunath Stupa
    Thamel
  3. Day 3

    Kathmandu to Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ta Dzong (National Museum of Bhutan)
    • Visit Paro Dzong fortress-monastery
    • Visit Nado Poizokhang Incense Factory

    Optional Activities

    • Kathmandu-Paro-Kathmandu flights
    Landmarks
    Ta Dzong (National Museum of Bhutan)
    Paro Dzong
    Nado Poizokhang Incense Factory
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  4. Day 4

    Paro to Punakha

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ascend Dochu La Pass with mountain views and 108 chortens
    • Hike to Chimi Lhakhang Temple
    Landmarks
    Dochu La Pass
    Chimi Lhakhang Temple
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  5. Day 5

    Punakha Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Morning walk to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten
    • Visit Punakha Dzong fortress-monastery
    • Scenic drive to Phobjikha Valley with stop at Gangtey village
    Landmarks
    Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten
    Punakha Dzong
    Phobjikha Valley
    Mo Chhu River
  6. Day 6

    Phobjikha Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Nature walk through Phobjikha Valley
    • Visit Gangtey Monastery
    • Cultural immersion with host family
    Landmarks
    Phobjikha Valley
    Gangtey Monastery
  7. Day 7

    Phobjikha Valley to Thimphu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Rinchengang Village with traditional stonework
    • Scenic drive to Thimphu
    Landmarks
    Rinchengang Village
    Wangdue Phodrang Dzong
    Dochu La Pass
  8. Day 8

    Thimphu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Memorial Chorten
    • Visit Folk Heritage Museum
    • Visit School of Arts & Crafts (National Institute for Zorig Chusum)
    • Observe traditional artisans creating handicrafts
    • Visit Takin Research Centre
    • Visit Thangthong Dewachen Dupthop Nunnery
    • Visit weekend market

    Optional Activities

    • Watch archery tournament at national stadium (if timing permits)
    Landmarks
    Memorial Chorten
    Folk Heritage Museum
    School of Arts & Crafts (National Institute for Zorig Chusum)
    Takin Research Centre
    Thangthong Dewachen Dupthop Nunnery
    Thimphu Weekend Market
  9. Day 9

    Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) - approximately 2-3 hours
    • Visit Drukgyel Dzong ruins
    • Visit Kyichu Lhakhang temple
    • Traditional hot stone bath
    • Farewell dinner at local farmhouse
    Landmarks
    Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
    Drukgyel Dzong
    Kyichu Lhakhang
  10. Day 10

    Paro to Nagarkot

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive from Paro to Nagarkot

    Optional Activities

    • Upgrade to an internal flight from Kurintar to Kathmandu (available on request)
    Landmarks
    Nagarkot
  11. Day 11

    Nagarkot to Kathmandu

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Watch sunrise from Nagarkot
    • Visit Bhaktapur ancient city
    • Included pottery class in Bhaktapur
    • Visit Pasupatinath temple
    • Visit Boudhanath stupa
    Landmarks
    Bhaktapur
    Pasupatinath Temple
    Boudhanath Stupa
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  12. Day 12

    Kathmandu

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • White water rafting on the Bhote Khosi river (one of the best one-day rafting trips)
    • Hikes and tours in the Kathmandu valley
    • Extensive rafting or trekking tours
    • Visits to Chitwan and Bardia National Parks in the Terai region
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    December 19th, 2023
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    Our guide Jigme Yordzer and driver Sangay Kandu were excellent and wonderful. However, our schedule was a little...
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    December 18th, 2023
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    A lovely tour. The only downside was too much was scheduled given the long drive times between two points. We were...
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    Thank 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!
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    Asked on December 25th, 2022

    Will your company assist us in obtaining the necessary entry requirements in both Bhutan and Nepal like getting the visa?

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten December 2022

      We 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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      Thank you so much for the detailed information, it is very helpful.

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    रू
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    Nepal
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.

    Type G
    Bhutan
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Bhutan.Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bhutan.Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Bhutan.Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bhutan.Nepal. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bhutan.Nepal. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Bhutan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Bhutan Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for and Nepal. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Bhutan.Nepal. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Nepal. Ideally 1 week before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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    • For any tour departing before May 9th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 9th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Encounters Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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