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Nepal and Bhutan Cultural Small Group Tour

10 days
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City & Culture
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 8 - 14
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kathmandu

    Kathmandu
    Start point
    Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Tribhuvan International Airport)
    Meals
    Dinner (Local dinner featuring Himalayan cuisine)
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  2. Day 2

    Kathmandu

    Kathmandu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a momo restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Half-day guided introduction to Kathmandu
    • Visit to Durbar Square
    • Walk through streets and market areas
    • Lunch at a momo restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Nepali yoga class
    • Massage
    • Self-guided exploration of the city
    Landmarks
    Durbar Square
  3. Day 3

    Kathmandu - Paro - Thimpu

    Kathmandu - Paro - Thimpu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Kathmandu to Paro
    • Drive to Thimphu
    • Pottery experience at a local ceramic studio
    • Personal astrology reading at the School of Astrology with a Buddhist monk
    Landmarks
    School of Astrology
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  4. Day 4

    Thimpu

    Thimpu
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at Wangditse in a peaceful setting), Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with a local family)

    Included Activities

    • Walk up to Wangditse temple and lookout
    • Breakfast at Wangditse
    • Butter lamps preparation and offering ritual
    • Weaving and natural dye workshop
    • Dinner at a local family home
    Landmarks
    Wangditse
  5. Day 5

    Thimpu - Phobjika Valley

    Thimpu - Phobjika Valley
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Dochula Pass
    • Light walk along the Trans Bhutan Trail
    • Visit to Richtenang village and meeting with locals
    • Evening prayer session at Gangtey Shedra Buddhist temple
    Landmarks
    Dochula Pass
    Gangtey Shedra Buddhist Temple
    Richtenang Village
  6. Day 6

    Phobjika Valley - Punakha

    Phobjika Valley - Punakha
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to a Buddhist monastery in Phobjikha Valley
    • Exploration of Phobjikha Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely hike in Phobjikha Valley
    Landmarks
    Phobjikha Valley
    Lawala Pass
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  7. Day 7

    Punakha

    Punakha
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with nuns at the nunnery), Dinner (Dinner featuring traditionally prepared Bhutanese dishes)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Punakha Dzong
    • Guided exploration of Punakha Dzong
    • Visit to a nearby nunnery
    • Lunch with the nuns
    • Traditional Bhutanese cooking class
    • Dinner featuring prepared traditional dishes
    Landmarks
    Punakha Dzong
  8. Day 8

    Punakha - Dochula Pass - Paro

    Punakha - Dochula Pass - Paro
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch along the route), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Drive from Punakha to Paro via Dochula Pass
    Landmarks
    Dochula Pass
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Paro

    Paro
    Meals
    Breakfast (Early breakfast), Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with cultural performance)

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang)
    • Guided visit through temples at Tiger's Nest Monastery
    • Afternoon time in Paro center
    • Farewell dinner with cultural performance
    • Optional traditional dance class

    Optional Activities

    • Mule hire to halfway point on Tiger's Nest hike
    • Alternative activities for those not hiking
    • Walking and shopping in Paro center
    Landmarks
    Tiger's Nest Monastery
  10. Day 10

    Paro - Kathmandu

    Paro - Kathmandu
    End point
    Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Main airport)

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  • Currencies
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    Bhutan
    रू
    Nepalese Rupee
    Nepal
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types G, C, D, M. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types C, D, M. As a traveler from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types G, C.

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  • 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.
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    • 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.
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