International Flights not included, how do I inform you when I arrive at destination for pick up? Visa for Bhutan: what information do you need and where to send. How long does it take until visa is confirmed. Should I book flights before visa is confirmed? Is entry into Bhutan 100 pct guaranteed?

You have to provide us your passport copy at least 10 days before for Bhutan visa process, at the same time you can send to us your flight details for pickup. Regarding the Bhutan visa that we (Travel Agency) will process, it will be guaranteed. And Nepal visa is available upon arrival at Airport. If you need to/from Bhutan flight ticket that also we can help you to purchase.

We are wondering if there will be a tours for 2023 preferably in May?

Yes we will have this tour for the year of 2023. Very soon, we will publish our departure dates to join with small group. However, if you are 2 peoples that we can organize the private tour on your scheduled.

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Nepal and Bhutan Cultural Tours

10 days

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Start and end in Kathmandu

4.8

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Operator: Friendship Nepal Tours & Travels P. Ltd.
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
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
All Ages Welcome

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Highlights

Explore Kathmandu's ancient Durbar Square
Visit the giant Boudhanath Stupa
Witness sunrise over the Himalayas
Hike to the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery
Discover Bhutan's majestic Punakha Dzong

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Introduction

Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu
Day 2 Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyambhunath and Patan City Tour
Day 3 Kathmandu Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Bhaktapur City Tour
Day 4 Kathmandu - Paro, Arrival Paro International airport / transfer to Thimpu (2300m) - 2 hrs. Drive
Day 5 Thimpu sightseeing / Late afternoon transfer to Punakha (1250m.) - 3/4 hrs. drive
Day 6 Excursion to Gangtey (2890m.) - Wangdiphodrang (1460m.) - 6/7 hrs. drive
Day 7 Wangdiphodrang - Paro (2260m.) - 3/4 hrs. drive
Day 8 Paro - hike to Taksang (Tigers Nest Monastery)
Day 9 Paro - Kathmandu
Day 10 Departure

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Friendship Nepal Tours & Travels P. Ltd.

4.8

(9 reviews)

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4 to 70 years old

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less than 1 hour

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Customer Reviews

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Friendship Nepal Tours & Travels P. Ltd.
4.8

Loredana
· September 17th, 2018
Great tour we were happy
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Madhav
· July 22nd, 2018
I have been to over many countries, and let me tell you Nepal with Friendship Tours and Travels blew everything out of the water. This company is professional, reliable, and the service is excellent.
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10 days

Nepal and Bhutan Cultural Tours

From Kathmandu to Kathmandu

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Robin
Asked on October 21st, 2023
International Flights not included, how do I inform you when I arrive at destination for pick up? Visa for Bhutan: what information do you need and where to send. How long does it take until visa is confirmed. Should I book flights before visa is confirmed? Is entry into Bhutan 100 pct guaranteed?
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Visa
- Friendship Nepal Tours & Travels P. Ltd.Operator•Written October 2023
  You have to provide us your passport copy at least 10 days before for Bhutan visa process, at the same time you can send to us your flight details for pickup. Regarding the Bhutan visa that we (Travel Agency) will process, it will be guaranteed. And Nepal visa is available upon arrival at Airport. If you need to/from Bhutan flight ticket that also we can help you to purchase.
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Wayne
Asked on November 4th, 2022
We are wondering if there will be a tours for 2023 preferably in May?
Tour Details
- Friendship Nepal Tours & Travels P. Ltd.Operator•Written November 2022
  Yes we will have this tour for the year of 2023. Very soon, we will publish our departure dates to join with small group. However, if you are 2 peoples that we can organize the private tour on your scheduled.

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Tour ID: 109166

Currencies
Nu.
Ngultrum
Bhutan
रू
Nepalese Rupee
Nepal
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand 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 and Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Bhutan and Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Bhutan and Nepal. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Bhutan and Nepal. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Bhutan and 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 Nepal. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Bhutan and 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.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before August 21st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 21st, 2025, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with Friendship Nepal Tours & Travels P. Ltd.. 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 25 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Friendship Nepal Tours & Travels P. Ltd. will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Friendship Nepal Tours & Travels P. Ltd." tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
- Your money is safe with TourRadar, as we only pay the tour operator after your tour has departed.
- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Friendship Nepal Tours & Travels P. Ltd.. Please familiarize yourself with the Friendship Nepal Tours & Travels P. Ltd. payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
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