If I were to take this tour would I have to arrive in Nepal one day BEFORE the start date of the tour? So for example, if I booked this tour that starts on February 12th, would I have to be in Kathmandu on February 11th?

Yes, if you wanna start tours from 12th February then must be in Kathandu at least on 11th February.

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Bhutan Cultural Tour- 6 Nights 7 Days

7 days

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Start and end in Kathmandu

4.5

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Both their names are Sangay. They tried their best to make me enjoy the trip as per my preference.
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Trully Anastasia, traveled in June
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Operator: Alpine Club of Himalaya
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
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 20
All Ages Welcome

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Highlights

Drive through the Himalayas to Thimphu
Hike to Cheri Monastery and spot exotic birds
Experience panoramic Himalayan views at Dochula
Explore the historic Punakha Dzong fortress
Trek to the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery

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Introduction

Day 1 Arrive in Paro (2,300 Meters/ 7,545 Feet) and drive to Thimphu (2,334 Meters/ 7,657 Feet). Driving Time: 1 hour 30 minutes.
Day 2 Full day sightseeing in Thimphu (2,334 Meters/ 7,657 Feet).
Day 3 Thimphu (2,334 Meters/ 7,657 Feet) to Gangtey (3,000 Meters/ 9,842 Feet). Driving Time: 5 Hours
Day 4 Gangtey (3,000 Meters/ 9,842 Feet) to Punakha/ Wangdue. (1,242 Meters/ 4,074 Feet). Driving Time: 2 Hours
Day 5 Punakha (1,242 Meters/ 4,074 Feet) to Paro (2,300 Meters/ 7,545 Feet). Drive Time: 4 Hours/ 125 Km.
Day 6 Full day Sightseeing in Paro (2,300 Meters/ 7,545 Feet).
Day 7 Paro to Kathmandu

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Alpine Club of Himalaya

4.9

(94 reviews)

Number of tours

199

Age Range

5 to 85 years old

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within 1 day

Response rate

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Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Excellent
4.5
Itinerary
Good
4.0
Guide
Excellent
5.0
Transport
Excellent
5.0
Accommodation
Good
4.0
Food
Good
4.0
Tour Operator
Alpine Club of Himalaya
4.9

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Trully Anastasia
· June 20th, 2019
I had awesome driver and guide. Both their names are Sangay. They tried their best to make me enjoy the trip as per my preference.
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Alpine Club of Himalaya commented on this review
Dear Guest, Namaste and greetings from Alpine Club of Himalaya!!! Thank you for sharing about your experience as a member of our tour group. We are glad that you have enjoyed your holiday with our arrangements of the best itinerary to cater to your... Show more
Trip date: May 2019

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Asked on October 19th, 2022
If I were to take this tour would I have to arrive in Nepal one day BEFORE the start date of the tour? So for example, if I booked this tour that starts on February 12th, would I have to be in Kathmandu on February 11th?
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- Alpine Club of HimalayaOperator•Written October 2022
  Yes, if you wanna start tours from 12th February then must be in Kathandu at least on 11th February.

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Price based on Private Double Room

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Tour ID: 145360

Currencies
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रू
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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.
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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.
- 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 October 5th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 5th, 2025, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Alpine Club of Himalaya. 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.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Alpine Club of Himalaya will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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