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Nepal Bhutan Tour (Official)

13 days
Start and end in Kathmandu
4.8
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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
Guided in English
Other languages on offer: German, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian
Group Size 2 - 8
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Explore Kathmandu's UNESCO World Heritage Sites
  • Enjoy a serene boat ride on Fewa Lake, Pokhara
  • Discover Chitwan National Park's diverse wildlife
  • Visit the historic Punakha Dzong and Chimi Lhakhang
  • Hike to the iconic Taktsang Monastery in Paro

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU (1400 M / 4593.2 FT)
  2. Day 2 KATHMANDU HERITAGE SITE TOUR
  3. Day 3 DRIVE TO POKHARA (827 M / 2713.6 FT)
  4. Day 4 POKHARA SIGHTSEEING (827 M / 2713.6 FT)
  5. Day 5 DRIVE TO CHITWAN (415 M / 1361.5 FT)
  6. Day 6 CHITWAN SIGHTSEEING (415 M / 1361.5 FT)
  7. Day 7 DRIVE BACK TO KATHMANDU (1400 M / 4593.2 FT)
  8. Day 8 DEPARTURE TO PARO -THIMPHU (2334 M / 7657.5 FT)
  9. Day 9 THIMPHU (2334 M / 7657.5 FT)
  10. Day 10 THIMPHU – PUNAKHA (1200 M / 3937.0 FT)
  11. Day 11 PUNAKHA – THIMPHU – PARO (2200 M / 7217.8 FT)
  12. Day 12 HIKE TO TIGER’S NEST (3120 M / 10,236.2 FT)
  13. Day 13 DEPARTURE TO KATHMANDU
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4.8
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  • Ruth
    · June 17th, 2025
    I thought this tour was great - it did what it said on the tin! My tour mostly ran during May, but the last part - Tibet - was in June. This was not a good time of year for mountain views (except in Tibet) but it was great for seeing wildflowers and jacaranda in Bhutan and to benefit from fresh lychees in Nepal! The description indicated quite a lot of overland travel, especially in the Tibet part, so it wasn't a surprise. Bus travel in Nepal is a bit gruelling mostly due to large road infrastructure improvement schemes, so road travel should be smoother in future years. It is an interesting way to see the country, and the bus company Swotah use was pretty good. In Tibet, the road infrastructure is amazing and the very widespread surveillance 'noticeable'. Guides in every location were excellent, especially in Bhutan and Tibet where it was the same guide and driver for the entire time. In the Nepal part, there were different guides in different locations (e.g. Chitwan, Pokhara etc). I only booked a couple of months before the tour, and didn't realise I could have said more of this or less of that, as I thought it was a group tour. It turned out that I was the only person on the Bhutan and Nepal parts, and in a group only for the Tibet part. This was probably a good balance. The tour is shared between different local travel companies in different countries – the organisation was pretty seamless and Swotah – and travel consultant Sijal – were in touch regularly to answer questions and support. Communications are obviously more restricted in Tibet, where the only app I could access on my mobile was my work email, but who wants to have their face in their mobile on a tour like this! A word of advice – the Tibet tour involves time spent at over 5,000 metres; although we were not doing much that was strenuous, all six of us experienced some altitude impacts (headaches, very rapid breathing & dizziness) so I’d recommend you take along some Diamox – in case. On my last evening in Kathmandu, Sijal took me to the Swayamhunath Stupa, on his motorcycle.. This was a pretty special and memorable way to end the experience.
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  • Bhavani
    · June 13th, 2025
    We covered the highlights, so that was great. Although there were some minor hiccups along the way, the group resolved them in a timely manner. The tour guides were kind, and Maya in Pokhara was exceptional. My only suggestion would be to review the itinerary in detail before the trip to make sure the pace aligns with your expectations.
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  • Karin
    · March 26th, 2025
    Our trip was simply unforgettable! The fantastically organized tour exceeded all our expectations. The staff at Swotah Travel were very committed and always available, which gave us a sense of security. We would particularly like to highlight the perfectly organized trekking tour. Our tour guide, Ms. Chak Maya Garbuja, had a great deal of mountain experience and an enormous amount of cultural knowledge, which she shared with us. The interesting background information about the history of the villages, the different ethnic groups and the flora and fauna enriched our experience even more. The guide was very attentive and helpful, which made the experience even better. It was the best trip of our lives and we are sure that we will book another trekking trip with Swotah Travel for more adventures!
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    Stephanie

    Asked on February 16th, 2022

    Will the tour certainly go ahead? Are you still waiting for confirmation from the Bhutan Government regarding date of lifting of covid restrictions?

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    • Swotah Travel and AdventureOperatorWritten February 2022

      We are actually waiting for Bhutan to open. We will keep you informed.

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      Stephanie

      TravelerWritten July 2022

      Have you any suggestions that may bring the price down please?

    • Swotah Travel and AdventureOperatorWritten July 2022

      There are no ways to bring down the cost as it appears. If you send us passports now we can try to put you in this year's quota.

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      Stephanie

      TravelerWritten July 2022

      What do you think will be the average cost to visit next year?

    • Swotah Travel and AdventureOperatorWritten July 2022

      The average daily cost for Bhutan tour would be around $400 per person. This hike in price is because of the new policy of Tourism Council of Bhutan.

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  • Currencies
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    Ngultrum
    Bhutan
    रू
    Nepalese Rupee
    Nepal
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.

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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 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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