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Plan your adventure:
- Tour Operator:
- Encounters Travel
- Max group size:
- 12
- Age range:
- 8 to 75
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 128613
Highlights
- Explore Kathmandu's historic Durbar Square
- View Everest on a spectacular mountain flight
- Discover Bhutan's unique Ta Dzong Museum
- Hike to the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery
- Witness Bhutan's traditional archery contests
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to your hotel
- Day 2 Thamel Rickshaw Ride. Walk around Durbar Square, visit Swayambunath Stupa
- Day 3 Fly to Bhutan. Kuzuzangpo La! and welcome to Bhutan. Afternoon sightseeing to Ta Dzong, Paro Dzong and learn the art of incense making
- Day 4 Journey over the scenic Dochu La Pass, visit the fertility-blessing Chimi Lhakhang Temple.
- Day 5 Walk to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten, visit Punakha Dzong and settle in to your Phobjikha Valley homestay
- Day 6 Explore Phobjikha Valley on a nature walk, visit the revered Gangtey Monastery, and experience authentic Bhutanese life with your host family.
- Day 7 Head to Bhutan's modern Capital Thimphu, via Wangdue Phodrang Dzong
- Day 8 Exploring Thimphu, visit the Memorial Chorten, Folk Heritage Museum, School of Arts & Crafts & Takin Research Centre
- Day 9 Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest). Drukgyel Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang. Optional Hot Stone bath
- Day 10 Fly to Nepal and head to Nagarkot in the Kathmandu Valley
- Day 11 Sunrise Mountain Views. Bhaktapur ancient centre with Pottery Class, Pasupatinath & Boudhanath
- Day 12 Kathmandu, tour ends with airport transfer
What's Included
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- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Operated by
Encounters Travel
Number of tours
74
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
Encounters Travel is an adventure tour operator, based in the UK but with representatives in Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. We run a wide selection of cultural and adventurous tours around the world, each carefully designed to help you get the most out of the country you're...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryGood
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- BPBeth· December 19th, 2023Our guide Jigme Yordzer and driver Sangay Kandu were excellent and wonderful. However, our schedule was a little overbooked with too much to do considering the lengthy drive times we had some days in-between destinations. Jigme was very helpful and accommodating as we needed to rearrange activities for a few days. Also, one of our days was a national election day, and the entire country was shut down. For future tours, such national election days, holidays, etc. need to be called-out in-advance in the itinerary.Show more
Encounters Travel commented on this reviewWe appreciate your feedback and will pass on your recommendations to our team. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we look forward to you travelling with us again in the future.Trip date: November 2023
Dates & Availability
12 days
Himalayan Kingdoms
From Kathmandu to Kathmandu
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