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- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Age range 16 to 85

Highlights
- Explore lively Thamel in Kathmandu
- Witness Himalayan peaks on a flight to Paro
- Hike the Divine Madman's trail in Punakha
- Join the vibrant Gangtey Festival
- Trek to the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Trip starts in the Nepali capital Kathmandu
- Day 2 Fly to Paro in Bhutan; museum visit and hike to Zuri Dzong
- Day 3 Drive across the Dochu La (3,100m); hike on the Divine Madman's trail
- Day 4 Visit Punakha Dzong; walk through fields to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Stupa
- Day 5 Hike from Longtey to the stunning glacial valley of Phobjika; experience Gangtey festival
- Day 6 Visit the Gangtey festival and Black Crane Centre
- Day 7 Lawala ridgeline hike; drive to Wangdi
- Day 8 Trek from Dochu La; drive to Thimpu the Bhutanese capital
- Day 9 Trek through the forest to Taktsang 'Tiger's Nest' Monastery
- Day 10 Fly to Kathmandu; explore the Old City on foot
- Day 11 Trip ends in Kathmandu
What's Included
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- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services

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Explore!
Number of tours
517
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
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Customer Reviews
- Peter· December 12th, 2023The company of the fellow travellers, the great viewsReview collected by Explore!
- Linda· December 10th, 2023Jaipur, Agra, all thr train trips, and the entire of NepalReview collected by Explore!
- Clive· December 6th, 2023too may to mention really, but Bhaktipur stands out, several temples and the repeated opportunities to view the...Review collected by Explore!
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