Cultural ToursBest of Nepal and Bhutan
10-day Nepal and Bhutan combo: Kathmandu heritage, Thimphu, and Paro Tiger's Nest
12 Days / 11 NightsEasy
What does a Nepal and Bhutan combo tour include?
A 10-day Nepal and Bhutan combo usually covers Kathmandu Valley UNESCO sites, Thimphu dzongs, and the Paro Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) hike. Flights between countries, Bhutan visa processing, licensed guides, hotels, and listed meals are coordinated from a Kathmandu DMC.
- Duration
- 12 Days / 11 Nights
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best season
- March to May, September to November
- Group size
- 2 to 16 pax
- Price from
- $2,450 USD
Tour highlights
- Kathmandu and Patan durbar squares before flying east
- Bhutan sustainable tourism route with licensed national guide
- Paro Taktsang monastery hike with valley views
- Thimphu weekend market and Memorial Chorten evenings
- Kathmandu desk handling Bhutan visa and Druk Air timing
About this trip
What is the Best of Nepal and Bhutan tour?
This 10-day tour pairs Nepal's open valley heritage with Bhutan's regulated cultural route. You fly Paro after Kathmandu sightseeing, visit Thimphu dzongs, and hike to Tiger's Nest. Holiday Maker Nepal processes Bhutan visas and books Druk Air sectors so both countries sit on one invoice from Kathmandu.
Day-by-day itinerary
10 days
Airport pickup. Briefing on Bhutan visa documents and flight times.
Hotel in KathmanduWelcome dinner
What’s included
Included
- Licensed guides in Nepal and Bhutan sectors
- Bhutan visa processing assistance and sustainable development fee coordination
- Kathmandu to Paro return flights as listed
- Private vehicle and driver in Nepal road sectors
- Hotel accommodation (3-star or best available locally)
- Daily breakfast; lunch and dinner as listed in the itinerary
- Airport transfers in Kathmandu on arrival and departure
- Pre-departure briefing at our Kathmandu office
- All applicable Nepal government taxes
Not included
- International flights to and from Nepal
- Nepal visa fee (available on arrival at Kathmandu airport)
- Travel insurance (required for all tours)
- Tips for guide and driver
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
- Personal expenses, laundry, and souvenirs
- Optional activities unless stated in your confirmed quote
- Domestic flights unless listed in the itinerary
What to pack
Recommended packing list (8 items)
- Comfortable walking shoes for temple complexes and city sightseeing
- Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees for religious sites
- Light layers for valley days, Pokhara, and hill stations
- Sun hat, sunglasses, and SPF 50 sunscreen
- Reusable water bottle
- Insect repellent for lowland and safari sectors
- Small daypack for daily excursions
- Personal medicines and prescription items
Frequently asked questions
We handle visa applications and sustainable development fee coordination. The government fee is itemised on your quote; passport photos must meet Bhutan immigration specs.
