Nepal & Bhutan Explorer
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Small Group
Average
Rating
(11 reviews)
Nepal & Bhutan Explorer
13 days
Small Group
Budget
Average
English
Experience Overview
Nepal and Bhutan are some of the most undiscovered places on Earth, but this two-week adventure will reveal their magic before the rest of the world catches on.
Nepal and Bhutan are some of the most undiscovered places on Earth, but this two-week adventure will reveal their magic before the rest of the world catches on. You’ll take part in traditions of small Nepalese communities, experience the wildlife and rich biodiversity of Chitwan National Park, and feel Bhutan’s spiritual nature in storied Buddhist temples. This adventure might be big, but the journey won’t ever feel rushed, meaning you’ll have plenty of time to meet local people and embrace their way of life.
Highlights
- Explore the sights in old Kathmandu and Bhaktapur
- Learn to make Nepalese momos from a group of local women
- Search for tigers in Chitwan National Park
- Marvel at the mountain landscapes
- Visit various dzongs and Buddhist gompas
Trip Details
13 days
Private vehicle, 4x4, walking/hiking, flight from Nepal to Bhutan.
Small Group
English
Kathmandu, Nepal
Paro, Bhutan
Budget
Classic
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu
Our hotel is located in Patan, as such we have included the entrance ticket to nearby Patan Durbar Square where you can explore on your own.
Day 2: Kathmandu
Take a tour of the world heritage site of Bhaktapur and visit Swayambhunath Temple, also known as the monkey temple, the oldest shrine in Kathmandu. Its lofty white dome and glittering golden spire are visible for many miles!
Later, opt to visit Pashupatinath, the most famous Hindu temple in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati River.
Day 3: Kathmandu/Pokhara
A lively ride along stunning scenery brings us from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
Day 4: Pokhara
Day 5: Pokhara to Chitwan National Park
Travel to this UNESCO World Heritage Site and enjoy an overnight cultural experience with the indigenous Tharu community. Experience their culture through dance and song, along with a traditional meal in the familial dining area. In the evening, retreat back to your private thatched cottage to watch the buffalo and goats roaming about.
Continue on to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Royal Chitwan National Park. Known as the Terai Tarai ("moist land"), the landscape you travel through today is a belt of marshy grassland, savannah, and forests at the base of the Himalayas.
Day 6: Chitwan National Park
Explore the national park by 4x4 safari before a guided half-day walk inside the park. Enjoy free time to enjoy some bird watching.
The Terai-Duar region is home to the endangered Indian rhinoceros, as well as elephants, Bengal tigers, bears, leopards, and other wild animals. The Royal Chitwan National Park and Royal Bardia National Park preserve significant sections of habitat for these animals, making them home to some of the greatest concentrations of rhinoceros and tigers left in South Asia.
Day 7: Chitwan National Park to Kathmandu
Return to Kathmandu and enjoy a free afternoon to continue exploring. Opt to visit the burning ghats at Pashupatinath or Boudhanath Stupa.
Day 8: Kathmandu to Thimphu via Paro
Day 9: Thimphu
In the evening, visit the Tashi Chhoedzong, known as the "Fortress of Glorious Religion", initially built in 1702. Today, it houses the main secretariat building, the central monk body, and the office of the king.
Day 10: Thimphu/Punākha
Day 11: Punākha/Paro
Day 12: Paro
Day 13: Paro
Your CEO will help arrange your transfer to the airport and all exit formalities before your journey home.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
From
AUD $5799
Duration: 13 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
Nepal and Bhutan are some of the most undiscovered places on Earth, but this two-week adventure will reveal their magic before the rest of the world catches on.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 26 Oct 2025
Customer Reviews
06/27/2024
G Adventures gave us an authentic cultural experience in Nepal and Bhutan. We experienced the same traffic chaos as the locals in Nepal. Our accommodations were close for walking through old city centres and to view major sights.
05/30/2024
Interaction with local citizens was very sincere and authentic giving the visitor a true picture of the reality of their lifestyle.
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
06/27/2024
G Adventures gave us an authentic cultural experience in Nepal and Bhutan. We experienced the same traffic chaos as the locals in Nepal. Our accommodations were close for walking through old city centres and to view major sights.
05/30/2024
Interaction with local citizens was very sincere and authentic giving the visitor a true picture of the reality of their lifestyle.
05/21/2024
I would rate/sum up the overall experince as 50/50. The disappointment in the Nepal excursion was not worth it. But the experience in Bhutan overrode the bad trip.
05/19/2024
It was a great trip overall and I would do it again! I saw and experienced a lot of things, and I had a great time throughout!
05/09/2024
This trip was unbelievably wonderful. It was eye-opening for a lot of reasons, but mostly because I come from such a different culture. To see another society go about their business on any given day and witness it makes me feel very privileged.
05/07/2024
Thoroughly enjoyable overall but it would have been good to get out into Bhutanese countryside more - it is so beautiful.
05/07/2024
A good trip where we met many interesting people and had good insights into both. Nepal and Bhutan. I do feel it is a cultural trip not trekking. The amount of time spent traveling needs to be honest.
05/06/2024
Visiting Nepal and Bhutan have been on my travel bucket list for a long time. Following an amazing first experience with G Adventures while touring China and Japan, I jumped at the opportunity to organize this trip with them.
05/04/2024
Great trip, good guides and fascinating locations. Be prepared to learn a lot about Buddhism and seeing many holy sites, temples, and monasteries. Lots of touring and interesting sites but maybe less "Adventure" then many other tours.
04/10/2024
This was a once in a lifetime trip for me, and I am so grateful to GAdventures and our wonderful CEOs Jamuna & Jigme for creating a safe, educational, and exciting experience.
04/08/2024
As I mentioned earlier, I'm grateful for G because it has given me access to parts of the world that I could not access without a guide, and has made logistics a breeze through skilled and attentive guides and drivers.
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