Nepal & Bhutan Explorer
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Nepal & Bhutan Explorer
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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.
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Nepalese Dumplings Cooking Demonstration, Kathmandu Your G for Good Moment: Barauli Community Immersion, Royal Chitwan National Park Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Barauli Community Guesthouse Stay, Royal Chitwan National Park
- Walk in Patan Durbar Square
- Sustainable Development Fees
- Guided tour of Bhaktapur City
- Nepalese Dumplings Cooking Demonstration
- Swayambhunath Temple Visit
- Enjoy a welcome by the Chitwan Community Homestay and a traditional meal
- Chitwan National Park 4x4 safari
- Cycling through villages in Chitwan
- Memorial Chorten & Motithang Takin Preserve visit
- Tashichho Dzong visit
- Chimi Lakhang Hike
- Explore Paro Dzong and Archery grounds
- Hike to Taktsang Monastery Tiger's Nest
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (10 nts), guesthouse/cottage (2 nts).
- 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 6 dinners
Transport
- Private vehicle, 4x4, walking/hiking, flight from Nepal to Bhutan.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
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.
English
Kathmandu, Nepal
Paro, Bhutan
Budget
Classic, Budget
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.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy a self-guided tour of this spectacular square built primarily in the 16th and 17th centuries. Located within it are the Royal Palace and many temples built in the traditional Newari pagoda style. We also visit the Golden Temple and Patan museum. South of the square lies the Kumari Chowk, home to Nepal's living goddess, the Kumari, a prepubescent girl chosen as the incarnation of the Hindu goddess Talejn. The Kumari lives a cloistered life, rarely leaving the confines of the chowk. When she does, it is for important religious festivals, but her feet are not allowed to touch the ground. Once the Kumari reaches puberty, another 3-5-year-old girl will take her place. If she is receiving visitors, we may be able to stop by for a blessing.Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Hotel Traditional Stay
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.
Meals included: Lunch
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Visit this unique old town known as the City of Devotees. Explore Hindu temples, pagodas, palaces, and monuments, including the beautiful wood-carved palace in Durbar Square. You can pick up clay pots and other souvenirs in the colourful open markets and taste home made yogurt, known as khopa dhau, which Bhaktapur is famous for.Activity - Enjoy a cooking demonstration at a local establishment and learn how to make momos (traditional dumplings). Afterwards, taste the delicious dishes made during a Nepali lunch.Activity - Visit Swayambhunath Buddhist temple and Unesco World Heritage Site, the most ancient and enigmatic of all the holy shrines in Kathmandu. Explore the structure and be sure to check out the Buddha's eyes painted on each side of the Stupa. The site is also known as the monkey temple, for the vast amount of creatures who call the complex home.Accommodation - Hotel Traditional Stay
Day 3: Kathmandu/Pokhara
A lively ride along stunning scenery brings us from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Breathe in the fresh air and take in the views of the Himalayas and Phewa Lake while getting your bearings around this scenic city.Accommodation - Hotel Sarowar
Day 4: Pokhara
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Enjoy Pokhara today. Hike in the foothills of the Annapurna Range or take a stroll through the lakeside market of Pokhara.Accommodation - Hotel Sarowar
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.
Meals included: Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Experience traditional Chitwan life by opting to participate in a cultural dinner and dance held by our Barauli hosts.Activity - Explore the village and its surroundings with a guided bike ride. Enjoy sunset on the banks of the Narayani river over a cup of tea. Activity - Enjoy the hospitality of the Tharu, an indigenous community from the Teral belt of Nepal who live in eco-friendly homes. Experience their unique culture through dances, songs, and a delicious traditional meal. Stay on the property in private guesthouses that resemble traditional village architecture of the local Tharu people. Enjoy modern conveniences like running water, comfortable beds, and mosquito nets. The 14 cottages are each named after the local woman that manages the property. There are also tended gardens and small patches of farmland in the village compound with animals tethered inside the pastures. Any meals will be eaten in the communal dining hall and the local women will serve you food that has been sourced completely from the surrounding land and community.Accommodation - Barauli Community Homestay
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.
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Make the most of your free time here in this beautiful place.Activity - Enjoy the hospitality of the Tharu, an indigenous community from the Teral belt of Nepal who live in eco-friendly homes. Experience their unique culture through dances, songs, and a delicious traditional meal. Stay on the property in private guesthouses that resemble traditional village architecture of the local Tharu people. Enjoy modern conveniences like running water, comfortable beds, and mosquito nets. The 14 cottages are each named after the local woman that manages the property. There are also tended gardens and small patches of farmland in the village compound with animals tethered inside the pastures. Any meals will be eaten in the communal dining hall and the local women will serve you food that has been sourced completely from the surrounding land and community.Activity - Explore the diverse ecosystems of Royal Chitwan National Park from the comfort of a 4x4 vehicle. Keep your eyes peeled for the many animals that live there, including birds, monkeys, crocodiles, and rhinos. If you're lucky, you might get to see an elusive tiger.Accommodation - Barauli Community Homestay
Day 7: Chitwan National Park to Kathmandu
Return to Kathmandu and enjoy a free afternoon to continue exploring.
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Finish up your sightseeing in Kathmandu.Accommodation - Kantipur Village
Day 8: Kathmandu to Thimphu via Paro
Meals included: Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Transport - On arrival, take a private transfer to Thimphu.Free_time - Explore Thimphu on your own with free time to shop, eat, drink, and relax.Accommodation - Hotel Damisa Bhutan
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.
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - The chorten is one of the most prominent religious structures in Thimphu, and for local Bhutanese it is a popular part of their daily prayers. Watch locals walk around the Chorten, spinning the prayer wheels and meditating in this lovely and peaceful spot.Activity - Thimphu is the capital of the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. It is also Bhutan's largest city and displays loads of traditional Bhutanese art, architecture, and culture. It's a modern city with unique character. You'll see the old and the new blend together here as you walk the streets lines with restaurants and cafes that sit alongside old fortresses and monasteries. Did you know that Thimphu is the only capital city in the world without any traffic lights? Get to know the area on an orientation experience visiting sites like the textile museum and old clock tower.Activity - Enjoy a visit to the Motithang Takin Preserve, which was once a mini zoo. The area was converted into a preserve for Bhutan's national animal, the takin, which is a cross between a goat and an antelope. Activity - Enjoy a visit to Tashichho Dzong, a Buddhist monastery and fortress. Its main building is typical of Bhutanese architecture, with whitewashed walls and a golden roof. The original structure was built in 1216 and now houses the civil government.Activity - Buddha Point is home to Thimphu’s most recognized landmark, the Buddha Dordenma. Guarding the entry to the Thimphu valley, this 51-meter (167ft) gilded bronze statue is filled with 125,000 miniature statues and sits atop a three-storey base housing a chapel and thousands of donated statuettes. The statue was commissioned to mark His Majesty the Fourth King of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck’s 60th birthday and was originally made in China before being transported to Thimphu in pieces. The massive Buddha statue in Thimphu made of bronze and gold. Take lots of pictures - it's beautiful!Accommodation - Hotel Damisa Bhutan
Day 10: Thimphu/Punākha
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Take a short hike to Chime Lhakhang, temple of the “Divine Madman." Built in 1499, it is mainly visited today by women as it is known as the temple of fertility.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Visit Punakha Dzong, the winter seat of the Je Khenpo and the Monk Body, remarkably located between the rivers of the Mo (female) Chu and Pho (male) Chu. It is the second oldest and second largest dzong (fortress) in Bhutan and one of its most majestic structures, housing many sacred relics. It is also the winter capital of the Je Khenpo (chief abbot). Built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in around 1637. Arguably, it is the most beautiful Dzong in the country. The Dzong guards Bhutan’s most treasured relic, the Rangjung Kharsapani, an image of Chenresig kept away from the public in the utse (tower). It has survived Tibetan invasions, numerous fires, floods and a glacial lake burst. The Dzong served as the capital and seat of the Bhutanese Government until the early 1950s; and the coronation of the His Majesty the First Druk, Gyalpo Ugyen Wangchuck, took place here.Accommodation - Hotel River Valley
Day 11: Punākha/Paro
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Paro lies at the centre of a valley that is full of ancient sites and buildings. The area is covered with terraced paddy fields, quaint farmhouses scattered throughout the valley and green forests overlooking the Paro Chhu River snaking below. Enjoy an orientation walk of this beautiful place and learn about Bhutanese ancient artefacts and art work.Activity - Visit Paro Rinpung Dzong, which means ‘Fortress on a Heap of Jewels”. The original construction of this dzong is believed to have been completed in 1458 and it was restored to its present glory by His Majesty the Third of Bhutan, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, to mark his royal wedding in 1951.Activity - As Bhutan's national sport, a visit to a local archery ground is a must. Watch locals practice or compete with unbelievable accuracy and precision as they hit distant targets. Free_time - Take advantage of free time and visit some of the best sites in Paro like, the ruins of the Drukgyel Dzong or Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the two oldest monasteries in Bhutan. Maybe head for a visit to the National Museum of Bhutan. There are statues, paintings, sacred masks and costumes all located in a seven-story watchtower.Accommodation - Rema Resort
Day 12: Paro
Meals included: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Hike up to the Taktsang monastery (Tiger’s Nest); containing 13 holy relics, it's considered one of the most venerated pilgrim sites of the Himalayan world. It is also where Guru Padmasambhava is said to have landed on the back of a tigress in the 8th century. Take in the stunning views en route and the incredible vista from this monastery, which clings to the rock towering 2,953m above the valley. The group will hike from 2400m elevation and reach 3100m at the Taktsang Monastery before returning back to 2400m in the same day. The climb should take around 6 hours for a total distance of 7 km.Free_time - Take advantage of free time and visit some of the best sites in Paro like, the ruins of the Drukgyel Dzong or Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the two oldest monasteries in Bhutan. Maybe head for a visit to the National Museum of Bhutan. There are statues, paintings, sacred masks and costumes all located in a seven-story watchtower.Accommodation - Rema Resort
Day 13: Paro
Your CEO will help arrange your transfer to the airport and all exit formalities before your journey home.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- 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 will do 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.
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 $6219
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 12 Apr 2026
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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