At a Glance

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Trip Code BWB011
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Trip Style Multi Country
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Duration 11 Days
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Maximum Altitude 3100m
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Trip Start Kathmandu |Airport
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Trip End Kathmandu |Airport
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Transport Private
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Price US$ 3295 per person

Trip Overview

Best of Western Bhutan Tour offers an enriching journey through some of Bhutan’s most captivating sights and experiences. Beginning in Kathmandu, Nepal, you’ll explore the city’s historic and vibrant heritage sites, including the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Boudhanath Stupa, and the medieval town of Bhaktapur. After immersing yourself in the culture and history of Kathmandu, you’ll embark on a scenic flight to Paro, Bhutan.

Upon arrival in Paro, you’ll drive to Thimphu, the bustling capital of Bhutan. Spend two nights here, where you can discover the city’s landmarks such as the Tashichho Dzong, Buddha Dordenma Statue, and the National Memorial Chorten. Thimphu offers a unique glimpse into Bhutanese life with its blend of traditional and modern elements.

From Thimphu, you’ll travel to Phobjika Valley, a stunning area renowned for its natural beauty and as a habitat for the endangered black-necked cranes. During your two-night stay, enjoy a short hike around the valley and visit the Gangtey Monastery. The serene environment and picturesque landscape provide a perfect setting for relaxation and exploration.

Next, head to Punakha, where you’ll visit the renowned Punakha Dzong, an impressive castle-monastery located at the confluence of two rivers. The dzong’s beautifully renovated architecture and its historical significance make it a highlight of the tour. Spend some time hiking in the surrounding area to fully appreciate the scenic beauty of Punakha.

Returning to Paro for your final two nights, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the charming town and its major sites, including the Paro Dzong and the National Museum of Bhutan. A standout experience is the hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang), perched dramatically on a cliffside. This iconic monastery offers breathtaking views and is a bucket-list destination for many travelers.

Finally, fly back to Kathmandu for your last two nights. Revisit Bhaktapur and other notable heritage sites before concluding your journey. Depart from Kathmandu with a wealth of memories from your immersive exploration of Bhutan and Nepal, capturing the essence of both regions through their culture, history, and natural beauty. If you’re seeking a shorter Bhutan experience, consider our Dragon Kingdom Tour.

Trip Highlights

  • Short but very complete visit of Bhutan
  • Very diverse set of monuments and nature
  • Options for few easy to moderate hikes
  • All sights of Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and Wangdue
  • Reaching till the pristine Phobjika valley
  • Explore heritage site of Kathmandu

At a Glance

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Trip Code BWB011
Trekking Team Group Trip Style
Trip Style Multi Country
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Duration 11 Days
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Maximum Altitude 3100m
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Trip Start Kathmandu |Airport
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Trip End Kathmandu |Airport
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Transport Private
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Price US$ 3295 per person

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Trip Itinerary

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Departure from home

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu /day at leisure/hotel

Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu. A traditional warm welcome by our airport representative. Briefing Short brief from your guide about your further program. Rest time at Leisure. Evening typical Nepali dinner.

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Day 02

Kathmandu sightseeing

Your first day will begin with breakfast at your Hotel. You will be taken for sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley to explore color and contrast of the vibrant city. Drive to famous Buddhist Stupa “Swayambunath” or known as Monkey temple on the hill of Kathmandu Valley where you can see stunning view of mountains and Kathmandu. This temple attracts Buddhists and tourists from round the world. Swayambhunath Stupa is the most ancient and enigmatic of all the holy shrines in Kathmandu valley. Its lofty white dome and glittering golden spire are visible for many miles and from all sides of the valley.

Then you will be taken to pashupatinath Temple. Pashupatinath is the most important Hindu temple dedicated to god Shiva. Every year this temple attracts hundreds of elderly followers of Hinduism. This is also the cremation center. After exploring this temple you will visit fascinating sights of Patan Durbar Square, one of the most glorious examples of traditional Nepalese architecture, full of century’s old temples and palaces

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Day 03

Fly to Paro and drive to Thimpu

Arrival by plane to Paro airport and 1½ hour drive to Thimphu. On the way stop for TashogLhakhang to see traditional bridge built using ancient iron chains. Visit of Tashichodzong, the castle, which serves as seat of the king and government. If time permits, visit of the other sights.

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Day 04

Full day at Thimpu

Early morning hike to Dodedrashedra. Start at Dechencholing part of Thimphu and gently climb some 500 meters up, with beautiful views of Thimphu town. Dodedra is monastery school set in pristine environment away from the hustle and bustle of the town. Visit main temple with original mural paintings and small museum. Enjoy the picnic style lunch in the monastery and listen to the lucture of accomplished master on the basics of Buddhism. Then descend back to Thimphu and drive to Buddha Dordenma, the gigantic statue of Buddha overlooking the valley. Walk in NorzinLam Street and see the traffic police signaling in junctions. Thimphu is only capital in the world without the traffic lights. Finish walk at handicraft market where many interesting Bhutanese souvenirs can be seen and bought for reasonable price. Evening in leisure exploring town on your own.

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Day 05

Thimphu to Gangtey

Today you start your tour for Gangtey, about 150 kilometers far away from Thimphu. On the way you can stop at Dochula Pass where you will have a coffee break and appreciate the outstanding view of Mt. Himalaya. You will also visit the grand 108 stupas. After that, continue driving to Gangtey. It is a beautiful and tranquil place surrounded by lush forests. This evening remains free for you. If you are interested, you can stroll around the Gangtey Valley and pay a visit to the exquisite Gangtey Goempo.

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Day 06

Gangtey to Punakha

Today you will head to the Punakha. Punakha use to be the capital of Bhutan but later it changed. Punakha is specially famous for Punakha Dzong located at the bank of Mo Chhu river. Here, different cultural dances and festivals are celebrated. If you are lucky enough, you will get that opportunity to experience that. Overnight at Punakha.

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Day 07

Punakha to Paro

Early the  morning before driving to the Paro you will taken to climb Khamsum monastery where you can see the wonderful view of valley and its terraced paddy fields. As a same way Chhimmy Ihakhang Temple which is devoted to 15th century saint Drukpa Kunley. Evening drive to Paro. Overnight in Paro.

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Day 08

Paro

Today is the last day tour at the BHutan. This beautiful valley of Paro covers within itself as a rich culture, breathtaking beauty and hundreds of myths and legends. Paro city is a home to many of Bhutan’s oldest and ancient temples and monasteries, national museums and so on that makes it a perfect tourist destination. On the way to Paro you will visit Simtokha Dzong one of the oldest fortresses in Bhutan.  Visit Rinphung Dzong at Paro which is regarded as one of the finest Bhutanese architecture with intricate wood work, large beams slotted into each other and held together without nails As a same way visit Kichu Monastery one of the oldest Temple in Bhutan and you will be taken to a scenic drive about 45 minute towards Drugyel Dzong for hike to Taksang Monastery. Taksang Monastery is the most famous of Bhutan’s monasteries in perched on the side of a cliff 900m above the Paro valley. It is said the Guru Rinpoche arrived here on the back of a tigree, and meditated at this place, hence the monastery is also called “Tiger’s Nest”. It is place of pilgrimage which Bhutanese try to visit at least once in a lifetime. After lunch drive back to Paro. Overnight at hotel.

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Day 09

Fly to Kathmandu

Early the morning drive to Paro International airport. Fly to Kathmandu. Just like before enjoy the breathtaking view of Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga and other mountain during the flight back to Kathmandu. Enjoy the rest of day visiting Kathmandu valley.

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Day 10

Rest day at leisure Time/hotel

It’s a leisure time in Kathmandu, where the rest of the day is free for shopping, sightseeing or relaxing. This is an extra day in case of bad weather. Free time to explore Kathmandu before transferring to the airport for flight back.

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Day 11

Departure

Your final day in Kathmandu is a free day to you to do as you choose. Many people take the time to shop, others enjoy exploring the cultural side of the city. Our local guide can advise you on the best shops in the area. Final Farewells! Our airport representative will travel with you to the airport.

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Meals B
Back to home

Cost Include

  • Airport pick up and drop
  • Welcome and farewell dinner
  • Flight to and from paro
  • All sightseeing trip in Kathmandu and Bhutan as on itinerary
  • All entry fees during sightseeing
  • All Hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu and fullboard in Bhutan
  • All Transport on Private Coach
  • All entrance and permit fees for visits to monuments and museums
  • English speaking guide

Cost Exclude

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
  • Drinks and bar bill
  • Tipping
  • Personal Insurance
  • Additional costs due to illness, force majeure, changes of flight and itinerary
  • Bhutan visa 40$
  • Other things not mentioned

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The Following dates and prices are LAND ONLY itinerary joining in Kathmandu. Please make your own flight arrangements. If you need some help to arrange an international flight, we can suggest you some agents who are specialized on ticketing.

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Tailor made Journeys

Your journey, your way - This itinerary can be tailored to your desire.

You can also use this tour as a base for a tailor-made itinerary. Like your personal architect creating your one-of- a-kind home, our Travel Specialists will execute the trip of a lifetime. It’s all up to you – logistics, pace, budget, dates, performances, visits, explorations, meals and lodging are hammered out down to the finest customized detail. Please fill in our tailor-made request form.

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If you do not want to join a group then you can also make this a private trip with your friends and family one at your own schedule. Considering this, Trekking Team Group organizes private journeys as well. Please choose your own departure date.

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Additional Information

This is ADVENTURE travel, and many of the destinations on this site are in remote, underdeveloped areas where unpredictability is the norm. Despite careful planning and organization, our adventure trips can’t be taken for granted like regular trips. Many of the places we visit lack the emergency health and safety services you’re used to in the developed world. Internal flights can be canceled, road transport is often uncomfortable and unreliable, and hotel standards may not match those of the West.

If you’re not prepared for this, you shouldn’t travel with us. The unpredictability also means that our itineraries are statements of intent, not contractual obligations. Factors such as weather, transport difficulties, and political instability might require us to change any itinerary. The trip leader will make any necessary changes after consulting with the group. Such changes are rarely significant, and we always do our best to minimize their impact. However, we cannot be held responsible for changes or delays, regardless of their cause.

What makes this trip different ?

Trekking Team Groups is one of the main supporters of Ambe Foundation, a non-political and non-profit social organization. We contribute our support to the remote village of Nuwakot and different schools like Gramin Devi, Khumbeshwori through donation, sponsorship and partnership in various projects. For details click here what we do and why we do?

Donation

Trekking Team Group donates a percentage of business profits to the foundation on a yearly basis, which supports the ongoing maintenance cost required for Gramin Devi and Khumbeshwori school, a community-based school in Nuwakot.

Sponsorship

One of the major activities of Ambe foundation is the children sponsorship program, which is conducted with full collaboration with Trekking Team Group.

Partnership (Volunteering Program)

The Ambe Volunteer Program, organised by Ambe Foundation and Trekking Team Group, aims to mobilize teams of experts and interested individuals as an effective and economic measure in providing the human capital for education, health and community development in Nuwakot District.

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