Nepal and Bhutan are some of the most undiscovered places on Earth, but this unique tour combining the two mountain kingdoms will reveal their cultural treasures, exotic wildlife, and incredible beauty.

Our adventure begins in Nepal where we discover the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu and stroll the atmospheric and sometimes chaotic streets. This is followed by a rich wildlife experience in the sub-tropical jungles of Chitwan National Park, home of the Bengal Tiger and One Horned Rhinoceros. We continue to Lumbini and visit the Mayadevi temple which is built on the exact place where the Buddha was born. The journey then takes us to Tansen, a picturesque hill station located on an ancient trade route. Our next stop is Pokhara, popularly known as Lake City. Here we take some easy walks and admire the spectacular mountainous landscape before we continue to Bandipur, an old trading town that is perched on a hill overlooking the magnificent Marshyangdi Valley and the Himalayan range. After returning to Kathmandu, we finish our travels in Nepal with a visit to Nagarkot, renowned for incredible sunset and sunrise views.

We continue to Bhutan by taking a short, but often spectacular flight, from Kathmandu to Paro. You might be lucky and even get a glimpse of Mountain Everest. Our tour to this beautiful nation takes in some of its most remarkable sights, from the amazing Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery in its dramatic cliff face location, to the imposing Punakha Dzong, an incredible fortress with a turbulent past. We travel through stunning Himalayan scenery and will have the opportunity to visit traditional Buddhist temples. Undoubtedly the highlight of this trip is the chance to celebrate at one of the many festivals held throughout the year in Bhutan.

The tours in February/March include the Punakha Festival (Tsechu). The tours in April/May include the small and local Ura Festival in the Bumthang region. The tours in September include the Tangbi Mani Festival in the Bumthang region. The tours in November and featured in this itinerary, include the Black Necked Crane Festival in the stunning Phobjikha Valley.