Nepal and Bhutan 15 day tour










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Final price depends on the season and on a group size.
We keep our groups small, not more than 7 people. Best time to visit is February-June; October-December.
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We keep our groups small, not more than 7 people. Best time to visit is February-June; October-December.
Get in touch to find out about more tours and options that are available!
Description of Nepal and Bhutan 15 day tour
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2023: 11 Dec
2024: 20 Jan, 3 Feb, 17 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 25 May, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec
2024: 20 Jan, 3 Feb, 17 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 25 May, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec
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Reviews
2 Reviews of Nepal and Bhutan 15 day tour
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 09 May 2023 by David Talbot
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
All of it!! Memorable was the lovely, friendly people we encountered especially the staff at the tour operator and all our guides/drivers. The culture was amazing with stunningly beautiful buildings in both countries, like nowhere else we have been. Exciting for us was seeking out the wildlife (our passion) and seeing the one-horned rhino and gharial up close, also some of the amazing birds we had identified as possible 'target' species before the trip. Fab views of Everest on our return flight from Bhutan on a glorious morning was also pretty exciting!
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
As this was a bespoke trip, possible other travellers wouldn't do just the same itinerary but we would say that such a trip isn't for the faint-hearted! there were no rest days or really even 'easy' days but that's what we love. If we go so far to such amazing countries we don't want to waste a moment and want to experience anything & everything possible, with an open-mind and great enthusiasm. If this sounds too much, travellers should allow for some part days 'off' from the schedule but that's a bit of a waste of time to us!
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, to a certain extent. The tour operator has a great approach/philosophy regarding just what they offer. The hotels they use are small, local, typical buildings owned and run by people from the 2 countries. They also support local communities/individuals as and when possible. We visited wildlife projects and cultural/conservation areas where our entrance fees go towards the upkeep and maintenance of projects which aim to conserve the national culture in terms of buildings/museums etc but also their precious wildlife
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
The tour operator arranged a great trip for us. Everything worked efficiently and in a timely manner. Any (small) inconsistencies were swiftly resolved via a quick WhatsApp message or through the guides who without exception were excellent - knowledgeable, caring, helpful, friendly. Nothing was too much trouble for any of them. Well done to the tour operator, we rate them highly and would recommend them to anyone wishing to visit these 2 fascinating countries.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2023 by Monica Garcia
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Without any doubt the time we spent in Bhutan, we were fascinated by the country, the culture, the people, our guide and our driver....everything
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Try to understand the cultural differences and donīt get angry when things do not work, go to Bhutan and stay for a few days, enjoy Chitwan but avoid the
safari Jeep and go rather for the jungle walk, avoid Nagarkot, if you go for homestay make sure it is one where the people speak english and be prepared to
fence for yourself in the monastery sleep over.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, we felt that doing the trip with locals was beneficial to both Nepal and Bhutan
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
We had a good time, enjoyed it despite minor issues but not encounter mayor ones
Read the operator's response here:
Dear Monica,
We're delighted to hear that Bhutan left a lasting impression on you with its rich culture and people. Your advice on cultural understanding and exploring destinations like Chitwan will be valuable to future travelers. We're pleased that you felt your trip supported local communities in Nepal and Bhutan. Responsible tourism is a cornerstone of our ethos, and it's heartening to know our efforts resonated with you. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on another adventure soon!
Sincerely,
Lesia
We're delighted to hear that Bhutan left a lasting impression on you with its rich culture and people. Your advice on cultural understanding and exploring destinations like Chitwan will be valuable to future travelers. We're pleased that you felt your trip supported local communities in Nepal and Bhutan. Responsible tourism is a cornerstone of our ethos, and it's heartening to know our efforts resonated with you. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on another adventure soon!
Sincerely,
Lesia
Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) holiday so that you can travel knowing it will help support the places and people that you visit, and the planet. Read how below.
Planet
All the hotels we choose carefully for supporting eco-movement: solar panels, electric stoves and ovens where possible, recycling garbage, locally grown food etc.Wildlife in Bhutan and Nepal are precious. We will visit some conservation zones to observe animals and birds that are rare and the government is trying to increase the population of them. We can learn about many projects on the way and support some.
We run plastic-free movement that's why we ask you not to bring any plastic with you and don't accept plastic bags when you buy something from locals. We suggest that you carry your own BPA-free water bottle and refill it with purified water instead of buying bottled mineral water. Waters are very clean so you can freely drink it from water stations and refill your bottle.
Our guides will explain to you how to utilize garbage while on the trip. Let's keep lands and waters clean. Don't throw any food leftovers or leave the food open - it may attract wild animals. Don't yell or whistle when you meet any - noise can scare them and bring negative impact.
Tap water is precious, keep this in mind when you taking shower and brushing your teeth. We recommend using local transport where possible, as our drive to and from Pokhara. In Bhutan, we will use vans for bigger capacity rather than jeeps.
People
All tours are run by locals: guides, hotels, restaurants, drivers, porters. We spread tourism income to those most in need. Don't buy imported food on travel - we highly recommend to buy fruits, local delicacies, drinks from local shops. We will visit many handicraft shops where you can learn about local manufactures which educate and employ women both in Nepal and Bhutan. We can take part in one of the workshops and learn more about this project which is very important for both countries.We employ only local guides, drivers, porters to give more opportunities for locals as tourism is still the only away for people to make on living and support their families. We encourage to tip your team as well if you are grateful for their hard work and happy with the service. We offer them good working conditions: once a year new training and team-building trips, help them to learn one new language and run tours not only for English speaking travellers, medical insurance, provide all needed clothes and shoes, equipment, meals and accommodation.
Don't forget to greet locals everywhere you meet them on your way or in the house, have small talks, learn a little bit of Nepali, teach your own language. We believe it helps to remove cultural borders and become one. In Nepal do like the Nepali people do.
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