Nepal Annapurna Trek and Bhutan Tour with Day Hikes – 12 Days
Trip Itinerary
Appreciate the natural brilliance of Nepal and Bhutan with a short trek, several day hikes and sightseeing tours
Nepal Annapurna Trek and Bhutan Tour with day hikes combines the sightseeing tour with hiking and trekking in Nepal and Bhutan. We arrive in Kathmandu, Nepal and fly to Pokhara the next day. From Pokhara, we drive for about half an hour and begin our trek in one of the world’s most popular trekking destinations, the Annapurna region. After completing our trek, we enjoy a sightseeing tour in the beautiful lake city of Pokhara with sunrise views from the Himalayas and visits to several amazing landmarks which will highlight the rich natural and cultural gems of Nepal. We fly back to Kathmandu and take a flight to Paro, Bhutan the following day. In Bhutan, we travel to several townships and commence day hikes which will allow us to appreciate the peaceful Bhutanese landscape. While there, we also visit several landmarks that showcase the rich culture of Bhutan.
Overview
Arrival City
Kathmandu, Nepal
Departure City
Paro, Bhutan
Lodging Level
3-Star Hotel (Hotel Moonlight)
Meals
9 dinner, 11 breakfast, 9 lunch
Trip Grade
Moderate+Demanding
Maximum Altitude
3,210m/10,532ft
Activity
Trekking and Hiking
Styles
Multiple Countries
Outline Itinerary
| Itinerary | Maximum Altitude | Walking/Hiking |
|---|---|---|
| Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu | 1,350m/4,429ft | - |
| Day 02 Fly to Pokhara, drive to Nayapul and trek to Ulleri | 2,050m/6,726ft | 6 hrs |
| Day 03 Ulleri to Ghorepani | 2,850m/9,351ft | 4-5 hrs |
| Day 04 Ghorepani to Poon Hill to Tadapani | 3,210m/10,532ft | 6-7 hrs |
| Day 05 Tadapani to Ghandruk, then drive to Pokhara | 827m/2,713ft | 6-7 hrs |
| Day 06 Early Morning Sightseeing in Pokhara, fly to Kathmandu | 1,350m/4,429ft | - |
| Day 07 Fly to Paro , city sightseeing | 2,250m/7,382ft | - |
| Day 08 Paro to Thimphu, hike to Taktsang Monastery | 3,180m/10,434ft | 4-5 hrs |
| Day 09 Hike to Wangditse Gompa followed by sightseeing in Thimphu | 2,320m/7,612ft | - |
| Day 10 Thimphu to Punakha, Hike to Lungchutse Monastery | 1,250m/4,101ft | 2 hrs |
| Day 11 Punakha to Paro, Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten | 2,250m/7,382ft | 2 hrs |
| Day 12 Final departure | - | - |
- Accommodation in Standard Hotels on Twin Sharing Basis
- Equipment
- Domestic Flights
- Local Guide & Support Staffs
- All Private Ground Transportation Including Airport Transfers
- Meals in the Mountain
- Bhutan Visa
- Small-Group Adventure
- Guaranteed Departures
- Lifetime Deposit
- No Booking Fee
For Your Information, International flights aren’t included. Rooms are usually shared by two people unless you request a private room. Also, you can upgrade to better hotels in the mountain and even in the cities. For your customized services, please specify during the booking process or contact our Destination & Products Specialist.
Breakfast will be provided in Kathmandu and Pokhara . All meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner will be available in Nepal trekking and Bhutan. Most hotels in both the countries provide a variety of meals the most popular being Indian, Chinese, Nepalese, Bhutanese, Tibetan and the more common continental food. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes are also available in every restaurant and hotel.
All accommodations are on twin-shared basis for this trip. Single supplement is available and will cost an additional USD 495.
Nepal:We will be staying in Hotel Moonlight or similar in Kathmandu and Hotel Landmark in Pokhara.
Bhutan: We use A category hotels in Paro and Thimphu and B category hotel in Punakha.
We will be staying at Hotel Tashi Namgay Resort in Paro, Hotel Migmar in Thimphu and Meri Puensum Resort in Punakha.
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