A wonderful introduction to the splendour of the range of classic Himalayan culture, people and landscape. You see the lushness of the foothills as well as the wonderful subtropical-alpine meeting. There are temples and palace squares with art rich and varied beyond all imagination, and monasteries where the air, redolent with the odours of butter lamps and juniper incense, carries through the wind centuries of tradition. The fluttering prayer flags everywhere are the most obvious expression of the spirituality and faith that permeates every aspect of the lives of Bhutanese Buddhists. In Nepal, the cosmopolitan history of the Newars of Kathmandu Valley comes alive in the sophisticated palace squares, while in Bhutan's Thimpu you see one of the last remaining capitals of the world that truly have not changed much. Also fascinating in Bhutan is how old, indeed some very old and distinctive, fortresses used in the past to help defend the sovereignty of the country, are used in government to this day, as administrative centres. The more time you spend in Bhutan, the more you get lulled into the absolute serenity of its landscape, all emerald green, bright flowers, and looming icy peaks, as well as see the intersection of religious, social, political, and economic reasons that make it such a throwback - modernising but on its own, often very ceremonial or tradition-bound, terms. You see this in everything from the absolute prevelance of the national dress, to the continued use of buildings with dense previous political histories.

Cost on your request

FOR PACKAGES INCLUDING TIBET
All terms and conditions quoted in the Nepal section apply. In addition, please note the following:
 

Cost quoted on itineraries includes:

• Airport-hotel transfer at arrival and departure

• Accommodation in Nepal with breakfast as described in itinerary

• Full board in Bhutan as per program, including lunch and dinner

• Domestic land and air transport as described in itinerary, with private transportation where applicable

• All sightseeing with an English-speaking guide

• All city/ monument /monastery entrance fees

• The services of our support staff

• All trekking and camping equipment including Gamow bags (to alleviate severe altitude sickness), tents, sleeping bags, and oxygen cylinders
   

• Air fare KTM/PARO/KTM at US$390 per person

• Bhutan visa fee US$30 to be paid on arrival

• Nepal visa fee US$30 to be paid on arrival

• Airport taxes

• Your international flight into and out of Nepal

• Travel insurance

• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (US$4-8 per day)

• Tips, souvenirs or other shopping

• Photography and/ or videography charges in the monasteries and other tourist attractions.

• Personal expenses incurred for drinks, snacks, tips, etc

• Any extra cost involved on the road should there be an unavoidable delay due to, for example, a landslide or similar unforeseeable events.

• Rescue/ evacuation and any additions costs associated with being split from the main group or from a serious health condition

We , Tin - Tin Trekking do our best to ensure that you have a smooth and pleasant journey. When travelling to Bhutan, you should, however, be aware that all tours/trekking there are run strictly as per conditions set by the Bhutan Tourism Authority. Therefore neither Tin -Tin Trekking or its agents shall not be responsible for any change or cancellation of program due to unavoidable circumstances such as a road blockade, a flood, snow, unrest, cancellation of flight, delay in arrival of clients, sickness or accidents, and breakdown of vehicles. Any extra cost incurred as a result of any such occurrence will be borne by the clients on the spot. It is most important that clients have full medical and personal accident risk insurance.

Note: we do organise any trip of Bhutan separately from any destination on your request.