If you are planning to visit Nepal and Bhutan in just one week, we have put together this 7-Day Nepal Bhutan tour Package for you. This combo tour is the perfect choice for you to enjoy the famous destinations of Bhutan, as Kathmandu (NPL) and Paro (BTN) are just 1 hour apart by plane. From Nepal, with the assistance of High Route Adventure, you will cross the border into Bhutan, making the border-crossing itinerary logistically smooth and hassle-free.
From Nepal’s bustling cities full of culture and heritage to Bhutan’s peaceful culture and beautiful monasteries, you can visit them side by side. Travelling to Bhutan will be a lot of fun and exciting, as it is the only country in the world that officially uses Gross National Happiness (GNH) to measure its development and progress, rather than solely relying on Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
This short Nepal Bhutan tour can be the perfect destination for those who want to travel with friends, family and even small children. No special fitness level or long vacation is needed to enjoy this holiday. In just 7 days, you will explore the breathtaking destinations and cultural treasures of both Nepal and Bhutan.
After arrival in Nepal, first you will do a Kathmandu Sightseeing tour by visiting the city’s major UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You will visit famous places such as Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and more. Our tour guide will share insights into each place, explaining its history, significance, and cultural importance.
Then you will start your Bhutan tour by taking a flight from Kathmandu International Airport(TIA). The flight from Kathmandu to Paro International Airport (Bhutan’s only International Airport) will take about 1 hour. During the flight, you will witness aerial views of Nepal’s cities and mountain ranges, including the world’s highest mountains above 8,000m, such as Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Kangchenjunga. Upon arrival in Paro, you will complete the immigration process and then be greeted by your Bhutan tour guide, who will welcome you and assist you for the rest of your journey.
Then the trip takes you to Paro and Thimpu- two of Bhutan’s major destinations, where traditional temples and forts are located. A historic town, Paro is home to many sacred sites and historical buildings scattered throughout the valley.
The trip includes visits to Paro’s major attractions, such as the National Museum of Bhutan, Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest Monastery), Drukgyel Dzong, and Drukgyel Gompa, among others. Paro’s long streets also feature complex traditional architecture, with richly decorated buildings housing shops, institutions, and all manner of other menageries.
Likewise, the trip also includes Thimpu- the capital of Bhutan and the kingdom’s cultural and religious center. Thimpu’s ambiance beautifully reflects the kingdom’s culture through the city’s literature, religion, customs, and national dress code.
Thimpu’s beauty is also reflected in its monastic practices at the city’s many monasteries and in the myriad traditional dances, music, and festivals for which the city is known. Some of Thimpu’s major attractions include the famous Tashichho Dzong, the National Memorial Chorten, and the Semtokha Dzong, among others.
It is a perfect blend of Bhutan’s major cultural and architectural facets. It is a journey that lets you enjoy the rich Bhutanese culture to the fullest. The trip is carefully crafted to suit the visitor’s travel needs and offers an experience that enhances the journey.
Below are the compelling reasons why you should choose High Route Adventure for Nepal Bhutan Tour :
We have been operating the Nepal Bhutan Tour for 10+ years. During the tour our manager will receive daily updates from local authorities ensuring routes are safe, open, and culturally relevant. Your tour will be led by certified Nepalese or Bhutanese guides who speak fluent English. From Buddhist rites in the Taktsang Monastery to the vibrant Holi, Dashain and Tihar festivals in Nepal, our guides help you participate respectfully.
Our guide from Nepal and the government hold the licence from the government. They know about weather, route, culture, traditions and how to handle emergencies. Your safety will be our top priority and we guarantee you will have a wonderful time during the Bhutan tour.
There are different short itinerary from 3 Days to 7 days short Nepal Bhutan tour is available. You can even adjust the itinerary as per your interest and preference.
High Route Adventure believes that tourism should give back to the communities and places that host us. Therefore, we contribute 1–5% of our profits to the development of local communities and environmental conservation. Also during the tour we let our client follow the leave no Trace policy.
From Bhutan visa processing, permits, flights, guides, meals, accommodation, and logistics, we provide everything in one all-inclusive package. We offer the best price without compromising on quality.
All our costs are revealed on our website in USD. You can check what is included and what is not included in the package. There will be no hidden or surprise cost when you book with us.
We have around 107 Google reviews and have been awarded the Traveller’s Choice Award for several years.
Our 7-Day Nepal–Bhutan Tour Package price starts from USD 1,630 per person. If you are traveling in a group, we offer special group discounts. We also offer special discounts for children when traveling with your family.
| No. of Person | Price in USD |
| 1 | 1630 |
| 2-6 | 1600 |
| above 8 | 1575 |
You can visit Bhutan throughout the year, but for this tour, we highly recommend traveling from March to May or September to November. This month is considered the best time to visit, thanks to favorable weather and comfortable travel conditions.
If you want to enjoy the blossoms of jacarandas and rhododendrons in pleasant weather for sightseeing, you can travel to Bhutan during Spring (March – May).
If you want to see a stunning mountain view with clear skies and crisp air, you can travel to Bhutan during Autumn (Late September – November).
If you want to capture the best photography or for bird watching, such as the Crane(bird)
You can choose to travel to Bhutan during Winter (December – February)
We don’t recommend traveling to Bhutan during the monsoon (June – August) due to heavy rainfall, which increases the risk of flight cancellations and makes hiking difficult.
Bhutan has four seasons: spring (March-May), summer (June-August), autumn (September-November), and winter (December-February). Each of these seasons is special in its own way.
| Season | Weather | Average Temperature |
| Spring (Mar–May) | Clear skies, mild | 15–25°C (59–77°F) |
| Summer / Monsoon (Jun–Aug) | Rainy, humid | 20–30°C (68–86°F) |
| Autumn (Sep–Nov) | Clear skies, dry | 15–25°C (59–77°F) |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | Cold, dry | 5–15°C (41–59°F) |
Note: Check weather forecast before travelling to Bhutan. For 10 Days weather forecast in Bhutan check here: Daily Forecast Thimphu, Bhutan.
You may arrive in Kathmandu at any time. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by one of our airport representatives. He will help you get transferred to your Hotel. There are no planned activities for the day, thus you may check into your Hotel and relax. Overnights stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.
This day is reserved for a sightseeing tour around Kathmandu city. You will visit the city's major UNESCO World Heritage Sites. They include the Pashupatinath Temple, the Swayambhunath Stupa, the Kathmandu Durbar Square and the Boudhanath Temple. Each of the sites presents an insight into Nepal's cultural and historical beauty. We shall also be preparing all of your necessary documentation for your Paro flight. Overnights stay at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Early in the morning, you will be transferred to the airport for your Paro flight. It is a relatively short flight from Kathmandu to Paro. Upon arriving in Paro, you will be greeted by one of our Paro Airport representatives. He will help you get transferred to Thimpu. It takes about an hour's drive to reach Thimpu from Paro. Upon arriving in Thimpu, you will be transferred to the hotel. Overnights stay at the hotel.
Today, you will have a beautiful sightseeing tour of the capital of Bhutan. Places of interest around Thimpu include the Memorial Chorten, the Simtokha Dzong, the Folk Heritage Museum, the Trashi Chhoe Dzong and the Changangkha Lhakhang. Each of the major attractions of Thimpu presents a beautiful architectural display of the Bhutanese traditional building style, as well as an insight into the city's historical subjects. After the sightseeing tour, you will have a drive back to Paro. Overnights stay at the Hotel.
On this day, you will have a sightseeing tour of Paro's major attractions, like the Rinpung Dzong, the Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang Temple, and the Bhutanese National Museum. Paro presents its visitors with amazing traditional architectural sites that are distinct in their fort-like build. After the tour, you will be dropped back to your Hotel. Overnights stay at the hotel in Paro.
Today, you will bid Bhutan goodbye for the last time and make your way back to Kathmandu, catching an early flight. Upon reaching Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel, and you can spend the rest of the day as you please, relaxing at the hotel or shopping and sightseeing around the city. Overnights stay at the hotel.
Approximately three hours before your scheduled flight, you will be dropped at the airport for your departure.
To enter Nepal for a short Nepal Bhutan tour, all travellers must obtain the Nepal tourist visa. You can obtain the Nepal tourist visa from your home country or at Kathmandu International Airport upon arrival. The cost of a Nepal tourist visa depends on how long you plan to stay.
Note: To obtain the visa, you need a valid passport and pay the fee after filling out the form on https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/. Payment can be made in Nepali rupees, USD, or Euros.
To enter Bhutan, you can either apply for a visa from your home country or obtain one upon arrival in Nepal. If you apply from your home country, the visa fee is USD 40. Along with a Bhutan visa, you also need to pay the Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) for international tourists, which costs USD 100 per night.
Note: If you are a citizen of India, Bangladesh, or the Maldives, you don’t need to pay the visa fee, but the SDF fee of 1,200 (Indian Rupees) per night is compulsory.
Nepal: The official currency of Nepal is Nepalese Rupees. 1 USD = 146.85( 3/10/2026)
Bhutan: The official currency of Bhutan is Ngultrum (BTN). 1 USD = 91.78(3/10/2026)
Note: Debit and credit cards work only at high-end hotels/restaurants, so carry local currency during your visit to both Nepal and Bhutan. You can find currency exchange counters in both Nepal and Bhutan.
Local SIM in Nepal: You can purchase a Ncell or NTC local SIM in Nepal at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) or from an authorized city vendor. You can use a SIM for communication and for mobile internet. Wi-Fi is available in most hotels and restaurants at no cost. Local SIM costs around USD 1.
Local SIMs in Bhutan: You can purchase B-Mobile (Bhutan Telecom) and TashiCell SIMs either at Paro Airport counters or at authorized retail shops in major towns. Local SIM costs around $1–4 USD.
Before processing a Bhutan visa, tourists needed to have travel insurance. But after April 23, 2024, the Bhutanese government changed this policy so that you can travel to Bhutan without travel insurance. So it is not mandatory to have travel insurance for this 7-day Nepal Bhutan tour, but we still highly recommend having it.
When purchasing travel and health insurance, make sure it covers:
Booking the Nepal Bhutan tour with High Route Adventure is an easy, smooth process. Here is how to do it.
Step 1: Visit the Short Nepal Bhutan Tour Package, read all the information and click on the Book now button.
Step 2: Fill in all the information and send it to us. If you have any inquiries, you can contact our tour operator directly.
Step 3: Pay 20% advance payment to confirm the booking.
Before making a booking, we recommend that you check our company's terms and conditions. Once you make a booking, there will be no refund on the advance payment that you made to reserve your seat. However, you can use it as a lifetime deposit for a future tour in Nepal.
For the payment, we accept:
Here are different Short Nepal and Bhutan Tour itineraries which you can choose:
Day 1: Fly from Kathmandu to Paro and transfer to Thimphu.
Day 2: Explore Thimphu city and drive back to Paro.
Day 3: Fly from Paro back to Kathmandu.
Day 01: Fly Kathmandu → Paro → Transfer to Thimphu → Thimphu city tour
Day 02: Thimphu sightseeing → Transfer to Paro
Day 03: Tiger’s Nest hike → Paro city tour
Day 04: Transfer to Paro Airport → Departure
Day 1: Arrive Paro → Drive to Thimphu → Buddha Dordenma Statue, National Memorial Chorten, city exploration
Day 2: Thimphu → Dochula Pass → Punakha → Punakha Dzong
Day 3: Punakha → Chimi Lhakhang → Drive to Paro → Paro Rinpung Dzong / National Museum
Day 4: Tiger’s Nest Hike → Kyichu Lhakhang
Day 5: Souvenir shopping → Transfer to Paro Airport → Departure
Day 1: Arrival in Paro → Drive to Thimphu → Memorial Chorten, Buddha Dordenma, city exploration
Day 2: Thimphu sightseeing → Trashichhoedzong, National Library, Folk Heritage Museum, Zilukha Nunnery, Painting School
Day 3: Thimphu → Dochula Pass → Punakha → Punakha Dzong
Day 4: Punakha → Paro → Visit Simtokha Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang, explore Paro town
Day 5: Tiger’s Nest hike (Paro Taktsang) → National Museum of Bhutan
Day 6: Departure → Transfer to Paro International Airport
The Nepal Bhutan tour is relatively easy, but the most challenging part of this tour is hiking the Tiger Nest Monastery(Paro Taktsang). Tiger's Nest Monastery is a 20-30-minute drive from Paro town to the starting hiking point/parking lot near Ramthangka (2597 meters/8520 feet). It takes 2–3 hours to reach the Tiger's Nest monastery. This Tiger Nest monastery is situated at an altitude of 3,120 meters/10,240 feet) above sea level. During the hike, you will gain an elevation of around 500 - 900 metres(1700-1800ft). The total hike duration is 4-5 hours, plus 1 hour for touring the monastery. The hike from the base to the cafeteria is a steep 2 km uphill trail through a pine forest, taking 1 - 1.5 hours, while the 1.1 km trail from the cafeteria to the viewpoint is gentler and takes about 40 minutes.
The oxygen level at the Tiger's Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang) is approximately 70% of that at sea level. So, during the hike, although the risk of altitude sickness is low, we still need to walk at our own pace. This hike can be physically tough for those who are not physically active. You should have a moderate level of fitness to enjoy the Tiger Nest Monastery hike. But it's optional; you can skip the hike if you don't want to.
Although the Tiger Nest Monastery hike can be done with normal fitness, with proper preparation, it can be enjoyable and less tiring. Here is how to get ready for the hike:
During your stay in Nepal and Bhutan, High Route Adventure will arrange the best available room at a 3-star hotel. Inside the room, you will get a clean, comfy bed with Wi-Fi, charging, and a hot shower. If you wish to stay at a luxury hotel in Kathmandu or Bhutan, you need to add the cost. For this, you can contact our tour operator while booking a trip.
During the short Nepal and Bhutan tour, we will arrange a full-time meal in Bhutan. For Nepal, you need to arrange the meal on your own. On this tour, you will get the opportunity to enjoy both Nepali and Bhutanese cuisine. In Nepal, you can choose a restaurant that is safe and clean. There will be vegetarian and non-vegetarian items on the hotel/restaurant menu. Depending on your budget, you can find options ranging from local eateries to mid-range restaurants.
Let's see the food items you can expect in Bhutan:
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During the Short Nepal and Bhutan Tour, you will take a flight from Tribhuvan International Airport to Paro International Airport. It takes between 25 minutes and 1 hour and 5 minutes to reach Nepal. For the flight, our staff will pick you up from your hotel doorstep and take you to the airport. There are regular, direct flights from Kathmandu (KTM) to Paro (PBH). The major airlines operating flights to Bhutan from Kathmandu are Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines. Due to the mountainous route, weather frequently affects flights between Kathmandu (KTM) and Bhutan (Paro - PBH). The flight will only operate during good visibility and weather conditions.
The flight fare to Nepal and Bhutan will be included in our Nepal Bhutan package, so you don't have to worry about purchasing tickets. We will provide you with an economy ticket, but you can incur additional costs if you want to travel in Business class.
Our clients can extend their trip in Nepal. There are many options for traveling within Nepal. Here is what we recommend you:
Note: You can also visit our website to choose a tour or package, or customize a tour or trek plan according to your interests.
For Nepalese travelers, the tour price is lower because you do not need to do Kathmandu sightseeing. We also offer a special discount to locals. To learn more in detail about the cost, make sure to contact our tour operator directly or visit our office.
Note: Our guide is fluent in English, prioritizes your safety, and is trained to act quickly in any emergency.
