The field notes
A journey with rhythm
Private guiding, thoughtful pacing, and enough room to absorb each place rather than simply pass through it.
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Journey overview
The experience at a glance
The Luxury Nepal and Bhutan Tour – 14 Days combines two distinctive Himalayan countries in one privately guided journey. Designed for travellers who value comfort, cultural depth and carefully managed arrangements, this itinerary features luxury hotels and resorts, private sightseeing, short domestic flights, wildlife experiences and personalised local service.
Your Nepal and Bhutan tour package begins in Kathmandu, Nepal’s historic capital. A private guide introduces you to some of the Kathmandu Valley’s most important cultural landmarks, including Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath. These sacred sites reveal the Hindu and Buddhist traditions that have shaped Nepal for centuries.
A scenic flight takes you from Kathmandu to Pokhara, where Phewa Lake, the Annapurna range and the distinctive summit of Machhapuchhre create one of Nepal’s most beautiful settings. Enjoy a private boat ride, a sunrise excursion to Sarangkot and a relaxed tour of Pokhara’s cultural and natural attractions.
Continue overland to Chitwan National Park for a contrasting experience in Nepal’s subtropical lowlands. From a luxury jungle lodge, join guided wildlife activities that may include a jeep safari, canoe excursion, birdwatching and nature walks. Chitwan is particularly known for its greater one-horned rhinoceroses, crocodiles, deer and abundant birdlife. Wildlife sightings, including those of Bengal tigers and wild elephants, can never be guaranteed.
After returning to Kathmandu, fly across the Himalayas to Bhutan. Your private Bhutan tour travels through Thimphu, Punakha and Paro with a licensed Bhutanese guide and driver. Visit the Buddha Dordenma, Tashichho Dzong, Dochula Pass, Punakha Dzong, Chimi Lhakhang and Paro’s historic landmarks while staying in carefully selected luxury accommodation.
The journey culminates with a hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery, Bhutan’s most recognisable landmark. The monastery clings dramatically to a forested cliff above the Paro Valley and offers a rewarding conclusion to your 14-day Nepal and Bhutan itinerary.
HimalayanWindows coordinates the Nepal services, Bhutan visa arrangements, private transportation, guides, hotels and regional flights as required, providing one point of contact throughout this luxury Himalayan journey.
Trip highlights
What makes this journey
- 01
Discover Kathmandu’s UNESCO-listed temples, stupas and historic palace squares with a private cultural guide.
- 02
Fly to Pokhara for Himalayan panoramas, a Phewa Lake boat ride and sunrise over the Annapurna range.
- 03
Stay at a luxury jungle lodge and explore Chitwan National Park with experienced naturalists.
- 04
Travel privately through Bhutan’s cultural heartland, including Thimphu, Punakha and Paro.
- 05
Complete the memorable hike to the cliffside Tiger’s Nest Monastery at approximately 3,120 metres.
Places covered
Destinations on this trip
The places this journey moves through, in the order they shape the experience.
Kathmandu
Pokhara
Chitwan
Bhutan
Day by day
14 days
Walk the route one day at a time — meals, overnight stays, and the details that shape each stage.
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, where a Himalayan Windows representative will welcome you and provide a private transfer to your luxury hotel.
The remainder of the day is free for rest. If you arrive early, you may walk through nearby Thamel or enjoy the hotel’s facilities. In the evening, attend a welcome dinner featuring Nepali cuisine and a traditional cultural performance. Transfer: Approximately 30–45 minutes Meals: Welcome dinner Accommodation: Luxury hotel in Kathmandu
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Altitude
- 1,400m
After breakfast, begin a private tour of four important UNESCO World Heritage monuments.
Visit Pashupatinath Temple, Nepal’s most sacred Hindu pilgrimage complex, and Boudhanath Stupa, a major centre of Tibetan Buddhist culture. Continue to historic Kathmandu Durbar Square to see traditional Newari architecture, palace courtyards and ancient temples. Conclude at Swayambhunath Stupa, also known as the Monkey Temple, which overlooks Kathmandu Valley.
Return to your hotel and enjoy a free evening.
Sightseeing: Approximately 5–6 hours Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Luxury hotel in Kathmandu
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Altitude
- 1,400m
Transfer to Kathmandu Airport and take a short domestic flight to Pokhara. On a clear day, the flight offers views of the Himalayan ranges.
After checking into your luxury resort, enjoy a private boat ride on Phewa Lake and visit Tal Barahi Temple, located on a small island. Spend the evening relaxing beside the lake.
Flight: Approximately 25–30 minutes Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Luxury resort in Pokhara
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Altitude
- 822m
Drive to Sarangkot before sunrise for panoramic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, including Machhapuchhre.
Return to the hotel for breakfast before visiting selected Pokhara attractions. Depending on opening hours and your interests, the tour may include Bindabasini Temple, Davis Falls, Gupteshwar Mahadev Cave and the International Mountain Museum.
The remainder of the day is free for spa treatments, yoga or relaxation. An Annapurna Base Camp helicopter flight may be arranged at an additional cost, subject to weather and availability.
Sightseeing and driving: Approximately 5–6 hours Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Luxury resort in Pokhara
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Altitude
- 822m
After breakfast, travel by private vehicle to Chitwan through river valleys, forested hills, farmland and rural settlements.
Check into your luxury jungle lodge and have lunch. Your lodge’s naturalist will brief you about the scheduled activities. Depending on arrival time, the afternoon may include a village walk, riverside sunset experience or Tharu cultural programme.
Driving: Approximately 5–6 hours Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Accommodation: Luxury jungle lodge in Chitwan
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Resort
- Altitude
- 455m
Spend the day exploring Chitwan National Park and its surrounding buffer-zone forests with trained naturalists.
Activities may include a jeep safari, canoe ride, guided nature walk, birdwatching or a visit to a crocodile conservation centre. Chitwan supports rhinoceroses, deer, monkeys, crocodiles and numerous bird species. Tigers and wild elephants inhabit the region but are rarely seen, and no wildlife sighting can be guaranteed.
Activities: Full day Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Accommodation: Luxury jungle lodge in Chitwan
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Altitude
- 455m
After breakfast, transfer to Bharatpur Airport and fly back to Kathmandu. Your representative will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel.
The afternoon is free for shopping, a spa treatment or relaxation. This night in Kathmandu also provides a useful buffer before your international flight to Bhutan.
Flight: Approximately 25 minutes Meals: Breakfast Accommodation: Luxury hotel in Kathmandu
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Altitude
- 1,400m
Transfer to Kathmandu Airport for your flight to Paro. On a clear day, this Himalayan route may offer distant views of several high peaks; visibility and seating cannot be guaranteed.
After completing immigration formalities, meet your licensed Bhutanese guide and private driver. Continue to Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital. If time permits, take a relaxed evening walk through the town centre.
Flight: Approximately 1–1.5 hours Driving: Approximately 1–1.5 hours Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Accommodation: Luxury hotel in Thimphu
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Altitude
- 2,334m
Explore Thimphu’s principal cultural attractions with your guide. Visit the Buddha Dordenma, Memorial Chorten and a traditional arts-and-crafts institution. Depending on opening hours, you may also visit the Folk Heritage Museum, a local handicraft centre or an archery ground.
Later, visit Tashichho Dzong, the impressive fortress complex housing Bhutan’s central monastic body and government offices. Visitor access is subject to official schedules.
Sightseeing: Approximately 5–6 hours Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Accommodation: Luxury hotel in Thimphu
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Altitude
- 2,334m
Drive towards Punakha and stop at Dochula Pass, known for its 108 memorial chortens. Clear weather can reveal an expansive view of Bhutan’s eastern Himalayan peaks.
Descend into the warmer Punakha Valley and visit Punakha Dzong, positioned at the confluence of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers. Later, take a gentle walk through fields and villages to Chimi Lhakhang, commonly called the Fertility Temple.
Driving: Approximately 3–4 hours Walking: Approximately 1–1.5 hours Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Accommodation: Luxury resort in Punakha
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Altitude
- 1,250m
After breakfast, return to Paro via Dochula Pass and Thimphu. Upon reaching Paro, visit selected cultural attractions such as Rinpung Dzong, the National Museum and Kyichu Lhakhang, depending on arrival time and opening hours.
Check into your luxury resort and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Driving: Approximately 4–5 hours Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Accommodation: Luxury resort in Paro
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Altitude
- 2,200m
Today’s hike leads to Taktsang Monastery, better known as Tiger’s Nest. The trail ascends through pine and rhododendron forest to a viewpoint and cafeteria before continuing to the monastery.
Your guide will set a comfortable pace and allow time for rest and photography. Horses may normally be hired for part of the ascent at an additional cost, but the final section must be completed on foot.
Return to Paro and relax at your resort.
Hiking: Approximately 4–6 hours Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Accommodation: Luxury resort in Paro
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Altitude
- 3,120m
Enjoy a relaxed final day in Bhutan. You may use the resort’s facilities or request optional experiences such as a traditional hot-stone bath, spa treatment, meditation session, farmhouse visit or additional cultural excursion.
Optional services depend on availability and may carry an additional charge. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner celebrating your Nepal and Bhutan journey.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner Accommodation: Luxury resort in Paro
- Meals
- Full Board
- Overnight
- Hotel
- Altitude
- 2,200m
After breakfast, your guide and driver will transfer you to Paro International Airport for your onward flight.
The tour ends after airport drop-off. Flights may be arranged to Kathmandu, Delhi, Bangkok or another available destination according to the operating schedule.
Meals: Breakfast
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Overnight
- Hotel
Private vehicle & English-speaking guide throughout · Kathmandu to Paro
Trip essentials
What your journey covers
A clear split between what we arrange and what you budget yourself.
- Thirteen nights in carefully selected luxury hotels, resorts and jungle lodges on twin- or double-sharing basis
- Three nights in Kathmandu, two nights in Pokhara and two nights in Chitwan
- Two nights in Thimphu, one night in Punakha and three nights in Paro
- Daily breakfast throughout the journey
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the Chitwan stay
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the Bhutan tour
- Domestic flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Bharatpur to Kathmandu
- Private airport transfers and sightseeing transportation in Nepal
- Private vehicle with a professional driver throughout Bhutan
- Professional English-speaking cultural guides in Nepal and Bhutan
- Experienced naturalists and scheduled jungle activities in Chitwan
- Kathmandu and Pokhara sightseeing tours described in the itinerary
- Chitwan National Park activities specified by the lodge
- Bhutan visa processing and visa fee
- Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee for the included Bhutan nights
- Entrance fees to the monuments and attractions specified in the itinerary
- Government taxes and applicable service charges
- International flights, including the Kathmandu–Paro flight and your flight departing Paro
- Nepal tourist visa fee
- Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu and Pokhara unless specifically mentioned
- Single-room supplement
- Optional helicopter flights, spa treatments, hot-stone baths and activities not listed as included
- Alcoholic drinks, bottled beverages, snacks and special menu supplements
- Travel, medical, evacuation, cancellation and trip-interruption insurance
- Expenses resulting from flight delays, cancellations, weather, road conditions or itinerary changes beyond the operator’s control
- Personal expenses, including laundry, telephone calls, minibar use and shopping
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, lodge staff and other service personnel
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