India, Nepal, Bhutan Tour

India, Nepal, Bhutan Tour

Duration
18 days
Group size
8 People
Country
Bhutan

India, Nepal, Bhutan Tour Overview

India - Nepal - Bhutan tour: A cross country tour in Asia

India - Nepal - Bhutan tour: A cross country tour in Asia

A CULTURAL JOURNEY TO THE SOUTH ASIAN HIMALAYAN COUNTRIES

With a fascinating history and impressive architecture, stunning views of the Himalaya and exciting drive, this adventure tour to the famous landmarks of India, Nepal, and Bhutan tour will be an outstanding experience for you.

India, Nepal and Bhutan adventure tour is a beautiful Himalayan cultural journey that will take you from plains of incredible India to the mountainous landscape of Nepal and the last Shangri-la on earth - Bhutan, where you will experience great contrasts along the way.

In India, you discover the sights of Old and New Delhi before exploring the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur in Rajasthan. Next stop is the magnificent Taj Mahal before continuing to Varanasi by an overnight train. You will take a boat ride on the Ganges River and see the Hindu pilgrims praying and bathing at this holy city.

We then drive to Nepal where we visit the birthplace of Lord Buddha - Lumbini as the first hand Nepal experience before heading to the jungles of Chitwan National Park in search of rhino and Royal Bengal Tiger and several other wild animals. Next stop is the former hippy paradise and Nepalese capital, Kathmandu. We will take you for a fantastic sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley heritage sites.

After exploring Nepal we fly to the Dragon Kingdom - Bhutan, it is famously is known as the “last Shangri-la on earth.” After landing in Paro, we continue and explore the capital city of Thimphu, visit the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery and take in the splendor of the alpine countryside of Punakha seeing the impressive Dzongs.

This incredible journey of a lifetime India Nepal Bhutan tour will give you an astonishing life-changing the experience. An enlightening exploration of beautiful cultures and nature is something you will cherish forever.

india Nepal Bhutan tour, a multi country tour in Asia.

Join our India, Nepal, Bhutan adventure tour, if you don’t have time to cover all three countries you can combine two countries tour at one go like India and Nepal tour or Nepal. If you have more time you can also explore Tibet. Contact us for more details.

Key highlights of the India, Nepal, Bhutan Tour

Itinerary

  1. Arrival in Delhi - India. Received by an Earthbound Expeditions representative. Checked into a hotel.

    Altitude
    215 m (710 ft)
    On foot
    None, arrival day
    Night in
    Hotel, Delhi
    Meals
    None
  2. Visit the old and new Delhi. The Red Fort built by Emperor Shah Jahan. Jama Masjid which is the biggest mosque in the India. Raj Ghat the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. We will walk along Chandni Chowk which is the silver street of Delhi bustling with activity. The India Gate an Arch of Commemorative victory. The Presidential residence Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Parliament (Sansad Bhavan). Government buildings of the secretary. Connaught place, commercial and managerial center.

    Altitude
    215 m (710 ft)
    On foot
    Easy walking, 2–3 hrs
    Night in
    Hotel, Delhi
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. • Impressive Amber Fort. • Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) • City Palace Museum. • Jantar Mantar.

    Altitude
    430 m (1,410 ft)+215 m
    On foot
    None, 5–6 hr drive
    Night in
    Hotel, Jaipur
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. • Sightseeing in Jaipur. • Drive to Agra - The Taj Mahal. • night - train to Varanasi from agra

    Altitude
    80 m−350 m
    On foot
    Easy walking, 2–3 hrs
    Night in
    Overnight train, Agra to Varanasi
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. • Explore Varanasi\s old town area and enjoy a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges River. • Visit Sarnath - Buddha's first preaching area

    Altitude
    80 m
    On foot
    Easy walking, 2–3 hrs
    Night in
    Hotel, Varanasi
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Drive to Lumbini in Nepal - Holy site for Buddhist, sightseeing of Lumbini Buddha garden area the birth place of Lord Buddha, join some meditation.

    Altitude
    150 m (490 ft)+70 m
    On foot
    None, 9–10 hr drive
    Night in
    Hotel, Lumbini
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. •Drive across Nepal's Terai region. Chitwan National Park one of the Asia's finest and first national park . Enjoy Jungle safari activities.

    Altitude
    150 m (490 ft)
    On foot
    Short walks
    Night in
    Lodge, Chitwan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  8. • Visit Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple. a. The monkey Temple of Swayambhunath. b. Patan Durbar square. P.S • Option for scenic flights for views of Mount Everest is also available.

    Altitude
    1,400 m (4,590 ft)+1,250 m
    On foot
    None, 5–6 hr drive
    Night in
    Hotel, Kathmandu
    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. • Spectacular flight along the Himalayan range and land in Paro, Bhutan. • Drive to the capital city of Thimphu. • Explore the fortress and painting schools in Thimpu.

    Altitude
    2,320 m (7,610 ft)+920 m
    On foot
    Easy walking, 1–2 hrs
    Night in
    Hotel, Thimphu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  10. • Drive to Punakha valley which is a great chance to see Bhutan\'s beautiful countryside. Go via Dhachu la pass.

    Altitude
    1,200 m (3,940 ft)−1,120 m
    On foot
    None, 3 hr drive
    Night in
    Hotel, Punakha
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  11. • Drive to Paro. • Visit the Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery. Explore the local villages and countryside.

    Altitude
    2,200 m (7,220 ft)+1,000 m
    On foot
    4–5 hrs
    Night in
    Hotel, Paro
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  12. You can add your flights to below destinations and aprox. cost is • Delhi at USD 396 • Bangkok at USD 461 • Kathmandu at USD 247 • Calcutta at USD 267 Note : The flight cost is indication only actual flight fare may change at the time of issuing the ticket. OR • Have the option to extend this trip to Sikkim Darjeeling or even to Tibet at extra cost after finish tour in Bhutan, Paro

    Altitude
    2,200 m (7,220 ft)
    On foot
    None, departure day
    Night in
    No overnight
    Meals
    Breakfast

What's included

  • All accommodations included in India, Nepal, and Bhutan - 3-star level accommodation
  • Full broad meals included in Chitwan, and Bhutan
  • All Breakfasts included
  • Private transfers.
  • Sightseeing Tours
  • Professional English Speaking Tour Guides.
  • All airports pick up and transfers.
  • Farewell dinner which includes a Nepali cultural show.
  • Round trip airfare to Kathmandu - Bhutan - Kathmandu.
  • Travel permits.
  • Bhutan visa fees.
  • Major monuments’ entrance fee in Bhutan.

Not included

  • International flight tickets
  • All personal items, Personal travel insurance.
  • A few lunches and dinners are not included.
  • Tips for guides and drivers.
  • Mountain and road rescue.
  • Other emergency evacuations will be charged if necessary.
  • Expenses incurred as a result of illness, landslides, political disturbances, re-routing, flight cancellations and any other unforeseen situations and events which is not under our control.
  • Any kind of Table drinks, telephone bills, laundry, postage etc.
  • Nepal and India Visa cost

Photos

A look at the trail, the villages and the mountains.

Reviews

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The trip of a lifetime

Everything was handled for us from the moment we landed. Our guide read the group perfectly, slowed the pace when we needed it, and knew every village along the way. I never once worried about logistics.

Sarah M. AustraliaOctober 2025
Felt looked after the whole way

We travelled as a couple and the small group made all the difference. Comfortable lodges, honest advice about the altitude, and a team who clearly loved the mountains. Booking on our own dates was easy.

James & Kate United KingdomMay 2025
Well organised and genuinely local

You can tell this is run by people from here, not a call centre abroad. The itinerary had proper rest days built in, the food was better than I expected, and the whole thing ran to time.

Daniel R. CanadaMarch 2025

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18 days

$5,487 per person

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