Best Nepal and Bhutan Tours 2025

Tired of sitting at home since 2019?  Ready to tick off a few more things from your bucket list?  Look no further than an exciting trip to Nepal and Bhutan!  Scroll through a few of the best travel companies in Nepal to discover why Nepal and Bhutan have some of the best Himalayan trekking routes and should be your 2025 destinations!

If you have two weeks, you can fit in not just a Bhutan tour but a Nepal Bhutan tour – which will be a once-in-a-lifetime adventure!

Both countries have beautiful scenery and stunning countryside, and yet both are uniquely different.  Combining these two Himalayan countries into one trip allows you to compare their people, culture, art, and architecture and take away memories you will never forget. The best time to visit both countries is spring or autumn.   There are a number of different trips available, but let me outline just two to start you off. The first tour gives more trekking time in Nepal, the second gives a camping trek in Bhutan.

1. Best of Nepal and Bhutan

Best of Nepal and Bhutan Tour starts in Nepal with visits to some of the best heritage sites in Kathmandu.  Here, you will learn something about the culture of Nepal – both Hindu and Buddhist.  Then the tour travels to the beautiful lakeside city of Pokhara, where Fishtail Mountain dominates the skyline. The next day drives to the starting point of the Poon Hill trek.  This is not a particularly hard trek, but there are a number of steep stone steps to tackle, so a good general level of fitness is recommended. 

Before heading up to Poon Hill, guests sleep in Ghorepani so they can wake up early and climb the hill to watch the sun rising over the Himalayan range.  Here get fabulous views of mountains such as Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, II, III, and IV, Nilgiri, and many more.  After both the chilly air and the astounding views take everyone’s breath away, head back down to the lodge for a well-deserved breakfast. Then it's on through alpine, oak, and rhododendron forests to Ghandruk.  

This is a large Gurung village where visitors can learn something about Gurung culture from the inhabitants and from the Gurung Museum found there. 

Another night in Pokhara gives plenty of time to explore the town, do some shopping in the many shops,  or simply relax at a restaurant on the edge of the lake before the drive back to Kathmandu.

The next day fly to Paro, Bhutan, where there is time to explore the Ta Dzong Museum, with its astounding artworks and religious relics.  Rimpong Dzong, a Buddhist monastery and ancient fortress, is an interesting addition to the trip to the museum.  Then travel to the capital city of Thimphu for the night.

A full day of sightseeing includes the National Memorial Chorten, the School of Arts and Crafts, the National Library, and a traditional paper-making factory. 

Leaving Thimphu, the tour takes you over the Dochu La Pass at 3,100m.  Here there are fine views of the Himalayas and the Punakha Valley.  At Punakha, visit the Dzong, which is a wonderful example of traditional architecture.

Today, driving back to Paro with the opportunity to drive through Yabesa village and hike through rice fields to Khamsum Yueley Namgyal Chorten before reaching Paro and the Semtokha Dzongen, built-in 1627.  Tonight stay in Paro before another exciting day which takes you to the famous Tiger’s Nest.  

The Tigers Nest is actually Taksang Monastery, an important pilgrim site where legend has it Guru Rimpoche meditated for three months after bringing Buddhist Dharma to Bhutan in the 8th century.  It is quite a climb up, but the effort is well worth it.

On the way back to Paro for the final night, visit the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong. The next day, fly back to Kathmandu.

2. Bhutan and Nepal Culture Tour

Bhutan and Nepal Culture tour starts and ends in Kathmandu.  After a day of sightseeing in the Nepal capital, fly into Bhutan through the wonderful Himalayan mountains.

This is a camping trek through Bhutan, giving you a unique experience that not many can say they have had.  Alpine flowers and pastures, lakes, and wonderful mountains make this a trek you will not forget! Trekking hours are quite short, and trekking is relatively easy.  Just need a little more effort when visiting the Tiger’s Nest!

In Thimpu and Paro, visit some of the interesting cultural sites and Dzongs, where the unique architecture and art of Bhutan are on display. The National Memorial Chorten and the School of Arts and Crafts will give you a closer insight into this land and its people, as will the National Library.

Saving the best for last, at the end of the trip, hike up to Tigers Nest -  a monastery built on the cave site where Guru Rinpoche meditated – a mere 900m above the valley floor. 

At the end of this tour, fly back into Kathmandu, and there is time for sightseeing in the historic town of Bhaktapur, a short drive from the Kathmandu centre.

Unique Experiences

The above gives only a brief idea of how wonderful these two countries are.  And how wonderful to combine them into one great trip.  As tourist numbers are restricted in Bhutan, we can safely say that not many people have been to this wonderful Himalayan Kingdom.   So even if you have been to Nepal before, this would be a great way to visit again and add something a bit different to your itinerary. 

There are many similarities and many differences between the two countries, but in both, you will find outstanding art and architecture, history, myths, and legends.  And, of course, both have interesting foods.  Have you ever tried cream cheese and red chili?  This is the national dish of Bhutan – very tasty and not as spicy as it sounds! 

The best time to visit both countries is spring and autumn, so why not get planning now for autumn 2025 or for 2026?   And if these itineraries don’t suit you, ask if something can be adapted to suit your needs.