The honeymoon of our dreams
Karan and Simran
The hike to the Tiger’s Nest, the dzongs and the Dochula Pass were magical, and our guide was wonderful. Every detail, including the visa and permits, was handled for us.
8 May 2026
Nepal, Bhutan and Sikkim Grand Tour
12 days7 cities
This holiday takes you to
KathmanduParoThimphuPhuentsholingKalimpongGangtokDarjeeling
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Design Your EscapeWhat’s included
- 7 hotels
- 8 experiences
- 18 transfers
- 11 meals
- 24/7 support
- CustomisationExpert customisation
Rated 4.7 on Google
Rated 4.9 on TripAdvisor
Rated 4.9 on TripAdvisor
Trip created by Tenzin, Bhutan expert at Hi Tours
“Twelve days, three countries and one flight. Kathmandu, the Bhutanese dzongs, then overland through Sikkim to Darjeeling.”
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Arrival in Kathmandu
- Arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and the rest of the day free
- Check in and the rest of the day free
Overnight in Kathmandu
Your accommodation
Hotel Vaishali, Kathmandu
2 nights · Breakfast · Standard room · 3★ · Central hotel within reach of Thamel
Kathmandu sightseeing
- Breakfast, then out into Kathmandu
- Durbar Square and the old palace courtyards
- Boudhanath stupa and Pashupatinath
Overnight in Kathmandu
Your activities
(1)Kathmandu sightseeing tour
A guided day with Durbar Square, the stupa at Boudhanath, Swayambhunath and Pashupatinath on the Bagmati.
To Paro: Paro sightseeing
- Breakfast and check out of your Kathmandu hotel
- Optional: flight Kathmandu to Paro, booked with us
- Arrival transfer from Paro International to your hotel
- Rinpung Dzong and the National Museum
- The shopfronts of Paro town
Overnight in Paro
Your accommodation
Khamsum Inn, Paro, Paro
2 nights · Breakfast and dinner · Standard room · 3★ · Quiet hotel in the valley below Taktsang
Your activities
(1)Paro half day sightseeing tour
A half day round the valley taking in Rinpung Dzong, the National Museum and the main street of Paro town.
Tiger's nest hike
- Breakfast, then out into the Paro valley
- The climb up the pine slope to Taktsang
- The monastery wedged into the cliff face
Overnight in Paro
Your activities
(1)Hike to the Tiger's Nest
The climb to Taktsang, the monastery wedged into a cliff nine hundred metres above the Paro valley floor.
To Thimphu: Thimphu sightseeing
- Breakfast, then north into the hills towards Thimphu
- The Chukha dam and the Wang Chhu gorge on the way
- The Memorial Chorten and the Buddha Dordenma
- Tashichho Dzong and the takin preserve
Overnight in Thimphu
Your accommodation
Hotel Taktsang, Thimphu City
2 nights · Breakfast · Standard room · 3★ · Comfortable hotel in the capital, walkable to the clock tower
Your activities
(1)Thimphu sightseeing tour
A guided day round the capital with the Memorial Chorten, the Buddha Dordenma, Tashichho Dzong and the takin preserve.
Punakha dzong
- Breakfast, then out into the capital
- Punakha Dzong between the Pho and Mo rivers
- The long suspension bridge over the water
Overnight in Thimphu
Your activities
(1)Punakha sightseeing tour
The fortress where Bhutan’s kings are crowned, built on the spit of land where two rivers meet below the town.
To Phuentsholing: Phuentsholing
- Breakfast, then the long run back south
- Down through the Chukha gorge to the plains
- Zangto Pelri Lhakhang in the town centre
- The Bhutan Gate and the Torsa riverside
Overnight in Phuentsholing
Your accommodation
Alem Hotel & Resort, Phuntsholing
1 night · Breakfast · Standard room · 3★ · Border town hotel on the Indian frontier
Your activities
(1)Phuentsholing sightseeing tour
The border town with Zangto Pelri Lhakhang, the crocodile breeding centre and the Bhutan Gate itself.
Onward to Kalimpong
- Breakfast, then up to the Kalimpong ridge
- The Teesta running far below the road
- Optional: the Durpin monastery on the ridge
- Arrival transfer and check in for the night
Overnight in Kalimpong
Your accommodation
Sood's Himalayan Vista, Darjeeling
1 night · Breakfast · Standard room · 3★ · Quiet hotel on the ridge above the Teesta
To Gangtok: Gangtok sightseeing
- Breakfast, then west into Sikkim
- Permit formalities at Rangpo on the Teesta
- Rumtek monastery above the valley
- The Namgyal institute and Ganesh Tok
Overnight in Gangtok
Your accommodation
The Regal, Gangtok
1 night · Breakfast · Standard room · 3★ · Hillside hotel above MG Marg
Your activities
(1)Gangtok sightseeing tour
The Sikkimese capital with the Rumtek monastery, the Namgyal institute of Tibetology and the Ganesh Tok viewpoint.
Onward to Darjeeling
- Breakfast, then south along the ridge to Darjeeling
- Tea gardens dropping away on both sides
- Optional: the Happy Valley tea estate
- Arrival transfer and check in for the night
Overnight in Darjeeling
Your accommodation
Yangs Inn, Darjeeling
2 nights · Breakfast · Standard room · 3★ · Colonial era hotel near the Mall
Darjeeling sightseeing
- Breakfast with Kanchenjunga on the skyline
- Tiger Hill at sunrise for Kanchenjunga
- The toy train and the tea gardens at Ghum
Overnight in Darjeeling
Your activities
(1)Darjeeling sightseeing tour
Tiger Hill at sunrise for Kanchenjunga, the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and the toy train at Ghum.
Departure from Siliguri
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out
- Border formalities and transfer to Siliguri
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Tour summary
12 days through Kathmandu, Paro, Thimphu, Phuentsholing, Kalimpong, Gangtok, Darjeeling, with 11 nights, daily breakfast and a licensed Bhutanese guide: the kathmandu sightseeing tour, the paro half day sightseeing tour, the hike to the tiger's nest, the thimphu sightseeing tour.
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What customers say about booking Bhutan with Hi Tours
Excellent4.8 out of 5based on 420 Bhutan reviews
Peaceful, beautiful and so well run
The Nair family
Punakha Dzong and the valleys of Bumthang were unforgettable, and the children loved the suspension bridges. Flawless planning from flights to hot-stone baths.
20 April 2026
The Last Shangri-La lived up to its name
Ananya
From prayer-flag passes to quiet monasteries, Bhutan was pure serenity. Hi Tours made a complex trip completely effortless and safe.
2 April 2026
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