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North East & Nepal Combination: Eastern Himalaya Heritage

Start & City : Guwahati

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Highlights

Hear the morning chanting at Rumtek Monastery and walk the prayer wheels of Do Drul Chorten in Gangtok.

Watch the sunrise on Kangchenjunga from Tiger Hill and ride the Darjeeling toy train, a UNESCO site.

Walk a working Darjeeling tea estate and taste first, second and autumn flush teas.

See Boudhanath stupa, Pashupatinath temple and Swayambhunath in the Kathmandu Valley.

Explore the Durbar Squares of Patan and Bhaktapur, old Newar royal cities.

Watch dawn light up the Annapurna range from Sarangkot and row on Phewa Lake in Pokhara.

Essence of Journey

The experiences that capture the true spirit of the entire trip.

Day	Route	Distance	Major Highlights
Day 1	Arrive Guwahati	Airport to hotel, about 45 min	Kamakhya Temple, Brahmaputra cruise
Day 2	Fly Guwahati to Bagdogra, drive to Gangtok	Flight about 1 hr; then about 125 km, 4 to 5 hrs	Into Sikkim
Day 3	Gangtok	About 50 km local	Rumtek, Namgyal Institute, Do Drul Chorten
Day 4	Gangtok to Darjeeling	About 100 km, 4 hrs	Teesta valley, tea slopes
Day 5	Darjeeling	Local drives	Tiger Hill, toy train, Batasia Loop
Day 6	Darjeeling tea day	About 30 km local	Tea estate tour and tasting
Day 7	Darjeeling to Kakarbhitta, fly Bhadrapur to Kathmandu	About 90 km, 3 hrs; border; flight about 45 min	Into Nepal
Day 8	Kathmandu	Local drives	Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath
Day 9	Patan and Bhaktapur	About 15 km each way	Two Newar royal cities
Day 10	Fly Kathmandu to Pokhara	Flight about 25 min	Phewa Lake, World Peace Pagoda
Day 11	Pokhara	Local drives	Sarangkot sunrise, Mountain Museum
Day 12	Fly Pokhara to Kathmandu	Flight about 25 min	Free afternoon, Thamel
Day 13	Kathmandu, fly out	Hotel to airport, about 20 min	Departure

About

This is a 13-day private North East India and Nepal tour for international travellers. It follows the Eastern Himalaya one way, from Guwahati in Assam to Gangtok in Sikkim and Darjeeling in West Bengal, then across the land border into Nepal for Kathmandu and Pokhara. You see Buddhist monasteries, ride the UNESCO-listed Darjeeling toy train, taste tea on a working estate, walk six of the Kathmandu Valley's seven UNESCO monument zones and watch sunrise on the Annapurnas. Four short flights, the border crossing, the Sikkim permit and your Nepal visa fee are all included. Prices start at INR 191,129 per person (Premium tier, two sharing).

This north east Nepal combined tour follows the eastern Himalaya from India into Nepal. It starts on the Brahmaputra at Guwahati, climbs to Gangtok, Sikkim's monastery capital, and to Darjeeling with its tea gardens and toy train. Then it crosses into Nepal for the temples and royal squares of the Kathmandu Valley and the lake at Pokhara.

Sikkim and Darjeeling were shaped by Tibetan Buddhism and by the British hill station. Nepal adds Hindu and Newar city culture, with pagoda temples and carved wooden palaces. Seen together, they show how one mountain range holds many peoples and faiths.

The border crossing is part of the journey. From Darjeeling you drive down to Kakarbhitta, cross into Nepal, and take a short flight from Bhadrapur to Kathmandu. It makes this Sikkim Nepal Himalayan heritage package a single, joined-up route with no backtracking to Delhi or Kolkata.

One Mountain Range, Two Countries, Many Cultures

The Eastern Himalaya does not stop at a border. The same snow peaks you see from Gangtok and Darjeeling rise above Kathmandu and Pokhara. But the people living beneath them have built very different worlds.

In Sikkim, Tibetan Buddhism shapes daily life. Monks chant at dawn, prayer flags line the ridges and the food is momos and thukpa. Darjeeling adds the story of the British hill station: tea estates on steep slopes, colonial tearooms and a narrow-gauge railway that has climbed these hills since 1881. Cross into Nepal and the mood changes again. The Kathmandu Valley is the home of the Newar people, whose carved wooden palaces, pagoda temples and brick squares are among the finest in Asia. Pokhara then slows everything down, with a calm lake and the Annapurna range filling the sky.

Most travellers see these places on separate trips, flying back and forth through Delhi or Kolkata. This Sikkim Nepal Himalayan heritage package joins them into one route that runs in a single direction, so you never backtrack.

The Two Halves of Your Journey

Options	India side (Days 1–7)	Nepal side (Days 7–13)
Places	Guwahati, Gangtok, Darjeeling	Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur, Pokhara
Faith and culture	Tibetan Buddhism, Sikkimese and Nepali-speaking hill communities, British hill-station heritage	Hindu and Buddhist traditions side by side, Newar city culture
Signature sights	Rumtek Monastery, Tiger Hill sunrise, Darjeeling toy train, a working tea estate	Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Durbar Squares, Phewa Lake, Sarangkot sunrise
Mountain views	Kangchenjunga (world's 3rd highest), Everest from Tiger Hill on clear days	Annapurna range and Machhapuchhre (the "fish-tail" peak)
Food to try	Momos, thukpa, gundruk soup, Darjeeling first and second flush tea	Dal bhat, Newari bara, juju dhau yoghurt, Thakali thali
Entry rules	Indian visa; free Sikkim permit	Nepal visa on arrival (fee included)

North East and Nepal Combination Journey

Who This Tour Is For

Travellers who want India and Nepal in one trip without long detours
People drawn to Buddhist and Hindu heritage, old royal cities and living culture rather than adventure sport
Tea lovers who want to see how Darjeeling tea is grown, made and tasted at source
Couples, families and older travellers: there is no trekking, and the highest overnight stop is Darjeeling at about 2,050 metres
Anyone who wants the border crossing and visas handled by one company from start to finish

ACCOMMODATION CATEGORIES

Tier labels follow the standard of the room and the property, not a star count. In Darjeeling the Ultra-Luxury stay is on a tea estate about an hour and a half below the town. Named properties are real hotels we plan to use, subject to availability.

Destination	Nights	Premium	Luxury	Ultra-Luxury
Guwahati	1	Novotel Guwahati GS Road	Radisson Blu Hotel Guwahati	Vivanta Guwahati
Gangtok	2	The Elgin Nor-Khill	Mayfair Spa Resort & Casino	Taj Guras Kutir Resort & Spa
Darjeeling	3	Cedar Inn	The Elgin, Darjeeling	Glenburn Tea Estate (on the estate)
Kathmandu	4 (Days 7–9, 12)	Hotel Shanker	Hyatt Regency Kathmandu	Dwarika's Hotel
Pokhara	2	Temple Tree Resort & Spa	Fish Tail Lodge	Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge

North East and Nepal Combination Accommodation Categories

What You Will Experience

This is not a day-by-day plan. It is a simple guide to what each stop adds to your trip.

Guwahati: Gateway on the Brahmaputra

Your trip begins on the banks of the Brahmaputra, one of Asia's great rivers. If you land early, you can take a sunset river cruise or visit Kamakhya Temple, an important Hindu goddess temple rebuilt in 1565.

Gangtok, Sikkim: Monasteries and mountain views

Gangtok sits on a ridge at about 1,650 metres. Visit Rumtek Monastery, seat of the Karmapa lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, ideally during morning chanting. The Namgyal Institute of Tibetology holds rare manuscripts and thangka paintings, and Do Drul Chorten is ringed by 108 prayer wheels. In the evening, walk MG Marg, the town's car-free main street.

Darjeeling: Tea, toy train and Tiger Hill

Three nights here give you time to enjoy the town properly. Watch sunrise over Kangchenjunga from Tiger Hill, and on the clearest mornings spot Everest far to the west. Ride the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, the famous "toy train" and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, around the Batasia Loop. Spend a full day on a working tea estate: walk the slopes, follow the leaf through the factory and taste first, second and autumn flush teas. Darjeeling tea was India's first product to receive a Geographical Indication. You also visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, linked to Tenzing Norgay of the first Everest ascent.

Crossing into Nepal

The border is part of the adventure, not a hassle. Your driver takes you down from the tea hills to the Indian exit post at Panitanki. You walk or drive across the Mechi bridge to Kakarbhitta, get your Nepal visa on arrival, and our Nepal team meets you on the other side. A short flight from Bhadrapur takes you to Kathmandu, often with the Himalaya along the window.

Kathmandu Valley: Stupas, temples and Newar royal cities

The Kathmandu Valley has seven UNESCO-listed monument zones, and you visit six of them with a local guide. See Swayambhunath, the hilltop "monkey temple"; Kathmandu Durbar Square with its pagoda temples; Pashupatinath, Nepal's holiest Hindu temple on the Bagmati river; and Boudhanath, one of the largest stupas in the world, at dusk. A second day takes you to Patan, known for its bronze-filled museum, and Bhaktapur, the best-preserved of the old royal cities, where potters still work in the open square.

Pokhara: Lake and Annapurna sunrise

A 25-minute flight brings you to Pokhara, Nepal's lake city. Row across Phewa Lake to the island temple of Tal Barahi, watch sunset from the World Peace Pagoda, and rise early for sunrise over the Annapurna range from Sarangkot. The International Mountain Museum adds the story of Himalayan climbing and mountain peoples.

3-TIER PRICING SUMMARY

Tier	Per couple	Per person	Standard
Premium	Rs.382,259 to Rs.412,840	Rs.191,129 to Rs.206,420	Good hotels and heritage stays
Luxury	Rs.486,839 to Rs.525,786	Rs.243,419 to Rs.262,893	International-brand and heritage hotels
Ultra-Luxury	Rs.773,489 to Rs.835,368	Rs.386,744 to Rs.417,684	Taj, Dwarika's, Tiger Mountain and a tea-estate stay

North East and Nepal Combination 3-Tier Pricing Summary

The upper figure allows for date and season variance of about 8%. Prices are indicative and confirmed on request.

WHY BOOK THIS WITH BIZAREXPEDITION

A two-country eastern Himalaya trip, planned and run by BizareXpedition from start to finish.

A route that runs one way. Guwahati, Sikkim and Darjeeling first, then across the Kakarbhitta border on Day 7 and a short flight to Kathmandu.
Border day handled. Your driver takes you to the Indian exit post, our Nepal team meets you on the other side, and the Bhadrapur flight is booked for the afternoon.
Three nights in Darjeeling. Tiger Hill, the toy train and a full tea day, with time to rest before the crossing.
Kathmandu Valley in depth. Three of its seven UNESCO monument zones on Day 8 and two more on Day 9, each with a local guide.
Short flights in Nepal. Kathmandu to Pokhara and back takes about 25 minutes each way, where the road takes 6 to 7 hours.
A registered company. BizareXpedition Services Pvt. Ltd. (CIN U63090UR2016PTC007433), headquartered in Haridwar, plans and runs the trip itself.

SEASON ADJUSTMENTS

Season	Months	What to expect
Peak	October to November	Clear mountain views in Sikkim, Darjeeling and Pokhara. Dashain and Tihar festivals in Nepal.
Good	March to May	Rhododendrons in bloom and warm days; haze can soften mountain views by May.
Winter	December to February	Cold, clear days in the hills and mild in Kathmandu. Good value.
Monsoon	June to September	Heavy rain, landslides and cloud over the peaks. The trip is not sold in this period.

North East and Nepal Combination Season Adjustments

PRACTICAL NOTES

Visas. You need an Indian visa for Days 1 to 7 and a Nepal visa, available on arrival at Kakarbhitta. Bring passport photos and US dollars in cash for the Nepal visa.
Indian visa. Leaving India on Day 7 ends a single-entry Indian visa. If you plan to return to India after Nepal, apply for a multiple-entry visa.
Sikkim permit. A free Restricted Area Permit, arranged before you travel. Send passport and visa copies at least two weeks ahead.
Border day. Allow about an hour for formalities at Panitanki and Kakarbhitta. The Bhadrapur flight is booked for the afternoon to leave slack.
Flights in Nepal. Domestic flights can be delayed by weather. The Pokhara return is on Day 12 to leave a day before your international flight.
Early starts. Tiger Hill on Day 5 and Sarangkot on Day 11 both start before dawn. Either can be skipped if the forecast is cloudy.
Temples. Remove shoes where asked, walk clockwise around stupas, and ask before photographing people at prayer.
Money. Nepal uses the Nepali rupee. Indian 100-rupee notes are widely accepted in Nepal; larger Indian notes may not be. Cards work in larger hotels.
Dress. Warm layers for Darjeeling and early mornings; light clothes for Kathmandu and Pokhara by day.
Tipping. Appreciated but not required. Most guests tip drivers and guides at the end of each country.

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This 13-day private trip runs one way along the Eastern Himalaya. It starts in Guwahati on the Brahmaputra, then you fly to Bagdogra and drive up to Gangtok for Rumtek Monastery and the prayer wheels at Do Drul Chorten. Next come three easy days in Darjeeling, with sunrise over Kangchenjunga from Tiger Hill, a ride on the old toy train, and a full day on a working tea estate tasting the season's flushes. On Day 7 you drive down to Kakarbhitta, cross into Nepal and take a short flight to Kathmandu. There, a local guide takes you to Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and the old royal squares of Patan and Bhaktapur. The trip ends in Pokhara with a boat ride on Phewa Lake and dawn over the Annapurnas from Sarangkot. You won't do any trekking or backtrack through Delhi, and we take care of your flights, Sikkim permit and Nepal visa.

Day 1

ARRIVE GUWAHATI | ON THE BRAHMAPUTRA

Route: Arrive Guwahati airport; transfer to hotel

Your driver meets you at the airport. Guwahati is the gateway to the North East, on the south bank of the Brahmaputra.

If you land in time, visit Kamakhya Temple on Nilachal Hill, rebuilt in 1565 by the Koch king Nara Narayan, or take a sunset cruise on the river.

Note on Kamakhya Temple

An active temple where animal sacrifice is part of worship. Dress modestly, remove shoes and follow photography rules. The visit is optional.

Experience of the Day

Airport pickup
Kamakhya Temple or a river cruise
Trip briefing

Food

Recommended: Paradise, a long-running Guwahati restaurant, for an Assamese thali.

Must-Try: Masor tenga, a light, sour fish curry.

Activities to Do

Rest after the flight
Temple visit or river cruise

Day 2

GUWAHATI TO GANGTOK | INTO SIKKIM

Route: Fly Guwahati to Bagdogra, then drive to Gangtok, about 125 km, 4 to 5 hours

Fly west to Bagdogra and drive up the Teesta valley into Sikkim. Your permit is checked at Rangpo. Gangtok sits on a ridge at about 1,650 metres.

Spend the evening on MG Marg, the town's car-free main street.

Note on the Sikkim permit

Every foreign national needs a free Restricted Area Permit for Sikkim. BizareXpedition arranges it before you travel; keep your passport with you on this drive.

Experience of the Day

Flight to Bagdogra
Teesta valley
Evening on MG Marg

Food

Recommended: Taste of Tibet on MG Marg for momos.

Must-Try: Thukpa, a Tibetan noodle soup.

Activities to Do

Flight and drive
Evening walk

Day 3

GANGTOK | MONASTERIES AND VIEWS

Route: Rumtek Monastery (about 24 km), Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Do Drul Chorten

Rumtek Monastery was rebuilt by the 16th Karmapa after 1959 and inaugurated in 1966. Arrive for the morning chanting if you can.

Back in Gangtok, the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology holds manuscripts and thangka paintings, and Do Drul Chorten is ringed by 108 prayer wheels. End at a viewpoint over the town for sunset on the Kangchenjunga range.

Note on Rumtek

Rumtek has armed security at the gate; carry your passport. No photography inside the prayer hall.

Experience of the Day

Rumtek Monastery
Namgyal Institute of Tibetology
Do Drul Chorten

Food

Recommended: A Sikkimese meal in town.

Must-Try: Gundruk soup, made with fermented greens, and sel roti.

Activities to Do

Monastery visits
Museum visit
Sunset viewpoint

Optional Nearby Excursions

Tsomgo Lake at about 3,750 metres (needs a separate permit and at least two foreign nationals travelling together)

Day 4

GANGTOK TO DARJEELING | ALONG THE TEESTA

Route: Gangtok to Darjeeling via the Teesta valley, about 100 km, 4 hours

Drive down to the Teesta river, leave Sikkim at Melli, and climb through tea gardens to Darjeeling, at about 2,050 metres on a ridge facing the Kangchenjunga range.

Spend the evening on the Mall and Chowrasta, the town's open square.

Experience of the Day

Teesta valley
Tea slopes on the climb
Evening on Chowrasta

Food

Recommended: Glenary's on Nehru Road, a Darjeeling bakery and tearoom since the British era.

Must-Try: A pot of Darjeeling first flush tea with a pastry.

Activities to Do

Scenic drive
Evening walk

Day 5

DARJEELING | SUNRISE AND THE TOY TRAIN

Route: Tiger Hill (about 11 km), Batasia Loop, Ghum, Darjeeling town

Drive up to Tiger Hill in the dark to watch the sunrise. On a clear morning the first light turns Kangchenjunga pink, and on the best days you can see Everest far to the west. Stop at Ghum Monastery on the way back.

Later, take the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway joyride from Darjeeling to Ghum and back, about two hours. The line opened in 1881 and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. The train turns a full circle at the Batasia Loop, with the war memorial in the middle and the mountains behind.

Note on the toy train

Joyride seats sell out in peak season and are booked in advance. Steam or diesel depends on the day. Tiger Hill views depend on the weather; October, November and spring mornings are clearest.

Experience of the Day

Tiger Hill sunrise
Ghum Monastery
Toy train joyride round the Batasia Loop

Food

Recommended: Keventer's on the Mall for a hearty breakfast after Tiger Hill.

Must-Try: Momos and thukpa, the Tibetan-style dumplings and noodle soup of the hills.

Activities to Do

Sunrise viewpoint
Monastery visit
Heritage train ride

Day 6

DARJEELING | A DAY IN THE TEA GARDENS

Route: A Darjeeling tea estate, then the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, about 30 km in all

Spend the morning on a working tea estate. Walk the slopes with a guide, watch the pluckers at work in season, and follow the leaf through the factory: withering, rolling, oxidation and drying. The estate chosen depends on the day, as

factories rest on some days and in winter.

Then sit down for a tasting. First flush, picked in spring, is light and flowery. Second flush, picked in early summer, has the fuller 'muscatel' taste Darjeeling is known for. Autumn flush is softer and darker. Darjeeling tea was the first Indian product to get a Geographical Indication, in 2004, so only tea from the registered estates here can carry the name.

In the afternoon, visit the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, founded in 1954 after the first ascent of Everest, with Tenzing Norgay as its first director of field training.

The Human Story

Most of Darjeeling's pluckers are women from Nepali-speaking families who have worked on the same estates for generations. Many live in estate villages on the slopes, and the estate is school, clinic and employer at once.

Experience of the Day

Tea estate walk
Factory tour
Tea tasting of three flushes
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute

Food

Recommended: Lunch at a tea estate café, where the estate offers one.

Must-Try: Darjeeling second flush, taken plain with no milk.

Shopping

Loose-leaf tea direct from the estate shop or from Nathmull's on Laden La Road.

Activities to Do

Estate and factory tour
Guided tasting
Museum visit

Optional Nearby Excursions

Happy Valley Tea Estate, just below the town, if a second estate visit appeals
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park, next to the Mountaineering Institute, known for red pandas

Day 7

DARJEELING TO KATHMANDU | ACROSS THE BORDER

Route: Darjeeling to Kakarbhitta, about 90 km, 3 hours; border; Bhadrapur airport, about 25 km; fly to Kathmandu

Drive down through the tea gardens to the plains and the Indian border post at Panitanki. Your passport is stamped out of India, then into Nepal at Kakarbhitta, where you can get a Nepal visa on arrival.

Our Nepal team meets you and drives you to Bhadrapur airport for the short flight to Kathmandu. On a clear day the Himalaya lines the right side of the plane.

Note on the border

Kakarbhitta is an official crossing for foreign nationals. Carry passport photos and US dollars in cash for the Nepal visa on arrival, about USD 30 for 15 days at the time of writing. Leaving India on a single-entry visa ends that visa, so plan any later India travel with a new or multiple-entry visa.

Experience of the Day

Down from the tea hills
Crossing into Nepal
Flight to Kathmandu

Food

Recommended: Lunch near the border; dinner at your hotel.

Must-Try: Dal bhat, the rice and lentil meal Nepalis eat every day.

Activities to Do

Drive, border formalities and flight

Day 8

KATHMANDU | STUPAS, TEMPLES AND THE OLD CITY

Route: Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath

The Kathmandu Valley has seven UNESCO-listed monument zones, inscribed in 1979. Start at Swayambhunath, the hilltop stupa known for its monkeys, then walk Kathmandu Durbar Square, the old royal palace square with its pagoda temples.

In the afternoon, visit Pashupatinath, Nepal's holiest Hindu temple on the Bagmati river, where cremations take place on the ghats. End at Boudhanath, one of the largest stupas in the world, as pilgrims walk its circle at dusk.

Note on Pashupatinath

Only Hindus may enter the main temple. Visitors watch from the opposite bank. Cremations are private family rites; keep a respectful distance and do not photograph mourners.

The Human Story

Many of the valley's temples were damaged in the 2015 earthquake. Newar craftsmen have rebuilt many of them using traditional carving and brick, and you can still see work in progress in some squares.

Experience of the Day

Swayambhunath
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Pashupatinath ghats
Boudhanath at dusk

Food

Recommended: Lunch near Durbar Square; dinner at a rooftop café facing Boudhanath.

Must-Try: Momos and Newari snacks such as bara, a lentil pancake.

Activities to Do

Stupa and temple visits
Old city walk

Day 9

PATAN AND BHAKTAPUR | THE NEWAR CITIES

Route: Patan (about 5 km) and Bhaktapur (about 15 km)

Patan Durbar Square holds some of the finest Newar temples and the Patan Museum, set in a former palace and known for its bronze sculpture.

In the afternoon, walk Bhaktapur, the best preserved of the three old royal cities. See the 55-Window Palace, the five-tiered Nyatapola temple and Pottery Square, where potters still work in the open.

Experience of the Day

Patan Durbar Square and museum
Bhaktapur's squares
Pottery Square

Food

Recommended: Lunch in Bhaktapur.

Must-Try: Juju dhau, the 'king of curds', a sweet yoghurt from Bhaktapur.

Shopping

Metal statues in Patan, pottery and woodcarving in Bhaktapur.

Activities to Do

Museum visit
Old city walks

Day 10

KATHMANDU TO POKHARA | THE LAKE CITY

Route: Fly Kathmandu to Pokhara, about 25 minutes

Fly west to Pokhara, Nepal's lake city and the gateway to the Annapurna region. On a clear day the snow peaks rise straight above the town.

In the afternoon, take a rowing boat on Phewa Lake to the island temple of Tal Barahi, then drive up to the World Peace Pagoda for sunset over the lake.

Experience of the Day

Flight with mountain views
Phewa Lake boat ride
World Peace Pagoda at sunset

Food

Recommended: Dinner on Lakeside.

Must-Try: Thakali thali, a set meal of rice, lentils, greens and pickles from the Mustang trade route.

Activities to Do

Flight
Boat ride
Pagoda walk

Day 11

POKHARA | SUNRISE ON THE ANNAPURNAS

Route: Sarangkot (about 10 km), International Mountain Museum, Gupteshwor Cave

Drive up to Sarangkot for sunrise on the Annapurna range and the fish-tail peak of Machhapuchhre. On clear mornings the whole range turns pink, then gold.

Later, visit the International Mountain Museum on mountaineering and Himalayan peoples, and Gupteshwor Cave near Devi's Falls. The afternoon is free on Lakeside.

Experience of the Day

Sarangkot sunrise
International Mountain Museum
Free afternoon by the lake

Food

Recommended: Breakfast on the way down from Sarangkot.

Must-Try: Sel roti, a ring-shaped rice bread, with milk tea.

Activities to Do

Sunrise viewpoint
Museum visit
Lakeside walk

Optional Nearby Excursions

Paragliding from Sarangkot with a licensed pilot
A short hike to the Australian Camp viewpoint

Day 12

POKHARA TO KATHMANDU | A FREE AFTERNOON

Route: Fly Pokhara to Kathmandu, about 25 minutes

Fly back to Kathmandu. The afternoon is free to shop in Thamel or Patan, or to rest before your journey home. In the evening, enjoy a farewell Nepali dinner with cultural dances.

Experience of the Day

Flight back to the valley
Thamel shopping
Farewell dinner

Food

Recommended: Farewell dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant.

Must-Try: A Newari feast with beaten rice, spiced meats and pickles.

Shopping

Pashmina, singing bowls, thangka paintings and Nepali tea in Thamel.

Activities to Do

Flight
Shopping
Farewell dinner

Day 13

KATHMANDU | DEPARTURE

Route: Hotel to Tribhuvan International Airport, about 20 minutes

Transfer to Kathmandu airport for your onward flight. A one-hour Everest sightseeing flight can be added on this morning, weather permitting.

Experience of the Day

Optional Everest flight
Airport drop

Food

Recommended: Breakfast at your hotel.

Must-Try: A last cup of Nepali milk tea.

Activities to Do

Airport transfer

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Be Responsible Traveller

Minimize Plastic Use : Bring a reusable water bottle, shopping bag, and utensils to reduce the need for single-use plastics. Many destinations have water refill stations and eco-friendly stores.
Support Local and Sustainable Businesses : Eat at local restaurants, buy souvenirs from local artisans, and choose tour operators that prioritize sustainable practices and support the local community.
Respect Wildlife and Natural Habitats : Avoid disturbing wildlife or their natural habitats. Stick to designated paths and observe animals from a distance without feeding or touching them.
Dispose of Waste Properly : Follow local guidelines for recycling and waste disposal. If facilities aren't available, carry your waste with you until you can dispose of it responsibly.
Educate Yourself and Others : Learn about the local environment, culture, and customs. Respect local practices and traditions, and share your knowledge about responsible travel with others.
Choose Sustainable Activities : Engage in eco-friendly activities such as hiking, snorkeling, or visiting national parks. Avoid activities that exploit animals or damage the environment.
Leave No Trace : Follow the principle of "Leave No Trace," which means leaving natural areas as you found them. Pack out all trash, avoid picking plants, and refrain from carving or writing on rocks or trees.
Plant Trees Whenever Possible : Participate in local tree-planting initiatives or plant trees in your own community. Trees absorb carbon dioxide, provide oxygen, and help support biodiversity, making them vital for a healthy environment.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) & People Also Ask — North East & Nepal Combination: Eastern Himalaya Heritage

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How do you travel from Sikkim to Nepal?

By road to the Kakarbhitta border, about 3 hours from Darjeeling, then a 45-minute flight from Bhadrapur to Kathmandu. There is no direct flight between Sikkim and Kathmandu.

Can foreigners cross the India–Nepal border at Kakarbhitta?

Yes. Kakarbhitta is an official crossing for foreign nationals, with Indian exit formalities at Panitanki and a Nepal visa on arrival on the Nepal side.

Do I need a visa for Nepal?

Yes. Most nationalities can get a Nepal visa on arrival at Kakarbhitta, paid in US dollars. It cost about USD 30 for 15 days at the time of writing.

Is this north east nepal combination tour one way?

Yes. It starts in Guwahati and ends in Kathmandu, which has direct flights to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Delhi. There is no need to return to India.

What does the sikkim nepal himalayan heritage package cover?

In India: Guwahati, Gangtok and Darjeeling. In Nepal: the Kathmandu Valley's stupas, temples and Durbar Squares, and Pokhara with its lake and Annapurna views.

Do foreigners need a permit for Sikkim?

Yes, a free Restricted Area Permit. BizareXpedition arranges it before you travel. Darjeeling needs no permit.

Is Kathmandu safe for foreign tourists?

Kathmandu is visited by foreign travellers every season. You travel with a private driver and a local guide throughout. BizareXpedition checks conditions before travel.

When is the best time for a North East and Nepal tour?

October and November are best, with clear mountain views and Nepal's festival season. March to May is also good. The trip is not sold from June to September.

Can I see Everest on this tour?

Yes, on an optional one-hour sightseeing flight from Kathmandu, weather permitting. It can be added on the last morning.

Can I add Kaziranga or Chitwan?

Yes. Kaziranga adds two or three days at the start in Assam, and Chitwan adds two or three days in Nepal for rhinos and jungle walks.

Is this tour suitable for older travellers?

Yes. There is no trekking. Two early starts, a border crossing and a few 4-hour drives are the busiest parts.

How much does this North East and Nepal tour cost?

This 13-day tour costs about Rs.382,259 to Rs.412,840 per couple at the Premium tier, or Rs.191,129 to Rs.206,420 per person. Luxury runs Rs.486,839 to Rs.525,786 per couple, and Ultra-Luxury Rs.773,489 to Rs.835,368. Prices include hotels, cars, guides, four internal flights, the Nepal visa and GST, but not international flights.

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