Get all your information on Olivia's Himalayan Harmony: A Nepal & Bhutan Adventure.
About Our Destination
Climate
The climate in Nepal in November can be warm in Kathmandu and Pokhara with daytime temperatures ranging from 70°–76°F and 43°–51°F at night. In Thimphu and Paro, the average daytime temperatures range from 50°–63°F and 30°–41°F in the evening. In Punakha, the average daytime temperatures range from 63°–70°F and 45°–52°F in the evening. Check www.weather.com for the most current weather.
Currency
The official currency in Nepal is the Nepalese Rupee and in Bhutan is the Bhutanese Ngultrum. Check www.xe.com for current rates.
Languages
The official language in Nepal is Nepali and is spoken by 78% of the population and Maithili is the second most spoken language. Nepal has 121 other languages that are recognized as national languages.
The official language in Bhutan is Dzongkha, a Sino-Tibetan language, also known as Bhutanese.
Activity Level
Activity Level
This trip requires a high level of mobility as you must be able to walk long distances, up and down stairs of varying steepness and heights, up varied inclines, down varied declines, and over very uneven ground to do this tour. We will be doing quite a bit of walking, including a 4-mile nature hike with over a 1,000 ft of elevation gain and a hike up to Taktshang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) in Paro. We will be at elevations that range from 4,600 feet in Kathmandu to 7,656 feet in Thimphu. Please note that for guests with motion sensitivity, this trip includes some longer rides (up to 3+ hours) between cities on winding roads through mountainous regions.
We regret that wheelchairs, walkers, and scooters cannot be accommodated on this trip. All guests must be ambulatory. Please contact us with any questions.
Before Your Trip
Cancellation Policy
Unexpected events can cause you to cancel your vacation. Because we are committed to this charter, we must strictly adhere to our cancellation policy as outlined in our Olivia Terms & Conditions.
Transfer funds are nonrefundable and nontransferable from the point of sale forward.
Celebrations — Birthdays, Anniversaries, Honeymoons, and more
If you will have a birthday or celebration during your vacation and have not already informed your Olivia Travel Consultant, please let us know as soon as possible, but no less than 90 days prior to the trip.
You can register at Olivia Honeymoon Wishes for your honeymoon, anniversary, or other special celebration; browse through the selections and let your friends know just how easy it is for them to purchase a gift for you.
Connect with Other Guests — Join the Facebook Group
If you'd like to chat with people who are going on the trip, join Olivia’s 2025 Himalayan Harmony: A Nepal & Bhutan Adventure Facebook Group.
Passport and Visa
All guests (including guests from countries other than the United States) will be required to have a passport. Passports must be valid for six months after your return date. All visitors are required to have a minimum of two blank pages in their passport to allow for an entry stamp. If there is insufficient space in the passport, entry into the country will be denied.
US citizens need a visa for entry into Nepal. Multiple entry visas may be purchased upon arrival for $30 for 15 days, $50 for 30 days. A visa to enter Bhutan is required and is included in the cost of your trip. If you are not a US citizen, please check visa requirements with your country’s consulate and the consulates of the countries you’ll be visiting.
Specific Needs—Dietary, Medical, and Mobility
If you have any medical, mobility needs, or specific dietary requirements that you have not already advised your travel consultant, please advise us of this information as soon as possible but no less than 90 days prior to the trip.
Travel Insurance
Olivia recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to help protect you and your trip investment against the unexpected. Due to our remote location, the policy should also include coverage for medical evacuation (should an emergency arise). Visit our Insurance page olivia.com/travel-insurance for more information.
For a travel insurance quote, more information, or to purchase a protection plan, please call Olivia at 800-631-6277 and select option 1 for a travel consultant.
Vacation Stretchers
An optional pre-trip hotel package and an optional post-trip package to Chitwan National Park will be offered. More information will be available approximately 11 months prior to the trip.
Vaccinations
Please check with your local Public Health Department or personal physician regarding immunization requirements for all countries on your itinerary. You may also check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website at: www.cdc.gov. Just click on “Traveler’s Health” followed by “Vaccinations.”
2025 HIMALAYAN HARMONY: A NEPAL & BHUTAN ADVENTURE |
START DATE | END DATE | FEE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancellation 365 days or more prior to trip date | 11/7/2024 | 50% of trip cost | |
| Cancellation 0-364 days prior to trip date | 11/8/2024 | 11/7/2025 | 100% of trip cost (no refund) |
Travel & Arrival
Air Travel
Airport
You will need to fly into and out of Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). We encourage all guests to arrive a day early to avoid the stress of unexpected delays.
Airfare Discounts
Save up to 15% on your airfare through our partner airlines. Please visit our airfare discount page for the most up-to-date information.
Flight Arrival and Departure Times
You can arrive at any time on Friday, November 7, 2025. Departures from the Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, should be after 1 pm.
Transfers and Meeting Up with Olivia
You will be provided with VIP Meet & Greet Arrival Assistance upon your arrival in Kathmandu. With this service, you will be met at after exiting the plane by a dedicated representative that will escort and assist you through an accelerated immigration and customs process and then into the baggage claim. Your luggage will be handled by porters that will take your luggage to your group transfer vehicle. You will be transferred from the airport to the hotel, where you are pre-registered for check-in.
During your trip
Electricity
Nepal
The standard voltage is 230 V in Nepal. The power plug sockets are type C (also works with plugs E & F), type D (only works with plug D) and type M (only works with plug M) with type C being the more prevalent. As outlets sometimes vary, if you plan to operate electric appliances, we suggest you travel with a set of international adapter plugs as well as a voltage converter.
Bhutan
The standard voltage is 230 V in Bhutan. The power plug sockets are type D (works with only plug D), type F (also works with plug C and E) and type G (works only with plug G) with type C being the more prevalent. As outlets sometimes vary, if you plan to operate electric appliances, we suggest you travel with a set of international adapter plugs as well as a voltage converter.
Most camera batteries, cell phones and computer chargers have the 110/220/230-V converters built in, but double check this. With the proper adapters, you can easily re-charge your batteries in all the accommodations.
Excursions
While in Kathmandu, there will be an option to book a Mountain Flightseeing trip that will fly you over Mount Everest and the Eastern Himalayas. More information about prebooking will be provided 11 months prior to the trip.
Gratuities
Gratuities, including to your hotel staff (except for room service and laundry delivery), porter, driver/guide, and restaurant staff are included. If you received exceptional service from someone, you are welcome to give an additional gratuity. If you book an optional excursion, it is appropriate to tip your guide.
Internet
Complimentary wifi is available at all of the hotels.
Laundry Services
Laundry, pressing, and dry-cleaning services are available at the hotels for an extra charge. Pricing is available at each hotel and may vary depending on the hotel.
Medical Services
Should you require medical assistance, medical and health facilities are widely available in all of the major cities you are traveling through. If medical assistance is needed while you are in a more rural area, there are pharmacies that can assist with treatment. Medical treatment is available for a fee.
Phone
We suggest you check with your carrier about cell phone service in Nepal and Bhutan. Complete information about emergency contact information will be available in your final documents, which will be emailed to you 4 weeks in advance of the trip.
Smoking Policy
Please refrain from smoking in enclosed places where it may affect others.
The standard voltage is 230 V in Nepal. The power plug sockets are type C (also works with plugs E & F), type D (only works with plug D) and type M (only works with plug M) with type C being the more prevalent. As outlets sometimes vary, if you plan to operate electric appliances, we suggest you travel with a set of international adapter plugs as well as a voltage converter.
The standard voltage is 230 V in Bhutan. The power plug sockets are type D (works with only plug D), type F (also works with plug C and E) and type G (works only with plug G) with type C being the more prevalent. As outlets sometimes vary, if you plan to operate electric appliances, we suggest you travel with a set of international adapter plugs as well as a voltage converter.
After Your Trip
Transfers to the Airport
On the final day of the trip, November 19, 2025, you will fly from Paro, Bhutan, to Kathmandu, Nepal, where you will catch your international flight home. We recommend booking your flight home for after 1 pm to allow ample time between your arrival from Paro and your international departure.
Vacation Stretchers
An optional post-trip package to Chitwan National Park will be offered. More information will be available approximately 11 months prior to the trip.
This trip requires a high level of mobility as you must be able to walk long distances, up and down stairs of varying steepness and heights, up varied inclines, down varied declines, and over very uneven ground to do this tour. We will be doing quite a bit of walking, including a 4-mile nature hike with over a 1,000 ft of elevation gain and a hike up to Taktshang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) in Paro. We will be at elevations that range from 4,600 feet in Kathmandu to 7,656 feet in Thimphu. Please note that for guests with motion sensitivity, this trip includes some longer rides (up to 3+ hours) between cities on winding roads through mountainous regions.
We regret that wheelchairs, walkers, and scooters cannot be accommodated on this trip. All guests must be ambulatory. Please contact us with any questions.
Our Travel Consultants can be reached at USA or Canada: 800.631.6277 or International 415.962.5700, option 1.
