The Everest Base Camp and Bhutan Combined Trip, 20 Days of Trekking and Culture is a 20-day trip in Kathmandu and Khumbu region, Nepal, then Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Bhutan, rated challenging on the everest section, easy to moderate in bhutan difficulty, reaching a maximum elevation of Kala Patthar, 5,644m. The best time to do this trip is Autumn (September to November), Spring (March to May). The package includes group sizes of 2 to 10 people, teahouses in the khumbu, hotels in kathmandu and bhutan accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner included throughout.
| Country | Kathmandu and Khumbu region, Nepal, then Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Bhutan |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Challenging on the Everest section, Easy to Moderate in Bhutan |
| Max Elevation | Kala Patthar, 5,644m |
| Duration | 20 |
| Best Time | Autumn (September to November), Spring (March to May) |
| Meals | Breakfast, lunch and dinner included throughout |
| Accommodation | Teahouses in the Khumbu, hotels in Kathmandu and Bhutan |
| Group Size | 2 to 10 people |
This 20-day trip combines two entirely different Himalayan experiences: the full Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal's Khumbu region, followed by a cultural extension into Bhutan. The Nepal portion follows the classic 14-day Everest Base Camp itinerary via Lukla, Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, and Kala Patthar, with the same careful acclimatization schedule used on our standard Everest packages. After returning to Kathmandu, the trip continues with a flight to Paro and a 6-day Bhutan cultural tour covering the Tiger's Nest monastery, Thimphu, and Punakha Dzong. Very few operators offer this specific combination, which suits experienced trekkers who also want genuine cultural depth from a country that has deliberately limited its tourism development, arranged in a single seamless booking rather than two separate trips.
This 20-day trip combines the full Everest Base Camp trek with a cultural tour of Bhutan, letting travellers pair one of the world's most demanding treks with one of its most exclusive, carefully managed cultural destinations. It suits ambitious travellers wanting both a genuine high-altitude challenge and a refined cultural experience in a single extended journey.
This trip suits fit, experienced trekkers comfortable with the full EBC itinerary's altitude and duration, followed by a relaxed, easy to moderate cultural tour of Bhutan. It is not suited to those wanting only one half of the experience, since the itinerary is built around completing both in sequence.
| Trip | Duration | Includes Trekking |
|---|---|---|
| Everest Bhutan Combined | 20 days | Yes, full EBC trek |
| Nepal Bhutan Combined Tour | 10 days | No, cultural sightseeing only |
The Everest Bhutan Combined Trip is built for trekkers wanting a genuine physical challenge alongside cultural touring, while the standard Nepal Bhutan Combined Tour is a purely cultural, lower-effort itinerary.
View Himalaya's Everest Bhutan Combined Trip starts from USD 3,650 per person, including Lukla flights, EBC trekking permits and guide, Bhutan's Sustainable Development Fee, and hotel accommodation. Contact View Himalaya for a current, itemized quote.
A trip we will be talking about for years. Having such an experienced guide made a huge difference, especially at altitude. A particular highlight for us was punakha Dzong and the Dochula Pass. Highly recommend View Himalaya to anyone considering this trip.
A trip we will be talking about for years. Our guide went above and beyond to make sure everyone in the group was comfortable. A particular highlight for us was the complete 14-day Everest Base Camp trek including Kala Patthar sunrise. If you're considering this trip, just book it - you won't regret it.
Truly one of the highlights of our travels in Asia. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and made sure we were safe every step of the way. A particular highlight for us was the complete 14-day Everest Base Camp trek including Kala Patthar sunrise. If you're considering this trip, just book it - you won't regret it.
A genuinely well organised and memorable trip. The guide's local knowledge added so much depth to the trip. A particular highlight for us was a dramatic contrast between high altitude Himalayan trekking and Bhutan's low impact cultural tourism. Would recommend this to friends and family without any reservation.
A genuinely well organised and memorable trip. Our guide's English was excellent and he explained the local culture in real depth. A particular highlight for us was a genuinely rare combined itinerary for travellers wanting both extremes of Himalayan travel in one trip. Thank you to the whole View Himalaya team for making this happen.
