Nepal or Bhutan, which is better to travel?

Traveling to one of the stunning destinations in the Himalayas is one of the most exciting trips you can take. Whether you travel to Nepal or Bhutan, you are guaranteed to have a wonderful time exploring these ancient mountain countries.

But which is better to visit? Nepal or Bhutan?

For backpackers working on a budget or travelers that prefer to go it alone, Nepal is the ideal destination. A country that is filled with adventurous activities and a lively atmosphere, Nepal is the perfect destination for trekking enthusiasts that want a little more freedom to go where they want.

On the other hand, Bhutan is the much better destination for something a little more organized, and someone that is looking for a more serene, spiritual trip to the world’s highest mountain range. And Bhutan is believed to be the last Shangri-La in the Himalayas, the valley where all life is tranquil and peaceful. Hard to refute that when the Bhutanese people believe happiness is the most important thing in life.

Choosing one over the other can be hard, but if you have more than 10 days to spend in the Himalayas, you can do no better than to visit both.

What to Expect if You Travel to Nepal

Nepal has it benefits over Bhutan, from the simple things like freedom of movement to the lower cost of travel. The best reasons to choose Nepal over Bhutan are the things you want to do while you are traveling in the Himalayas.

A Cheaper Price, especially for Backpackers

When it comes to price, Nepal is definitely the place to go. Everything about travel in Nepal is cheap, in western standards, and you can travel there independently for very little indeed. And for backpackers and those traveling on a budget, that is ideal.

Being able to travel freely around the country is a benefit to those that are not into organized tours, though there are some things you need help to do while in Nepal. Accommodation can be found for just a few dollars a night, food is relatively cheap to find, and you can eat well in Nepal for just 4-5 dollars a day. And many of the places to go are cheap or free to enter. And with public transport being the cheapest way to get around, you can go almost anywhere for very little.

More Ways to Get Close to the Mount Everest

Mount Everest is one of the top attractions in the Himalayas, and Nepal has a multitude of places from which you can get good views of the world’s highest mountain. The main one is the renowned Everest Base Camp Trek, which takes around 12 days to hike to the southern base camp of Mount Everest and back. And some of the best views can be found along this trail. There are also other treks in the area that have good views of the mountain’s high peak, or you can choose to take a helicopter ride right over the summit.

A Great Place where the Tibetan Buddhism and the Hinduism Meet

If you are looking for the variety of culture, Nepal has the best you can find when it comes to mixing cultures. The main religion in Nepal is Hinduism, though there are a large number of Buddhists living there too. The unique thing about Nepal is that the two religions have adopted certain rituals and practices from each other. In many Hindu ceremonies and festivals, you can find small aspects of Tibetan Buddhist practices, and vice versa. It is this unique mixture of cultures and religions that makes Nepal a wonderful place to explore the people, traditions, and cultures of the Himalayas.

What to Expect if You Travel to Bhutan

Bhutan has many benefits for travelers as well, some of which make it the more ideal place to visit than Nepal. For several things you may want to do, Bhutan does it much better.

Better for Meditation Tours

While Nepal may have Hindus and Buddhists mixed, Bhutan has taken Buddhist meditation to the extreme. In fact, with its huge tracts of peaceful mountains and forests, as well as beautiful lakes and high passes between alpine meadows, there is literally nowhere you can go where you cannot meditate in peace and tranquility. Hundreds of Buddhist Dzongs and Lhakhangs dot the countryside, and can be perfect places for meditating and praying. Alternatively, the many outdoor locations that are peaceful and free from thousands of tramping feet make for great relaxing meditation spots. And with some of the most beautiful views in the world to aid in your tranquility.

An Ideal Place for Luxury Honeymoon Tours

Romance is the essence of any honeymoon, and few places can be more romantic than Bhutan. Stunning mountain vistas for your romantic getaways are the epitome of the perfect honeymoon. And you don’t need to be an adventure enthusiast to enjoy them. Mountain vistas can be found everywhere, often even from the window of your own hotel room. And for more romantic gesture during your Bhutan honeymoon tour, you can take your spouse to a Hot Stone Bath, pamper them with delightful local spa treatments, and arrange a stop to dine in a traditional Bhutanese setting, or take a traditional Bhutanese Wedding Ceremony in an ancient Dzong with the great wishes from the monks.

Better to Experience Tibetan Buddhism

Nepal may have both Hinduism and Buddhism, but the Buddhist aspect is a small minority. If you are looking to experience some of the famous Tibetan Buddhism, the most spiritual religion on the planet, then Bhutan is clearly the better place to visit. The Bhutanese people are all devout Buddhists, and you can find Dzongs and Lhakhangs all over the country. And the Buddhist festivals, called Tshechu in Bhutan, which happen in every single month of the year, are one of the best ways to lean about the religion and culture of Bhutan. If you can work out where religion and culture actually separate.

How to Arrange a Nepal Bhutan Tour

It is easy to arrange a Nepal tour

Arranging a trip to Nepal is quite easy. In fact, you really don’t have to make many preparations, except knowing the weather when you travel and taking the right clothes and enough money.

On a Nepal tour, you can decide where to go and what to do once you get there. And you often do not even have to pre-book your hotel, especially in the low season. Accommodation in Nepal is widespread and varied, and you can choose to stay in high-end hotels or cheap guesthouses. Activities abound all over Nepal, and you can choose to do something with a moment’s notice, and not have to pre-book on most things you will want to try. And you do not need to have a guide to show you around.

Travel to Bhutan with Local Travel Agency

Amazingly, arranging a Bhutan tour is even easier. You may have to decide where you want to go before you book and travel, but since you are required to be on a pre-arranged fully-inclusive tour with a registered travel agency when traveling to Bhutan, you have very little to do once that is decided.

Once you have decided where to go and booked the tour, we will do everything else for you. Just tell us what you need and want, and we can make the arrangements for it, so you do not have to. And your tour in Bhutan comes with your private guide and driver (often the same person), which is part of the inclusive tour package.

To Plan a Trip to Visit Nepal and Tibet Together

Planning a trip to both Nepal and Bhutan? Well, you can make your own way around Nepal, going where you like, and then head to Bhutan for your fully-inclusive tour of the Land of the Thunder Dragon with your travel agency and personal guide.

Alternatively, you can call us, and we can make all the arrangements for both legs of your Nepal Bhutan tour for you. As a travel agency that handles tours to both Nepal and Bhutan, we can combine your two trips into one, and handle all of the details for you once you let us know what you want.

Conclusion of Choose Nepal or Bhutan to Visit

Choosing to go to Bhutan or Nepal is really dependent on what you want, where you like to go, the things you want to do, and much more. Bhutan and Nepal both have their beneficial aspects for tourists, and you can head for Nepal for the best value for money of the best winter destinations, or head to Bhutan for the ultimate in Buddhist tranquility and the perfect honeymoon destination. If you cannot decide which to travel to, why not just make your trip a little longer and visit both together. Making the most of the best of both destinations, a tour of both Nepal and Bhutan is the perfect getaway.