Know Before You Go

Know Before You Go | Bhutan & Nepal

Whether you're preparing for your upcoming Bhutan & Nepal safari or just want to learn more about these dynamic countries, we've got you covered. We've rounded up an array of helpful resources, from wildlife guides and packing tips to compelling first-hand accounts written by Nat Hab travelers and staff.

Wildlife Guide

Learn about Indian rhinoceros, Asian elephants and other intriguing animals you'll encounter on your Bhutan and Nepal safari.

Nepal & Bhutan Trivia

Take our quiz to put your knowledge to the test, then share it with friends to see who knows the most about these two Himalayan jewels.

Cultural Do's and Don'ts

Taking into consideration the array of cultural practices and beliefs, there is some general etiquette to follow when traveling to Bhutan & Nepal.

Weather & Climate

Find out what the typical weather conditions in Bhutan and Nepal this month by month breakdown of average temperatures.

Packing List

We’ve made a comprehensive list of all the clothing and gear you’ll want to pack so you'll be well prepared for your Bhutan and Nepal safari.

Baby Animals in the Wild: Growing Up in India, Nepal and Bhutan

—By Megan Brief
Learn how baby Asian elephants, Greater one-horned rhinos and Bengal tigers thrive in the wild.

What Does a Snow Leopard Researcher Do?

—By WWF
Samundra Subba is a research officer at WWF Nepal with a focus on large carnivores—primarily tigers and snow leopards. He’s joined six satellite telemetry expeditions of snow leopards.

Land of the Thunder Dragon: Discover the Kingdom of Bhutan

—By Cathy Brown
Land of the Thunder Dragon is a reference to the wild and dramatic thunderstorms that often strike the valleys from the peaks of the Himalayas.

Wildlife Abounds in Nepal's Chitwan National Park

—By Emily Goodheart Kautz
Asian elephants roam the Terai-Duar savanna and grasslands, along with the park’s most famous resident, the one-horned Indian rhinoceros. Chitwan has the largest population of...

Ten Interesting Facts about Bhutan

—By Elissa Poma
Bhutan is one of the few carbon-negative countries in the world. The requirement that at least 60 percent of the country must remain under forest cover means that much of the nation...