Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Explore cafes and bars in Thamel district


- Day 2
Kathmandu
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Rickshaw ride through Thamel backstreets
- Visit Durbar Square with guided exploration of wooden and stone carved temples and palaces
- Visit Swayambunath Stupa (Monkey Temple)
Optional Activities
- Everest Mountain Flight
Landmarks Durbar Square Swayambunath Stupa Thamel - Day 3
Kathmandu to Paro
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ta Dzong (National Museum of Bhutan)
- Visit Paro Dzong fortress-monastery
- Visit Nado Poizokhang Incense Factory
Optional Activities
- Kathmandu-Paro-Kathmandu flights
Landmarks Ta Dzong (National Museum of Bhutan) Paro Dzong Nado Poizokhang Incense Factory 


- Day 4
Paro to Punakha
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ascend Dochu La Pass with mountain views and 108 chortens
- Hike to Chimi Lhakhang Temple
Landmarks Dochu La Pass Chimi Lhakhang Temple 
- Day 5
Punakha Valley
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning walk to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten
- Visit Punakha Dzong fortress-monastery
- Scenic drive to Phobjikha Valley with stop at Gangtey village
Landmarks Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten Punakha Dzong Phobjikha Valley Mo Chhu River - Day 6
Phobjikha Valley
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Nature walk through Phobjikha Valley
- Visit Gangtey Monastery
- Cultural immersion with host family
Landmarks Phobjikha Valley Gangtey Monastery - Day 7
Phobjikha Valley to Thimphu
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at Rinchengang Village with traditional stonework
- Scenic drive to Thimphu
Landmarks Rinchengang Village Wangdue Phodrang Dzong Dochu La Pass - Day 8
Thimphu
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Memorial Chorten
- Visit Folk Heritage Museum
- Visit School of Arts & Crafts (National Institute for Zorig Chusum)
- Observe traditional artisans creating handicrafts
- Visit Takin Research Centre
- Visit Thangthong Dewachen Dupthop Nunnery
- Visit weekend market
Optional Activities
- Watch archery tournament at national stadium (if timing permits)
Landmarks Memorial Chorten Folk Heritage Museum School of Arts & Crafts (National Institute for Zorig Chusum) Takin Research Centre Thangthong Dewachen Dupthop Nunnery Thimphu Weekend Market - Day 9
Paro
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) - approximately 2-3 hours
- Visit Drukgyel Dzong ruins
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang temple
- Traditional hot stone bath
- Farewell dinner at local farmhouse
Landmarks Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) Drukgyel Dzong Kyichu Lhakhang - Day 10
Paro to Nagarkot
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive from Paro to Nagarkot
Optional Activities
- Upgrade to an internal flight from Kurintar to Kathmandu (available on request)
Landmarks Nagarkot - Day 11
Nagarkot to Kathmandu
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Watch sunrise from Nagarkot
- Visit Bhaktapur ancient city
- Included pottery class in Bhaktapur
- Visit Pasupatinath temple
- Visit Boudhanath stupa
Landmarks Bhaktapur Pasupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa 
- Day 12
Kathmandu
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- White water rafting on the Bhote Khosi river (one of the best one-day rafting trips)
- Hikes and tours in the Kathmandu valley
- Extensive rafting or trekking tours
- Visits to Chitwan and Bardia National Parks in the Terai region




















