Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
KathmanduOptional Activities
- Explore Thamel area with outdoor gear shops, souvenir shops, bookshops and restaurants
- Visit Boudhanath temple
- Visit Swayambunath temple
Landmarks Boudhanath Swayambunath 
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Paro
Kathmandu to Paro- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Bhutanese specialities including dishes with cheese such as ema datshi)
Included Activities
- Visit Ta Dzong National Museum of Bhutan
- Walk from Ta Dzong to Zuri Dzong and cantilever bridge over Paro Chu River (approximately 2 hours)
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang temple
Landmarks Ta Dzong (National Museum of Bhutan) Zuri Dzong Kyichu Lhakhang Paro Chu River 
- Day 3
Paro to Punakha
Paro to Punakha- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in Thinleygang), Dinner (Traditional Bhutanese specialities including dishes with cheese such as ema datshi)
Included Activities
- Hike the Divine Madman's trail from Thinleygang to below Wolokha nunnery (approximately 2.5-3 hours)
- Visit Chimi Lhakhang temple (approximately 1 hour)
Landmarks Dochu La Pass Gangkhar Punsum Wolokha nunnery Chandana village Chimi Lhakhang Sopsokha village 
- Day 4
Punakha
Punakha- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Bhutanese specialities including dishes with cheese such as ema datshi)
Included Activities
- Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Stupa (approximately 2 hours)
- Visit Punakha Dzong
Landmarks Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Stupa Punakha Dzong - Day 5
Punakha to Phobjikha
Punakha to Phobjikha- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Bhutanese specialities including dishes with cheese such as ema datshi)
Included Activities
- Hike from Longtey through Pele La Pass to Phobjikha Valley (approximately 3.5 hours)
- Visit Gangtey Monastery monastic festival
Landmarks Phobjikha Valley Pele La Pass Khumbu Gompa Gangtey Monastery - Day 6
Phobjikha to Wangdi
Phobjikha to Wangdi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Bhutanese specialities including dishes with cheese such as ema datshi)
Included Activities
- Hike Lawala Ridgeline from institute for higher learning to Lawala Pass (approximately 2.5 hours)
Landmarks Lawala Pass - Day 7
Phobjikha
Phobjikha- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Bhutanese specialities including dishes with cheese such as ema datshi)
Included Activities
- Watch unfurling of the Thangdrel at Gangtey Monastery
- Hike the Gangtey Nature Trail (approximately 1.5 hours)
- Visit Phobjika Crane Information Centre
Landmarks Gangtey Monastery Phobjika Crane Information Centre - Day 8
Wangdi to Thimphu
Wangdi to Thimphu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Bhutanese specialities including dishes with cheese such as ema datshi)
Included Activities
- Hike to Lungchuzekha Monastery and descent via Trashigang and Hongtsho villages (approximately 5.5 hours total)
Optional Activities
- Walk along Thimphu's bustling streets
Landmarks Dochu La Lungchuzekha Monastery Trashigang village Hongtsho village - Day 9
Thimphu to Paro
Thimphu to Paro- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Bhutanese specialities including dishes with cheese such as ema datshi)
Included Activities
- Hike to Taktsang Monastery including 700-step final climb (approximately 5.5 hours)
Optional Activities
- Relax at the hotel in Paro
- Explore Paro town
Landmarks Taktsang Monastery 
- Day 10
Paro to Kathmandu
Paro to Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Old Kathmandu including Durbar Square and Asan Bazaar area
Optional Activities
- Visit Bhaktapur (Bhadgaun), the medieval Newari town with temples, palaces and monasteries
- Visit Swayambunath temple, the 'Monkey Temple'
Landmarks Durbar Square Asan Bazaar Bhaktapur Swayambunath - Day 11
Kathmandu
Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast
