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Temples, Dzongs and Taj

15 days
From Kathmandu to New Delhi
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kathmandu

    Optional Activities

    • Explore cafes and bars in Thamel district
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  2. Day 2

    Kathmandu

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bhaktapur
    • Explore narrow streets of Bhaktapur
    • Visit Pashupatinath Temple
    • Visit Boudhanath Stupa
    Landmarks
    Bhaktapur
    Pashupatinath Temple
    Boudhanath Stupa
  3. Day 3

    Kathmandu

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Thamel district
    • Visit Durbar Square
    • Visit Swayambhunath Stupa

    Optional Activities

    • Everest Mountain Flight (early morning)
    Landmarks
    Durbar Square
    Swayambhunath Stupa
  4. Day 4

    Kathmandu to Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ta Dzong (National Museum of Bhutan)
    • Visit Paro Dzong
    • Visit Nado Poizokhang Incense Factory
    Landmarks
    Ta Dzong (National Museum of Bhutan)
    Paro Dzong
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  5. Day 5

    Paro to Punakha

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Ascend Dochu La Pass
    • View 108 chortens at Dochu La Pass
    • Hike to Chimi Lhakhang Temple
    Landmarks
    Dochu La Pass
    Chimi Lhakhang Temple
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  6. Day 6

    Punakha to Gangtey

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Home-cooked meal prepared at village homestay)

    Included Activities

    • Morning walk to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten
    • Visit Punakha Dzong
    • Scenic drive to Phobjikha Valley
    • Stay in traditional village homestay
    Landmarks
    Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten
    Punakha Dzong
    Phobjikha Valley
  7. Day 7

    Gangtey

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Nature walk through Phobjikha Valley
    • Visit Gangtey Monastery
    • Cultural exchange with host family
    • Learn traditional Bhutanese lifestyle
    Landmarks
    Gangtey Monastery
  8. Day 8

    Gangtey to Thimphu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cross Dochu La Pass
    • Visit Rinchengang Village
    • Explore Thimphu
    Landmarks
    Rinchengang Village
    Wangdue Phodrang Dzong
  9. Day 9

    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 artisan workshops
    • Visit Takin research centre
    • Visit Thangthong Dewachen Dupthop Nunnery
    • Explore weekend market
    • Watch archery tournament (if timing allows)
    Landmarks
    Memorial Chorten
    Folk Heritage Museum
    School of Arts & Crafts (National Institute for Zorig Chusum)
    Takin research centre
    Thangthong Dewachen Dupthop Nunnery
  10. Day 10

    Paro

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Authentic Bhutanese cuisine and local family hospitality at farmhouse)

    Included Activities

    • Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
    • Explore Taktsang temples and shrines
    • Visit Drukgyel Dzong ruins
    • Visit Kyichu Lhakhang
    • Farewell dinner at farmhouse

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional hot stone bath
    Landmarks
    Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
    Drukgyel Dzong
    Kyichu Lhakhang
  11. Day 11

    Paro to Delhi

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hotel transfer and check-in
    • Tour itinerary briefing
    • Local area orientation

    Optional Activities

    • Free time in Paro
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  12. Day 12

    Delhi

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit India Gate
    • Drive past President's Palace
    • Drive past Parliament of India
    • View Humayun's Tomb
    • View Bangla Sahab Gurudwara
    • Metro ride to Old Delhi
    • Walk through Chandni Chowk market
    • Explore Chawri Bazar
    • Rickshaw ride
    • Visit Jama Masjid
    • Sample authentic street food snacks
    Landmarks
    India Gate
    President's Palace
    Parliament of India
    Humayun's Tomb
    Bangla Sahab Gurudwara
    Chandni Chowk
    Chawri Bazar
    Jama Masjid
  13. Day 13

    Agra

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Sheroes Hangout Cafe, run by acid attack survivors)

    Included Activities

    • Lunch at Sheroes Hangout Cafe
    • Mughal Heritage Walk through Kachhpura village
    • Learn about village life and local farming
    • Visit lesser-known Mughal era monuments
    • Stroll Mehtab Bagh park
    • View Taj Mahal at sunset

    Optional Activities

    • Vegetarian Thali cooking lesson and meal with Hindu family
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
    Mehtab Bagh
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  14. Day 14

    Agra to Delhi

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Taj Mahal at sunrise
    • Visit Agra Fort
    Landmarks
    Taj Mahal
    Agra Fort
  15. Day 15

    Delhi

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Optional tours in Delhi
    • Tiger safari at Ranthambore National Park
    • Beach extension to Goa
    • Beach extension to Kerala
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