Itinerary
- Day 1
Chattogram
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Nimtali Arch, the sole surviving gateway of Nimtali Palace (late 18th century)
- Explore Curzon Hall, a colonial architectural remnant from 1904
- Visit Dhakeswari Temple, built in the 12th century by King Ballal Sen
Landmarks Nimtali Arch Curzon Hall Dhakeswari Temple - Day 2
Dhaka to Bogura
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cruise by local engine boat across braided channels of the Jamuna River to Dakatpara sand island
- Explore Dakatpara, a sand island shaped by seasonal flooding with rural settlements
Optional Activities
- Watch for Bede water gypsies along the Turag River near Tongi (seasonal sightings not guaranteed)
Landmarks Turag River Jamuna River Dakatpara - Day 3
Bogura - Paharpur - Rajshahi
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mahasthangarh, one of the oldest archaeological sites in Bangladesh (3rd century BCE)
- Explore Gokul Medh, a terraced brick structure believed to be a Buddhist shrine or stupa from 7th century CE
- Explore Sompur Vihara UNESCO World Heritage Site at Paharpur, a monastic complex built under Dharmapala (circa 781-821 CE)
- Visit the on-site museum at Sompur Vihara with artefacts from excavations
Landmarks Mahasthangarh Gokul Medh Sompur Vihara - Day 4
Rajshahi - Kushtia - Khulna
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit a local silk factory in Rajshahi to learn about traditional silk production
- Explore Puthia (Temple City) with its 13 Hindu temples, ceremonial platforms, and former Zamindar palace
- Visit Lalon Shah Complex in Kushtia, shrine of revered Baul mystic Lalon Shah (1774-1890)
- Visit the modest museum at Lalon Shah Complex
Landmarks Lalon Shah Complex Puthia - Day 5
Khulna - Bagerhat - Barisal
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit the 60 Domed Mosque (Shat Gombuj Masjid) in Bagerhat, built in 15th century by Khan Jahan Ali
- Explore Singair Mosque in Bagerhat
- Explore Bibi Begni Mosque in Bagerhat
- Explore One Dome Mosque in Bagerhat
- Visit the Tomb of Khan Jahan Ali in Bagerhat
Landmarks 60 Domed Mosque (Shat Gombuj Masjid) Singair Mosque Bibi Begni Mosque One Dome Mosque Tomb of Khan Jahan Ali - Day 6
Barisal to Sonargaon
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Board local engine boat to experience the backwaters near Banaripara
- Witness the country's largest floating markets in the backwater region
Landmarks Banaripara Backwaters Sonargaon - Day 7
Sonargaon
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Panam Nagar, the abandoned merchant town with over 50 colonial-era buildings
- Explore the Folk Art and Craft Museum founded by Zainul Abedin in 1975
- Visit Boro Sardar Bari, a grand mansion from the early 20th century
Landmarks Panam Nagar Folk Art and Craft Museum Boro Sardar Bari - Day 8
Sreemangal
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning walk through a tea garden with tea leaf collection experience
- Try picking tea leaves with local workers
- Visit Garo tribal village to learn about their traditional lifestyle
- Explore Monipuri Village and local artisan workshops
- Taste the famous seven-layer tea, a local specialty
Landmarks Monipuri Village Garo tribal village - Day 9
Sreemangal to Chattogram
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walk through Lawachara Rainforest, a protected sanctuary
- Visit Khashia village on the forest's outskirts
- Learn about traditional betel leaf cultivation
- Board the Paharika Express train to Chattogram
Optional Activities
- Spot the Hoolock Gibbon, one of the world's most endangered primates
Landmarks Lawachara Rainforest Khashia village - Day 10
Chattogram to Bandarban
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chattogram's largest fish and vegetable markets
- Explore salt processing fields
- Visit traditional shoe-making workshops
Optional Activities
- Visit Nilachal scenic hilltop (if time allows)
Landmarks Nilachal - Day 11
Bandarban - Chattogram - Dhaka
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cruise along the Sangu River through lush hills and traditional villages
- Visit a Marma village to learn about this Buddhist ethnic community
- Visit Patenga Beach where the Karnaphuli River meets the Bay of Bengal
Landmarks Sangu River Patenga Beach - Day 12
Dhaka
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell buffet dinner)
Included Activities
- Walk through the bustling Hindu streets of Old Dhaka
- Take a short boat ride on the Buriganga River at Sadarghat
- Visit Ahsan Manzil (Pink Palace), a former zamindari residence and museum
- Rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes of Old Dhaka
- Visit rickshaw-making workshop, recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage
- Visit the historic Armenian Church
- Visit the Star Mosque with intricately tiled design
- Visit Lalbagh Fort, an unfinished Mughal-era stronghold
- Visit the National Museum
- View the National Parliament Complex designed by Louis I. Kahn
- Visit Aarong, a handicraft store supporting rural artisans
Landmarks Ahsan Manzil Armenian Church Star Mosque Lalbagh Fort National Museum National Parliament Complex Buriganga River - Day 13
Dhaka to Paro
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Paro Rinpung Dzong, a striking example of Bhutanese architecture
- Partake in butter lamp ceremony lighting 108 lamps for health and prosperity
- Meet Sonam Choden, founder of Bhutan Herbal Tea
- Explore Paro town with traditional wooden shops and cafes
Landmarks Paro Rinpung Dzong 
- Day 14
Paro to Bumthang
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Ogyen Choling Palace), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Membar Tsho ('Burning Lake'), one of Bhutan's most sacred pilgrimage sites
- Explore Ogyen Choling Palace, now a museum
- Visit Ta Rimochen Lhakhang, a revered Nyingma monastery
Optional Activities
- Meet Ashi Kuenzang Choden, the palace owner and renowned Bhutanese author (if possible)
Landmarks Membar Tsho Ogyen Choling Palace Ta Rimochen Lhakhang Tang Valley - Day 15
Bumthang
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit a local beekeeper from the Bee Keeping Cooperative
- Visit Jamba Lhakhang monastery
- Visit Kurjey Lhakhang monastery
- Visit Tamshing Lhakhang monastery
- Visit Jakar Dzong ('Castle of the White Bird')
- Visit Red Panda Brewery to experience Bhutan's brewing traditions
- Visit the Swiss cheese factory and dairy farm
Optional Activities
- Meet with the founder of Red Panda Brewery, Mr Namgyal Maurer (if timing allows)
Landmarks Jamba Lhakhang Kurjey Lhakhang Tamshing Lhakhang Jakar Dzong Red Panda Brewery - Day 16
Bumthang to Punakha
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop in Zungney village to witness women weaving yathras (handwoven wool strips)
- Explore local shops in Zungney village
- Visit a high mountain pass to hoist prayer flags
- Visit Punakha Dzong ('Palace of Great Happiness')
- Explore Khuruthang town and its local market
Optional Activities
- Purchase blessed prayer flags (if desired)
Landmarks Punakha Dzong Chumey Valley - Day 17
Punakha to Thimphu
- Meals
- Breakfast (Scenic riverside picnic breakfast), Lunch (Lunch at Aum Toeb Zam homestay with traditional Bhutanese dishes), Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic riverside picnic breakfast with Punakha Dzong views
- Gentle hike to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten (approximately one hour)
- Visit Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten, a temple dedicated to the Fifth King
- Stop at Dochu La pass (3050 metres) for warm welcome ceremony with local women
- Lunch at Aum Toeb Zam homestay with traditional Bhutanese dishes
- Enjoy local ara (alcohol) at Dochu La pass
- Meet the Executive Director of the Loden Foundation in Thimphu
- Unwind at Changyul Park along the Wangchhu River Corridor
Landmarks Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten Dochu La pass Changyul Park 
- Day 18
Thimphu
- Meals
- Breakfast (Vegetarian breakfast of Tibetan buns with monks at Druk Ralung Shedrup Choling Monastery), Lunch, Dinner (Special farewell dinner either at Kuensel Phodrang overlooking Thimphu or private barbecue)
Included Activities
- Vegetarian breakfast of Tibetan buns with monks at Druk Ralung Shedrup Choling Monastery
- Visit Pangri Zampa, Bhutan's college for Traditional Astrology
- Hands-on weaving and natural dyeing demonstration at a local family home
- Learn about madder, onion skins, and seasonal flowers dyeing techniques
- Tie-dye a handkerchief
Optional Activities
- Catch a glimpse of an archery match, Bhutan's national sport (if available on weekends)
- Wear traditional Kiras and Ghos for photos (additional fee applies)
- Explore the National Textile Museum as an alternative
- Stroll through the Craft Bazaar showcasing home-made crafts
Landmarks Druk Ralung Shedrup Choling Monastery Pangri Zampa Kuensel Phodrang National Textile Museum Craft Bazaar - Day 19
Genekha - Paro
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Relaxed dinner at Namgay Artisanal Brewery)
Included Activities
- Immerse in Chizhi Gompa local festival with local villagers
- Watch masked dancers embody demons and animals
- Experience Buddhist monks' sacred chants and purification dances
- Visit Namgay Artisanal Brewery for local beer tasting
Landmarks Chizhi Gompa Namgay Artisanal Brewery - Day 20
Paro
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Phurba Mandala Display Centre to witness sand mandala artists
- Visit Tashi Gongphel Handmade Paper factory
- Observe traditional Bhutanese paper creation from daphne bush
- Visit Dumtse Lhakhang, sacred temple built by Thangtong Gyalpo
- Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan's most revered temples from 7th century
- Stroll through Paro town browsing local handicraft shops
- Visit a local farmhouse to experience authentic Bhutanese village life
Optional Activities
- Try making your own sand mandala at Phurba Mandala Display Centre (charges apply)
- Paint a Thangka at Phurba Mandala Display Centre (charges apply)
- Try making your own paper at Tashi Gongphel Handmade Paper factory
- Join the farmhouse family in preparing the meal for an immersive experience
Landmarks Phurba Mandala Display Centre Tashi Gongphel Handmade Paper factory Dumtse Lhakhang Kyichu Lhakhang - Day 21
Paro
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Special farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Trek to Taktsang Monastery ('Tigers Nest'), perched 900m above the Paro valley
- Visit the meditation cave of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal
- Experience a Traditional Herbal Hot Stone Bath (Dotsho) at Zanta Bhutan Spa
Landmarks Taktsang Monastery Zanta Bhutan Spa - Day 22
Paro to Bangkok
- Meals
- Breakfast
