Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Kathmandu- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner featuring traditional Nepali cuisine)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Norbulinka Boutique Hotel)
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport 
- Day 2
Kathmandu
Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Norbulinka Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square and explore exquisite Newari architecture, ancient temples, and courtyards including Living Goddess Kumari's residence
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple and witness daily religious rituals along the holy Bagmati River
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa and walk clockwise around the Buddhist stupa while observing monks and pilgrims
- Visit Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) and climb ancient stone steps to reach the 2,500-year-old Buddhist temple complex
Landmarks Kathmandu Durbar Square Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) - Day 3
Chitwan
Chitwan- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional dinner featuring authentic Tharu cuisine including dhikri (steamed rice flour dumplings), gundruk (fermented leafy greens), and fresh vegetables prepared with aromatic spices)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Queens Park)
Included Activities
- Explore Tharu Village and discover traditional mud-walled houses decorated with colorful murals and sustainable farming practices
- Experience Tharu Cultural Dance performance with local artists in traditional costumes performing ancient folk dances
- Traditional dinner featuring authentic Tharu cuisine including dhikri (steamed rice flour dumplings), gundruk (fermented leafy greens), and fresh vegetables
Landmarks Tharu Village - Day 4
Chitwan
Chitwan- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Royal Tiger Luxury Resort)
Included Activities
- Chitwan Jungle Safari by Jeep through sal forests, grasslands, and riverine areas searching for one-horned rhinoceros, Royal Bengal tigers, leopards, sloth bears, and over 500 bird species
- 1-hour Canoe Ride along the Rapti or Narayani River for crocodile watching and viewing gharials, mugger crocodiles, and aquatic wildlife
- Visit Tharu Museum showcasing rich heritage, traditional lifestyle, and cultural artifacts of the indigenous Tharu community
Landmarks Chitwan National Park Tharu Museum - Day 5
Pokhara
Pokhara- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Hotel Queens Park)
Included Activities
- Visit Davis Falls (Patale Chhango) where Pardi Khola stream mysteriously disappears into an underground tunnel
- Explore Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave featuring stalactites and stalagmites formations and a sacred Shiva lingam
- Serene boat ride on Phewa Lake with Annapurna mountain range reflections including Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Peak)
- Visit Tal Barahi Temple, a two-story pagoda-style temple on a small island in Phewa Lake dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga
Landmarks Davis Falls (Patale Chhango) Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave Phewa Lake Tal Barahi Temple Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Peak) 
- Day 6
Pokhara
Pokhara- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Royal Tiger Luxury Resort)
Included Activities
- 1-hour scenic drive from Pokhara through traditional Nepali villages, terraced farmlands, and rhododendron forests to trailhead
- 2-hour trek to Australian Camp (2,060 meters) through lush forests, charming Gurung villages, and alpine meadows
- Experience 360-degree panoramic views of Annapurna South (7,219m), Hiunchuli (6,441m), and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Peak) (6,993m)
Landmarks Australian Camp Annapurna South Hiunchuli Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Peak) - Day 7
Pokhara
Pokhara- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (The Fort Resort)
Included Activities
- Pre-dawn scenic drive to Sarangkot (1,592 meters) for Annapurna Range Sunrise viewing
- Witness the legendary 'Golden Mountain' sunrise as Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Peak), and Dhaulagiri are illuminated in golden light
- Panoramic views of Pokhara Valley and Phewa Lake during sunrise
- Airport transfer service to Pokhara Airport
Landmarks Sarangkot Annapurna Range Annapurna I Annapurna South Hiunchuli Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Peak) Dhaulagiri - Day 8
Kathmandu to Patan
Kathmandu to Patan- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Terma Linca Resort and Spa)
Included Activities
- Scenic 30-minute drive from Kathmandu Airport to Patan (Lalitpur)
- Explore Patan Durbar Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing medieval art, architecture, intricate wood carvings, stone sculptures, and bronze work from the 12th century
- Visit Krishna Mandir, a masterpiece of stone architecture built in 1637 featuring exquisite carvings depicting scenes from Hindu epics Ramayana and Mahabharata
- Visit Patan Museum housed in a beautifully restored Malla palace displaying bronze sculptures, religious artifacts, and traditional crafts illustrating Newari culture
Landmarks Patan Durbar Square Krishna Mandir Patan Museum 
- Day 9
Thimphu
Thimphu- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Terma Linca Resort and Spa)
Included Activities
- Scenic 2-hour drive from Paro Airport to Thimphu
- Visit Buddha Dordenma Statue, one of the largest Buddha statues in the world at 169 feet tall, housing over 100,000 smaller Buddha statues and offering panoramic views of Thimphu valley
- Visit National Memorial Chorten, Thimphu's most iconic landmark built in 1974 to honor the third King of Bhutan, and witness locals circumambulating while spinning prayer wheels and chanting mantras
Landmarks Buddha Dordenma Statue National Memorial Chorten - Day 10
Thimphu
Thimphu- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Dhensa Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion), a 13th-century fortress rebuilt in the 1960s serving as the seat of government with intricate woodwork, golden roofs, and whitewashed walls constructed without nails
- Experience authentic Bhutanese cuisine at Folk Heritage Museum Restaurant set in a recreated 19th-century rural Bhutanese farmhouse
- Visit National Institute for Zorig Chusum (School of Traditional Arts) where students master Bhutan's 13 traditional crafts including painting, woodcarving, sculpture, and weaving
- Visit Bhutan Post Office Headquarters famous worldwide for personalized stamps and create custom stamps as a memorable souvenir
Landmarks Tashichho Dzong Folk Heritage Museum National Institute for Zorig Chusum Bhutan Post Office Headquarters - Day 11
Thimphu to Punakha
Thimphu to Punakha- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Himalayan Keys Forest Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Simtokha Dzong (20-minute drive from Thimphu), Bhutan's oldest fortress built in 1629 housing the Institute for Language and Culture Studies with ancient Buddhist murals and intricate woodwork
- Scenic 1.5-hour mountain road drive through pine forests and rhododendron groves to Dochula Pass (3,100 meters)
- Explore 108 memorial chortens (stupas) at Dochula Pass with panoramic views of Himalayan peaks including Gangkar Puensum (7,570m), Bhutan's highest peak
- Visit Punakha Dzong (Palace of Great Happiness), built in 1637 at the confluence of Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers, serving as the winter residence of the Je Khenpo with golden roofs and intricate woodwork
Landmarks Simtokha Dzong Dochula Pass Gangkar Puensum Punakha Dzong - Day 12
Punakha to Paro
Punakha to Paro- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Himalayan Keys Forest Resort)
Included Activities
- Scenic 3-hour drive through mountain passes and traditional villages from Punakha to Paro Valley
- Explore Paro Dzong (Rinpung Dzong - Fortress on a Heap of Jewels), built in 1645, one of Bhutan's most photographed and architecturally stunning fortresses serving as administrative center with massive buttressed walls and intricate woodwork
- Visit National Museum housed in Ta Dzong Fortress, a circular watchtower built in 1649 containing comprehensive collection of cultural artifacts, ancient weapons, traditional costumes, stamps, coins, and religious art spanning over 1,500 years
Landmarks Paro Dzong (Rinpung Dzong) Ta Dzong (National Museum) - Day 13
Kathmandu
Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Norbulinka Boutique Hotel)
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 14
Kathmandu to Syabrubesi
Kathmandu to Syabrubesi- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Hotel Garden Inn)
Included Activities
- Spectacular 140km drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi through pristine Langtang National Park witnessing diverse flora and fauna
- Arrive at Syabrubesi near the Nepal-China border
Landmarks Langtang National Park Nepal-China border - Day 15
Syabrubesi to Gyirong
Syabrubesi to Gyirong- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (Gyirong Qomulangzong Hotel)
Included Activities
- Short drive from Syabrubesi to the Nepal-China border
- Cross the iconic border bridge to enter Tibet
- Continue journey to Gyirong Town with Tibetan guide
Landmarks Nepal-China border Gyirong - Day 16
Gyirong to Everest Base Camp
Gyirong to Everest Base Camp- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Mount Everest International Hotel)
Included Activities
- Spectacular 480km drive with breathtaking vistas of Mt. Shishapangma, the world's 14th highest peak
- Stop at stunning Pekutso Lake for magnificent photo opportunities
- Stand before Mt. Everest at Everest Base Camp
- Visit historic Rongbuk Monastery near Everest Base Camp and engage in meaningful conversations with resident monks about their spiritual life and studies
Landmarks Mt. Shishapangma Pekutso Lake Mt. Everest Everest Base Camp Rongbuk Monastery - Day 17
Everest Base Camp to Shigatse
Everest Base Camp to Shigatse- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Schery Hotel)
Included Activities
- Scenic 250km drive (approximately 4.5 hours) from Everest region through Tibetan plateau to Shigatse
- Visit Tashilunpo Monastery, traditional residence of the Panchen Lama and one of the top six Gelug ('Yellow Hat') School monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism
- Explore ancient halls, intricate murals, and golden stupas at Tashilunpo Monastery
Landmarks Tashilunpo Monastery - Day 18
Shigatse to Lhasa
Shigatse to Lhasa- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (La Garry Snow Dragon Manor Resort)
Included Activities
- Scenic 350km drive via Gyantse to Lhasa
- Marvel at the fabulous scenery of Karola Glacier with pristine ice formations against dramatic mountain backdrops
- Visit breathtaking Lake Yamdrok, one of Tibet's three sacred lakes, with stunning turquoise waters surrounded by snow-capped peaks
- Enjoy memorable lakeside picnic at Lake Yamdrok (weather permitting)
Landmarks Karola Glacier Lake Yamdrok 
- Day 19
Lhasa
Lhasa- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (La Garry Snow Dragon Manor Resort)
Included Activities
- Visit Potala Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site and architectural marvel with intricate artwork, sacred relics, and panoramic views from the highest ancient palace in the world
- Visit Jokhang Temple, the holiest site in Tibetan Buddhism with ornate architecture, vibrant murals, prayer wheels, and devout pilgrims
- Explore Barkhor Street, vibrant marketplace and pilgrimage circuit with traditional Tibetan homes, souvenir shops, and lively street vendors
Landmarks Potala Palace Jokhang Temple Barkhor Street - Day 20
Lhasa
Lhasa- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (La Garry Snow Dragon Manor Resort)
Included Activities
- Explore Drepung Monastery, once the largest and most influential monastic institution in Tibet with ancient halls, sprawling courtyards, intricate murals, and sacred assembly halls
- Witness daily rituals of prayer and contemplation at Drepung Monastery
- Visit Sera Monastery, renowned for its unique blend of scholarly pursuits and religious devotion
- Experience the renowned Sera Debate where monks engage in spirited philosophical discussions showcasing the intellectual vitality of Tibetan Buddhist tradition
Landmarks Drepung Monastery Sera Monastery - Day 21
Lhasa
Lhasa- Meals
- Breakfast
