Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Paro to Thimphu
Paro to Thimphu- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided transfer from Paro airport to Thimphu
- Lecture on Gross National Happiness by a local scholar
- Evening exploratory walk around Thimphu main street and market area
- Day 2
Thimphu
Thimphu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Thimphu's main attractions
- Textile Museum visit to learn about national weaving traditions
- National Library visit with ancient manuscripts and traditional printing blocks
- Institute for Zorig Chusum (Arts & Crafts School) to observe students learning 13 traditional arts
- Simply Bhutan Museum visit showcasing traditional Bhutanese architecture and lifestyles
- Memorial Chorten visit dedicated to Bhutan's third King
- Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang) visit with panoramic Thimphu Valley views and meditation opportunity
- Trashichhoedzong visit - fortress of government and religion
Landmarks Textile Museum National Library Institute for Zorig Chusum Simply Bhutan Museum Memorial Chorten Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang) Trashichhoedzong - Day 3
Thimphu - Punakha
Thimphu - Punakha- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch with hands-on introduction to Bhutanese cooking at Aum Toeb Zam homestay), Dinner
Included Activities
- Ascend to Dochu La Pass at 3,050 metres
- Lunch at Aum Toeb Zam homestay with hands-on introduction to traditional cooking techniques and ingredients
- Engagement in customary village pastimes such as archery, khuru (darts), or degor
- Visit to Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility)
- Stroll through Khuruthang town
- Explore Kaja Throm market area
Landmarks Dochu La Pass Aum Toeb Zam Chimi Lhakhang Kaja Throm market 
- Day 4
Punakha
Punakha- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten
- Visit to Punakha Dzong
- Visit to Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery
- Visit to Nalanda Buddhist Institute (time permitting)
Landmarks Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten Punakha Dzong Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery Nalanda Buddhist Institute - Day 5
Punakha - Paro
Punakha - Paro- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Simtokha Dzong - school for the study of Dzongkha language
- Ta Dzong (National Museum) visit with antique thangkha paintings, textiles, weapons & armour, and historic artefacts
- Rinpung Dzong visit with wall paintings illustrating Buddhist lore
Optional Activities
- Namgay Artisanal Brewery visit for local beer tasting (payment on the spot)
Landmarks Simtokha Dzong Ta Dzong Rinpung Dzong Namgay Artisanal Brewery - Day 6
Paro
Paro- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch arranged in Paro town or at the trailhead cafeteria, depending on timing and group pace), Dinner (Traditional home-cooked dinner at local farmhouse with cultural show)
Included Activities
- Hike to Taktshang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) with trail through pine forest to cafeteria viewpoint and monastery complex visit
- Kyichu Lhakhang visit (7th-century temple)
- Traditional home-cooked dinner at local farmhouse
- Hot stone bath experience
- Try on national dress - Gho and Kira
- Cultural show dinner
Landmarks Taktshang Monastery Kyichu Lhakhang - Day 7
Paro to Kathmandu
Paro to Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Paro to Kathmandu
- Airport transfer to hotel in Patan
- Day 8
Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu Valley- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit to Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square and its temples including Hanuman Dhoka Palace Complex, Kumari Ghar, Jagannath Temple, and Shiva-Parvati Temple
Landmarks Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa Kathmandu Durbar Square Hanuman Dhoka Palace Complex Kumari Ghar Jagannath Temple Shiva-Parvati Temple Kal Bhairav statue Gaddi Baithak palace - Day 9
Kathmandu to Neydo
Kathmandu to Neydo- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Bungmati village with observation of wood and stone carving
- Visit to Khokana village and Lord Ganesha temple
- Monks' debating session at 5pm
- Daily protection puja ceremony
Landmarks Bungmati Khokana Lord Ganesha Temple Neydo Tashi Choeling Monastery - Day 10
Bhaktapur and Panauti
Bhaktapur and Panauti- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Lovingly prepared by host family at community homestay)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bhaktapur city and main square landmarks
- Visit to Palace of 55 Carved Windows
- Visit to Golden Gate
- Visit to Lion Gate
- Visit to Vatsala Devi temple
- Visit to statue of King Bhupatindra Malla
- Visit to Bell of Barking Dogs
- Overnight stay at community women-led homestay in Panauti
Optional Activities
- Optional participation in cooking process with host family
Landmarks Bhaktapur Palace of 55 Carved Windows Golden Gate Lion Gate Vatsala Devi temple Panauti - Day 11
Namobuddha to Kathmandu
Namobuddha to Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Namobuddha pilgrimage site
- Visit to Dhulikhel View Tower with panoramic Himalayan views
Landmarks Namobuddha Dhulikhel View Tower - Day 12
Kathmandu Departure
Kathmandu Departure- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Kathmandu International Airport
