Itinerary
- Day 1
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
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Textile Museum
- Visit to National Library
- Visit to Institute for Zorig Chusum (Arts & Crafts School) or Zangthopelri Lhakhang temple if school is closed
- Visit to Simply Bhutan Museum
- Visit to Memorial Chorten
- Visit to Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang) with meditation room access and tea/coffee
- Visit to Trashichhoedzong
Landmarks Textile Museum National Library Institute for Zorig Chusum Zangthopelri Lhakhang Simply Bhutan Museum Memorial Chorten Buddha Point (Kuensel Phodrang) Trashichhoedzong - Day 3
Thimphu to Punakha
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch at Aum Toeb Zam homestay in Thinleygang village), Dinner
Included Activities
- Ascent to Dochu La pass with views and refreshments
- Lunch and cultural experience at Aum Toeb Zam homestay in Thinleygang
- Hands-on introduction to traditional cooking techniques
- Village activities: archery, khuru (darts), or degor
- Visit to Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility)
- Exploration of Khuruthang town and Kaja Throm market
Landmarks Dochu La Pass Chimi Lhakhang 
- Day 4
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 to Paro
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Simtokha Dzong
- Visit to Ta Dzong (National Museum)
- Visit to Rinpung Dzong with traditional farmhouse visit
- Mask Dance and Cultural Show in traditional Bhutanese dress
Landmarks Simtokha Dzong Ta Dzong Rinpung Dzong - Day 6
Paro
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional home-cooked dinner at a local farmhouse)
Included Activities
- Hike to Taktshang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
- Visit to Kyichu Lhakhang (time permitting)
- Traditional home-cooked dinner at a local farmhouse
Optional Activities
- Hot stone bath - ancient Bhutanese practice to relieve fatigue after the hike
Landmarks Taktshang Monastery Kyichu Lhakhang - Day 7
Paro to Kathmandu
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Paro to Kathmandu
- Airport transfer to hotel in Patan
- Day 8
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Kathmandu International Airport
