Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Kathmandu- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at authentic Nepali restaurant featuring dishes such as Woh (pancake made from freshly ground black lentils) and Kukhurako Masu (chicken cooked Nepali style))
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at authentic Nepali restaurant in Thamel and Jyatha neighbourhoods
Optional Activities
- Visit Taragaon Museum to explore Kathmandu's architectural history
Landmarks Taragaon Museum 
- Day 2
Kathmandu
Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Durbar Square sightseeing tour
- Bodhnath Stupa visit with Buddhist monastery observation
- Thangka painting studio visit with instruction on traditional Buddhist art
- Pashupatinath Temple visit
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of Kathmandu during free afternoon
Landmarks Durbar Square Bodhnath Stupa Pashupatinath Temple 
- Day 3
Kathmandu - Bhaktapur - Nagarkot
Kathmandu - Bhaktapur - Nagarkot- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with cooking class instructors after learning and preparing classic Nepali dishes)
Included Activities
- Authentic cooking class with local Nepali women including lunch
- Bhaktapur leader-led walking tour exploring Durbar Square, Taumadhi Square, and Pottery Square
- Sunset local cocktail at Club Himalaya (one drink included)
Landmarks Bhaktapur Durbar Square Taumadhi Square Pottery Square - Day 4
Nagarkot - Pokhara
Nagarkot - Pokhara- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning sunrise view from Nagarkot
- Phewa Tal Lake boat ride
- Peace Pagoda visit with mountain views
Optional Activities
- Explore Pokhara's mellow atmosphere and colourful streets
- Scenic walk along the lake to view brightly painted paddle boats
Landmarks Phewa Tal Peace Pagoda Machhapuchhare Annapurna Range - Day 5
Pokhara
Pokhara- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with Tibetan community after participating in traditional momo (steamed dumplings) preparation)
Included Activities
- Sarangkot Viewpoint sunrise visit with snowcapped Himalayan views
- International Mountain Museum visit
- Tibetan community visit with traditional momo-making demonstration and lunch
Optional Activities
- Free evening to explore Pokhara
Landmarks Sarangkot Viewpoint International Mountain Museum Fishtail Mountain - Day 6
Pokhara - Chitwan National Park
Pokhara - Chitwan National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious group dinner at the resort with the sounds of the jungle serenading the meal)
Included Activities
- Sunset snacks and beverages by Rapti River
- Private bush dinner at Barahi Jungle Lodge
Optional Activities
- Afternoon activities depending on time of year and wildlife movements
Landmarks Chitwan National Park Rapti River 
- Day 7
Chitwan National Park
Chitwan National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Dugout canoe safari on Rapti River with wildlife spotting
- Late afternoon jeep safari tour of Chitwan National Park
Landmarks Chitwan National Park Rapti River - Day 8
Chitwan National Park - Kathmandu
Chitwan National Park - Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Farewell dinner with leader and group at local restaurant
- Further exploration of Kathmandu
- Day 9
Kathmandu - Paro - Thimphu
Kathmandu - Paro - Thimphu- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant featuring traditional Bhutanese cuisine including seasonal vegetables, red rice with chili cheese, and optional Bhutanese peach wine or Ara spirit)
Included Activities
- National Memorial Chorten visit
- Welcome dinner at local restaurant featuring traditional Bhutanese cuisine
Optional Activities
- Orientation walk of Thimphu's main street
Landmarks National Memorial Chorten 
- Day 10
Thimphu
Thimphu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Buddha Dordenma (Buddha Point) visit with panoramic city views
- Short hike through pine forests with takin spotting
- Zilukha Nunnery visit
- Tashichho Dzong fortress and monastery visit
- National Textile Museum visit
- Simply Bhutan Heritage Museum visit with archery opportunity
- Voluntary Artists School visit
Optional Activities
- Archery at Simply Bhutan Heritage Museum
- Shopping for Bhutanese handicrafts including woven cloth, wooden masks, thangkas, silverware, jewellery, and bamboo crafts
Landmarks Buddha Dordenma Zilukha Nunnery Tashichho Dzong National Textile Museum Simply Bhutan Heritage Museum Voluntary Artists School - Day 11
Thimphu - Dochula Pass - Punakha - Phobjikha
Thimphu - Dochula Pass - Punakha - Phobjikha- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Desho Paper Factory visit to see traditional hand papermaking
- Simtokha Dzong fortress-monastery visit
- Dochula Pass (3100m) visit with Druk Wangyal Chortens
- Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility) village walk
Landmarks Desho Paper Factory Simtokha Dzong Dochula Pass Druk Wangyal Chortens Chimi Lhakhang 
- Day 12
Punakha Valley
Punakha Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Suspension bridge hike across Mo Chu river with paddy field and forest passage
- Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten visit with valley views
- Punakha Dzong visit with intricately carved woodwork and religious artwork
- Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery visit with evening prayers
Landmarks Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten Punakha Dzong Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery Mo Chu River - Day 13
Punakha - Phobjikha
Punakha - Phobjikha- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Phobjikha valley scenic drive through forests and vegetation
- Gangte Goemba monastery visit with valley views
Optional Activities
- Wildlife spotting for serows and muntjacs (barking deer)
Landmarks Phobjikha Valley Gangte Goemba - Day 14
Phobjikha
Phobjikha- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) center visit with black-necked crane education
- Phobjikha valley gentle hiking tour
Optional Activities
- Black-necked crane spotting with center scopes
Landmarks Phobjikha Valley Gangte Goemba Semchubara Village Khewa Lhakhang Temple - Day 15
Phobjikha - Paro
Phobjikha - Paro- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ta Dzong (17th century watchtower) and National Museum visit
- Kaja Throm local farmers market visit
- Group dinner
Optional Activities
- Free time to wander in Paro town
Landmarks Ta Dzong Kaja Throm Market - Day 16
Paro
Paro- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch and refreshments at teahouse during Taktsang hike), Dinner (Home-cooked farewell dinner at traditional farmhouse)
Included Activities
- Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) monastery hike through pine forests with prayer flags
- Teahouse lunch and refreshments at Taktsang
Optional Activities
- Additional one-hour hike each way to reach Tiger's Nest temple closely
Landmarks Taktsang - Day 17
Paro
Paro- Meals
- Breakfast
