Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Kathmandu- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at authentic Nepali restaurant in Thamel and Jyatha neighborhoods with dishes including 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 neighborhoods
Optional Activities
- Visit Taragaon Museum to explore Kathmandu's architectural history
Landmarks Taragaon Museum 
- Day 2
Kathmandu
Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu with leader
- Visit Durbar Square
- Visit Bodhnath Stupa and surrounding monasteries
- Stop at Thangka painting studio with instruction on sacred Buddhist art
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
Landmarks Durbar Square Bodhnath Stupa Pashupatinath Temple 
- Day 3
Kathmandu - Bhaktapur - Nagarkot
Kathmandu - Bhaktapur - Nagarkot- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch with new friends after cooking class)
Included Activities
- Authentic cooking class led by local Nepali women with lunch
- Leader-led walking tour of Bhaktapur exploring Durbar Square, Taumadhi Square, and Pottery Square
- Sunset local cocktail at Club Himalaya (one drink included)
Landmarks Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Taumadhi Square Pottery Square - Day 4
Nagarkot - Pokhara
Nagarkot - Pokhara- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat ride across Phewa Tal lake
- Visit Peace Pagoda with mountain views
Optional Activities
- Stroll along scenic lake and colorful streets of Pokhara
Landmarks Phewa Tal Peace Pagoda Machhapuchhare Annapurna Range - Day 5
Pokhara
Pokhara- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with Tibetan community after momo cooking demonstration)
Included Activities
- Visit Sarangkot Viewpoint for sunrise
- Visit International Mountain Museum
- Visit Tibetan community with traditional momo cooking demonstration and lunch
Landmarks Sarangkot Viewpoint International Mountain Museum - Day 6
Pokhara - Chitwan National Park
Pokhara - Chitwan National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious group dinner at resort)
Included Activities
- Group dinner at resort
Optional Activities
- Afternoon activities at Rapti River with beverages and snacks while watching sunset
Landmarks Chitwan National Park Rapti River 
- Day 7
Chitwan National Park
Chitwan National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning dugout canoe adventure on Rapti River with crocodile and bird spotting
- Late afternoon safari tour of Chitwan National Park
- Group dinner at resort
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
- Day 9
Kathmandu - Paro - Thimphu
Kathmandu - Paro - Thimphu- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant with traditional Bhutanese cuisine including seasonal vegetables and red rice with chili cheese. Optional Bhutanese peach wine or Ara (national spirit) available)
Included Activities
- Visit National Memorial Chorten
- Orientation walk through Thimphu (if time permits)
- Welcome dinner at local restaurant with traditional Bhutanese cuisine
Landmarks National Memorial Chorten 
- Day 10
Thimphu
Thimphu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Buddha Point (Buddha Dordenma) with panoramic city views
- Short hike through pine trees to spot takin at Takin Conservation Park
- Visit Zilukha Nunnery
- Pass by Tashichho Dzong fortress and monastery
- Visit National Textile Museum
- Visit Simply Bhutan Heritage Museum with opportunity to try archery
- Visit Voluntary Artists School in Thimphu
Optional Activities
- Browse Thimphu's handicrafts including woven cloth, wooden masks, thangkas, silverware, jewelry, and bamboo crafts
Landmarks Buddha Dordenma (Buddha Point) Takin Conservation Park Zilukha Nunnery Tashichho Dzong National Textile Museum Simply Bhutan Heritage Museum Voluntary Artists School - Day 11
Thimphu - Dochula Pass - Punakha
Thimphu - Dochula Pass - Punakha- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Desho Paper Factory to see traditional hand paper-making
- Visit Simtokha Dzong castle-monastery
- Drive Dochula Pass with Druk Wangyal Chortens (over a hundred chortens built in memory of Bhutanese soldiers)
- Visit Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility) with village walk
Landmarks Desho Paper Factory Simtokha Dzong Dochula Pass Druk Wangyal Chortens Chimi Lhakhang Sopsokha village 
- Day 12
Punakha
Punakha- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten with suspension bridge crossing and paddy field walk
- Visit Punakha Dzong
- Visit Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Temple and nunnery for evening prayers
Landmarks Mo Chu river Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten Punakha Dzong Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Temple and nunnery - Day 13
Punakha - Phobjikha
Punakha - Phobjikha- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through lush forests to Phobjikha Valley with wildlife spotting
- Visit Gangte Goemba with monastery views of the valley
Landmarks Phobjikha Valley Gangte Goemba - Day 14
Phobjikha
Phobjikha- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) center with crane information and spotting scopes
- Gentle two-hour valley hike from hilltop overlooking Gangte Goemba through flower meadows, forests, past chorten, village of Semchubara, and Khewa Lhakhang temple
Landmarks Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) center Phobjikha Valley Semchubara village Khewa Lhakhang temple - Day 15
Phobjikha - Paro
Phobjikha - Paro- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ta Dzong (National Museum)
- Visit Kaja Throm farmers market
- Group dinner
Optional Activities
- Free time to wander Paro town
Landmarks Ta Dzong (National Museum) Kaja Throm - Day 16
Paro
Paro- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch and refreshments at teahouse during Tiger's Nest hike), Dinner (Home-cooked final dinner at local farmhouse)
Included Activities
- Hike to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) monastery through pine forests with prayer flags
- Lunch and refreshments at teahouse during hike
- Home-cooked final dinner at local farmhouse
Optional Activities
- Optional further hike (approximately one hour each way) to reach Taktsang temple itself
Landmarks Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) - Day 17
Paro
Paro- Meals
- Breakfast
