Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Kathmandu- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at authentic Nepali restaurant in Thamel and Jyatha neighbourhoods featuring Nepali dishes such as Woh (pancake made from freshly ground black lentils) and Kukhurako Masu (chicken cooked Nepali style))
Included Activities
- Airport arrival transfer
- Welcome meeting with leader and group
- Welcome dinner at authentic Nepali restaurant
Optional Activities
- Visit Taragaon Museum showcasing 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 monastery
- Thangka painting studio visit
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
Landmarks Durbar Square Bodhnath Stupa Pashupatinath Temple 
- Day 3
Kathmandu - Bhaktapur - Nagarkot
Kathmandu - Bhaktapur - Nagarkot- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch after cooking class with local Nepali women)
Included Activities
- Authentic Nepali cooking class with local women
- Lunch after cooking class
- Bhaktapur leader-led walking tour covering Durbar Square, Taumadhi Square, and Pottery Square
- Sunset cocktails 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 viewing at Nagarkot
- Boat ride across Phewa Tal lake
- Visit Peace Pagoda
Optional Activities
- Explore Pokhara's streets and local restaurants
- Stroll along scenic lake and view paddle boats
Landmarks Phewa Tal Lake Peace Pagoda Machhapuchhare - Day 5
Pokhara
Pokhara- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with Tibetan community after momo cooking demonstration)
Included Activities
- Sarangkot Viewpoint sunrise viewing
- International Mountain Museum visit
- Tibetan community visit with traditional momo cooking demonstration
- Lunch with Tibetan community
Landmarks Sarangkot Viewpoint International Mountain Museum - Day 6
Pokhara - Chitwan National Park
Pokhara - Chitwan National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group dinner at Barahi Jungle Lodge)
Included Activities
- Arrival at Barahi Jungle Lodge
- Sunset snacks and beverages by Rapti River
- Group dinner at lodge
Optional Activities
- Flexible afternoon activities depending on wildlife movements and season
Landmarks Chitwan National Park Rapti River 
- Day 7
Chitwan National Park
Chitwan National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Canoe safari on Rapti River spotting crocodiles and birds
- Jeep safari tour in afternoon
- Group dinner at lodge
Landmarks Chitwan National Park - Day 8
Chitwan National Park - Kathmandu
Chitwan National Park - Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive from Chitwan to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Explore Kathmandu
- Farewell dinner with leader and group at local restaurant
- Day 9
Kathmandu - Paro - Thimphu
Kathmandu - Paro - Thimphu- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at a local favourite restaurant featuring traditional Bhutanese feast with seasonal vegetables and signature dish of red rice with chili cheese)
Included Activities
- Airport arrival transfer from Paro to Thimphu
- Welcome meeting with new leader and group
- National Memorial Chorten visit
- Orientation walk in Thimphu
- Welcome dinner featuring traditional Bhutanese cuisine
Landmarks National Memorial Chorten 
- Day 10
Thimphu
Thimphu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Buddha Dordenma (Buddha Point) visit with panoramic views
- Takin spotting hike through pine forests
- Zilukha Nunnery visit
- Tashichho Dzong fortress and monastery visit
- National Textile Museum visit
- Simply Bhutan Heritage Museum visit with optional archery
- Voluntary Artists School visit
Optional Activities
- Try Bhutan's national sport of archery at Simply Bhutan Heritage Museum
Landmarks Buddha Dordenma Tashichho Dzong Zilukha Nunnery National Textile Museum Simply Bhutan Heritage Museum Voluntary Artists School - Day 11
Thimphu - Phobjikha
Thimphu - Phobjikha- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Desho Paper Factory visit
- Simtokha Dzong visit
- Dochula Pass visit with Druk Wangyal Chortens
- Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility) visit and village walk
Landmarks Desho Paper Factory Simtokha Dzong Dochula Pass Druk Wangyal Chortens Chimi Lhakhang 
- Day 12
Phobjikha
Phobjikha- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Kahmsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten hike starting from suspension bridge crossing Mo Chu river
- Punakha Dzong visit
- Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Temple and nunnery visit with evening prayers
Landmarks Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten Punakha Dzong Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Temple and Nunnery Mo Chu River - Day 13
Punakha - Phobjikha
Punakha - Phobjikha- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Phobjikha Valley
- Gangte Goemba monastery visit
Optional Activities
- Spot serows and muntjacs (barking deer) in Phobjikha Valley
Landmarks Phobjikha Valley Gangte Goemba - Day 14
Phobjikha
Phobjikha- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) centre visit
- Two-hour valley hiking tour
Landmarks Phobjikha Valley Khewa Lhakhang Temple - Day 15
Phobjikha - Paro
Phobjikha - Paro- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ta Dzong (National Museum) visit
- Kaja Throm farmers market visit
- Group dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Paro town
Landmarks Ta Dzong Kaja Throm Market - Day 16
Paro
Paro- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch and refreshments at teahouse while viewing Taktsang), Dinner (Home-cooked dinner at farmhouse)
Included Activities
- Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery hike through pine forests and prayer flags
- Tea house lunch at Taktsang
- Home-cooked dinner at farmhouse
Optional Activities
- Additional one-hour hike each way to reach Taktsang Temple for closer view
Landmarks Taktsang Monastery - Day 17
Paro
Paro- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure transfer to airport
