Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Kathmandu- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Tribhuvan International Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner (Local dinner featuring Himalayan cuisine)
- Day 2
Kathmandu
Kathmandu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a momo restaurant)
Included Activities
- Half-day guided introduction to Kathmandu
- Visit to Durbar Square
- Walk through streets and market areas
- Lunch at a momo restaurant
Optional Activities
- Nepali yoga class
- Massage
- Self-guided exploration of the city
Landmarks Durbar Square - Day 3
Kathmandu - Paro - Thimpu
Kathmandu - Paro - Thimpu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Kathmandu to Paro
- Drive to Thimphu
- Pottery experience at a local ceramic studio
- Personal astrology reading at the School of Astrology with a Buddhist monk
Landmarks School of Astrology - Day 4
Thimpu
Thimpu- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Wangditse in a peaceful setting), Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with a local family)
Included Activities
- Walk up to Wangditse temple and lookout
- Breakfast at Wangditse
- Butter lamps preparation and offering ritual
- Weaving and natural dye workshop
- Dinner at a local family home
Landmarks Wangditse - Day 5
Thimpu - Phobjika Valley
Thimpu - Phobjika Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at Dochula Pass
- Light walk along the Trans Bhutan Trail
- Visit to Richtenang village and meeting with locals
- Evening prayer session at Gangtey Shedra Buddhist temple
Landmarks Dochula Pass Gangtey Shedra Buddhist Temple Richtenang Village - Day 6
Phobjika Valley - Punakha
Phobjika Valley - Punakha- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to a Buddhist monastery in Phobjikha Valley
- Exploration of Phobjikha Valley
Optional Activities
- Leisurely hike in Phobjikha Valley
Landmarks Phobjikha Valley Lawala Pass - Day 7
Punakha
Punakha- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with nuns at the nunnery), Dinner (Dinner featuring traditionally prepared Bhutanese dishes)
Included Activities
- Visit to Punakha Dzong
- Guided exploration of Punakha Dzong
- Visit to a nearby nunnery
- Lunch with the nuns
- Traditional Bhutanese cooking class
- Dinner featuring prepared traditional dishes
Landmarks Punakha Dzong - Day 8
Punakha - Dochula Pass - Paro
Punakha - Dochula Pass - Paro- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch along the route), Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive from Punakha to Paro via Dochula Pass
Landmarks Dochula Pass - Day 9
Paro
Paro- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast), Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with cultural performance)
Included Activities
- Hike to Tiger's Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang)
- Guided visit through temples at Tiger's Nest Monastery
- Afternoon time in Paro center
- Farewell dinner with cultural performance
- Optional traditional dance class
Optional Activities
- Mule hire to halfway point on Tiger's Nest hike
- Alternative activities for those not hiking
- Walking and shopping in Paro center
Landmarks Tiger's Nest Monastery - Day 10
Paro - Kathmandu
Paro - Kathmandu- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Main airport)
