Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Kathmandu Airport where your guide meets you for a private transfer to the hotel. After settling in, head out to Swayambhunath Stupa, also called Monkey Temple, which sits high above the valley and gives you great views across Kathmandu. The walk up is steep but the perspective from the top really shows you the scale of the city below.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kathmandu Thamel)
Included Activities
- Visit Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) with panoramic views of Kathmandu Valley
Landmarks Swayambhunath Stupa 
- Day 2
Kathmandu
Start your morning at Durbar Square to see the royal palaces and temples clustered throughout the area. Later, after grabbing lunch, your guide takes you to Pashupatinath Temple, one of the most significant Hindu sites in Nepal, and then over to Boudhanath Stupa. That massive circular pagoda dominates the landscape and you'll notice pilgrims walking around it throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kathmandu Thamel)
Included Activities
- Visit Durbar Square with royal palaces and sacred temples
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
Landmarks Durbar Square Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa 
- Day 3
Bhaktapur - Patan - Kathmandu
Drive out to Bhaktapur City and walk through the old Durbar Square with its palaces and temples, including the interesting Dattatreya Temple. From there, you'll head to Patan Durbar Square, which functions like an open-air museum with ancient architecture everywhere. The Golden Temple there is worth spending time with. Back in Kathmandu by evening, you'll sit down for a Nepali dinner and dance show at a local theater restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Nepali dinner at local specialty theater restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kathmandu Thamel)
Included Activities
- Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square with old palaces and temples
- Visit Dattatreya Temple
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
- Visit Golden Temple
- Nepali dinner with dance show at local specialty theater restaurant
Landmarks Bhaktapur Durbar Square Dattatreya Temple Patan Durbar Square Golden Temple - Day 4
Kathmandu to Pokhara
Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara with transport arranged on both ends. After a short rest, take a boat trip on Phewa Lake, which is the main attraction for visitors in this area. The water's calm and the surrounding mountains create a nice backdrop. Later you'll visit Barahi Temple, which sits on a small island in the lake itself.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Swiss International Hotel Sarowar or similar)
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Phewa Lake
- Visit Barahi Temple on island
Landmarks Phewa Lake Barahi Temple 
- Day 5
Pokhara
Wake early to catch the sunrise from Sarangkot, which gives you views before the day gets busy. Then check out Bindabasini Temple and World Peace Pagoda. You'll see Devi's Falls and explore Mahadev Cave. Later in the afternoon, tour the Pokhara Mountain Museum and spend time at Lake Beganas. There's also an optional easy hike from World Peace Stupa down to Phewa Lake that takes 1 to 2 hours if you want it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Swiss International Hotel Sarowar or similar)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Sarangkot
- Visit Bindabasini Temple
- Visit World Peace Pagoda
- Visit Devi's Falls
- Visit Mahadev Cave
- Tour Pokhara Mountain Museum
- Visit Lake Beganas
Optional Activities
- Easy hiking experience of 1 to 2 hours from World Peace Stupa to Phewa Lake (no additional cost)
Landmarks Sarangkot Bindabasini Temple World Peace Pagoda Devi's Falls Mahadev Cave Pokhara Mountain Museum Lake Beganas - Day 6
Pokhara to Kathmandu
This morning head to downtown Pokhara to see the Seti River and its rough waters. You'll take a walk across the Kalika Suspension Bridge with your guide. Then it's time to fly back to Kathmandu.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kathmandu Thamel)
Included Activities
- View Seti River rapids in downtown Pokhara
- Walk across Kalika Suspension Bridge
Landmarks Seti River Kalika Suspension Bridge - Day 7
Kathmandu to Thimphu
Catch a morning flight to Paro, then drive for an hour to Thimphu. On the way, you'll pass Tamchog Lhakhang Iron Bridge. When you arrive, visit the National Memorial Chorten and Buddha Dordenma Statue. Next is the Motithang Takin Preserve where you'll see the takins, which are Bhutan's national animal. End the day at Thimphu Dzong, a fortress-like structure that serves as the administration center.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Tashi Yoedling or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Tamchog Lhakhang Iron Bridge
- Visit National Memorial Chorten
- Visit Buddha Dordenma Statue
- Visit Motithang Takin Preserve
- Visit Thimphu Dzong
Landmarks Tamchog Lhakhang Iron Bridge National Memorial Chorten Buddha Dordenma Statue Motithang Takin Preserve Thimphu Dzong 
- Day 8
Thimphu to Punakha
Start with a visit to the General Post Office and a Hand Made Paper Factory. Then drive 3 hours toward Punakha and stop at Dochula Pass for views of the Himalayan peaks. Once in Punakha, you'll see Punakha Dzong, an impressive fortress, and cross the Wooden Suspension Bridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Lobesa Lodge or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit General Post Office
- Visit Hand Made Paper Factory
- Stopover at Dochula Pass for Himalayan views
- Visit Punakha Dzong (Fortress)
- Visit Wooden Suspension Bridge
Landmarks General Post Office Hand Made Paper Factory Dochula Pass Punakha Dzong Wooden Suspension Bridge - Day 9
Punakha - Paro
After breakfast, take a morning trip to Rinchengang Village and Punakha Nunnery. Then hike to the Fertility Temple with good surroundings around the Buddhist site. Later you'll drive to Paro to see Paro Dzong and the National Museum. In the late afternoon, stop at Kichu Lhakhang Temple and visit a local farm house.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tashi Namgay Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Rinchengang Village
- Visit Punakha Nunnery
- Hike to Fertility Temple
- Visit Paro Dzong
- Visit National Museum
- Visit Kichu Lhakhang (Temple)
- Visit local farm house
Landmarks Rinchengang Village Punakha Nunnery Fertility Temple Paro Dzong National Museum Kichu Lhakhang (Temple) 
- Day 10
Paro
This morning hike to Tiger's Nest monastery, which sits on a cliff about 900 meters up. Your guide will lead you through this hike to the monastery that's built into the rock face. In the afternoon, take a drive to Drukgyel Dzong, which is surrounded by terraced fields on the hillside.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tashi Namgay Resort or similar)
Included Activities
- Hike to Tiger's Nest (Paro Taktsang) monastery
- Road trip to Drukgyel Dzong
Landmarks Tiger's Nest (Paro Taktsang) Drukgyel Dzong - Day 11
Paro Departure
You'll head to the airport for your departure. Thanks for taking this private tour through Nepal and Bhutan.
- Meals
- Breakfast
