Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuvan International Airport and get transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu. After you check in, the afternoon and evening are yours to do what you like. The Thamel area is right there if you want to walk around and see what's going on, or you can rest up after your flight.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Tribhuwan International Airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dbl/Twin bed in 3 star hotel )
Optional Activities
- Brief walk around Thamel area
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Pokhara
After breakfast, you're driving about 8 hours to Pokhara. The drive takes you through some really nice countryside with lush valleys, terraced fields, and rivers along the way. Once you arrive, there's an option to try rafting on the Trishuli River if you're interested. From there, it's a transfer to your hotel by Phewa Lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dbl/Twin bed in 3 star hotel )
Optional Activities
- Rafting on the Trishuli River
Landmarks Phewa Lake Trishuli River - Day 3
Pokhara
Head out early to Sarangkot to catch the sunrise over the Himalayas, with views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri in front of you. Back in Pokhara, you'll have a full day exploring the city. That includes a boat ride on Fewa Lake, stopping by Devi's Falls and Gupteswor Cave, checking out the International Mountain Museum, and finishing at the World Peace Stupa for views across the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dbl/Twin bed in 3 star hotel )
Included Activities
- Sunrise trip to Sarangkot
- Boat ride on Fewa Lake
- Visit to Devi's Falls
- Visit to Gupteswor Cave
- Visit to International Mountain Museum
- Visit to World Peace Stupa
Landmarks Sarangkot Annapurna Range Dhaulagiri Range Fewa Lake Devi's Falls Gupteswor Cave International Mountain Museum World Peace Stupa - Day 4
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Drive from Pokhara back to Kathmandu, but you'll make a stop in the village of Bandipur on the way. Spend some time walking through the old streets and historic bazaar, and you'll get nice mountain views from there. Then it's on to Kathmandu, where you'll arrive in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dbl/Twin bed in 3 star hotel )
Included Activities
- Explore Bandipur village
- Visit Bandipur Bazaar
Landmarks Bandipur Bandipur Bazaar - Day 5
Kathmandu
Today is all about Kathmandu's cultural and historical side. You're visiting Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, then heading to Swayambhunath Stupa for views over the city. After that, you'll see Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple to understand more about Nepal's spiritual traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dbl/Twin bed in 3 star hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple)
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
Landmarks Kathmandu Durbar Square Swayambhunath Stupa Boudhanath Stupa Pashupatinath Temple - Day 6
Kathmandu to Thimphu
Fly into Paro airport and then drive 1.5 hours to Thimphu, Bhutan's capital. During the day, you'll visit the National Institute for Zorig Chusum to learn about 13 traditional arts and crafts, see the Takin Preserve Center where the national animal lives, check out Buddha Dordenma Statue with its panoramic views, browse local shops, and see Tashichho Dzong monastery-fortress.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dbl/Twin bed in 3 star hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit National Institute for Zorig Chusum
- Visit Takin Preserve Center
- Visit Buddha Dordenma Statue
- Visit local arts and craft shops
- Visit Tashichho Dzong
Landmarks Paro Airport National Institute for Zorig Chusum Takin Preserve Center Buddha Dordenma Statue Tashichho Dzong 
- Day 7
Thimphu to Punakha
You're driving to Punakha and crossing the Dochula Pass, where you'll get some great Himalayan views if the weather cooperates. Once there, explore the 108 stupas at Dochula Chorten, visit the impressive Punakha Dzong where two rivers meet, walk across the longest suspension bridge in the country, and hike up to Chimi Lhakhang temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dbl/Twin bed in 3 star hotel )
Included Activities
- Cross Dochula Pass
- Visit Dochula Chorten
- Visit Punakha Dzong
- Walk over longest suspension bridge
- Hike to Chimi Lhakhang
Landmarks Dochula Pass Dochula Chorten Punakha Dzong Chimi Lhakhang - Day 8
Punakha to Paro
Head back to Paro in the morning. Once you arrive, you can relax and take an evening walk through Paro's market area. You'll also see Paro Rinpung Dzong fortress-monastery with its great architecture and valley views, and stop by the National Museum of Bhutan, which is set up in an old watchtower.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dbl/Twin bed in 3 star hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Paro Rinpung Dzong
- Visit National Museum of Bhutan
Optional Activities
- Evening stroll along Paro's market
Landmarks Paro Rinpung Dzong National Museum of Bhutan - Day 9
Paro
Hike to Taktsang Monastery, also called Tiger's Nest, one of Bhutan's most famous sites sitting dramatically on the cliff. The hike is moderately difficult but gives you incredible views of the monastery perched way up there. In the evening, take a leisurely walk around Paro town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Dbl/Twin bed in 3 star hotel )
Included Activities
- Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
Optional Activities
- Evening leisure walk around Paro town
Landmarks Taktsang Monastery - Day 10
Paro
Depending on when your flight leaves, the morning is free for any last-minute shopping or a quick visit to a local spot. Then you'll head to Paro Airport for your departure, ending your trip through Nepal and Bhutan.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Tribhuwan International Airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping
- Short visit to a local site
