Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive at Kathmandu airport where your representative meets you for the drive to your hotel. After settling in, there's time to walk around the city on your own before dinner, which is included to kick off your trip.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Main Entrance)
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Evening leisure walk in Kathmandu
- Day 2
Paro to Thimphu
You fly into Paro on DrukAir or Bhutan Airline and meet your guide for the drive to Thimphu. Once you've refreshed at your hotel, head to Kuensel Phodrang to see the tallest Buddha statue with views across Thimphu Valley. You can also walk through Craft Bazaar, check out the Institute for Zorig Chusum arts school, visit the Royal Textile Museum, browse the Weekend Market, or watch traditional Bhutanese archery if you have time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Kuensel Phodrang (tallest Buddha statue) with Thimphu Valley views
- Craft Bazaar visit
- Institute for Zorig Chusum (Arts & Crafts School)
- Royal Textile Museum
- Weekend Market
- Traditional Bhutanese Archery (national sport)
Landmarks Kuensel Phodrang Craft Bazaar Institute for Zorig Chusum Royal Textile Museum 
- Day 3
Thimphu to Punakha
After breakfast, travel toward Punakha through Dochula Pass at 3140m where you'll see panoramic Himalayan views. You'll visit the 108 chortens built by the Queen Mother and Druk Wangyal Lhakhang monastery with its beautiful murals. Stop for lunch in Metsina village, then go to Chimi Lhakhang monastery known for its fertility shrine. Continue to Punakha Dzong, an impressive 1637 fortress built between two rivers with exceptional woodwork, and finish with a walk across the scenic suspension bridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Metsina village), Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive through Dochula Pass with Himalayan views
- Visit 108 chortens at Dochula Pass
- Druk Wangyal Lhakhang monastery visit
- Chimi Lhakhang (Divine Madman's Monastery) visit
- Punakha Dzong visit
- Suspension Bridge walk
Optional Activities
- Receive fertility blessing at Chimi Lhakhang
Landmarks Dochula Pass 108 Chortens Druk Wangyal Lhakhang Chimi Lhakhang Punakha Dzong 
- Day 4
Punakha to Paro
You travel to Paro after breakfast, stopping at Tamchog Lhakhang Bridge, an iron chain suspension bridge from the 13th century. On the way you'll see Paro International Airport, known as one of the world's most beautiful and challenging airports. Check into your hotel, then visit the National Museum in the Ta Dzong watchtower to see artifacts from Bhutan's culture and heritage. In the evening, stroll through Paro town and explore local handicraft shops.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tamchog Lhakhang Bridge crossing
- Paro Airport bird's eye view
- National Museum visit
Optional Activities
- Evening stroll through Paro town
- Visit local handicraft stores
Landmarks Tamchog Lhakhang Paro International Airport National Museum - Day 5
Paro (Taktsang Monastery)
After breakfast, you hike up to Taktsang Monastery, known as Tiger's Nest. The walk to the viewpoint takes about 2 to 2.5 hours depending on your fitness, then you can continue another hour to reach the monastery itself. The current structure dates from 1692 and was restored after a 1998 fire. Grab refreshment at the viewpoint cafeteria, have lunch there after hiking down, and finish your day driving to Dungse monastery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at viewpoint cafeteria), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
- Taktsang Monastery visit
- Dungse monastery visit
Landmarks Taktsang Monastery Dungse Monastery - Day 6
Paro to Kathmandu
You drive to Paro airport after breakfast for your flight back to Kathmandu. Once you check into your hotel, take a city tour that includes Kathmandu Durbar Square with its local market and Swayambhunath Stupa, one of the world's oldest religious monuments.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Kathmandu Durbar Square visit
- Local market exploration
- Swayambhunath Stupa visit
Landmarks Kathmandu Durbar Square Swayambhunath Stupa - Day 7
Kathmandu to Chitwan
After breakfast, drive to Chitwan and check into your hotel. Later you'll visit Chitwan National Park for canoeing and watch the Tharu Cultural Program, which showcases the traditions and performances of the local Tharu people.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Chitwan National Park visit
- Canoeing
- Tharu Cultural Program
Landmarks Chitwan National Park - Day 8
Chitwan
Starting after breakfast, you begin jungle activities with a Jeep Safari through Chitwan National Park. You'll visit the Crocodile Breeding Center and Elephant Breeding Center, explore a Tharu village to see local life, then watch elephants bathe. End the day watching the sunset from Rapti River.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jeep Safari in Chitwan National Park
- Crocodile Breeding Center visit
- Elephant Breeding Center visit
- Tharu village visit
- Elephant bathing
- Sunset view from Rapti River
Landmarks Crocodile Breeding Center Elephant Breeding Center Rapti River - Day 9
Chitwan to Pokhara
Drive to Pokhara after breakfast and take a city tour that includes the International Mountain Museum, Devi's Falls, and Gupteswor Cave. Finish with boating on Fewa Lake, one of Pokhara's most scenic spots.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- International Mountain Museum visit
- Devi's Falls visit
- Gupteswor Cave visit
- Boating in Fewa Lake
Landmarks International Mountain Museum Devi's Falls Gupteswor Cave Fewa Lake 
- Day 10
Pokhara to Kathmandu
After breakfast, head to Sarangkot to watch the sunrise and see panoramic views of the Himalayas and Fewa Lake from this popular vantage point. Then drive back to Kathmandu.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sarangkot Sunrise visit
Landmarks Sarangkot - Day 11
Kathmandu
After breakfast, visit three of Kathmandu's significant religious and cultural sites: Boudhnath Stupa, one of the world's largest stupas; Pashupatinath Temple, a major Hindu pilgrimage site; and Patan Durbar Square with its historic palaces and temples. You'll have free time to explore and shop at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boudhnath Stupa visit
- Pashupatinath Temple visit
- Patan Durbar Square visit
Optional Activities
- Free time for exploration and shopping
Landmarks Boudhnath Stupa Pashupatinath Temple Patan Durbar Square - Day 12
Kathmandu Departure
Drive to Kathmandu airport after breakfast for your departure to your onward destinations, concluding your trip.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Main Entrance, 09:00 - 00:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
