Discover Bhutan and Nepal, two Himalayan countries little touched by the passage of time, as you ascend to stunning “Tiger’s Nest” Monastery, stroll through Kathmandu’s Durbar Square and enjoy a meal in the home of a local Nepali family.
Journey Highlights
Arrive in Bangkok, where you are met and transferred to your airport hotel.
Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Fly to Paro, your gateway to Bhutan, a nation whose cultural traditions remain well preserved. Travel to Thimphu, admiring the mountain scenery, before visiting the National Memorial Chorten. Later, see Tashichho Dzong, a 13th-century Buddhist monastery and fortress. Then, gather for your welcome dinner.
Taj Tashi, Thimphu | Meals: BLD
Drive over the Dochula Pass, seeing the colourful prayer flags en route to Punakha. Stop at Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of the Divine Madman), a storied fertility temple, continuing to Punakha Dzong, also called the “Palace of Great Happiness.”
Taj Tashi, Thimphu | Meals: BL
Today, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
Tonight, gather for dinner at a local restaurant.
Taj Tashi, Thimphu | Meals: BLD
Journey overland to Paro, stopping to visit local farmers at their farmhouse to better understand their traditional way of life. Once in Paro, view the religious thangka (scroll) paintings and the natural history collection at the National Museum of Bhutan. Proceed to Rinpung Dzong, a monastery and fortress on a mountain river.
Zhiwa Ling Heritage | Meals: BLD
Today, you may choose to attempt the climb to Taktsang Monastery (“Tiger’s Nest”). This hike is intentionally difficult, intended as an arduous pilgrimage for Buddhist devotees. Upon your descent, celebrate your trek with a Champagne toast and a specially arranged picnic breakfast with local entertainment.
Zhiwa Ling Heritage | Meals: BLD
Fly to Kathmandu. Ride Like a Local by rickshaw to Kathmandu Durbar Square and Taleju Temple, see the House of the Living Goddess (Kumari), and stroll through the bazaar and old city. Continue to Swayambhunath, one of the most sacred shrines for Tibetan Buddhists. Later, hear a lecture by a summiter on the epic challenge of scaling Mount Everest.
Dwarika’s Hotel, Kathmandu | Meals: BLD
Visit Pashupatinath, a sacred Hindu temple built in a pagoda style. Then, on an experience exclusively for A&K guests made possible by our local office, enter Kopan Nunnery and Monastery, where a monk or nun leads you in a private guided meditation session. Continue to Boudhanath, home to one of the world’s largest Buddhist shrines, and enjoy a Scenic Sundowner.
Dwarika’s Hotel, Kathmandu | Meals: BL
Explore Patan to see Durbar Square and the former royal palace. Participate in a Chef ’s Table cooking class at a local family’s home, learning about local cuisine and daily life in Nepal. Later, savour a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Dwarika’s Hotel, Kathmandu | Meals: BLD
On Day 10, fly to Bangkok, where you enjoy the use of an executive room, available through Day 11, when you depart on your flight home.
Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport | Meals: B
Internal air included: Bangkok/Paro/Kathmandu/Bangkok
This journey contains some active elements.
Minimum age is 10 years.
First group event: flight to Paro at 6:50 a.m. on Day 2.
Last group event: return flight to Bangkok arriving at 6:30 p.m. on Day 10.
Departures are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2
guests.
If scheduled departure dates don’t work for you, or you would prefer to travel privately, please talk to one of our expert Journey Designers or your travel agent about creating the perfect bespoke tailor-made journey for you, or your own small group with family or friends.
Note: Proof of COVID-19 full vaccination is required for this program.
This journey features the following Preferred Accommodations:
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