Premium Nepal & Bhutan

Premium Nepal & Bhutan

Explore the Himalayan kingdoms of Nepal and Bhutan on a 17-day Premium adventure. Be blown away by the majestic snow peaks of the Himalaya mountains, explore the wild lands of Chitwan National Park, learn about black-necked Cranes in Phobjikha, uncover the sacred religions and devoted beliefs of the pilgrims, and find the secret to happiness in Bhutan. Discover spectacular landscapes, rich cultures and magnificent wildlife with experienced local leaders by your side on a journey to remember.

Activities

• Kathmandu – Welcome dinner
• Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
• Kathmandu – Everest Scenic Flight
• Kathmandu – Pashupatinath Temple
• Kathmandu – Durbar Square
• Kathmandu – Bodhnath Stupa
• Kathmandu – Thangka Painting Studio Visit
• Bhaktapur – Leader-led walking tour
• Nagarkot – Sunset cocktail at Club Himalaya (one drink included)
• Kathmandu – Cooking class at Seven Women
• Pokhara – Phewa Tal Lake boat trip
• Pokhara – Peace Pagoda
• Pokhara – Kalikasthan half day hike
• Pokhara – Tibetan community visit with momo lunch
• Pokhara – International Mountain Museum
• Chitwan NP – Village tour
• Chitwan – Sunset Snacks by Rapti River
• Chitwan – Private bush dinner (on hotel grounds)
• Chitwan – Canoe Safari
• Chitwan – Jeep Safari Tour
• Thimphu – Welcome dinner
• Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
• Thimphu – National Library
• Thimphu – National Textile Museum
• Thimphu – National Memorial Chorten
• Thimphu – Takin Conservation Park
• Thimphu – Zilukha Nunnery
• Thimphu – Voluntary Artists School
• Thimphu – Buddha Dordenma
• Thimpu – Simply Bhutan Heritage Museum
• Punakha Valley – Chimi Lhakhang
• Dochula Pass – Druk Wangyal Chortens
• Thimphu – Simtokha Dzong
• Punakha – Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten
• Punakha – Punakha Dzong
• Punakha – Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery
• Phobjikha – Gangtoe Goemba
• Phobjikha – Black Necked Crane Information Center
• Phobjikha – Valley hiking
• Paro – Tadzong Museum
• Paro – Drukgyal Dzong
• Paro – Kaja Throm Market Visit
• Paro – Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery hike
• Paro – Home-cooked dinner
• Paro – Complimentary Departure Transfer

Highlights

• Experience two incredible Feature Stays – a stylish and elegant resort right on the border of Chitwan National Park, and a traditionally beautiful and eco-conscious resort tucked away in the gorgeous valley of Paro.
• Get an intimate look at local culture with Exclusive Experiences, including a cooking class with the Seven Women social enterprise, lunch with a Tibetan community in Nepal, and a conversation with a senior monk at a monastery in Bhutan.
• Witness world-class mountain scenery during a breathtaking Mount Everest flight and a picturesque hike through the inspiring landscapes of Pokhara.
• Come face to face with rare and fascinating wildlife in the breathtaking Phobjika valley, including a visit to a protection and information centre for black-necked cranes, a Premium Exclusive Experience.
• Climb to the teetering monastery of Taktsang (the Tiger’s Nest) 900 metres above Paro’s valley floor and take in once-in-a-lifetime views.