Dwarika's Hotel, Kathmandu
Dwarika's Hotel is a fine example of Nepali architecture with intricate wood and terracotta work produced by the finest craftsmen in the ... Read more
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 Kathmandu, where you are met and transferred to your hotel.
Dwarika's Hotel, Kathmandu
On an experience exclusively for A&K guests, enter Kopan Nunnery and Monastery, where a monk or nun leads you in a private guided meditation session. After lunch, ride by rickshaw to Kathmandu Durbar Square and Taleju Temple, see the House of the Living Goddess (Kumari), and stroll the bazaar and old city. Later, hear a lecture by a Mount Everest summiteer.
Dwarika's Hotel, Kathmandu | Meals: BLD
Visit Pashupatinath, a Hindu temple built in a pagoda style. Continue to Boudhanath, home to a Buddhist shrine, where you meet a local artisan for an overview on thangka (scroll) paintings and Buddhism and enjoy a Scenic Sundowner.
Dwarika's Hotel, Kathmandu | Meals: BL
Fly to Paro, your gateway to Bhutan, a nation whose cultural traditions remain well preserved. Travel to Thimphu, where you visit the National Memorial Chorten. Later, stroll through the town of Thimphu.
Pemako Thimphu | Meals: BLD
Drive over the Dochula Pass, seeing the colourful prayer flags en route to Punakha. Take a short hike to Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of the Divine Madman), a storied fertility temple, continuing to Punakha Dzong.
Pemako Thimphu | Meals: BL
Today, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities.
Tonight, gather for dinner at your hotel.
Pemako Thimphu | Meals: BLD
Journey overland to Paro, stopping en route to visit local farmers at their farmhouse. Once in Paro, view the religious thangka paintings and explore the National Museum of Bhutan. Proceed to Kyichu Lhakhang, a seventh-century Himalayan Buddhist temple.
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. Later, try your hand at archery, Bhutan’s national sport.
Zhiwa Ling Heritage | Meals: BLD
Fly to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, proceed to Bhaktapur, a city founded in the ninth century, viewing its palace constructed in the 17th century by famed King Bhupatindra Malla as well as Nyatapola, a striking five-tiered temple built in an angular pagoda style.
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. Continue to Swayambhunath, one of the most sacred shrines for Tibetan Buddhists. Later, savour a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Dwarika's Hotel, Kathmandu | Meals: BLD
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your departing flight.
Meals: B
Internal Air Included: Kathmandu/Paro/Kathmandu
This journey contains some active elements.
Minimum age is 10 years.
First group event: sightseeing at 9:00 a.m. on Day 2.
Last group event: farewell dinner at 7:00 p.m. on Day 10.
Departures are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 guests.
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