DAY	ITINERARY	ACCOMMODATION
1	Arrival at Kathmandu: meet at airport and greet transfer to hotel.	Medium hotels
2	Kathmandu: sightseeing tours of Bouddhanath stupa, the largest Buddhist shrine in Nepal and Patan city- Durbar Squares…	Medium hotels
3	Fly Kathmandu – Paro: Arrive Paro by Druk air A 319, the only national carrier. The flight offers you beautiful view of mountains and landscapes. On arrival and after visa formalities you will be received by our representatives in Bhutan. Afternoon / evening time at leisure. Overnight.	Kichu Resort or similar
4	Paro - Thimpu: Paro Sightseeing - visit the ruined fortress of Drugyel dzong which still attracts visitors due to the strategic location of the fort. The fort defended the Paro valley from the Tibetan invasion from the north in the early 17th century. On clear weather Mount Chomolhari 7320 meters can be seen towering over the dzong. Proceed to visit the famous Taktsang Monastery (the Tiger’s den). This temple clings precariously to a granitite cliff 800m above the Paro valley. Legend has it that the great Guru Padmasambhava flew to this spot on back of a tigress and meditated in a cave during the 8th century. The temple was built around the cave and is a hallowed shrine for Bhutanese pilgrims. If time available, we will also visit the Rinpung Dzong which serves as the administrative center and school for monks. Walk further down crossing the traditional bridge into Paro Town. Evening drive 2 hours to Thimphu (65km). Overnight.	Hotel River view or similar.
5	Thimpu - Wangduephondrang: Morning - Thimphu sightseeing - visit the Memorial chorten built in the memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, 15 century Changangkha monastery and the new Drupthob nunnery temple. Afternoon - drive 3 hours to Wangduephodrang crossing the Dochula pass 3100 meters. On fine weather you will see the eastern Himalayan ranges including the highest mountain in Bhutan Mt. Gangar Punsum 7520 meters. The drive from the pass is all the way downhill dropping to the lower and warmer valleys of lobesa. Visit the Dzong from outside and the market area. O/N.	Wangdi Kichu Resort or similar.
6	Wangduephondrang – Bumthang: Today will be a long drive almost 6 / 7 hours crossing 3 passes over 3000 meters. The route offers magnificent views of the Himalayas and beautiful landscape through scattered hamlets and forest of rhododendrons and pine. Picnic lunch will be served at the 18 century Chendebji chorten. After one and half hour arrive at a small town known as Trongsa meaning new village. The town mainly consists of fresh Tibetan refugees but the most impressive of all is the Trongsa Dzong. The whole of eastern Bhutan was controlled from this fortress during the mid 17th century. Visitors are not allowed inside the building. Proceed another 2 hours to Bumthang visiting the Chume weaving center. Overnight.	Karma Tobden Guest House or similar.
7	Bumthang: Bumthang altitude 2600 m, has an individuality that charms its visitors and separates it from other regions. Comprised of four smaller valleys, the deeply spiritual region of Bumthang is shrouded in religious legend. Here tales of Guru Padmasambhava and his re-incarnation known as Tertons still linger in most nooks and corners. It is also known for its woolen material (yathra) which can be seen hung outside of houses for sale. Sightseeing - Visit the Jakar Dzong, 7th century Jambay Lhakhang, Kurjey monastery, Tamshing and Kunchosum monastery. This sightseeing is a round trip so it is more interesting done on foot. Overnight same.	Karma Tobden Guest House or similar.
8	Bumthang– Wangduephondrang: Drive back to Wangduephodrang.	Wangdi Kichu Resort or similar
9	Wangduephondrang– Punakha – Thimpu - Paro: Morning - drive 45 minutes to Punakha and visit the Punakha Dzong which served as an old capital of Bhutan. This remarkable fortress is built between two rivers and has survived many glacial floods and fire. Every year during the month of February a procession known as the Punakha Serda takes place to commemorate the victory over the Tibetans. Drive 3 hours to Thimphu for lunch and proceed 2 hours to Paro via visiting the oldest building in Bhutan, the Simtokha Dzong. It now serves as a Buddhist university. O/N	Kichu Resort or similar.
10	Fly Paro - Kathmandu: after breakfast, transfer to Paro airport as per the flight time for your flight back to Kathmandu – meet airport and transfer to hotel in Kathmandu. O/N	Medium hotel (BB)
11	Kathmandu – Pashupatinath Temple - Bhaktapur: after breakfast, trip proceeds to visit Pashupatinath and crimatoriate / ghats and then continue to Bhaktapur (Bhadgoan). Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Squares, one of the ancient Kingdoms of Kathmandu Valley - listed in world heritage sites. O/N	A fine Guesthouse inside the Duebar Square area (BB)
12	Bhaktapur– Nagarkot: after breakfast and some free time in Bhaktapur, diver up hill to Nagarkot for overnight. Sunset view in the evening (W/P).	Medium resort hotel (BB)
13	Nagarkot– Changu Narayan – Kathmandu: after breakfast and sunrise view over the Himalayas (W/P), drive to Telkot and one hours’ hiking-walking to the historical temple - Changu Narayan. After the visit pick up drive back to Kathmandu – rest free time.	Medium hotel (BB)
14	Kathmandu: free day for self-activities and shopping…	Medium hotel (BB)
15	Departure from Kathmandu: after breakfast and as per your flight time, transfer to airport for your flight back home or next destination.

TRIP COST:
(based - in US dollars – accommodation medium hotels/guesthouses on twin sharing – BB plan in Nepal and full-meals plan in Bhutan – on different group sizes)

Group Size	2 pax	3-6 pax	7-10 pax	11-15 pax	16-20 pax	Single Room supplement
Cost – Per Person	$ 2450	$ 2250	$ 2195	$ 2135	$ 2090	$ 350

PLEASE NOTE:
The trip costs, flight timing and tour itinerary, are may be subject to change without prior notice.

TRAVEL KIT (Things to pack):
Since the trip include high altitude over 3000 meters, you should bring: - at least a pair of warm jackets, good shoes, medicine for altitude and stomach disorder, other personal belongings, water bottle, rain coat, flash light, sunglasses, at least 6 months valid passport (some copies of passport photos for visa and permits) and other personal values, etc

DAY	ITINERARY	ACCOMMODATION
1	Arrival at Kathmandu: meet at airport and greet transfer to hotel.	Medium hotels
2	Kathmandu: sightseeing tours of Bouddhanath stupa, the largest Buddhist shrine in Nepal and Patan city- Durbar Squares…	Medium hotels
3	Fly Kathmandu – Paro: Arrive Paro by Druk air A 319, the only national carrier. The flight offers you beautiful view of mountains and landscapes. On arrival and after visa formalities you will be received by our representatives in Bhutan. Afternoon / evening time at leisure. Overnight.	Kichu Resort or similar
4	Paro - Thimpu: Paro Sightseeing - visit the ruined fortress of Drugyel dzong which still attracts visitors due to the strategic location of the fort. The fort defended the Paro valley from the Tibetan invasion from the north in the early 17th century. On clear weather Mount Chomolhari 7320 meters can be seen towering over the dzong. Proceed to visit the famous Taktsang Monastery (the Tiger’s den). This temple clings precariously to a granitite cliff 800m above the Paro valley. Legend has it that the great Guru Padmasambhava flew to this spot on back of a tigress and meditated in a cave during the 8th century. The temple was built around the cave and is a hallowed shrine for Bhutanese pilgrims. If time available, we will also visit the Rinpung Dzong which serves as the administrative center and school for monks. Walk further down crossing the traditional bridge into Paro Town. Evening drive 2 hours to Thimphu (65km). Overnight.	Hotel River view or similar.
5	Thimpu - Wangduephondrang: Morning - Thimphu sightseeing - visit the Memorial chorten built in the memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, 15 century Changangkha monastery and the new Drupthob nunnery temple. Afternoon - drive 3 hours to Wangduephodrang crossing the Dochula pass 3100 meters. On fine weather you will see the eastern Himalayan ranges including the highest mountain in Bhutan Mt. Gangar Punsum 7520 meters. The drive from the pass is all the way downhill dropping to the lower and warmer valleys of lobesa. Visit the Dzong from outside and the market area. O/N.	Wangdi Kichu Resort or similar.
6	Wangduephondrang – Bumthang: Today will be a long drive almost 6 / 7 hours crossing 3 passes over 3000 meters. The route offers magnificent views of the Himalayas and beautiful landscape through scattered hamlets and forest of rhododendrons and pine. Picnic lunch will be served at the 18 century Chendebji chorten. After one and half hour arrive at a small town known as Trongsa meaning new village. The town mainly consists of fresh Tibetan refugees but the most impressive of all is the Trongsa Dzong. The whole of eastern Bhutan was controlled from this fortress during the mid 17th century. Visitors are not allowed inside the building. Proceed another 2 hours to Bumthang visiting the Chume weaving center. Overnight.	Karma Tobden Guest House or similar.
7	Bumthang: Bumthang altitude 2600 m, has an individuality that charms its visitors and separates it from other regions. Comprised of four smaller valleys, the deeply spiritual region of Bumthang is shrouded in religious legend. Here tales of Guru Padmasambhava and his re-incarnation known as Tertons still linger in most nooks and corners. It is also known for its woolen material (yathra) which can be seen hung outside of houses for sale. Sightseeing - Visit the Jakar Dzong, 7th century Jambay Lhakhang, Kurjey monastery, Tamshing and Kunchosum monastery. This sightseeing is a round trip so it is more interesting done on foot. Overnight same.	Karma Tobden Guest House or similar.
8	Bumthang– Wangduephondrang: Drive back to Wangduephodrang.	Wangdi Kichu Resort or similar
9	Wangduephondrang– Punakha – Thimpu - Paro: Morning - drive 45 minutes to Punakha and visit the Punakha Dzong which served as an old capital of Bhutan. This remarkable fortress is built between two rivers and has survived many glacial floods and fire. Every year during the month of February a procession known as the Punakha Serda takes place to commemorate the victory over the Tibetans. Drive 3 hours to Thimphu for lunch and proceed 2 hours to Paro via visiting the oldest building in Bhutan, the Simtokha Dzong. It now serves as a Buddhist university. O/N	Kichu Resort or similar.
10	Fly Paro - Kathmandu: after breakfast, transfer to Paro airport as per the flight time for your flight back to Kathmandu – meet airport and transfer to hotel in Kathmandu. O/N	Medium hotel (BB)
11	Kathmandu – Pashupatinath Temple - Bhaktapur: after breakfast, trip proceeds to visit Pashupatinath and crimatoriate / ghats and then continue to Bhaktapur (Bhadgoan). Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Squares, one of the ancient Kingdoms of Kathmandu Valley - listed in world heritage sites. O/N	A fine Guesthouse inside the Duebar Square area (BB)
12	Bhaktapur– Nagarkot: after breakfast and some free time in Bhaktapur, diver up hill to Nagarkot for overnight. Sunset view in the evening (W/P).	Medium resort hotel (BB)
13	Nagarkot– Changu Narayan – Kathmandu: after breakfast and sunrise view over the Himalayas (W/P), drive to Telkot and one hours’ hiking-walking to the historical temple - Changu Narayan. After the visit pick up drive back to Kathmandu – rest free time.	Medium hotel (BB)
14	Kathmandu: free day for self-activities and shopping…	Medium hotel (BB)
15	Departure from Kathmandu: after breakfast and as per your flight time, transfer to airport for your flight back home or next destination.

TRIP COST:
(based - in US dollars – accommodation medium hotels/guesthouses on twin sharing – BB plan in Nepal and full-meals plan in Bhutan – on different group sizes)

Group Size	2 pax	3-6 pax	7-10 pax	11-15 pax	16-20 pax	Single Room supplement
Cost – Per Person	$ 2450	$ 2250	$ 2195	$ 2135	$ 2090	$ 350