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Bhutan & Nepal: Heart of the Himalaya 2023

11 days from $9,295 per person

Limited to 18 guests

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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.

A&K Advantages

  • Absorb the grace, beauty and remoteness of Punakha, where you visit the ornately designed Dzong and wander in hand-painted courtyards among crimson-robed monks
  • Feel the spirit of remote Bhutan on a pilgrimage hike to the revered “Tiger’s Nest” Monastery, perched high on a sheer rock face, followed by a celebratory Champagne toast
  • Explore Kathmandu’s storied Durbar Square, and connect with Nepal’s rich spiritual heritage during a guided meditation at Kopan Monastery
  • Hear firsthand from a Mount Everest summiter about his experiences scaling the world’s tallest peak
  • Savor a lesson in Nepalese cuisine during a visit with a local family in their home

Itinerary at a Glance

DAY 1
Arrive Bangkok, Thailand
DAY 2
Paro & Thimphu, Bhutan | Among Towering Peaks
DAY 3
Punakha | The Divine Madman
DAY 4
Thimphu | Design Your Day
DAY 5
Paro | Monasteries, Rivers & Relics
DAY 6
Paro | Ascent to the “Tiger’s Nest”
DAY 7
Kathmandu, Nepal | Historic Durbar Square
DAY 8
Kathmandu | A Guided Meditation
DAY 9
Kathmandu | A Lesson in Nepalese Cuisine
DAYS 10–11
Depart Bangkok
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A&K Travel and COVID-19

Proof of COVID-19 full vaccination is required for this program. See our Frequently Asked Questions.

Customize This Journey

If you would like to customize this itinerary and create a Tailor Made Journey just for you and your companions, click here to inquire, or speak to your travel professional.

A&K Travel and COVID-19

Proof of COVID-19 full vaccination is required for this program. See our Frequently Asked Questions.

Customize This Journey

If you would like to customize this itinerary and create a Tailor Made Journey just for you and your companions, click here to inquire, or speak to your travel professional.

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