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Bhutan & Nepal: Heart of the Himalaya 2025


11 days from $11,795 including internal air, per person, double occupancy

Limited to 18 guests

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 handpainted 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 summiteer about their experiences scaling the world’s tallest peak
  • Savor a lesson in Nepalese cuisine in a local family’s home

Itinerary at a Glance

DAY 1
Arrive Kathmandu, Nepal
DAY 2
Kathmandu | Historic Durbar Square
DAY 3
Kathmandu | Temples & Shrines
DAY 4
Paro & Thimphu, Bhutan | Among Towering Peaks
DAY 5
Punakha | The Divine Madman
DAY 6
Thimphu | Design Your Day
DAY 7
Paro | Monasteries, Rivers & Relics
DAY 8
Paro | Ascent to the “Tiger’s Nest”
DAY 9
Kathmandu, Nepal | Bhaktapur
DAY 10
Kathmandu | A Lesson in Nepalese Cuisine
DAY 11
Depart Kathmandu
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Customize This Journey

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