2023 Bhutan & Nepal: Heart of the Himalaya
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Tour Code:
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Start City:
Bangkok
End City:
Bangkok
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
Luxury
Tour Length:
11 days
Tour Capacity:
18
Physical Rating:
2 - Classic
Dates & Prices
| Start Date | End Date | Offers | Brochure Land Price | Quote |
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| Wednesday, Oct 11, 2023 | Saturday, Oct 21, 2023 | $9,295 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Wednesday, Oct 18, 2023 | Saturday, Oct 28, 2023 | $9,295 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Wednesday, Oct 25, 2023 | Saturday, Nov 04, 2023 | $9,295 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Wednesday, Nov 08, 2023 | Saturday, Nov 18, 2023 | $9,295 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Wednesday, Nov 15, 2023 | Saturday, Nov 25, 2023 | $9,295 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
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Tour Itinerary
Discover Bhutan and Nepal, two Himalayancountries little touched by the passage of time, asyou ascend to stunning “Tiger’s Nest” Monastery,stroll through Kathmandu’s Durbar Square andenjoy a meal in the home of a local Nepali family.
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Day 1
Bangkok, ThailandArrive in Bangkok, where you are met and transferred toyour airport hotel.Hotel: Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
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Day 2
Paro & Thimphu, BhutanFly to Paro, your gateway to Bhutan, a nation whose culturaltraditions remain well preserved. Travel to Thimphu,admiring the mountain scenery, before visiting theNational Memorial Chorten. Later, see Tashichho Dzong, a13th-century Buddhist monastery and fortress. Then, gatherfor your welcome dinner.Hotel: Pemako Thimphu
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Day 3
PunakhaDrive over the Dochula Pass, seeing the colorful prayer flagsen route to Punakha. Stop at Chimi Lhakhang (Temple ofthe Divine Madman), a storied fertility temple, continuing toPunakha Dzong, also called the '''Palace of Great Happiness.'''Hotel: Pemako Thimphu
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Day 4
ThimphuToday, enjoy one of these Design Your Day activities. Hike Wangditse Nature Trail, a two-hour scenic walkthrough fields to Wangtse Monastery, with stunning views.Offer Butter Lamps at a Monastery in Thimphu, andexplore the Folk Heritage and National Textile museums.Visit Pangrizampa, where you meet with a local astrologerand practice meditation with an expert.Tonight, gather for dinner at a local restaurant.Hotel: Pemako Thimphu
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Day 5
ParoJourney overland to Paro, stopping to visit local farmers attheir farmhouse to better understand their traditional way oflife. Once in Paro, view the religious thangka (scroll) paintingsand the natural history collection at the National Museum ofBhutan. Proceed to Rinpung Dzong, a monastery and fortresson a mountain river.Hotel: Zhiwa Ling Heritage
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Day 6
ParoToday, you may choose to attempt the climb to TaktsangMonastery ('''Tiger'''s Nest'''). This hike is intentionallydifficult, intended as an arduous pilgrimage for Buddhistdevotees. Upon your descent, celebrate your trek with aChampagne toast and a specially arranged picnic breakfastwith local entertainment. Later, try your hand at archery,Bhutan'''s national sport.Hotel: Zhiwa Ling Heritage
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Day 7
Kathmandu, NepalFly to Kathmandu. Ride Like a Local by rickshaw toKathmandu Durbar Square and Taleju Temple, see the House of the Living Goddess (Kumari), and stroll throughthe bazaar and old city. Continue to Swayambhunath, one ofthe most sacred shrines for Tibetan Buddhists. Later, hear alecture by a summiter on the epic challenge of scaling MountEverest.Hotel: Dwarika's Hotel, Kathmandu
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Day 8
KathmanduVisit Pashupatinath, a sacred Hindu temple built in a pagodastyle. Then, on an experience exclusively for A&K guestsmade possible by our local office, enter Kopan Nunneryand Monastery, where a monk or nun leads you in a privateguided meditation session. Continue to Boudhanath, hometo one of the world'''s largest Buddhist shrines, and enjoy aScenic Sundowner.Hotel: Dwarika's Hotel, Kathmandu
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Day 9
KathmanduExplore Patan to see Durbar Square and the former royalpalace. Participate in a Chef '''s Table cooking class at a localfamily'''s home, learning about local cuisine and daily life inNepal. Later, savor a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.Hotel: Dwarika's Hotel, Kathmandu
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BangkokOn Day 10, fly to Bangkok, where you enjoy the use of anexecutive room, available through Day 11, when you departon your flight home.Hotel: Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Meals: Breakfast
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