9-Day Bhutan and Nepal Heritage Tour with Tiger's Nest Hike

• Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel.

• In the late afternoon, visit the operator's office in Thamel for a brief tour orientation, or rest in your hotel room.

• In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner hosted by the tour operator. You will be served excellent authentic Nepalese cuisine, offering an introduction to Nepalese food culture.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

Included meals: Dinner

• Begin your sightseeing tour by visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites within Kathmandu. See the Swayambhunath Temple, famous among foreigners as the Monkey Temple because of the large monkey population residing in the area.

• Visit Pashupatinath Temple, situated on the banks of the Bagmati River, one of Lord Shiva's principal temples.

• See the Bauddhanath Stupa, one of the largest stupas in South Asia, built on the ancient trade route to Tibet.

Included meals: Breakfast

• Enjoy amazing views of the Himalayas, including the sacred Chomolhari and Jichu Drake peaks, during your flight. At the airport, you will be greeted by a representative who will take you to your hotel.

• After lunch, visit Rinpung Dzong, meaning "fortress of the heap of jewels."

• Continue to Kichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the country.

• Proceed to Drugyal Dzong (Bhutan Victory Fort), built in 1646. On a clear day, you can see Mount Chomolhari, Bhutan's second-highest mountain, rising to 7,314 meters.

Overnight in Paro.

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• After breakfast, hike for around 4-5 hours to Taktsang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery, Bhutan's most famous monastery, situated at 3,180 meters.

• Have lunch at the Cafeteria Restaurant, located about halfway up the mountain. The monastery is perched on the edge of a cliff, about 900 meters above Paro Valley.

• Hike down to the valley floor and then leave for Thimphu.

Overnight in Thimphu.

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Drive to BBS Tower in the morning and then hike for 1 hour to Wangditse Gompa along a level trail with a great view of Tashichho Dzong. From here, you also get a fantastic view of Samtenling Palace, home to the fourth King, and the Dorje Drak meditation retreat on the hillside above.

• Return to Thimphu and visit the mini zoo on the way to see the Takin, the national animal of Bhutan.

• After lunch, visit the King's Memorial Chorten, the nunnery temple, the National Library, which houses ancient manuscripts, and the National Institute of Traditional Medicine.

• Pay a visit to the Textile Museum, the Handicraft Emporium, the traditional paper factory, and the majestic Tashichho Dzong.

• Stroll through the streets of Thimphu and observe the local lifestyle.

Overnight in Thimphu.

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• After breakfast, drive to Dochula Pass at 3,100 meters. On a clear day, you can enjoy spectacular views of the Himalayas.

• Begin the 2-hour hike to Lungchutse Monastery from the 108 chortens. The trail passes through rhododendron forests, and walking along the high ridges dotted with colourful Buddhist prayer flags offers stunning views of the Himalayas, along with incredible vistas into the valleys below the pass.

• Hike back to Dochula Pass.

• After lunch, drive downhill through rhododendron, fir, and hemlock forests. On the way, stop at Metshina Village and take a 20-minute walk through the rice fields to Chimi Lhakhang, a fertility temple dedicated to the Divine Madman, Lama Drukpa Kuenley.

Overnight in Punakha.

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Drive 12 km north of Punakha and begin your 2-hour hike at dawn to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten. It is located on a beautiful hillock called Ngezergang and contains elaborate paintings dedicated to the old sect of Buddhism.

• Hike further towards Punakha.

• On your way back, visit Punakha Dzong, which was built in 1637. It is also the second oldest and the second largest dzong in Bhutan.

• Transfer to Paro in the evening and spend the night there.

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, a representative will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your hotel.

• After freshening up, begin a sightseeing tour of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Patan Durbar Square is rich in ancient arts and architecture, while Bhaktapur is an irresistible city with an authentic local lifestyle preserved over centuries of isolation from the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu.

• Admire the highlights of Bhaktapur, including Nyota-Pola Temple, the Golden Gate, water spouts, and the 55 Window Palace, which together create the ambience of a magical outdoor theatre for visitors.

• Immerse yourself in the authentic delicacies of the locals in Bhaktapur.

• Drive to Nagarkot, a village renowned for its sunrise and sunset views of the Himalayas, and enjoy spectacular sunset views amidst the mountains.

Overnight in Nagarkot.

Included meals: Breakfast

• Shop for souvenirs or take a rest. A representative will take you to the airport an hour before your scheduled flight.

Included meals: Breakfast