Discover Nepal and Bhutan on a 12-day small-group adventure combining Kathmandu’s heritage, Bhutanese dzongs and a village homestay, crowned by a hike to Tiger’s Nest and sunrise views in the Kathmandu Valley.
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Visit Swayambhunath Stupa, Kathmandu’s hilltop Monkey Temple.
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Witness sunrise over the Himalayas from Nagarkot.
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Explore Bhaktapur Durbar Square and try pottery in Pottery Square.
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Witness traditional incense making at Paro’s Nado Poizokhang.
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Cross Dochu La Pass and admire the 108 chortens.
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Hike to Taktsang Monastery, the cliffside Tiger’s Nest.
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Explore Punakha Dzong, the fortress at the river confluence.
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Discover Bhutanese arts at Thimphu’s School of Zorig Chusum.
Stay in comfortable, mid-range properties throughout: Hotel Thamel Park in Kathmandu; Tenzinling Resort in Paro; Zhingkham Resort overlooking the Punakha Valley; a Traditional Village Homestay in Phobjikha Valley with private bedroom and shared bathroom; Tara Phendeyling Hotel in Thimphu; and Hotel Country Villa in Nagarkot.