The remote Kingdom of Bhutan, with its fascinating cultural heritage and beautiful mountain scenery, was off limits to tourists until 1974. Today, the country continues to preserve its age-old traditions, as revealed in this tour, which travels through western Bhutan visiting the forts, monasteries and markets of the ‘Dragon Kingdom’.
12 Days & 9 Nights
Day 1: Fly to Kathmandu via Dubai
Overnight flight from London (regional connections available) to Kathmandu, via Dubai, with Emirates. (N)
Day 2: Kathmandu
Afternoon arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the Hotel Himalaya (or similar) for 2 nights. (N)
Day 3: Kathmandu
Morning tour of Kathmandu. Afternoon visit to the temple at Pashupatinath and Bodhnath. (B)
Day 4: Fly to Paro • Thimphu
Morning flight to Paro. Drive to Thimphu. Afternoon tour including the Tashichho Dzong. Stay 2 nights at the Hotel Kisa (or similar). (B, L, D)
Day 5: Thimphu
Morning sightseeing in Thimphu, including the National Memorial Chorten, Simply Bhutan, Buddha Point and the Textile Museum. Afternoon at leisure.
Dinner this evening with a local family. (B, L, D)
Day 6: Punakha
Travel to Punakha via the stunning Dochula Pass. Visit a traditional farmhouse for an authentic village experience. Stay 2 nights at the Meri Puensum (or similar). (B, L, D)
Day 7: Punakha
Morning tour of Punakha, including the Punakha dzong, a 17th-century fortress. This afternoon visit the Nalanda Buddhist Institute to meet with the Buddhist monks. (B, L, D)
Day 8: Paro
Drive to Paro and stay 2 nights at the Village Lodge (or similar). Afternoon visit to Ta dzong, now the national museum. Later, enjoy a cooking class in spicy
Bhutanese cuisine. (B, L, D)
Day 9: Paro
Morning trek to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest), a monastery perched on a rocky ledge. The return walk takes about 5 hours. Afternoon visit to Rinpung dzong. Later try your hand at Bhutan’s national sport – archery. (B, L, D)
Day 10: Fly to Kathmandu
Morning flight to Kathmandu. Stay overnight at the Hotel Himalaya (or similar). Farewell dinner at Brick Café. (B, D)
Day 11: Fly to London via Dubai
Day at leisure. This evening fly from Kathmandu to London, via Dubai, with Emirates. (B)
Day 12: London
Early morning arrival in London. (N)
July 26, 2025