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- Gold Operator
- Encounters Travel
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 2 - 12
- Age range 5 to 99
Highlights
- Kathmandu's temples & stupas, Paro Dzong & National Museum, Thimphu market, Dochu La Pass, Punakha Dzong, Phobjika Valley, Taktshang monastery, Local food & culture, Himalayan scenery, easy hikes, Delhi, Agra & Taj Mahal
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to your hotel
- Day 2 Visits to ancient Bhaktapur, Pashupatinath & Boudhanath
- Day 3 Kathmandu tour to Durbar Square & Swayambunath
- Day 4 Fly to Bhutan. Kuzuzangpo La! and welcome to Bhutan. Afternoon sightseeing to Ta Dzong, Paro Dzong and learn the art of incense making
- Day 5 Journey over the scenic Dochu La Pass, visit the fertility-blessing Chimi Lhakhang Temple.
- Day 6 Walk to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten, visit Punakha Dzong and settle in to your Phobjikha Valley homestay
- Day 7 Explore Phobjikha Valley on a nature walk, visit the revered Gangtey Monastery, and experience authentic Bhutanese life with your host family.
- Day 8 Head to Bhutan's modern Capital Thimphu, via Wangdue Phodrang Dzong
- Day 9 Exploring Thimphu, visit the Memorial Chorten, Folk Heritage Museum, School of Arts & Crafts & Takin Research Centre
- Day 10 Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest). Drukgyel Dzong and Kyichu Lhakhang. Optional Hot Stone bath
- Day 11 Fly to India, free time to begin exploring Delhi
- Day 12 Exploring Delhi, Rickshaw Ride & Street Food Tasting
- Day 13 Head to Agra. Sheroes Hangout, Mughal Heritage Walk. First glimpse of the Taj Mahal
- Day 14 Sunrise at the Taj Mahal. Agra Fort visit before returning to Delhi
- Day 15 Delhi, free time, optional tours. Airport transfer
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Operated by
Encounters Travel
Number of tours
81
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
9 hours
Response rate
100%
Encounters Travel is an adventure tour operator, based in the UK but with representatives in Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. We run a wide selection of cultural and adventurous tours around the world, each carefully designed to help you get the most out of the country you're...
Read moreCustomer Reviews
- Beth· December 19th, 2023Our guide Jigme Yordzer and driver Sangay Kandu were excellent and wonderful. However, our schedule was a little...Show more
- Beth· December 18th, 2023A lovely tour. The only downside was too much was scheduled given the long drive times between two points. We were...Show more
- Satish· July 25th, 2024ExcellentExcellentExcellentExcellent
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- Wednesday5 Nov, 2025Wednesday19 Nov, 2025EnglishSharing a multi-bed room$3,970
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Tour ID: 289399
