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Bhutan & : Heart of the Himalaya 14 days priced from $7,395 Limited to 16 guests Visiting Delhi, Paro, Thimphu, and Chitwan National Park Lhasa Post-Tour Extension 4 days priced from $1,595

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›› Experience ’s age-old ways, discovering its rich artistic and cultural heritage and seeing the spectacular Tiger’s Nest

›› Learn about the culture and lifestyle of local farmers by visiting a farmhouse

›› Ride Like a Local when you travel by rickshaw to visit Durbar Square and Teleju Temple

›› Witness a debate among monks at the Kopan Nunnery, The Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery, hugging a cliff in Bhutan’s Paro Valley an unforgettable, age-old tradition

›› Embark on an elephant-back safari in Nepal’s Chitwan Day 5: Paro | , Rivers and Relics National Park for a unique view of wildlife Drive to Chuzom en route to Paro, seeing the religious thankga ›› Enjoy a lesson in Nepalese cuisine during a Chef’s Table (scroll) paintings and the natural history collection at the National event in the home of a local resident Museum. Continue to Rinpung Dzong, a monastery and fortress along a mountain river. Enjoy dinner at the hotel. Zhiwa Ling Hotel | Meals: B L D Day 1: Arrive Delhi, Arrive in Delhi, where you are met and transferred to your airport Day 6: Paro | Ascent to the Tiger’s Nest hotel. JW Marriott Aerocity Hike to the Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery, spending the day with the monks. Later, visit the ruins of Drukgyel Dzong and Day 2: Paro, Bhutan/Thimphu | Welcome to Bhutan Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s most sacred shrines. Fly to Paro and receive a tashi khadda (traditional welcome). Zhiwa Ling Hotel | Meals: B L D In Thimphu, visit the National Memorial Chorten. Later, see the Tashichhodzong Fortress, and attend a welcome dinner. on flights between destinations, Taj Tashi | Meals: B L D gaze upon the epic majesty of the breathtaking himalaya peaks, Day 3: Thimphu | Fine Weavers at Work including unforgettable everest. See the Folk Heritage and National Textile Museums and literature at the National Library. Taj Tashi | Meals: B L Day 7: Kathmandu, Nepal | World’s Oldest Shrine Day 4: | The Divine Madman Fly to Kathmandu, where you ride by rickshaw to Durbar Square Drive over the , seeing the colorful prayer flags and Teleju Temple, see the house of the Living Goddess (Kumari) en route to Punakha. Stop at , continuing to the and stroll through the bazaar, old city and Swayambhunath. Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of the Divine Madman). Return to Dwarika’s Hotel | Meals: B L D Thimphu for dinner. Taj Tashi | Meals: B L D Day 8: Kathmandu | Historic Durbar Square Explore Bungamati, Rato Machhendranath Temple and the Lhasa Post-Tour Extension Lokeshwar Shrine. Attend a Nepalese cooking class in a local 4 days, priced from $1,595; internal air priced from $570 home. Then, visit Patan, Durbar Square, the Royal Baths, Golden Temple and Krishna Mandir. Dwarika’s Hotel | Meals: B L

DayS 9-10: Chitwan National Park | Elephant-Back Safari Fly to Bharatpur. After settling in, set out on an elephant-back safari. Attend an evening briefing from a resident naturalist. The following day, view wildlife, hike and take a nature walk with trained guides. Later, canoe down the Rapti River, and watch the DAY 1: Fly from Kathmandu to Lhasa with your Tour Director. sunset while enjoying a sundowner along the banks. Shangri-La Hotel, Lhasa Barahi Jungle Lodge | Meals: B L D DAY 2: Explore Potala Palace, former home of the Dalai Lama. Visit the Jokhang Temple to join monks as they circumambulate DayS 11-12: Kathmandu | Temples and Trade Routes the temple. Shangri-La Hotel, Lhasa | Meals: B L Fly to Kathmandu and observe a Nepali folk dance performance DAY 3: Spend the day at two of ’s great monasteries, during dinner. The next day, see monks debate at the Kopan Drepung and Sera. Shangri-La Hotel, Lhasa | Meals: B L D Nunnery. Visit the royal city of Bhaktapur, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath, where a local artisan will share his or her experience. DAY 4: Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Meals: B Gather with fellow guests for a farewell dinner. Available on the Apr 2, Apr 16, Jun 4, Sep 3, Sep 10, Dwarika’s Hotel | Meals: B L D Sep 17, Oct 1 and Oct 15 departures.

DAYS 13-14: Depart Delhi Transfer to the airport for your onward flight through Delhi, or continue on an extension to Lhasa. JW Marriott Aerocity | Meals: B india

Note: This program operates at altitudes as high as 7,500 feet; Delhi NEPAL Lhasa some guests may find this active program strenuous. Bharatpur Punakha Your Inspiring Accommodations Arrive/DEPART Kathmandu Air Chitwan Paro Thimphu Here is a preview of your journey’s best-in-class accommodations. Road National extension Park Elevation: BHUTAN Kathmandu – 7,700 ft. Lhasa – 12,000 ft.

Dates & pricing All departures are guaranteed to operate. Taj Tashi Centrally located property inspired by Himalayan-style architecture, with hand- Departure Double Single painted Bhutanese murals and art. Dates Occupancy Supplement

Mar 7–20, Mar 21–Apr 3, Apr 2–15, $7,995 $3,145 Apr 16–29, Jun 4–17, Sep 3–16, Sep 10–23, Sep 17–30, Oct 1–14, Oct 15–28, Oct 22–Nov 4, Zhiwa Ling Hotel Dwarika’s Hotel Oct 29–Nov 11, Nov 7–20, Nov 14–27, Splendid views of the Paro Valley Spacious Heritage Junior Suite at this Nov 21–Dec 4 and surrounding mountains. Kathmandu classic. Dec 8–21 $7, 395 $2,995

Internal airfare Economy class from $1,325 Delhi/Paro/Kathmandu/Bharatpur/Kathmandu/Delhi Minimum age 10 years old.

Barahi Jungle Lodge JW Marriott Aerocity Eco-lodge on the Rapti River, facing Conveniently located property in Chitwan National Park. Delhi’s Aerocity.

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