India, Nepal & Bhutan: Taj Mahal to Tiger's Nest

A small-group tour with G Adventures from India’s Taj Mahal to Bhutan’s Tiger’s Nest, tracing Himalayan heights and heritage over three weeks of walking, wildlife, and local encounters.

Crossing into Nepal introduces a shift in pace and altitude. After orientation in Kathmandu, the itinerary includes trekking around Pokhara, with panoramic Himalayan views, a restorative sound bath, and Tibetan momo making in between excursions by boat and jeep safari through Chitwan National Park’s subtropical greenery. Cultural highlights include Bhaktapur’s potters and bazaars, plus quiet cycling through traditional villages.

The last week is Bhutan, where mountain passes and prayer flags lead to hikes bristling with monasteries. The Tiger’s Nest itself is reached by a climb that rewards with sheer cliffside views from a monastery hanging 3,000 metres above the valley floor. Along the way, homestay lunches, archery demonstrations, and hot stone baths add layers to a route that takes time to linger, rather than race.

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These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.