14.03 - 25.03.2027
NEPAL - BHUTAN
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Arrival in Kathmandu:Arrival and group gathering in Nepal -
Trip duration:11 nights / 12 days -
Price:3250 USD -
Group:Group of up to 10 people
I invite you to discover two extraordinary countries on one unforgettable journey
Our journey will begin in the Kathmandu Valley, where Buddhist and Hindu traditions have intertwined for centuries.
We will visit the great stupas of Boudhanath and Swayambhunath, explore the ancient Newar cities, and then fly over the Himalayas to Bhutan — the Land of the Thunder Dragon.
In spring, Bhutan is especially beautiful: rhododendrons are in bloom, mountain valleys awaken after winter, and Paro hosts one of the country’s most important Buddhist festivals — Paro Tshechu.
We will take part in prayers at monasteries, perform the traditional Riwo Sangchö offering, create clay tsa-tsa stupas together with monks, hang prayer flags in the mountains, and spend two nights in a Buddhist monastery.
We will explore the high-altitude Phobjikha Valley, spend a day among the Bhutanese people during the vibrant Paro Tshechu, and embark on a pilgrimage to Taktsang — the legendary Tiger’s Nest Monastery, dramatically perched on an almost vertical cliff above the Paro Valley.
Our journey will conclude back in Nepal with a Sound Healing session, a visit to the ancient city of Bhaktapur, and an evening at Pashupatinath on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River.
We will visit the great stupas of Boudhanath and Swayambhunath, explore the ancient Newar cities, and then fly over the Himalayas to Bhutan — the Land of the Thunder Dragon.
In spring, Bhutan is especially beautiful: rhododendrons are in bloom, mountain valleys awaken after winter, and Paro hosts one of the country’s most important Buddhist festivals — Paro Tshechu.
We will take part in prayers at monasteries, perform the traditional Riwo Sangchö offering, create clay tsa-tsa stupas together with monks, hang prayer flags in the mountains, and spend two nights in a Buddhist monastery.
We will explore the high-altitude Phobjikha Valley, spend a day among the Bhutanese people during the vibrant Paro Tshechu, and embark on a pilgrimage to Taktsang — the legendary Tiger’s Nest Monastery, dramatically perched on an almost vertical cliff above the Paro Valley.
Our journey will conclude back in Nepal with a Sound Healing session, a visit to the ancient city of Bhaktapur, and an evening at Pashupatinath on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River.
WHAT AWAITS US?
༄ Two extraordinary Himalayan lands
Nepal and Bhutan in one journey — two cultures, two spiritual traditions, and two completely different faces of the Himalayas;
༄ Paro TSHECHU Festival
One of Bhutan’s most important and colourful Buddhist festivals — ritual Cham dances, traditional dress, and a unique opportunity to experience the country’s living culture alongside local people;
༄ Two nights in a Buddhist monastery
A stay at Neyphug Monastery, joining the monks for prayers and experiencing the daily rhythm of monastic life;
༄ Tiger’s Nest — Taktsang
A pilgrimage to Bhutan’s most iconic sacred site — a monastery dramatically perched on a cliff high above the Paro Valley;
༄ Buddhist rituals and practices
Riwo Sangchö, butter lamp offerings, hanging prayer flags, prayers to Tara, and creating tsa-tsa together with monks;
༄ Himalayan valleys and mountains
Phobjikha, Gangtey, the Dochula Pass at 3,100 metres, rhododendron forests, mountain trails, and spectacular Himalayan panoramas;
༄ Sacred sites of the Kathmandu Valley
Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Bhaktapur, and Pashupatinath — places where Buddhist and Hindu traditions have met and intertwined for centuries;
༄ Sound Healing
A Tibetan singing bowl session after returning from Bhutan — a time for relaxation, regeneration, and integration of the experiences gathered throughout the journey;
༄ Bhutan from within
Encounters with monks and nuns, a traditional farmhouse, local cuisine, national dress, archery, and a traditional Dotsho hot stone bath;
༄ Bhutanese hospitality
The warmth, kindness, and natural openness of the Bhutanese people. We will have opportunities to meet local people, visit places away from typical tourist routes, and experience the country not only through its monuments and sacred sites, but also through everyday life and meaningful encounters;
༄ Flavours of Bhutan and Nepal
Our journey will also be an opportunity to discover the local cuisines of both countries. We will taste traditional Bhutanese and Nepali dishes and aromatic spices, experiencing Himalayan culture through its culinary traditions as well.
PROGRAM
DAY / KATHMANDU – BOUDHANATH
- Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.
- Time to rest after the journey, followed by lunch and our first group meeting.
- In the late afternoon, we will walk to Boudhanath Stupa — one of the most important centres of Tibetan Buddhism. Together with pilgrims, we will perform the sacred kora around the stupa and light butter lamps with the intention of receiving blessings for our journey.
- Dinner.
DAY / KATHMANDU VALLEY – LALITPUR – SWAYAMBHUNATH
- After breakfast, we will set off for Lalitpur (Patan).
- Together with a local guide, we will walk through the old city, discovering its squares, palaces, and traditional Newari architecture.
- After returning to Kathmandu, we will visit Swayambhunath — an ancient stupa situated on a hill overlooking the city.
- In the evening, we will head to Thamel for dinner.
DAY / KATHMANDU – PARO – THIMPHU
Our flight to Paro will mark the beginning of an entirely different chapter of our journey.
For eight days, we will travel through the valleys of Bhutan, join monks and nuns in prayer, take part in traditional offerings, spend two nights in a monastery, hike to the legendary Tiger’s Nest, and experience Paro during one of Bhutan’s most important Buddhist festivals — Paro Tshechu.
For eight days, we will travel through the valleys of Bhutan, join monks and nuns in prayer, take part in traditional offerings, spend two nights in a monastery, hike to the legendary Tiger’s Nest, and experience Paro during one of Bhutan’s most important Buddhist festivals — Paro Tshechu.
- In the morning, we will fly from Kathmandu to Paro. Weather permitting, we will be rewarded with majestic views of the Himalayas from the plane.
- At Paro Airport, we will be welcomed by our Bhutanese guide. Our first encounter with the country will begin with a welcome tea at Neyphu Heritage House — a restored traditional Bhutanese home that once belonged to Neyphug Trulku Rinpoche.
- We will then continue to Thimphu — Bhutan’s small Himalayan capital.
- After lunch, we will visit Buddha Dordenma — an enormous Buddha statue overlooking the Thimphu Valley — followed by the National Memorial Chorten. Every day, local people come here to perform kora, recite prayers, and make offerings.
DAY / THIMPHU – DOCHULA – PUNAKHA
- Today, our journey will take us from the cooler mountain valley of Thimphu to the warmer, greener valley of Punakha.
- Along the way, we will stop at Dochula Pass, 3,100 m above sea level, home to the famous 108 white chortens. On a clear day, the pass offers sweeping views of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks.
- After descending into the valley, we will walk through rice fields to Chimi Lhakhang — a temple associated with Drukpa Kunley, the famous “Divine Madman,” whose story is one of the most fascinating chapters of Bhutanese Buddhism.
- We will enjoy a picnic with a view of Punakha Dzong, followed by a visit to the dzong itself — one of Bhutan’s most beautiful monastery-fortresses.
- We will end the day by the Mo Chhu River, where we can dip our feet into the cool Himalayan water and simply spend some time surrounded by nature. Optional rafting will also be available for those who wish to join.
DAY / PUNAKHA – PHOBJIKHA – GANGTEY
- In the morning, we will visit Sangchen Dorji Lhuendrup Choling, a Buddhist nunnery home to a community of nuns. We will arrive in time for the beginning of the morning prayers and have a chance to quietly experience the rhythm of everyday monastic life.
- After breakfast, we will travel higher into the mountains to the secluded Phobjikha Valley, situated at an altitude of approximately 3,000 metres.
- We will visit Gangtey Monastery — an important monastery of the Nyingma school and one of the spiritual centres associated with the tradition of the great Bhutanese tertön Pema Lingpa.
- We will then set out on the Gangtey Nature Trail, which leads through the open valley, rhododendron groves, pine forests, streams, and small villages.
- Part of the walk will be dedicated to silence, conscious breathing, and mindful connection with nature. Weather permitting, we may walk a section of the trail barefoot on the grass.
- We will have lunch at a traditional Bhutanese farmhouse.
DAY / GANGTEY – PARO – RIWO SANGCHÖ
- We will begin the morning at Khewa Lhakhang with the traditional Buddhist practice of Riwo Sangchö — a smoke offering. In Tibetan Buddhism, this practice is associated with purifying obstacles, creating favourable conditions, and accumulating merit.
- After breakfast, we will begin our journey back towards the Paro Valley.
- Along the way, we will make another traditional offering by hanging Lungdhar prayer flags in the mountains.
- In the evening, we will arrive at Neyphug Monastery.
Neyphug Monastery is a more than 450-year-old monastery of the Nyingma tradition, located at a sacred site associated with Guru Rinpoche. According to tradition, Padmasambhava visited and blessed this place as early as the 8th century, leaving traces of his presence and hidden spiritual treasures known as terma. Precious relics associated with Guru Rinpoche are still preserved at the monastery today.
Overnight: Neyphug Monastery.
DAY / GURU RINPOCHE – TARA – TSA-TSA
Today, rather than exploring Bhutan’s monuments, we will immerse ourselves in its living spiritual tradition
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After a picnic near the temple, we will take part in a unique experience — making tsa-tsa together with the monks.
Tsa-tsa are small stupas made of clay, traditionally created as spiritual offerings and placed near temples, caves, and other sacred sites. Each of us will make our own tsa-tsa, which we will take with us to Taktsang the following day.
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- We will visit the small, secluded Pangbisa Ugyen Guru Lhakhang, dedicated to Guru Rinpoche — Padmasambhava, whose name is closely associated with the spread of Vajrayana Buddhism throughout the Himalayas.
After a picnic near the temple, we will take part in a unique experience — making tsa-tsa together with the monks.
Tsa-tsa are small stupas made of clay, traditionally created as spiritual offerings and placed near temples, caves, and other sacred sites. Each of us will make our own tsa-tsa, which we will take with us to Taktsang the following day.
- We will then take a short walk to Menchuna Temple.
- In the evening, we will return to Neyphug and once again join the monks for evening prayers.
DAY / PARO TSHECHU FESTIVAL
The highlight of our journey through Bhutan.
Paro Tshechu, however, is much more than the dances themselves. It is an opportunity to spend several hours immersed in Bhutan’s living culture — experiencing the celebration alongside local people, meeting and talking with them, admiring the beautiful national dress, and feeling the atmosphere of an authentic Bhutanese festival.
- One of the most colourful days of our entire journey awaits us — Paro Tshechu, one of Bhutan’s best-known and most significant Buddhist festivals.
- After breakfast, we will dress in traditional Bhutanese clothing and make our way to Rinpung Dzong — the historic fortress-monastery in Paro where the festival takes place. We will find ourselves among hundreds of Bhutanese families who come to Tshechu dressed in their finest traditional gho and kira.
Paro Tshechu, however, is much more than the dances themselves. It is an opportunity to spend several hours immersed in Bhutan’s living culture — experiencing the celebration alongside local people, meeting and talking with them, admiring the beautiful national dress, and feeling the atmosphere of an authentic Bhutanese festival.
- We will have lunch at the festival grounds together with local people.
- Afterwards, we will visit Kyichu Lhakhang — one of Bhutan’s oldest and most revered temples. A special prayer ceremony will be arranged here for our group. We will have time for prayer, meditation, and the traditional circumambulation of the temple.
- We will end the day by offering butter lamps.
- In the evening, we will return to the hotel for dinner.
DAY / TAKTSANG – TIGER’S NEST
- Early in the morning, we will begin our hike to Taktsang Palphug — the famous Tiger’s Nest, which has become one of the most iconic symbols of Bhutan.
- The monastery is perched on an almost vertical cliff at an altitude of approximately 3,120 metres above sea level, overlooking the Paro Valley. According to Buddhist tradition, this sacred site is closely associated with Guru Rinpoche and is considered one of the most important pilgrimage destinations in the country. The round-trip hike takes approximately five hours.
- We will take with us the tsa-tsa that we made the previous day.
- After descending and having lunch, a well-deserved rest will await us — a traditional Bhutanese Dotsho hot stone bath.
- And if we still have some energy left, we will try Bhutanese archery, the country’s national sport.
DAY / PARO – KATHMANDU – RETURN TO NEPAL
- After breakfast, we will say goodbye to Bhutan and head to Paro Airport. Our Paro → Kathmandu flight will offer another opportunity to admire the Himalayas from above as we gradually return from the tranquillity of Bhutan’s valleys to the vibrant rhythm of Nepal.
- Upon arrival, we will transfer to Dolmaling Hotel and have some free time.
- We have intentionally kept this day at a slower pace. You can rest, take a walk around Boudhanath, sit in one of the cafés overlooking the stupa, or simply spend some quiet time reflecting on the experiences of the past few days.
- In the evening, we will meet for a Sound Healing session — a meditative experience with Tibetan singing bowls and other overtone instruments. After an intensive journey, this will be a space for relaxation, stillness, and integration of everything we have experienced.
DAY / BHAKTAPUR – PASHUPATINATH
Our final full day of the journey will be devoted to two very different places in the Kathmandu Valley.
Overnight: Dolmaling Hotel, Kathmandu.
- After breakfast, together with our guide, we will travel to Bhaktapur — an ancient Newar city where narrow streets connect palace squares, Hindu and Buddhist temples, hidden courtyards, and traditional red-brick houses.
- We will walk through the historic centre, visit Durbar Square, see ancient palaces and temples, and learn more about the culture of the Newars — the indigenous inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley.
- After returning to Kathmandu and taking a short rest, we will head to Pashupatinath — one of the most important temple complexes dedicated to Shiva. It stands on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River, where Hindu cremation ceremonies have taken place for centuries. It is a place where life and death, everyday existence and sacred ritual meet in a particularly direct way — elements understood in the Hindu tradition as parts of one continuous cycle.
- We will arrive in the early evening to witness the evening aarti ceremony on the banks of the Bagmati — fire, mantras, bells, and offerings made to the river.
Overnight: Dolmaling Hotel, Kathmandu.
DAY / KATHMANDU – DEPARTURE
- Our final morning in Kathmandu.
- Breakfast at the hotel and some free time, depending on flight departure times.
- Transfer to Kathmandu International Airport for your flight home.
The price includes:
- Airport transfer from Kathmandu Airport to the hotel on arrival and from the hotel to the airport on departure
- Accommodation in Nepal in twin/double rooms with breakfast
- Services of a local guide during sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley
- Sound Healing session with Tibetan singing bowls
- Entrance fees to museums, temples, and other sites included in the itinerary in Nepal
- Bhutan visa and all mandatory government fees for each day of your stay
- Accommodation in Bhutan in twin/double rooms, including two nights at a monastery
- Full board throughout your stay in Bhutan: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- All excursions, transportation, and entrance fees to monasteries, temples, and museums in Bhutan
- Full implementation of the itinerary and all scheduled activities
The price does not include:
- International flights Poland – Kathmandu – Poland (approx. 1000 USD)
- Kathmandu – Paro – Kathmandu flights (approx. 600-700 USD)
- Nepal visa (USD 30)
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Rafting on the Mo Chhu River (optional: +USD 250 per raft / up to 6 people)
How much does it cost?
Early birds
3250 USD
(including Bhutan’s mandatory Sustainable Development Fee of USD 100 per day, visa, local handling fees, and all administrative arrangements)
Valid until 30 December 2026
Standard Price
3400 USD
(including Bhutan’s mandatory Sustainable Development Fee of USD 100 per day, visa, local handling fees, and all administrative arrangements)
🔘 Every traveller to Bhutan is required to pay the government-mandated Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of USD 100 per day of stay. The funds collected through this fee are used, among other purposes, to support environmental conservation, preserve Bhutan’s cultural heritage, and benefit local communities.
☝️Booking:
Complete the form below, and you will receive all the necessary information by email, along with the bank account details for the USD 500 deposit. Payment of the deposit confirms your reservation and secures your place on the journey.
(The deposit is refundable if you cancel your participation at least 60 days before the scheduled start date of the journey.)
3250 USD
(including Bhutan’s mandatory Sustainable Development Fee of USD 100 per day, visa, local handling fees, and all administrative arrangements)
Valid until 30 December 2026
Standard Price
3400 USD
(including Bhutan’s mandatory Sustainable Development Fee of USD 100 per day, visa, local handling fees, and all administrative arrangements)
🔘 Every traveller to Bhutan is required to pay the government-mandated Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of USD 100 per day of stay. The funds collected through this fee are used, among other purposes, to support environmental conservation, preserve Bhutan’s cultural heritage, and benefit local communities.
☝️Booking:
Complete the form below, and you will receive all the necessary information by email, along with the bank account details for the USD 500 deposit. Payment of the deposit confirms your reservation and secures your place on the journey.
(The deposit is refundable if you cancel your participation at least 60 days before the scheduled start date of the journey.)
Where will we stay?
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In Nepal, we will stay at Dolmaling Hotel — a unique 4-star boutique hotel in Kathmandu, located just a few minutes’ walk from the famous Buddhist Boudhanath Stupa. The hotel is connected to an active Buddhist monastery, creating a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere away from the bustle of Kathmandu.
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During our journey through Bhutan, we will stay in carefully selected 3-star hotels which, thanks to their high standards, good locations, and Bhutanese hospitality, offer a level of comfort comparable to 4-star hotels.
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If any of the listed hotels are unable to accommodate the entire group, participants will be accommodated in a hotel of a comparable or higher standard, subject to availability at the time of travel.
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Stay at Neyphug Monastery
Accommodation at the monastery is simple and modest, in keeping with the character of the place. The rooms are heated and provide basic comfort during our stay.
In Nepal, we will stay at Dolmaling Hotel — a unique 4-star boutique hotel in Kathmandu, located just a few minutes’ walk from the famous Buddhist Boudhanath Stupa. The hotel is connected to an active Buddhist monastery, creating a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere away from the bustle of Kathmandu.
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During our journey through Bhutan, we will stay in carefully selected 3-star hotels which, thanks to their high standards, good locations, and Bhutanese hospitality, offer a level of comfort comparable to 4-star hotels.
༄
If any of the listed hotels are unable to accommodate the entire group, participants will be accommodated in a hotel of a comparable or higher standard, subject to availability at the time of travel.
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Stay at Neyphug Monastery
Accommodation at the monastery is simple and modest, in keeping with the character of the place. The rooms are heated and provide basic comfort during our stay.
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- KSENIYA WINSKA“FORM and MATTER DAO”Since 2022, I have been creating my own signature journeys to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.
Life itself — my destiny — led me to organising these journeys. I know that my path is about connecting different worlds, cultures, countries, and people, and creating space for genuine encounters.
What matters most to me in every journey is the quality of the experience. I want these trips to bring together like-minded people in an atmosphere of trust and freedom, with depth and meaning, beauty in every detail, and natural, informal connections. This is exactly how I imagine the perfect journey!
I am also a Jyotish astrologer, photographer, traveller, and explorer of beauty in all its forms. I study spiritual traditions and practise Kriya Yoga. I currently live in India.
I believe in a holistic approach to each person and in creating a safe and supportive space. That is why every journey I organise is rooted in care and mindfulness, creating the conditions for each participant to have their own deep and personal experience.
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