Join Culture + Compass Adventure Co’s group retreat for women through Nepal and Bhutan. If experiencing the Himalayas, exploring ancient Tibetan cultural sights, 4+ UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and the iconic Tiger’s Nest Hike is on your bucket list, then this trip is for you. For 9 days, you won’t have to plan a thing - just enjoy the insane views and trust that the details are taken care of by both your trip guide and your local guide. Nepal is famous for its culture and stunning mountain scenery, and Bhutan is one of the hardest countries in the world to travel to. Your guides will handle this process seamlessly, making this group trip an absolutely ideal way to visit Bhutan. You will surely explore, adventure, connect, and grow on this once-in-a-lifetime trip through Nepal and Bhutan. This trip will be led by our founder, Hannah. You can get to know her on Instagram, at both the company socials and her personal:
@cultureandcompass.adventureco
@hannah_brooke13
Who’s Invited: Women ages 18+ from around the world. Women who love travel, have an adventurous spirit, and a heart for community. You can come solo and will meet a great roommate (who will have a separate bed.) You can also bring a friend, or many friends! Come as you are, you’re welcome here. All guided activities will be in English.
Why Join A Group Retreat with Culture + Compass: When was the last time you escaped the hustle of everyday life to take one week for yourself? Joining a group trip with C+C means you do not have to plan the trip - you just get to show up and be yourself, knowing that the details are taken care of for you. You don’t have to decide where to eat for three meals per day, what activities to do, or when to stop for gas. It’s all taken care of, you just get to say “yes” and come join a small group of women who want to explore and enjoy alongside new friends. Your only responsibility is to get yourself to Kathmandu, Nepal by October 18, 2027, and home from Kathmandu on October 26, 2027.
What’s Included: All transportation while on the trip (including airport transfers!), flights from Nepal to Bhutan, accommodation at 4-5 Star hotels, all group adventures, guided tours, cultural immersion activities, royalty fees for Bhutan, local tolls and taxes, and a professional photo gallery that you will receive shortly after the trip from a phenomenal and experienced travel photographer.
What’s Not Included: Your flights to and from Kathmandu, alcoholic beverages, mocktails, souvenirs, snacks, vias, and travel insurance.
Itinerary (subject to change based on weather and vendors):
October 18: Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport, preferably in the afternoon by 4pm. You will be picked up from the airport and assisted to our 5-star hotel. You can rest or lounge by the pool until our welcome dinner!
October 19: We will start the day with a delicious breakfast, then we are off to see the highlights of Kathmandu. We will visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites today: Swayambhu Nath, also known as the “Monkey Temple” which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy views of the valley. We will stop in the mountain-flanked Kathmandu Dubar Square, and Patan City/Lalitpur, which is an enchanting mélange of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. After a delicious Nepalese lunch, we will see a weaving center where Tibetan refugees weave on their looms. We will end the evening relaxing over a group dinner and get restful sleep in our 5-star hotel again.
October 20: This morning we will pack up our bags, have breakfast and coffee, and then board the most scenic flights of our lives: from Kathmandu, Nepal to Paro, Bhutan. If weather allows, we will see Mount Everest from the plane! Upon arrival, we will drive about 1.5 hours to Thimphu: the capital and residence of the King and Queen. We will have lunch, and then off to sightseeing again! We will visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Point): The Great Buddha Dordenma statue in the middle of the mountains. This evening we will have free time to walk around the town, and of course a fun group dinner. Then, to sleep in our next gorgeous hotel to rest for tomorrow’s adventures!
October 21: Breakfast at the hotel to fuel us to see the highlights of Thimphu: The Buddhist Memorial Chorten, the Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Center (with time for shopping, don’t worry!) and National Institute for Zorig Chusum: The Institute provides training in the traditional culture, arts and crafts to youth, as it promotes and creates job opportunities by transferring skills to the Bhutanese youth. We will have some free time later this afternoon, and then dinner as a group.
October 22: We will start with a big breakfast before a mini road-trip through the most stunning scenery. We will drive approx 3 hours to Punakha crossing the Dochula Pass. Weather allowing, we will see the eastern Himalayan ranges including the highest mountain in Bhutan: Mt. Gangar Puensum. We will then head to the lower and warmer valleys of Lobesa. From here, we will take a short walk through farmhouses and fields to Chime Lhakhang Monastery, which has historically been a Buddhist pilgrimage site for women unable to bear children. Afterwards, we will see Punakha Dzong: The old capital of Bhutan. This remarkable fortress is built between two rivers and has survived many glacial floods and fire. We will eat some delicious cuisine, and then soak up the Himalayan views out the windows as we roadtrip back to Thimpu.
October 23: A yummy breakfast, then off on a 1.5 hour drive to Paro, where we will wander through some iconic sights: Rinpung Dzong, which is currently on Bhutan’s Tentative List for UNESCO inclusion. We will explore the National Museum in Paro Ta Dzong, which was built as a guardian watchtower. We will absorb the amazing views of Paro, have dinner as a group, and go to sleep early to rest for tomorrow’s hike!
October 24: Breakfast as a team, then off on a day hike to Taktsang monastery, also known as the Tigers Nest Hike, at 10,236 feet elevation. Horses may be arranged for an additional cost; however they can only be taken part of the way up, and not on the way down. They cite a strict weight limit per rider. This hike is challenging but doable, as takes about 2-3 hours hiking through villages, pine forests with amazing views and chances to see the monkeys in the trees. The monastery which clings to a huge granite cliff 800 meters from the Paro valley. This is a pilgrimage site for every Bhutanese to visit once in their lifetime. After our hike, a fantastic lunch, followed by leisurely exploring of Paro town and a group dinner.
October 25: This morning we will fly from Paro back to Kathmandu, where we will visit a bucket list sight: Boudhanath Stupa: the world’s largest Buddhist stupa is where you will see the infamous “Nepal eyes.” We will then have a short drive to Bhaktapur City, where we will wander the cobblestone streets, which link temples, monastery courtyards and monumental squares, and marvel at the ancient architecture. Most traffic is banned, making it walkable, and there is a vibrant cultural life. We will reminisce about the amazing week we have had over a group farewell dinner, and sleep well in our 5-star hotel.
October 26: We will enjoy a final breakfast, and then transportation will be provided for you to the Kathmandu International Airport. From here, you can either fly home, or continue your journey in Asia on your own.
Join Culture + Compass Adventure Co’s group retreat for women through Nepal and Bhutan. If experiencing the Himalayas, exploring ancient Tibetan cultural sights, 4+ UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and the iconic Tiger’s Nest Hike is on your bucket list, then this trip is for you. For 9 days, you won’t have to plan a thing - just enjoy the insane views and trust that the details are taken care of by both your trip guide and your local guide. Nepal is famous for its culture and stunning mountain scenery, and Bhutan is one of the hardest countries in the world to travel to. Your guides will handle this process seamlessly, making this group trip an absolutely ideal way to visit Bhutan. You will surely explore, adventure, connect, and grow on this once-in-a-lifetime trip through Nepal and Bhutan. This trip will be led by our founder, Hannah. You can get to know her on Instagram, at both the company socials and her personal:
@cultureandcompass.adventureco
@hannah_brooke13
Who’s Invited: Women ages 18+ from around the world. Women who love travel, have an adventurous spirit, and a heart for community. You can come solo and will meet a great roommate (who will have a separate bed.) You can also bring a friend, or many friends! Come as you are, you’re welcome here. All guided activities will be in English.
Why Join A Group Retreat with Culture + Compass: When was the last time you escaped the hustle of everyday life to take one week for yourself? Joining a group trip with C+C means you do not have to plan the trip - you just get to show up and be yourself, knowing that the details are taken care of for you. You don’t have to decide where to eat for three meals per day, what activities to do, or when to stop for gas. It’s all taken care of, you just get to say “yes” and come join a small group of women who want to explore and enjoy alongside new friends. Your only responsibility is to get yourself to Kathmandu, Nepal by October 18, 2027, and home from Kathmandu on October 26, 2027.
What’s Included: All transportation while on the trip (including airport transfers!), flights from Nepal to Bhutan, accommodation at 4-5 Star hotels, all group adventures, guided tours, cultural immersion activities, royalty fees for Bhutan, local tolls and taxes, and a professional photo gallery that you will receive shortly after the trip from a phenomenal and experienced travel photographer.
What’s Not Included: Your flights to and from Kathmandu, alcoholic beverages, mocktails, souvenirs, snacks, vias, and travel insurance.
Itinerary (subject to change based on weather and vendors):
October 18: Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport, preferably in the afternoon by 4pm. You will be picked up from the airport and assisted to our 5-star hotel. You can rest or lounge by the pool until our welcome dinner!
October 19: We will start the day with a delicious breakfast, then we are off to see the highlights of Kathmandu. We will visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites today: Swayambhu Nath, also known as the “Monkey Temple” which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy views of the valley. We will stop in the mountain-flanked Kathmandu Dubar Square, and Patan City/Lalitpur, which is an enchanting mélange of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. After a delicious Nepalese lunch, we will see a weaving center where Tibetan refugees weave on their looms. We will end the evening relaxing over a group dinner and get restful sleep in our 5-star hotel again.
October 20: This morning we will pack up our bags, have breakfast and coffee, and then board the most scenic flights of our lives: from Kathmandu, Nepal to Paro, Bhutan. If weather allows, we will see Mount Everest from the plane! Upon arrival, we will drive about 1.5 hours to Thimphu: the capital and residence of the King and Queen. We will have lunch, and then off to sightseeing again! We will visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Point): The Great Buddha Dordenma statue in the middle of the mountains. This evening we will have free time to walk around the town, and of course a fun group dinner. Then, to sleep in our next gorgeous hotel to rest for tomorrow’s adventures!
October 21: Breakfast at the hotel to fuel us to see the highlights of Thimphu: The Buddhist Memorial Chorten, the Gagyel Lhundrup Weaving Center (with time for shopping, don’t worry!) and National Institute for Zorig Chusum: The Institute provides training in the traditional culture, arts and crafts to youth, as it promotes and creates job opportunities by transferring skills to the Bhutanese youth. We will have some free time later this afternoon, and then dinner as a group.
October 22: We will start with a big breakfast before a mini road-trip through the most stunning scenery. We will drive approx 3 hours to Punakha crossing the Dochula Pass. Weather allowing, we will see the eastern Himalayan ranges including the highest mountain in Bhutan: Mt. Gangar Puensum. We will then head to the lower and warmer valleys of Lobesa. From here, we will take a short walk through farmhouses and fields to Chime Lhakhang Monastery, which has historically been a Buddhist pilgrimage site for women unable to bear children. Afterwards, we will see Punakha Dzong: The old capital of Bhutan. This remarkable fortress is built between two rivers and has survived many glacial floods and fire. We will eat some delicious cuisine, and then soak up the Himalayan views out the windows as we roadtrip back to Thimpu.
October 23: A yummy breakfast, then off on a 1.5 hour drive to Paro, where we will wander through some iconic sights: Rinpung Dzong, which is currently on Bhutan’s Tentative List for UNESCO inclusion. We will explore the National Museum in Paro Ta Dzong, which was built as a guardian watchtower. We will absorb the amazing views of Paro, have dinner as a group, and go to sleep early to rest for tomorrow’s hike!
October 24: Breakfast as a team, then off on a day hike to Taktsang monastery, also known as the Tigers Nest Hike, at 10,236 feet elevation. Horses may be arranged for an additional cost; however they can only be taken part of the way up, and not on the way down. They cite a strict weight limit per rider. This hike is challenging but doable, as takes about 2-3 hours hiking through villages, pine forests with amazing views and chances to see the monkeys in the trees. The monastery which clings to a huge granite cliff 800 meters from the Paro valley. This is a pilgrimage site for every Bhutanese to visit once in their lifetime. After our hike, a fantastic lunch, followed by leisurely exploring of Paro town and a group dinner.
October 25: This morning we will fly from Paro back to Kathmandu, where we will visit a bucket list sight: Boudhanath Stupa: the world’s largest Buddhist stupa is where you will see the infamous “Nepal eyes.” We will then have a short drive to Bhaktapur City, where we will wander the cobblestone streets, which link temples, monastery courtyards and monumental squares, and marvel at the ancient architecture. Most traffic is banned, making it walkable, and there is a vibrant cultural life. We will reminisce about the amazing week we have had over a group farewell dinner, and sleep well in our 5-star hotel.
October 26: We will enjoy a final breakfast, and then transportation will be provided for you to the Kathmandu International Airport. From here, you can either fly home, or continue your journey in Asia on your own.
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