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Bhutan Cultural Itineraries #8 |
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(Itinerary
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Even a journey of a thousand miles must start
with a first step. While you may not intend to
go far when you come to Bhutan for a walking
holiday, every step you take will bring you
closer to a vast richness of landscape and
culture best experienced on foot. But don't fear
the difficulty of the walks, they are easy
- this not a trekking tour!
Out in the wilds of nature, you will discover
who you really are, away from the hustle and
bustle of city life. You will have peace and
quiet to listen to your inner calm, bringing out
a side of your personality that you may have
thought you had forgotten. Whether you are
walking alone, with your loved ones or as a part
of a group, sooner or later you will come to
realize that these quite moments alone with
nature are parts of what life is all about.
Fresh mountain air, clean healthy environment,
imposing mountain ranges, bubbling rivers,
crystal clear lakes and friendly locals - all these are to be savored on your walking tour
in the Dragon Kingdom of Bhutan.
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Itinerary:
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Day 1 |
The flight to Paro is a befitting introduction
to Bhutan and its untouched pristine wilderness.
Upon arrival our Bhutan team will meet you and transfer
to your hotel.
After lunch visit the National Museum of
Bhutan and Paro Dzong.
Dinner and overnight at
hotel. |
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Day 2 |
Day Excursion to
Taktshang Monastery, literally known as
Tiger's Nest. Lunch at the Taktshang Cafeteria.
Dinner and overnight at hotel. |
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Day 3 |
Morning you will hike to Kila Goenpa - a
nunnery. From there enjoy superb views in all directions
- the Haa Valley, Taktshang Goenpa, the Paro
valley. Lunch at hotel and after lunch you'll
continu to Thimphu - the capital of Bhutan. Dinner and
overnight at hotel. |
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Day 4 |
After breakfast, you will visit the National
Library. Next you will visit the Institute for
Zorig Chusum (Painting School), Traditional
Paper Factory. Return to hotel for lunch. After
lunch you will visit the Cheri Goenpa - a
monastery built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in
1620. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight
at hotel |
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Day 5 |
Day excursion to the 13th century Phadoding
Monastery built by Phajo Drugom Zhigpo. Lunch
box will be served on route. Dinner and
overnight at hotel. |
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Day 6 |
After breakfast you will drive to
Punakha, the ancient capital of Bhutan. On a
clear day panoramic views of the eastern
Himalayas can be had, including Bhutan's highest
mountain, Mt. Gangkar Punsum (7550 m). Check in
and lunch at hotel. After lunch you hike to
Chimi Lhakhang. Return to hotel. Dinner and
overnight at hotel. |
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Day 8 |
Today is a long but spectacular drive to Trongsa,
a journey you are not likely to forget. Lunch
box will be served near the Choeten. After lunch
resume your journey to Trongsa. Evening explore
the Trongsa town. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
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Day 9 |
In the morning you will wander around the
Trongsa Township and visit the watchtower above
the main dzong. Lunch in Trongsa. After lunch
you will drive to Bumthang. Dinner and overnight
at lodge. |
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Day 10 |
You will start your day with the visit to Jambay
Lhakhang. Then you will visit the Kurjey
Lhakhang, Tamzhing Monastery -
Kuenchosum Lhakhang - a temple of the Triple
Gem. From here your transport will take you to
the Swiss Farm. Lunch at a restaurant in town.
After lunch you will visit the Thangbi Goenpa to
the north of Kurjey Lhakhang. Evening you will
visit the Jakar Dzong "Fortress of the white
bird". Dinner and overnight at hotel. |
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Day 11 |
Day excursion to Ura. On route you will hike two
kilometers each way to visit Membertsho, which
literally means the "Burning Lake." Lunch box
will be served in Ura. Dinner and overnight at
hotel. |
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Day 12
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After breakfast you will say good-bye to Jakar
to start your return to Wangdiphodrang. On route visit the Ta
Dzong (Watch Tower) in Trongsa Tea stop in
Trongsa. Resume the journey to Wangdiphodrang.
Lunch box will be served at Chendebji Choeten.
Dinner and overnight at hotel. |
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Day 13 |
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WANGDIPHODRANG-PARO VIA THIMPHU |
Today you go to Paro for your final night in
Bhutan. We will stop in Thimphu for lunch, then
you'll have an opportunity to shop for
souveniers, then we'll continue our drive to Paro. Farewell dinner and
overnight at hotel. |
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Day 14 |
After breakfast you will drive to Paro
International Airport for your onward
destination. Our Bhutan representative will
assist you with check in formalities and bid you
farewell. |
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What's included & What is not: |
Included
in Land Cost:
-Accommodation on twin sharing basis
-All meals
-All transfers per itinerary
-Services of knowledgeable English speaking
guide
-Monument entrance fees
-35 % Royalty Tax to the Bhutan Government
Excluded
from Land Cost:
-International ticketing
-India domestic airfare
-Druk Air airfare & Paro Airport Tax
-Tourism Development Fund (US$ 10 per visit)
-Visa Fees (US$ 20 for two weeks)
-Excess baggage
-Personal expenses - laundry, room service, phone
calls, etc.
-Medical, Evacuation and Trip Cancellation
Insurance.
-Any
or all other services not mentioned above.
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Group Tour:
13 nights/14 days;
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May 7 - 20, 2007 |
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Sept 10 - 23, 2007 |
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Group Size |
4
to 8 Persons |
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Trip
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Price Per Person |
US$ 2860.- |
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| Difficulty
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Easy
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Room Supplement |
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US$ 390.- |
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