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Bhutan Trekking Itineraries #1 |
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Highlights |
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This is a trek through the cultural heartland of the kingdom,
an easy trek, a great opportunity to see a lot of
wonderful temples and monasteries. |
(Itinerary
and trek elevation profile below.) |
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Itinerary: |
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Day 1 |
Arrive at
Paro. Received by our Bhutan representative and
transfer to the hotel. An orientation talk in
the evening. Overnight at Hotel |
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Day 2 |
Sightseeing of the Paro valley. Overnight at
Hotel. |
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Day 3 |
Excursion to
Taktshang Monastery.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 4 |
Morning drive to
Punakha via the Dochula, from where a great
view of the Bhutanese Himalayas can be had on
clear days. Afternoon sightseeing of the Punakha
and Wangdi valleys. Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 5 |
Early morning drive to
Bumthang. Picnic lunch at the
Chendebji Chorten.
Overnight at Lodge. |
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Day 6 |
Bumthang valley sightseeing. Overnight at
Lodge. |
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Day 7 |
Bumthang to Ngang Lhakang, 6hrs walk, alt. 2900m
(Trek begins). |
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Day 8 |
Nagang Lhakang to Ugyencholing, 7-8hrs walk,
alt. 2850m. |
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Day 9 |
Ugyencholing to Jakar, short walk along the
river to transport (Trek ends). Overnight at
Lodge. |
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Day10 |
Bumthang to Punakha. On route visit the
Ta-Dzong
(ancient watchtower for Trongsa Dzong). Picnic
lunch at the
Chendebji Chorten.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 11 |
Morning drive to Thimphu, and time at leisure.
Afternoon cultural programme and shopping time
in the evening. Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 12 |
Sightseeing of the
Thimphu valley. Evening drive to
Paro. Farewell dinner and overnight at
Hotel. |
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Day 13 |
Departure from the country. Our representative
will help you complete the 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
-Transfer as per itinerary
-The services of knowledgeable English speaking
guide
-Monument fees
-35 % Royalty taxes to the Government
Excluded
from Land Cost:
-Druk Air airfare
-Tourism Development Fund (US$ 10 per visit)
-Visa Fees (US$ 20 for two weeks)
-Excess baggage & Airport Tax (Approximately US$ 10)
-Personal items like laundry & toiletries
-International airfare
-Medical, Evacuation and Trip Cancellation
Insurance. (The coverage is required to join our
tours. It is for your protection, your health and
travel investment, and it is available through
underwriters we work with, for all nationalities,
and well worth the nominal costs.
Upon booking your tour we will provide you with a
link to the underwriter’s website where you can
select a policy and coverage that will best suit
your needs and purchase the policy direct at their
website.) |
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February to May, September
to December;
13 days/3 days trekking
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Group Size |
3 to11 Persons |
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Costs |
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Price Per Person |
US$ 2640.- |
Plus:
DRUK AIR AIRFARE:
1.
Bangkok/Paro/Bangkok:
US$ 740
(Round Trip)
2.
Delhi/Paro/Delhi:
US$ 650 (Round Trip)
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Kathmandu/Paro/Kath.(Round
Trip): US$ 400
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Kolkata/Paro/Kolkata:
US$ 400 (Round Trip)
***The airfares are
inclusive of US$ 5 each
sector (US$ 10 - round trip)
charged by Druk Air as the
fuel surcharge in effect as
of September 2004.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT DURING
THE HIGH SEASON MONTHS IT
CAN BE DIFFICULT TO CONFIRM
DRUK AIR SEATS. THEREFORE,
WE RECOMMEND YOU BOOK THE
TOUR WELL IN ADVANCE SO WE
CAN ENSURE CONFIRMED
DRUK AIR SEATS FOR YOU!
The
above prices are check-only
prices; credit card payments - US
banks plus 3%, foreign banks plus 4% |
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| Difficulty
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Overall
rating on a scale of four (easy, moderate, strenuous,
very strenuous: easy
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| Single
Supplement |
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Single Room Supplement |
US$ 160.- |
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