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Bhutan Trekking Itineraries #10 |
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Highlights |
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Very scenic trek; natural hot springs,
varied flora and
fauna, musk deer, blue sheep and Himalayan bear
my be seen en route. |
(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 |
Morning drive to
Punakha via Dochula (3100m), from where you
can have a great view of Northern Himalayas on
clear days. Afternoon sightseeing of the Punakha and
Wangdi valleys. Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 4 |
Drive to
Bumthang. Picnic lunch at the
Chendebji Chorten
and view
Trongsa on route. Overnight at Lodge. |
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Day 5 |
Sightseeing of
Bumthang valley. Overnight at Lodge. |
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Day 6 |
Bumthang to Gorsum, 18 km trail, alt. 3120m
(Trek begins) |
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Day 7 |
Gorsum to Lungsum, 12 km walk, alt. 3160m |
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Day 8 |
Lungsum to Tshochenchen, 15 walk, alt. 3400m |
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Day 9 |
Tshochenchen to Dur Tsachu, 17 km trail, alt.
3590m |
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Day10 |
Halt at Dur Tsachu. Relax in hotspring or hike
around the camp. |
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Day 11 |
Dur Tsachu to Tshochenchen, 17 km trail, alt.
3400m |
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Day 12 |
Tshochenchen to Gorsum, 27 km trail, alt. 3120m |
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Day 13 |
Gorsum to Bumthang, 18 kms trail, alt. 2580m
(Trek ends) |
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Day 14 |
Bumthang to Punakha. Visit of
Ta-Dzong
(ancient watch tower for the
Trongsa
Dzong) On
route picnic at the
Chendebji Chorten
- one of two Nepalese type of Stupa in the
kingdom. Overnight at Lodge.. |
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Day 15 |
Morning drive to
Thimphu . Cultural program in the afternoon.
Evening at leisure. Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 16 |
Sightseeing of the
Thimphu valley. Evening drive to
Paro on route visiting
Simtokha Dzong
(Kingdom's oldest dzong). Farewell dinner and
overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 17 |
Departure - 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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March to May, September to
December
17
days/8 days trekking
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Group Size |
3 to11 Persons |
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Costs |
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Price Per Person |
US$ 3520.- |
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: moderate
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| Single
Supplement |
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Single Room Supplement |
US$ 160.- |
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