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Bhutan Trekking Itineraries #11 |
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Highlights |
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Diverse flora and fauna. The blue sheep and
Takin - the National Animal of Bhutan - can be
spotted on this trek. The Snowman Trek is the
toughest of all our Bhutan treks, hence being of
sound health and physically fit is important. |
(Itinerary
and trek elevation profile below.) |
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Itinerary:
Click here for the trek elevation profile |
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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 |
Paro to Shana, 17 km walk, alt. 2800m (Trek
begins). |
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Day 5 |
Shana to Soi Thangtahankha, 9-10hrs walk , alt.
3750m |
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Day 6 |
Soi Thangtahankha to Jangothang, 19 km trail,
alt. 4040m |
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Day 7 |
Jangothang to Lingshi, 19 km trail, alt. 4150m |
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Day 8 |
Halt at Lingshi. Acclimatization and exploration
of the valley. |
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Day 9 |
Lingshi to Chebisa, 19 kms walk, alt. 3850m |
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Day10 |
Chebisa to Shomutang, 17 km walk, alt. 4250m |
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Day 11 |
Shomutang to Robluthang, 18 km trail, alt.
4400m. |
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Day 12 |
Robluthang to Lemithang, 19 km walk, alt. 4100m. |
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Day 13 |
Lemithang to Laya, 10 km trail, alt. 3800m |
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Day 14 |
Halt at Laya. Cultural show in the evening with
dances performed by local girls. |
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Day 15 |
Laya to Roduphu, 19 km trail, alt. 4160m |
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Day 16 |
Roduphu to Narethang, 17 km walk, alt. 4500m |
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Day 17 |
Narethang to Tarina, 18 km walk, alt. 4020m |
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Day 18 |
Tarina to Woche, 17 km trail, alt. 3940m |
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Day 19 |
Woche to Lhedi, 17 km walk, alt. 3650m |
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Day 20 |
Lhedi to Thanza, 17 kms trail, alt. 4090m |
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Day 21 |
Thanza - for acclimatization. Short hikes for
great views. |
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Day 22 |
Thanza to Tshochena, 20 km walk, alt. 4925m |
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Day 23 |
Tshochena to Jichu Dramo, 14 km trail, alt.
4880m. |
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Day 24 |
Jichu Dramo to Chukarpo, 18 km walk, alt.
4950ml. |
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Day 25 |
Chukarpo to Thampetsho, 18 km trail, alt. 4210m |
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Day 26 |
Thampetsho to Maurothang, 14 km walk, alt. 4000m |
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Day 27 |
Maurothang to Shepu, 18 km walk, alt. 2500m
(Trek ends) |
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Day 28 |
Drive from Shepu to Thimphu. Overnight at Hotel.. |
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Day 29 |
Sightseeing of the
Thimphu valley. Overnight at Hotel |
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Day 30 |
Cultural program and time
at leisure. Afternoon drive to
Paro. On route visit
Simtokha Dzong.
Farewell dinner and overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 31 |
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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April to October
31
days/25 days trekking
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Group Size |
3 to11 Persons |
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Costs |
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Price Per Person |
US$ 5700.- |
Plus:
DRUK AIR AIRFARE:
1.
Bangkok/Paro/Bangkok:
US$ 740
(Round Trip)
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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
Level |
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Overall
rating on a scale of four (easy, moderate, strenuous,
very strenuous: strenuous
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| Single
Supplement |
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Single Room Supplement |
US$ 160.- |
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