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Bhutan Trekking Itineraries #2 |
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Highlights |
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Trek leads through a beautiful valley with a low population
density.
The rare and little known black neck crane comes here
during the winter months to escape the harsh weather of
Tibet.
A moderate trek. |
(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.
Lunch at Taktshang Cafeteria. Evening drive to
Thimphu. Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 4 |
Thimphu valley sightseeing. Overnight at the
Hotel. |
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Day 5 |
Cultural program in the morning and drive to
Gangtey. Lunch in Wangdiphodrang. Overnight
at Lodge. |
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Day 6 |
Gangtey to Gogona, 15kms trail, alt 3100m (Trek
begins) |
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Day 7 |
Gogona to Kothoka, 16kms trail, alt 2790m |
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Day 8 |
Kothoka to Tikke Zam (Chazam), 12kms trail, alt
1300m (Trek ends) |
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Day 9 |
Morning drive to
Thimphu for lunch. Afternoon drive to
Paro. On route visit
Simtokha Dzong.
This dzong is the oldest dzong in the kingdom.
Farewell dinner and overnight at Hotel. |
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Day10 |
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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February to March, September
to December;
10
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$ 2070.- |
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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