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Bhutan Trekking Itineraries #7 |
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Highlights |
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Many cultural hotspots can be seen on this trek.
Diverse flora and fauna. The valleys, one will
pass through, are some of the most beautiful in
the country. |
(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 excursion to
Taktshang
Monastery.
Lunch at Taktshang Cafeteria. Evening drive to
Thimphu. On route visit
Simtokha Dzong.
Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 4 |
Thimphu valley sightseeing. Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 5 |
Cultural program in the morning and drive to
Punakha for lunch. After lunch sightseeing of
the Punakha and
Wangdi valleys. Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 6 |
Early breakfast and drive
to
Bumthang. On route view the
Chendebji Chorten
and lunch stop at
Trongsa. Afternoon visit of
Ta-Dzong
(ancient watch tower for the
Trongsa Dzong).
Evening continue to Bumthang. Overnight at
Lodge. |
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Day 7 |
Bumthang valley sightseeing. Overnight at Lodge. |
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Day 8 |
Bumthang to Ngang Lhakhang, 20 km trail, alt.
2900m (Trek begins) |
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Day 9 |
Ngang Lhakhang to Ugyencholing, 7-8hrs walk,
alt. 2850m |
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Day10 |
Ugyencholing to Phokpey, 17 km trail, alt. 3680m |
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Day 11 |
Phokpey to Pemi, 20 km trail, alt. 2950m |
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Day 12 |
Pemi to Khaine Lhakhang, 21 km walk, alt. 2010m |
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Day 13 |
Khaine Lhakhang to Tangmachu, 18 km trail, alt.
1190m |
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Day 14 |
Tangmachu to Menji, 16 km trail, alt. 1830m. |
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Day 15 |
Menji to Pemi, 20 kms trail, alt. 2450m |
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Day 16 |
Pemi to Taupang, 21 km walk, alt. 2450m |
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Day 17 |
Taupang to Tashiyangtse, 24 km trail, alt. 1075m (Trek
ends) |
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Day 18 |
Drive to
Tashigang. Afternoon sightseeing of the
township. Overnight at Lodge. |
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Day 19 |
Tashigang to
Samdrupjongkhar.
On route visit
Zangdopelpi Lhakhang
at Kanglung.
Farewell dinner and overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 20 |
Onwards to Guwahati (Assam / India) for
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 May, September
to December.
20
days/10 days trekking
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Group Size |
3 to11 Persons |
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Costs |
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Price Per Person |
US$ 4180.- |
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
Level |
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Overall
rating on a scale of four (easy, moderate, strenuous,
very strenuous: moderate to strenuous
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| Single
Supplement |
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Single Room Supplement |
US$ 160.- |
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