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Bhutan Trekking Itineraries #9 |
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Highlights |
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This trek follows through the cultural heartland of the kingdom,
with many temples and monasteries to be seen
along the way. |
(Itinerary
and trek elevation profile below.) |
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Itinerary: |
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Day 1 |
Arrive at
Paro. Our Bhutan representative will receive you and
transfer you 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 |
Paro to Shana, 17 km walk, alt. 2800m (Trek
begins) |
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Day 4 |
Shana to Soi Thangtahankha, 9-10hrs walk , alt.
3750m |
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Day 5 |
Soi Thangtahankha to Jangothang, 19 km trail,
alt. 4040m |
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Day 6 |
Short hikes or rest day at Jangothang. Enjoying
the suberbe view around. |
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Day 7 |
Jangothang to Lingshi, 19 km trail, alt. 4150m |
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Day 8 |
Lingshi to Chebisa, 19 km walk, alt. 3850m |
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Day 9 |
Chebisa to Shomutang, 17 km walk, alt. 4250m |
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Day 10 |
Shomutang to Robluthang, 18 km trail, alt. 4400m |
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Day 11 |
Robluthang to Lemithang, 19 km walk, alt. 4100m |
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Day 12 |
Lemithang to Laya, 10 km trail, alt. 3800m |
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Day 13 |
A day rest at Laya . Explore around the village. |
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Day 14 |
Laya to Chamsa, 8-9hrs walk, alt. 3800m |
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Day 15 |
Chamsa to Gasa Tsahchu, 5-6hrs walk, alt. 4160m |
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Day 16 |
Halt at Gasa Tshachu. After long tiring days,
this is the time to relax. Enjoy the hot spring
bath. |
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Day 17 |
Gasa Tshachu to Goen Damji, 5-6hrs walk, alt.
2200m
(Trek ends) |
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Day 18 |
Goen Damji to Punakha via Tashithang. Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 19 |
Morning sightseeing of the
Punakha and
Wangdi valleys. Afternoon drive to
Thimphu. Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 20 |
Morning sightseeing of the
Thimphu valley. Overnight at Hotel. |
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Day 21 |
Cultural program in the
morning and time at leisure. Afternoon drive to
Paro visiting
Simtokha Dzong
on route. Farewell dinner and overnight at
Hotel. |
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Day 22 |
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
22
days/15 days trekking
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Group Size |
3 to11 Persons |
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Costs |
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Price Per Person |
US$ 3990.- |
Plus:
DRUK AIR AIRFARE:
1.
Bangkok/Paro/Bangkok:
US$ 740
(Round Trip)
2.
Delhi/Paro/Delhi:
US$ 650 (Round Trip)
3.
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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