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Bhutan- Land of the Thunder Dragon
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A Guided tour pf Bhutan. Paro, Thimpu and a small trek |
Ref: OC-BHU
16 days
from £2185 (minimum 1 passengers)
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Destination:
Bhutan
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Known to her people as Druk Yul, the Land of the Thunder Dragon, Bhutan is perhaps the only country in the entire Himalayas to have emerged into the twenty-first century more or less culturally intact, and similarly in environmental terms, largely untouched by industrialisation or modernisation. Due to restrictions on visitor numbers - imposed by the Bhutanese King and his Buddhist government - few western travellers are able to witness this beautiful, and in many ways still medieval, hermit kingdom.
Those who do will invariably experience warm hospitality from a genuine and seemingly happy people, and will leave Bhutan with enduring memories of a visually stunning landscape and an enchanting way of life.
This extended and comprehensive journey takes the traveller deep into the country’s heart, visiting Bhutan’s most historic sites and magnificent locations, and includes a three-day trek which affords an even deeper insight into the country’s charming and traditional society. |
Day 1 | Tour begins (Kathmandu)
| Day 2 | Sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley. (Kathmandu)
| Day 3 | Free day (Kathmandu)
| Day 4 | By mountain flight to Bhutan passing Mt. Everest en route! (Paro)
| Day 5 | Sightseeing in and around Paro including a half day walk up to the 'Tiger's Nest' hermitage of Taktsang (Paro)
| Day 6 | Short drive to Thimpu with time for sightseeing and in time to catch the lively Saturday market. (Thimpu)
| Day 7 | Drive via the dramatic fortress at Wangdue Phodrang to Gangtey Gompa and Phobjikha Valley, autumn
destination of the migrating black-necked crane. (Gangtey)
| Day 8 | Continue via the Pele La pass to Bumthang, Bhutan's ancient, cultural heartland. (Jakar)
| Day 9 | This gentle three day trek passes through a remote mountain landscape of terraced fields and traditional alpine villages. (Two nights of fully supported camping; one night Trongsa)
| Day 10 | This gentle three day trek passes through a remote mountain landscape of terraced fields and traditional alpine villages. (Two nights of fully supported camping; one night Trongsa)
| Day 11 | This gentle three day trek passes through a remote mountain landscape of terraced fields and traditional alpine villages. (Two nights of fully supported camping; one night Trongsa)
| Day 12 | Drive to Bhutan's former capital and a hotel with Bhutan's only swimming pool! (Punakha)
| Day 13 | Over the Dorchu La pass for more time in Thimpu before returning to Paro (Paro)
| Day 14 | Morning flight back to Kathmandu (Kathmandu)
| Day 15 | Free Day (Kathmandu)
| Day 16 | Tour ends in Kathmandu
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Departures Between | Price from | 15 Nov 04 | *£2185 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
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FLIGHT EXCLUSIVE PRICE
Dates
Starts 15th November 2004 – ends 30th Nov. 2004 (itinerary subject to change)
Accommodation & Meals
In Kathmandu we stay in a well appointed 3/4 star hotel. In Bhutan we stay in a mixture of comfortable tourist class hotels often with local character. On trek we stay in good quality two man tents with full cook and camp support (sleeping bag required). Accommodation is on a twin share basis. Meals are full board while in Bhutan, breakfast only in Kathmandu. Single supplements available on application.
Mode of travel
By comfortable, private minibus in Bhutan. Private bus for airport transfers in Nepal.
Staff
Full services of The Oriental Caravan leader Phil Colley assisted by a very capable Bhutanese guide in Bhutan and drivers. Local guide in Kathmandu.
Group size
Minimum 6 - Maximum 14.
Flights, visas & Insurance
For information on flights and suitable insurance please contact The Oriental Caravan. Nepali visas are available either before departure or on arrival at a cost of around $55. Visas for Bhutan are issued on arrival at a cost of around $20.
Price Includes...
All airport transfers; all transportation as per itinerary (flights from London not included); all accommodation (on a twin share basis); full services of Tour Leader, local guides and drivers; sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary; full board in Bhutan (10 nts.); breakfast only in Kathmandu (5 nts.).
Booking
As spaces on this tour are limited an early booking is advisable. To copy out a version of the booking form from this website please click here. Otherwise please contact The Oriental Caravan to receive a booking form by post.
Price (land only) £2185
This holiday is operated by The Oriental Caravan.
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Bhutan- Land of the Thunder Dragon
A Guided tour pf Bhutan. Paro, Thimpu and a small trek
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