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Bhutan Laya Trek
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A A classic trek through one of the most isolated countries on earth; remote villages, high passes, spectacular peaks and the unique Bhutanese culture |
Ref: EX-TBG
22 days
from £0 (minimum 6 passengers)
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Destination:
Nepal Bhutan
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A classic trek through one of the most isolated countries on earth; remote villages, high passes, spectacular peaks and the unique Bhutanese culture
A trek in the tiny country of Bhutan must be the ultimate goal of the Himalayan connoisseur. Trekking here is highly exclusive, with only a tiny handful of Europeans joining the nomadic yak herders and local villagers on the trails; the plant life is diverse and abundant, and the mountains soar to over 7000m. Our route takes us from the idyllic Paro Valley past abandoned dzongs (forts) to higher pastures overshadowed by the magnificent peaks of Chomolhari and Jichudrake. The route then traverses close to the Tibetan border over high passes to the little-visited village of Laya, with its unique dress and language. We then head south towards the Himalayan foothills and to the capital, Thimpu, where there will be time to visit the memorial chorten and the magnificent Tashicho Dzong, the seat of government.
Trip Profile:
15 days walking with full porterage; altitude maximum 4900m, average 3400m. Grade C.
Group & Staff:
Min. 6, max. 16, plus leader and appropriate local staff.
Accommodation:
14 nights camping, 5 nights hotels.
Food:
Included, except in Kathmandu.
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Day 1 | Depart London. | Day 2 | Arrive Kathmandu; afternoon free.
| Day 3 | Fly to Paro; visit national museum and Paro Dzong (fort). | Day 4 | Follow the Paro River through forest of Himalayan oak, rhododendron, pine and juniper.
| Day 5 | As above | Day 6 | Climb to Chomolhari base camp (4040m) and spend a day acclimatising.
| Day 7 | As above | Day 8 | Cross the Nyale La (4900m) with views of Jichudrake and into Tibet.
| Day 9 | Lingshi Dzong and then to Chebisa.
| Day 10 | Trek through wild, barren country and cross two tough passes, the Gobu La (4350m) and the Jarela La (4600m).
| Day 11 | As above | Day 12 | Cross the Shinge La (4100m) and descend to the Laya district.
| Day 13 | To Laya village. Rest day to explore the village.
| Day 14 | As above | Day 15 | Following a wild river and over the Balela La (3740m) to Gasa hot springs.
| Day 16 | As above | Day 17 | Through forests and cultivated fields. Short drive to Thimpu.
| Day 18 | As above | Day 19 | In Thimpu visiting Tashichho Dzong and the memorial chorten. Evening drive to Paro.
| Day 20 | Fly to Kathmandu.
| Day 21 | Depart Kathmandu.
| Day 22 | London. |
Departures Between | Price from | Price TBA | *£0 | | *Prices subject to confirmation |
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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE
Insurance £88
WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.
Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” prices. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket.
Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.
Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.
Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.
Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.
Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.
Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.
Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimajaro Government Tax, Mustang and Galapagos taxes.
NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.
This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
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Bhutan Laya Trek
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