DEPARTURES

Group Departures
USD2290p/p
May 15, September 11

Private departures
Available daily ex Bangkok
Mondays, Thursdays & Fridays ex Kathmandu

Best: September - May

Tour Code: BTH

Day 1: Arrive Paro. Overnight farmhouse homestay.
Day 2: Drukyel and Paro
Day 3: Thimphu
Day 4: Wangdue Phodrang Dzong& Punakha
Day 5: Trongsa
Days 6-7: Bumthang
Day 8: Wangdue.
Days 9-10: Paro & Taktsang
Day 11: Depart

Physical Grading: Easy
Culture Shock Grading: Low-Moderate
Accommodation: Twin share (1 night homestay)
Transport: Private vehicle
Accompanied by: Bhutanese Tour Guide
Meals: All meals in Bhutan
Included: All airport transfers, Bhutan visa authorisation, Transport by private vehicle, Accommodation as specified, Meals as specified, Sightseeing as per itinerary

Bhutan Festivals 2008
Add 2-3 days to coincide with this
year's festival dates.

Punakha Dromche: Feb 11-15
Wangdue Tsechu: Oct 7-9
Thimphu Tsechu: Oct 9-11
Tangbi Mani (Bumthang): Oct 13-15
Jambey Lhakhang (Bumthang): Nov 12-16

Paro - Thimphu - Punaka - Trongsa - Bumthang - Wangdue-Paro

This Himalayan Kingdom calls itself Druk Yul, Land of the Thunder Dragon, and carefully guards the traditions of its past. Little touched by the outside world the traditions of art and architecture and, most importantly, religion are upheld. The modern world is admitted only cautiously. The result allows you an encounter with a stunning, pristine landscape of forest and mountains, a proud, friendly people and a vibrant, living religious tradition.

The flight into Paro provides a most dramatic view of the Himalaya as you fly alongside the world’s highest mountain range. Spend the night in a local farmhouse in the Paro Valley - help prepare the evening meal or sit back and soak up the beautiful scenery. Nearby are the ruins of Drukyel Dzong, long defending the valley against Tibetan invasions - introduces Bhutanese rural life, Drukyel is also a favored place for archery practice.

The Bumthang region encompasses four major valleys and is the religious heartland of Bhutan, home to some of its oldest temples and monasteries. Tales of Padmasambhava and discoverers of religious treasure (tertons) remain and important part of the region's heritage.

Perhaps one of the most spectacular sights in Bhutan is Taktsang (meaning Tiger's nest) - at this dramatically situated monastery the only sounds are the murmurs of wind and water and the chanting of the monks.

Add-on accommodation and sightseeing packages available in Kathmandu pre or post tour.