Bhutan Cultural Tour - (10days)
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 A
wonderful introduction to the splendour of the range
of classic Himalayan culture, people and landscape.
You see the lushness of the foothills as well as the
wonderful subtropical-alpine meeting. There are
temples and palace squares with art rich and varied
beyond all imagination, and monasteries where the air,
redolent with the odours of butter lamps and juniper
incense, carries through the wind centuries of
tradition. The fluttering prayer flags everywhere are
the most obvious expression of the spirituality and
faith that permeates every aspect of the lives of
Bhutanese Buddhists. In Nepal, the cosmopolitan
history of the Newars of Kathmandu Valley comes alive
in the sophisticated palace squares, while in Bhutan's
Thimpu you see one of the last remaining capitals of
the world that truly have not changed much. Also
fascinating in Bhutan is how old, indeed some very old
and distinctive, fortresses used in the past to help
defend the sovereignty of the country, are used in
government to this day, as administrative centres.
Tentative Program
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Program |
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Day 01 |
Receive at the airport and transfer to the hotel. |
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Day 02 |
Full day sightseeing of Baudhnatha/Pashupatinath
and Bhaktapur, night at the hotel. |
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Day 03 |
Full
day sightseeing of Kathmandou Durbar square, monkey
temple and Patan Durbar Square, night at hotel. |
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Day 04 |
Dep.for BHUTAN , Ktm/Paro by flight.
The flight into the Himalaya reveals breathtaking
views of the great peaks MT EVEREST, MT KANCHANJUNGA,
MT CHOMOLHARI, MT JICHU DRAKE, etc., taking you right
into the Dragon Kingdom's scraping airstrip at PARO.
On arrival you will be greeted and transfered through
the beautiful PARO valley to Hotel. Dinner & overnight
at hotel. |
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Day 05 |
PARO - THIMPU
Morning scenic drive to THIMPU (2 hr.). Transfer to
hotel. Afternoon, sightseeing to the MEMMORIAL CHORTEN
of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck in the heart of
Thimpu town, TASHICHHO DZONG (the Fortress of the
Auspicious Religion, presently Govt. secretariat
building). - Overnight hotel. |
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Day
06 |
AROUND PARO
Morning drive back to PARO (2 hrs) - check in to hotel
and the sightseeing begins with a visit to the ruins
of DRUKGYAL DZONG (18 Km.). This Dzong is of
historical importance, from whose ramparts the
Bhutanese repelled Tibetan invaders. On a clear day,
the 24,000 ft. white-domed peak of sacred CHOMOLHARI
(Mountain of Goddess) looms overhead. After lunch at
the hotel, visit TA DZONG, the National Museum housed
in an ancient watchtower, which has a fine collection
of ancient Thangkha paintings, textiles, weapons and
artifacts. Overnight at hotel. |
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Day
07 |
PARO - EXCURSION TO TAKTSANG LHAKANG.
AM: After breakfast drive to SARTSHAM CHORTEN and then
two hours of horse riding uphill will take you to the
TAKTSANG MONASTERY. After refreshment, a short trek to
the view point to witness a fascinating eye-level view
of the famous TAKTSANG LHAKHANG also known as the
tigers' nest. PM: After lunch a slow downhill trek to
SARTSHAM CHORTEN and then drive to Hotel. - Overnight
hotel. |
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Day
08 |
PARO – KATHMANDU, by flight, night at hotel.
After early breakfast, drive to airport for departure
flight to your onward destination. |
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Day
09 |
Full
day excursion to Nagarkot , to see the beautiful
mountain including the Everest. Night at hotel. |
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Day
10 |
Transfer to the airport for back to home. |
Cost on your request
FOR PACKAGES INCLUDING TIBET
All
terms and conditions quoted in the Nepal section
apply. In addition, please note the following:
Cost quoted on itineraries
includes:
Airport-hotel transfer at arrival and departure
Accommodation in Nepal with breakfast as described
in itinerary
Full board in Bhutan as per program, including lunch
and dinner
Domestic land and air transport as described in
itinerary, with private transportation where
applicable
All sightseeing with an English-speaking guide
All city/ monument /monastery entrance fees
The services of our support staff
All trekking and camping equipment including Gamow
bags (to alleviate severe altitude sickness), tents,
sleeping bags, and oxygen cylinders
Cost
quoted does not include:
Air fare KTM/PARO/KTM at US$390 per person
Bhutan visa fee US$30 to be paid on arrival
Nepal visa fee US$30 to be paid on arrival
Airport taxes
Your international flight into and out of Nepal
Travel insurance
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu (US$6-15 per day)
Tips, souvenirs or other shopping
Photography and/ or videography charges in the
monasteries and other tourist attractions.
Personal expenses incurred for drinks, snacks, tips,
etc
Any extra cost involved on the road should there be
an unavoidable delay due to, for example, a
landslide or similar unforeseeable events.
Rescue/ evacuation and any additions costs
associated with being split from the main group or
from a serious health condition
Please note: The airfare is subject to change without
prior notice.
Risk & Liability:
We , Tin - Tin Trekking do our best to ensure that you
have a smooth and pleasant journey. When travelling to
B hutan,
you should, however, be aware that all tours/trekking
there are run strictly as per conditions set by the
Bhutan
Tourism Authority. Therefore neither Tin -Tin
Trekking or its agents shall not be responsible for
any change or cancellation of program due to
unavoidable circumstances such as a road blockade, a
flood, snow, unrest, cancellation of flight, delay in
arrival of clients, sickness or accidents, and
breakdown of vehicles. Any extra cost incurred as a
result of any such occurrence will be borne by the
clients on the spot. It is most important that clients
have full medical and personal accident risk
insurance.
Note:
we do organise any trip of Bhutan separately from
any destination on your request.
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Highlights
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Duration |
: 10
days total |
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Season |
: April
- Oct |
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Hotel |
: Non
Star |
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Price |
:
on your request |
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Discount |
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Valid
till |
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2009-12-31 |
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