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. The more
time you spend in Bhutan, the more you get lulled into
the absolute serenity of its landscape, all emerald
green, bright flowers, and looming icy peaks. Of all
treks in Bhutan, and compared with many other
Himalayan treks, this is one of the most accessible
(it does not go too high), and certainly one of the
most unique in terms of what you will see. Unlike in
Tibet or many higher treks in Nepal, there is no
desert here, but instead a welcoming green everywhere.
There is an enormous wealth of bird life and
wildflowers, and you're sure to chance upon fruit
orchards in bloom too. The landscape provides a
perfect backdrop to the rural, largely farming and
livestock-tending population of Bhutan.
Tentative Program
|
Day |
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. |
|
Day 03 |
Full
day sightseeing of Kathmandou Durbar square, monkey
temple and Patan Durbar Square, night at hotel. |
|
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 transferred through
the beautiful PARO valley to Hotel. Dinner & overnight
at hotel. |
|
Day 05 |
TAKTSANG EXCURSION O/N HOTEL PARO |
|
Day
06 |
PARO
JELE DZONG O/N CAMP |
|
Day
07 |
JELE
DZONG JEMELANGTSHO O/N CAMP |
|
Day
08 |
JEMELANGTSHOSEMIKHOTA O/N CAMP |
|
Day 09 |
SEMIKHOTA PHOJUDING O/N CAMP |
|
Day
10 |
PHOJUDING THIMPHU O/N HOTEL THIMPHU |
|
Day
11 |
THIMPHU-PARO SIGHTSEEING O/N HOTEL PARO |
|
Day
12 |
PARO
–KTM by flight, night at hotel.
Early morning drive to PARO Airport to board your
onward flight. |
|
Day
13 |
Full
day excursion to Nagarkot , to see the beautiful
mountain including the Everest. Night at hotel. |
|
Day
14 |
Transfer to the airport for back to home. |
Cost in US$
per person (min 2pax)
02 PAX US$ 1980.00 per
person
03-09 pax US$ 1740.00 per
person
10-14 PAX US$ 1700.00 per
person
Single supplement US$ 220.00
per person
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$4-8 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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