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bhutan high trails via laya
IMAGE: Trekkers stopping to admire the views towards Jichu Drake | 18 DAYS 4 NIGHTS HOTEL 13 17 BREAKFASTS,
NIGHTS CAMPING 17 LUNCHES, 17 DINNERS
Gavin Turner
13 DAY TREK
bhutan dragon kingdom
IMAGE: The vibrant trail leading to Taktsang Monastery | Richard I'Anson
• Gain magnificent views of the sacred peak, Jomolhari and Jichu Drake
• Discover pristine wilderness trekking over high mountain passes
• Experience Laya, one of the most remote settlements
on earth and home to the indigenous Layap
• Ascend to 'Tiger's Nest' Monastery for an insight into Buddhist culture
• Explore the ancient dzongs and market places of Thimphu and Paro
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Absorb the sweeping views of the sacred Jomolhari Peak (7326m)
Trek along the ancient Druk Path in the company of an expert guide and crew
Experience the beauty of Bhutan's rhododendron forests,
lush alpine meadows and tranquil high altitude lakes
Climb high above the Paro Valley to Taktsang 'Tiger's Nest' Monastery Discover the monasteries and market places of the capital, Thimphu
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Paro 2 | In Paro visit Paro Dzong & Taktsang Monastery 3/6 | Transfer Drugkyel Dzong & Shana, commence trek through conifer and rhododendron forest to yak herders camp beneath Jomolhari 7/11 | Traverse a series of passes camping each night at yak herder's settlements en-route to the Lemithang 12/13 | Trek to the picturesque village of Laya & rest day 14 | Trek to Thongchu Drak 15 | Final day of trekking to Gasa 16 | Transfer Punakha, visit
Punakha Dzong and drive to Wangdue Phodrang 17 | Drive to Paro via Thimphu and spectacular Dochu La 18 | In Paro, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, private transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees and more. View exact inclusions online.
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Paro 2 | Visit Paro Dzong and the famous Taktsang Monastery 3/5 | Ascend through small settlements, rhododendron forest and alpine pastures to gain views of Jomolhari above the Thimphu Valley 6/7Trek | through lush meadows to the serene lakes of Jimilang and Simkota Tsho 8 | Trek to Phajoding 9/10 | Complete trek to Thimphu, visit the memorial Chorten and wander the bazaars, transfer to Paro 11 | In Paro, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, private transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
Tibet
Jomolhari Paro
Sikkim
Laya Tashithang Thimphu
Bhutan
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Tibet
Jomolhari Paro
Sikkim
Jimilang Tsho Thimphu
Bhutan
GRADE |
INTRODUCTORY TO MODERATE
WHEN TO GO REGULAR DEPARTURES
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11 DAYS
4 NIGHTS HOTEL 6 NIGHTS CAMPING
10 BREAKFASTS, 7 DAY TREK 10 LUNCHES
AND 10 DINNERS