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himalaya
sikkim bhutan trek
IMAGE: Remote trekking in Sikkim 20 DAYS 12 NIGHTS HOTELS 7
NIGHTS CAMPING
essence of bhutan
IMAGE: Inside this beautiful Bhutanese monastery | Richard I'Anson
• Experience the famous hill stations of Sikkim and tea plantations of Darjeeling
• Absorb diverse Buddhist traditions with visits to Rumtek
Monastery and Takstang (Tiger's Nest) Monastery
• Trek through forests and over passes to experience
• • • •
Journey to the Gangtey Valley, winter home to the Black Necked Crane Immerse yourself in Bhutanese culture in Paro and Thimphu
Hike up to the famous Taktsang 'Tiger's Nest' Monastery
Marvel at the magnificent Punakha Dzong
the stunning mountain views in Sikkim
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Kathmandu 2 | Fly to Bhadrapur, transfer to Darjeeling 3 | In Darjeeling, visit tea plantations and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute 4 | Drive to Yuksam (Sikkim) 5/11 | Trek through luxuriant rhododendron forest to gain unrivalled views of Kanchenjunga at Dzongri 12/13 | Drive to Gangtok, visit Rumtek Monastery 14 | Transfer to Kalimpong 15 | Drive to Phuentsholing (Bhutan) 16/17 | Transfer to Thimphu, visit the memorial Chorten and wander the bazaars 18/19 | In Paro visit the Paro Dzong and renowned Taktsang monastery 20 | 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.
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GRADE |
INTRODUCTORY TO MODERATE
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Paro 2 | Cross Dochu La to Punakha 3 | Explore Punakha Valley 4 | To Gangtey Valley and embark on day walks 5 | To Thimphu, sightseeing 6 | Drive to Paro and visit Rinpung Dzong 7 | Visit renowned Takstang Monastery 8 | 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.
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GRADE |
ADVENTURE TOURING
bhutan explorer & jambay
IMAGE: Vibrant colours on the streets of Bumthang for the Jambay Lhakhang festival | Edwina Parsons
12 DAYS 11 NIGHTS HOTEL
11 BREAKFASTS, 11 LUNCHES, 11 DINNERS
12 DAY CULTURAL DISCOVERY
19 BREAKFASTS, 18 LUNCHES AND 18 DINNERS
7 DAY TREK, DAY WALKS
8 DAYS
7 NIGHTS HOTEL 7 BREAKFASTS, 7 LUNCHES,
7 DINNERS
7 DAY CULTURAL DISCOVERY
Tibet
Kathmandu Gangtok Bhadrapur
India
WHEN TO GO
Nepal
Thimphu Darjeeling Bhutan
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Tibet
Thimphu Wangduephodrang
J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: SBT Speak to our experts for airfares & stopovers
J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: TSB Speak to our experts for airfares & stopovers
Paro
Sikkim
Paro
• Witness the colourful Jambay Lhakhang festival in Bumthang
• Journey into Bumthang, the spiritual heartland of Bhutan
• Explore ancient dzongs and monasteries,
including Taktsang (Tiger's Nest)
• Immerse yourself in the cultural heart of Bhutan at Bumthang
• Absorb wondrous views of Jomolhari (7326m),
Bhutan's most sacred mountain
• Explore Gangtey Valley and the magnificent Punakha Dzong
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Paro and drive to Thimphu 2 | Explore Thimphu 3 | Cross Dochu La to Punakha 4 | Hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten and explore Punakha 5 | To Gangtey 6 | Explore Gangtey 7/8 | Drive to Bumthang, attend Jambay Festival 9 | Explore Bumthang, drive to Trongsa 10 | Drive to Paro 11 | Trek to Taktsang Monastery 12 | Trip concludes in Paro
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.
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GRADE |
ADVENTURE TOURING
Tibet
Thimphu
Sikkim
Bhutan
REGULAR DEPARTURES
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WHEN TO GO
Sikkim
WHEN TO GO
Paro
Bumthang Wangduephodrang
Bhutan
REGULAR DEPARTURES
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J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: KOD
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