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IMAGE: Walk through picturesque Bhutanese landscape; Paro Valley | 13 DAYS 8 NIGHTS HOTEL 4 12 BREAKFASTS,
NIGHTS CAMPING 12 LUNCHES, 12 DINNERS
Richard I'Anson
5 DAY TREK 5 DAY CYCLE
bhutan thimphu festival & trek
IMAGE: Bhutan's rich ceremonial celebrations include ornate masked dancers
• Bike the Dochu La and freewheel to Punakha with its magnificent dzong
• Ascend forest trails to absorb the sweeping views
of the sacred Jomolhari Peak (7326m)
• Cycle and hike to Taktsang 'Tiger's Nest' Monastery
• Discover the monasteries and market places of the capital, Thimphu
• Enjoy the serenity of high altitude glacial lakes
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Attend the colourful and vibrant Thimphu Festival, Bhutan's biggest cultural event Trek in the Bhutan Himalaya from Paro to Thimphu Experienceafullysupportedcampingbasedtrek Ascendhighpassesandberewardedwithstunningmountainviews DiscovertheancientsightsofParoandclimbhighabovethecitytoTaktsang 'Tiger's Nest' Monastery
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Paro 2 | Transfer or cycle to the base of Taktsang Monastery and ascend on foot 3 | Cycle and explore Paro Valley with option to ascend the Chele La for impressive views 4/8 | Ascend conifer and rhododendron forest to alpine pastures to gain views of Jomolhari before crossing a series of passes to Phajoding Monastery above the Thimphu Valley to arrive in Thimphu 9 | Explore Thimphu by bike including the Dzong 10 | Cycle over the Dochu La to Punakha (70km) 11 | Explore Punakha
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including a hike to the Khamsum Yuley Namgyel monastery 12 | Return to Thimphu by vehicle then cycle to Paro (60km) 13 | 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.
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Paro 2 | Sightseeing Taktsang Monastery 3 | Commence trek to Jele Dzong 4/5 | Trek to Jigmelangtsho 6 | Trek to Phajoding 7 | Trek to Thimphu 8 | Attend Thimphu Festival 9 | Drive to Punakha via Simtokha Dzong and Dochu La 10 | Visit Punakha Dzong and 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,safetyequipmentandentryfees, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
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11 DAYS
6 NIGHTS HOTEL 4 NIGHTS CAMPING
10 BREAKFASTS, 5 DAY TREK 10 LUNCHES
AND 10 DINNERS