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Bhutan
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
9 days (ex Kathmandu)
Highlights:
See the sights of Kathmandu, Experience peaceful Thimpu, Explore the picturesque Gangte Region, Learn the legends of the temple of the divine madman, Shop for Bhutanese handicrafts, Feast on red rice in Paro,
Trip Code:
NKB
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed
Group Size:
Minimum 4, Maximum 12
Price:
Prices from USD $2670
You can choose to have a single supplement on this trip USD960
*(plus local payment USD $100)
pricing for United States: change country
Extras:
view 2008 airport transfers and pre- & post-trip accommodation prices
Distinctive and remote, Bhutan offers some extraordinary experiences. Make your way from the thriving city of Kathmandu to marvel at the spectacular Himalayan scenery, imposing dzongs and Buddhist traditions of the 'Land of the Thunder Dragon'. This is a travelling privilege not to be missed.
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meals included: 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 6 Dinners
transport: Plane, minibus, auto rickshaw
accommodation: Hotels/guesthouses (8 nts)
budget: Allow USD $200 for meals not included.
departs: Selected Sun
important notes:
Arrival airport transfer is included - please advise flight details at time of booking
IMPORTANT:
Due to a flight schedule change - Intrepid Bhutan trip - departing on the 21st of September will spend an extra night in Bhutan.
Activities in kathmanu will be done on the afternoon of day 1 and the morning of day 2 ( please ensure you arriving the morning of day 1 on order to complete these activies)
On day 9 (29th September) you will fly back to Kathmandu form Paro - please ensure that your flight leaving Kathmandu on the final day is in the late afternoon. ( not before noon)
Day 1 Kathmandu
The streets of Old Kathmandu are scattered with temples and sacred cows.
Day 2 Thimphu
Bhutan's peaceful capital has no traffic lights. See the National Library's priceless collection of Buddhist manuscripts and the golden-spired Memorial Chorten.
Days 3-4 Punakha
Cross the Dochu La Pass and take in spectacular views of the Bhutan Himalayas. Stop to learn the interesting history of Chimi Lhakhang, or 'temple of the divine madman'.
Day 5 Gangte Region
Journey across the Pele La to Gangte. Explore Phobjikha Valley, a truly rural area without telephones or regular power.
Days 6-7 Paro
Home to Bhutan's unusual red rice, Paro is base for exploring the ruins of Drugyal Dzong and dramatic Ta Dzong.
Days 8-9 Kathmandu
Return to Kathmandu to visit Durbar Square and Swayambhunath monkey temple.
| start date | finish date | places available | bookings |
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| Sun 21 Sep 08 | Mon 29 Sep 08 | 2 | book now |
| Sun 05 Oct 08 | Mon 13 Oct 08 | bookings closed | |
| Sun 09 Nov 08 | Mon 17 Nov 08 | 3 | book now |
| Sun 30 Nov 08 | Mon 08 Dec 08 | 7+ | book now |
| Sun 04 Jan 09 | Mon 12 Jan 09 | 7+ | book now |
| Sun 25 Jan 09 | Mon 02 Feb 09 | 7+ | book now |
| Sun 15 Feb 09 | Mon 23 Feb 09 | 7+ | book now |
| Sun 12 Apr 09 | Mon 20 Apr 09 | 7+ | book now |
| Sun 26 Apr 09 | Mon 04 May 09 | 7+ | book now |
| Sun 17 May 09 | Mon 25 May 09 | 7+ | book now |
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Every day, hundreds of happy people return from Intrepid trips, and their comments are here for you to read. We do not screen the feedback on this site, all comments are posted here as they were written (unless they used inappropriate language).
This is a magnificent country apparently inhabited by happy and peaceful people. A week is not much time to gain a broader picture - literally and metaphorically, and another attempt might be planned differently to take in more varied regions.
Anne Wiltshire
The Bhutan trip was wonderful. The local guide was fantastic and we had a great time. There was one major pitfall - the accommodation in Kathmandu. It was absolutely putrid.
Nicole Hawke
Bhutan is an amassing country, beautiful friendly people, great scenery, deeply religious.
Yvette Pini
Very good trip. No problems of any kind. The guide, Tsiring, in Bhutan was excellent and personable. The guide in Nepal wasn't as good, but was adequate to the job (though I didn't spend the whole day with him).
Conor Ryan
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