BHUTAN: LAND OF THE THUNDER DRAGON

15 days at GBP2,988 including flights

Tripcode: TBC

A short but spectacular trek combined with the cultural highlights of Bhutan

Visit Bhutan with its unique cultural heritage, a place where only a lucky few get to explore its incredible trekking routes. Our journey gives us an insight into Bhutanese life by visiting attractive towns with their splendid dzongs (monasteries/forts) and trekking along a classic Himalayan route. The three-day trek includes the beautiful Gangtey Valley and the Gangtey Gompa (monastery). We pass through Gogona and Khotokha, then through forests of juniper, magnolia and rhododendron. We also spend time in Thimpu, before heading back for an afternoon in the idyllic Paro Valley. The spring and autumn departures visit the Paro or Thimpu festivals respectively.

Itinerary

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Day 1	Fly to Kathmandu.
Day 2	Arrive Kathmandu.
Day 3	Fly to Paro, orientation walk.
Day 4	April departure: full day at the Paro festival. September and December departures: sightseeing in Paro and surrounding areas.
Day 5	To Drukyul Dzong (fort) and visit the ruined fortress, with views of Chomolhari (7320m). On to the capital of Bhutan, Thimphu.
Day 6	April and December departures: full day sightseeing at Thimphu including Memorial Chorten. October departure visit Thimpur Festival.
Day 7	Drive to Wangdiphodrang, visit Punakha Dzong.
Day 8	To the Gangtey Gompa valley; start trek. Walk through meadows and fields then ascend to the Tselela Pass.
Day 9	Gentle climb to Shobju La (3700m) and Khotokha, with views of the wide open valley.
Day 10	Cross Tashi La (3300m) to Chuzomsa via Nizergang.
Day 11	Visit Wangdi Dzong. Drive to Paro
Day 12	Fly to Kathmandu.
Day 13	Free day in Kathmandu.
Day 14	Depart Kathmandu.
Day 15	Arrive London.

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