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BHUTAN: Bhutan Sampler Looking for a short trek in Bhutan? This exciting trip combines an in-depth appreciation of the country’s cultural attractions with a moderate to strenuous three-day trek along a mountain ridge between the Paro and Haa Valleys of western Bhutan. Our itinerary—exclusive to MTS—offers scenic panoramic vistas of sacred Chomolhari (24,000') and other Himalayan peaks plus views of the valleys themselves. Best of all, the Haa Valley has only recently been open to travel, and you won’t see any other trekkers as you hike our untrodden trails. In addition to the trek, you’ll witness Bhutan’s rich Buddhist culture, meet its humble people, and enjoy a colorful kaleidoscope of golden mustard fields, rooftops spread with drying red chilies, neat whitewashed homes tucked away on terraced rice and buckwheat fields, and high passes marked by masses of fluttering prayer flags.
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 Itinerary: Bhutan Sampler
Day 1 - Arrive in Bangkok, Thailand. Day 2 - Fly to Paro, Bhutan. Transfer to Thimphu (7,725'), the capital. Day 3 - Day hike through the forested countryside to centuries-old Cheri and Tango monasteries, lying just to the north of Thimphu. Day 4 - SSightseeing in Thimphu, including the Folk Heritage and Textile Museums, and the School of Arts and Crafts. Drive to the sub-tropical Punakha Valley.Drive to the Punakha Valley, winter seat of the highest lama in Bhutan until the 1950s. Day 5 - Tour the beautiful Punakha Dzong, spectacularly situated at the confluence of two rivers, and walk to the small but charming Chimi Lhakhang temple. Day 6 - Drive to Paro and visit the National Museum, housed in an old watchtower above the Paro Dzong. Day 7 - Day hike to Taktsang Monastery, a cliff hermitage nestled in a granite wall above the Paro Valley. Day 8 - Drive to the Haa Valley along the western border of Bhutan. Afternoon visit to Lhakhang Karpo (“Temple of the White Dove”). Days 9-11 - Trek through rich forests of pine, dwarf rhododendron, and primulas to a ridge with high mountain views of sacred Chomolhari and other Himalayan peaks. End trek and return to Paro. Day 12 - Fly to Bangkok. Day 13 - Depart Bangkok. Detailed Itinerary - BHUTAN: Bhutan Sampler 1. Download detailed itinerary in a PDF format 2008 Detailed Itinerary (PDF files require that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. This program can be downloaded for free from the Adobe Website.) 2. Or email us your itinerary request at sales@mtsobek.com 3. Or call us at 1-888-831-7526 (USA and Canada) or (510) 594-6000 We’ll email you a copy (Word or Acrobat document), fax, or mail you the itinerary as you prefer. For more information and reservations, please contact: Mountain Travel Sobek 1266 66th Street, Suite 4 Emeryville, CA 94608 USA Toll Free (USA and Canada): 1-888-831-7526 Phone: +1-510-594-6000 Fax: + 1-510-594-6001 Email: info@mtsobek.com |