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bhutan - east & west

 

Discover the hidden jewel of the Himalayas!

20 magical days

Escorted Tours

Tour dates:

26 Oct - 14 Nov, 2010

Tour leader:

Escorted from New Zealand by Jill Worrall

Tour price:

$10,700 (est.) per person, share twin

Single supplement:

$1,200 (est.)

Tour price includes

  • All airfares and taxes
  • 1 night in Bangkok
  • 2 nights in Kolkata
  • Accommodation in 4-star hotels in Bangkok and Kolkata and comfortable hotels in Bhutan
  • All meals in Bhutan
  • Visa for India & Bhutan
  • Group tipping
  • Services of an English-speaking local guide
  • Assistance of your kiwi tour leader, Jill Worrall


Highlights

  • Spend a day in the cultural but chaotic Indian city of Kolkata – it’s a place full of surprises!
  • Enter the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan through Assam and journey through the remote and untouched eastern regions – a route rarely taken by visitors.
  • Experience life in Bhutan’s second largest and most remote town, Trashigang, home to the country’s only university.
  • Cross four spectacular 10,000ft plus passes, including the 12,465ft Thumsing La during our journey west.
  • Walk in one of the little visited high valleys of Ura and Tang, in Bhutan’s serene spiritual heartland, Bumthang.
  • Be inspired during visits to some of the kingdom’s most holy and revered temples.
  • Marvel at the imposing and dramatic Trongsa Dzong.
  • Relish the high pastures and gorgeous scenery of the Probjika valley.
  • Enjoy the sights and sounds of one of the world’s smallest capital cities, Thimpu.
  • Watch out for some of Bhutan’s unique and beautiful birds and botanical treasures.
  • Appreciate meeting Bhutan’s greatest attractions – its people.
  • Be moved by the awe inspiring sight of the breathtaking Tiger’s Nest Monastery and revel in the sense of achievement at making one of the world’s most special short (but steep!) walks.
 







 
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