BHUTAN: Kingdom in the Sky

We take a varied look, much of it on foot, at this small, strongly Buddhist, Himalayan kingdom. Bhutan is still a land of mystery which has managed to retain its culture intact, sandwiched as it is, between India, Tibet and China.

Please note that this program is run through Travel on Q through whom all bookings will go.

TOUR OVERVIEW
Our tour program to Bhutan provides 12 nights in the country. On landing at Paro, we first attend the extraordinary and colourful Paro Tsechu (festival) and then head for the capital, Thimphu where we spend 2 days becoming more familiar with some of the culture and history of the country. We then head east, driving up and over a major mountain range. We visit and learn about Dzongs, or fortified monasteries, and undertake a 3 day trek in the beautiful mountains and valleys, before arriving at the lovely Phobjikha Valley. All the while, we interact with locals and take far too many photographs. We return to Paro for a final walk to the country's most stunning mountainside monastery, Taktshang. Apart from the three nights when we camp, our accommodation is in spotless three star hotels or guest houses with comfortable bedrooms and en suite bathrooms.

Bhutan, which is slightly larger than Switzerland, has extensive natural borders formed by high mountains to the north, rising to over 7000m, and virtually impassable jungle to the south where it borders Assam. It has always been a place of mystery, its lack of contact with and influence from the outside world resulting in a unique culture. This culture, and the untouched nature of the country and its people, gives Bhutan its unique appeal. Recently the country has started to open up, allowing more visitors in.

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Bhutan: Kingdom in the Sky
Dates and costs
8-20 April 2009
A$$4400 per person twin share, $4860 single, starting and finishing in Bangkok.
Full Tour Description: Kingdom in the Sky

1-13 May, 2009 (FULL)