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		<title>14 Day Birding In Bhutan, 2010</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The trip will include: REQUEST FOR A DETAIL ITINERARY HERE • Bird Watching across the country • A visit to Taktshang Monastery(Tiger’s nest) • A possible visit to the Festival • A visit to the weekend market in Thimphu (Fri-Sat-Sun) • A “welcome” meal on the first day • A “farewell” meal on the penultimate [...]]]></description>
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<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">• Bird Watching across the country<br />
•	A visit to Taktshang Monastery(Tiger’s nest)<br />
•	A possible visit to the Festival<br />
•	A visit to the weekend market in Thimphu (Fri-Sat-Sun)<br />
•	A  “welcome” meal on the first day<br />
•	A “farewell” meal on the penultimate evening<br />
•	An optional evening visit to “down town Thimphu” to enjoy in the bars, discotheques and see the Bhutanese live performances<br />
•	A traditional Bhutanese meal in a restaurant<br />
•	A lunch meal and hot stone bath in a Bhutanese farmhouse<br />
•	A visit to the famous sites such as fortresses, monasteries and museums.<br />
•	Exploring much deeper into central Bhutan.<br />
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<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Itinerary:</strong></span></h1>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 1 – 2 Paro to Thimphu:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Arrive in the Paro Airport: Altitude: 2280m/ 7524ft above sea level. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will greet you, brief you about the trip and will take you to the capital city Thimphu where you will be staying. Altitude: 2320m/ 7656ft above sea level. (1 hr 30 min drive). Visit weekend market, Mini Zoo and Tashichoo Dzong, hike to Cheri Monastery, visit hand made paper factory, 13 Arts and Crafts institute, museums, see people playing archery, stroll around the city and a night in down town Thimphu…</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">We will also go for birding and Birds available are: Rufous-bellied Woodpecker,Brown Dippers, Rufous-breasted Accentors near a foot bridge festooned with prayer flags, a sharp White-collared Blackbird, Buff-barred, Blyth’s Leaf and Golden-spectacled Warblers, redstarts (Hodgson’s, Blue-fronted, Plumbeous and the gorgeous White-capped), Black-browed Tit, Green-tailed Sunbirds and Grey-backed Shrike, also a common bird.  A mammalian highlight would be goat-like Common Gorals on the rocky hillside above the trail.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 3 – 4 Thimphu to Punakha:</strong></span><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"> Altitude:1350m/4455ft above sea level. Driving along the highway to Dochula Pass(3140m) early in the morning at around 5:00am, you will bird east side of pass by walking the highway. Your  first close views of beautiful rhododendrons in flower will be seen.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Birds availbe are:</strong>Timaliids, Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush, White-browed Fulvetta (will become a regular hereafter), Rufous-vented and Stripe-throated Yuhinas, Fire-tailed Myzornis beside the road. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Later visit,Punakha Dzong (fortress), Hike to Chimi Lhakhang.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Later you will drive further northwards along the Mo Chhu Valley and into the eastern side of the same Jigme Dorji National Park. Overnight at tents beside the river (1550-1670m) to a rough campsite beside the river.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Early morning you will bird upriver from the campsite in the national park and later bird down river.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Birds available are:</strong>Black Eagle, Mountain Hawk-Eagle, Fork-tailed Swifts, Crested Kingfisher, Great and Golden-throated Barbets, Lesser Yellownape, Crimson-breasted Bay Woodpeckers, Black-winged Cuckooshrike, Brown Dippers, Chestnut-headed and Slaty-bellied Tesias, Verditer Flycatcher, White-bellied Heron. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Overnight in tents.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 5 – Punakha to Gangtey:</strong>Altitude: 2800m/ 9240ft above sea level.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Morning drive to Gangtey valley.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Birds available are:</strong> The sharp tricolor race of Long-tailled Shrike, Brown Parrotbill, Rufous-vented Tit and Russet Sparrow.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 6 – Gangtey to Trongsa:</strong>Altitude: 2200m (7260ft) above sea level. Morning visit the Gangtey Goemba, bird around the Gangtey and then drive to Trongsa(4 hours drive). Later visit Trongsa Dzong and the Museum.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Birds available are:</strong> Himalayan Monals, rhododendrons, Rosy Pipits, Dusky Thrushes, Alpine Accentor, Fire-tailed Sunbird, Rusty-flanked Treecreeper,15 Eurasian Nutcrackers, White-browed and Dark-breasted Rosefinches, Red-headed Bullfinch White-winged Grosbeaks.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 7 – 8 &#8211; 9 &#8211; Trongsa to Zhemgang:</strong>Shuttle for Tingtibi campsite on the famous Zhemgang road</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Birds available are:</strong> Booted Eagle, Yellow-rumped Honeyguide, Ashy Drongos, Eurasian Sparrowhawk, sparrowhawk, Rufous-necked Hornbills, Rufous Woodpecker, Hill Prinia, Blue-throated Flycatcher, White-throated and Himalayan Bulbuls, Crested Bunting, and Golden Langurs.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Later you will camp at around 800m around the farm houses.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Early morning you will drive above camp to about 1100 m, gradually birding back down to camp in the late afternoon.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Birds available are:</strong> Bar-winged Flycatcher-Shrike, Ashy Bulbuls, Grey-throated Babbler, Black-throated Sunbird and Fire-breasted Flowerpecker, Wren-Babbler, Blue-naped Pitta,  White-browed Scimitar-Babbler, Sultan Tits, Collared Owlet, Chestnut-winged Cuckoo, Black Giant Squirrels. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Today you will drive up road 1.5 hrs to good forest above Zhemgang at 1775m.  Bird north along road through varying altitudes (as low as 1040m) to an improvised roadside campsite at around 1800m</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Birds available are:</strong> Oriental and Large Hawk-Cuckoo, Striated Bulbul, Grey-sided Bush-Warbler, Rufous-bellied Niltalva, Little Pied Flycatcher, Black-throated Tit and Crimson Sunbird, Red-faced Liocichla.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 10 &#8211; Zhemgang to Trongsa.</strong>Early morning you will walk and drive across the road birding and back to Trongsa arriving there in the late afternoon.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Birds available are:</strong> Asian Emerald and Eurasian Cuckoos, Nepal Martins, Fork-tailed and House Swifts, Golden-fronted Leafbird, Dusky and Brownish-flanked Bush-Warbler, Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush, Little Buntings and Grey Bushchats.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 11 &#8211; Trongsa to Thimphu</strong> Morning drive from Trongsa to Thimphu(6 hours drive)</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 12 -13 &#8211;  Thimphu to Paro.</strong> Morning drive from Paro valley(2 hours drive). Visit, Rimpung Dzong, Ta Dzong(Museum), Kichu Lhakhang, Hike to Tiger&#8217;s Nest and visit the Farm House.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 14 &#8211; Depart from Bhutan:</strong> Morning /Afternoon, transfer to airport for onward travel. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will help you out with exit formalities.</span></p>
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<td style="padding: 0.75pt; width: 4.75in;" width="456"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">2 pax: USD220   per person per night/USD2880 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">3 pax upto 10   pax: USD185 per person per night/USD2425 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Above 10 pax:   USD170 per person per night/USD2230 per person</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">(Includes   government taxes, accommodation in roughly 3 to 4 star category hotels, 3 meals a day, guide, transportation throughout the trip, visa processing fee and museum fees only)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Excludes: (airfares, airport tax (in Bangkok), Tips to guides, restaurants, hotel   lobby porters, trek staff, etc.., Bottled/alcoholic drinks, room service, al   a cart meals, etc&#8230;,Photography   charges (if and when applicable)</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Druk Air (Royal Bhutan Airlines flies in and out of Bhutan to Kathmandu (US$442 per person), Delhi (US$705 per person), Calcutta   (US$435 per person) and Bangkok   (US$788 per person).</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">One dedicated and   professionalized English speaking guide, licensed by Tourism Council of   Bhutan, Cooks if required for the trek and a driver through out the trip.</span></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hardly any other destination on earth can match the huge offer and variety of rafting and kayaking of Bhutan. Whatever you are looking for, short and easy rafting experiences for beginners or mad adventures for real freaks, you will find the right river for your desire in Bhutan. Besides one day trips Bhutanese rafting and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Hardly any other destination on earth can match the huge offer and variety of rafting and kayaking of Bhutan. Whatever you are looking for, short and easy rafting experiences for beginners or mad adventures for real freaks, you will find the right river for your desire in Bhutan. Besides one day trips Bhutanese rafting and kayaking agents also organize white water fascination in expedition style, combining several of the rivers/sections mentioned below!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">&#8220;We are providing some very brief and useful information on rafting and Kayaking in Bhutan. We can always include this adventures in your trip and if you would like us to arrange one for you, kindly contact us by clicking on the link provided below.&#8221;</span></p>
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<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Best Times:</strong></span></h1>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Best times for River Rafting and Kayaking in Bhutan is March to April and November to December. River water levels in the months May to October will be high. During these times, many of the rivers mentioned here would not be feasible. Water levels in the winter months, January to February, will be low. This means that some of the rivers will no longer be feasible to run again.<br />
All references to water levels are estimated and in cubic feet per second (CFS).</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Safety:</strong></span></h1>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Bhutanese Rafting and Kayaking Guides are well trained and will do everything to ensure that you will enjoy your adventures without taking risks. All the rivers and sections have been surveyed and described by the North Carolinian adventure agency “Need More Adventures”, who is still organizing rafting trips to Bhutan.</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #993300;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Rafting in Central Part of Bhutan(The Phu Chhu River):</strong></span></span></h1>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Location:</strong> Paro Valley, Western Bhutan<br />
<strong>From/To:</strong> Mitshi Zam &#8211; Satsam Chorten<br />
<strong>Length:</strong> Approximately 10 km, 3 hours<br />
<strong>Difficulty:</strong> Class III &#8211; IV<br />
<strong>Flow:</strong> About 500 cfs Mar/Apr, Nov/Dec. High water will make this much more difficult and is not recommended.<br />
Craft: Due to the very narrow and steep rapids Kayaks recommended only.<br />
<strong>Description:</strong> From Mitshi Zam, at the footbridge, the river is small and shallow with several class III and IV rapids that are formed where the river constricts. When the dirt road leaves the river, near Drukgyel Dzong, the river drops into Foot Freezer Gorge, a continuous class IV boulder choke about one kilometer long. After the gorge, the river opens up into class II for the rest of the way to the footbridge Satsam Chorten.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Lower Paro Chhu:</strong><br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Paro Valley, Western Bhutan<br />
<strong>From/To:</strong> South of Paro &#8211; Chuzom (confluence with the Thimphu Chhu)<br />
<strong>Length:</strong> 7 km, 1 hour<br />
<strong>Difficulty:</strong> Class II &#8211; III, with one V<br />
<strong>Flow:</strong> Approximately 500 cfs.<br />
<strong>Craft:</strong> Kayaks only as the river is too small for a raft to be enjoyable.<br />
<strong>Description:</strong> The lower Paro Chhu river is a good stretch for beginner/intermediate kayakers, there are plenty of small, boulder rapids and wave trains. There is one class IV -V boulder choke, about 3 km from the put in, which can be run on the left and scouted from the right. After this, the river enters a short, scenic canyon with more class II &#8211; III rapids. Take out at the road bridge at Chuzom, or for the more experienced kayakers, head down the Wang Chhu.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Upper Pho Chhu</strong><br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Punakha Valley, Western/Central Bhutan<br />
<strong>From/To:</strong> Wangthangka (a two-hour trek from the end of the road) &#8211; Samdingkha.<br />
<strong>Length:</strong> Approximately 7 km, 2 hours with scouting <strong>Difficulty:</strong> Class III-IV<br />
<strong>Flow:</strong> 2000 -3000 cfs Mar/Apr, Oct/Nov. High water in this section will make this run very difficult.<br />
<strong>Craft:</strong> Kayaks and Rafts<br />
<strong>Description:</strong> The upper Pho Chhu (Pho Chhu means “Male River”) is a great paddle through an open valley, and well worth the walking time. There are a few good class IV rapids at the top, full of big boulders and big water moves. There is a good put in, just above the footbridge at Wangthangkha. Immediately below the put in, the first class IV rapid can be scouted from the left. After this, go around the comer and under the footbridge and scout the next class IV from the left. From here, most of the rapids are boat scoutable as the river eases up a bit, and there are lots of big, bouncy class III rapids and a few boulder gardens. Take out at the footbridge at Samdinkha, or continue another 7 km down to Punakha.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Lower Pho Chhu: </strong><br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Punakha Valley, Western/Central Bhutan<br />
<strong>From/To:</strong> Samdingkha &#8211; Punakha (directly below the Mo Chhu confluence)<br />
<strong>Length:</strong> 7km, 1.5 hours<br />
<strong>Difficulty:</strong> Class III with one IV at the bottom<br />
<strong>Flow:</strong> 2000 -3000 cfs Mar/Apr, Oct/Nov. Should be runnable at high water.<br />
<strong>Craft:</strong> Kayaks and Rafts<br />
<strong>Description:</strong> The lower Pho Chhu (Pho Chhu means “Male River”) is much easier than the upper section, with plenty of class III and a good class IV finale. This is currently the most popular rafting tour, since it is not too difficult and a beautiful half-day raft trip. From Samdingkha, the river meanders through a wide-open valley, full of rice fields and farmhouses. About 4 kilometers down is Strainers Paradise, a class III boulder choke. From here, there are some nice wave trains until the grand finale. Right below Bhutan’s longest foot bridge is Wrathful Buddha, a class IV. Take out is right after the confluence with Mo Chhu, next to the impressive Punakha Dzong.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Mo Chhu &#8211; Tashitang Devil’s Gorge Section </strong><br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Punakha Valley, Western/Central Bhutan<br />
<strong>From/To:</strong> Tashitang (end of the road, about 2-hour’s drive from Punakha) &#8211; Punkha Dzong (directly below the Pho Chhu confluence)<br />
<strong>Length:</strong> 12 km, 5 -7 hours with scouting<br />
<strong>Difficulty:</strong> Class V<br />
<strong>Flow:</strong> 1000 cfs, Feb/Dec. Higher than medium flows will make this run dangerous. A high water run is not recommended.<br />
<strong>Craft:</strong> Kayaks only, this is much too difficult and steep for a raft.<br />
<strong>Description:</strong> The upper Mo Chhu (Mo Chhu means “Female River”) from Tashitang has lots of class V, with a gradient of about 300 feet per mile. There is a short stretch of flat water about six kilometers down, the end of which marks the start of the Devil’s Gorge, a step up from the whitewater above. There is little access to the road, so paddlers attempting this section of river should be ready to commit to the whole thing. For those, not wanting to bite off such a big chunk of hard whitewater, check out the alternative put in for the upper stretch, described below (Mo Chhu &#8211; Upper Run).</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Mo Chhu &#8211; Upper Run</strong><br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Punakha Valley, Western/Central Bhutan<br />
<strong>From/To:</strong> 14 km above Punakha &#8211; Sonam’s Put In<br />
<strong>Length:</strong> 3 km, 1.5 hours with scouting<br />
<strong>Difficulty:</strong> Class IV -V<br />
<strong>Flow:</strong> 1500 &#8211; 2000 cfs, Mar/Apr, Nov/Dec<br />
<strong>Craft:</strong> Kayaks only, too difficult for a raft.<br />
<strong>Description:</strong> From this put in the gradient reduces slightly, although the rapids are still continuous class IV with several class Vs which may need scouting. At the put in, the first rapid, Whiplash, can be scouted from river left. After Whiplash, the river continues to drop away in horizon line after horizon line. After about two kilometers, there is a short piece of flat water, recognizable because it is the only flat water on this section. This marks the start of a long, two-part class V rapid called Paula Jones. About one kilometer of class IV remains after Paula Jones, and the section ends with Baba Raj, a class IV that can be scouted from the left. Take out here, or continue down- stream.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">•	A visit to Taktshang Monastery(Tiger’s nest)<br />
•	Bicycling through some of the awesome places in Bhutan<br />
•	A visit to the weekend market in Thimphu (Fri-Sat-Sun)<br />
•	A  “welcome” meal on the first day<br />
•	A “farewell” meal on the penultimate evening<br />
•	An optional evening visit to “down town Thimphu” to enjoy in the bars, discotheques and see the Bhutanese live performances<br />
•	A traditional Bhutanese meal in a restaurant<br />
•	A lunch meal and hot stone bath in a Bhutanese farmhouse<br />
•	A visit to the famous sites such as fortresses, monasteries and museums.<br />
•	Exploring much deeper into central Bhutan.<br />
</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Itinerary:</strong></span></h1>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 1:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Arrive from Bangkok, afternoon visit to Paro Museum and Dzong..</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 2:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Transfer to Thimphu, In Thimphu ride from- Pangri Zampa (28km roundtrip) Town Square 2350m – Dechenchholing, 2420m (8km) &#8211;  Pangri Zampa &#8211; Taba Top (6km forest/ dirt road)  Return 60% downhill&#8230;</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 3:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Ride to Dochula and continue to Punakha.</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 4:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">In Punakha ride from Khuruthang  &#8211; Tashithang  (62km roundtrip) Start at Khuruthang town 1240m  -Punakha Dzong 1250m (4km)  &#8211;  Phuntsho Pelri (5km)  -Yebesa (3km) Rimchu (9km)-Tashithang 1840m (10km/ dirt road) Tashithang is along the Mo Chu.</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 5:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">In Wangdue ride from- Wangdue Phodrang  &#8211; Phobjikha  (64km oneway) Start in Wangdue town 1315m  -Chhuzomsa 1410m (8km) &#8211; Tikke Zampa 1490(4km) Nobding 2640m (27km) and back</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 6:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Ride from Punakha to Dungdung Nyelsa 2910m(7km) -Lawala Junction 3240m (5km) &#8211; Lawala 3360m(3km) &#8211; Gangtey Gompa 3000m (3km)  &#8211;  Phobjikha- Tabiting 2830m(7km). There are several day trips in and around Gangtey and Phobji Geog. There is a 5.5km forest road under construction to Gogona, 6km dirt road + 2hours walk/bike to Khebethang and 7km dirt road to Kunkuthang.</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 7:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Free day to explore Phobjikha valley.</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 8:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Ride from Phobijkha to Trongsa.</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 9:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Ride to Bumthang to  &#8211; Tang  (62km roundtrip) Start at Jakar town 2580m  &#8211;  Membartsho 2570m (11km) &#8211;  Mesithang (17km/uphill dirt road )  &#8211; Kizom Suspension bridge 2760m (3km) cross thebridge and 30min uphill walk to Ugyenchholing. The Guest house and Museum(lifestyle/artworks) is run by the Ugyenchholing Trust. The Rodongla Trek also startsfrom Tang and the Bumthang Cultural Trek can be done backwards from Tang.</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 10:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Free day for Bumthang sightseeing.</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 11:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Bumthang sightseeing and optional hikes.</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 12:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Transfer to Wangdue Phodrang.</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 13:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Ride to Dochu La to Thimphu.</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 14:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Transfer to airport for onward travel.</span></p>
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<td style="padding: 0.75pt; width: 4.75in;" width="456"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">1 pax: USD   220 per person per night/USD2880 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">2 pax: USD210   per person per night/USD2750 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">3 pax upto 10   pax: USD185 per person per night/2425 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Above 10 pax:   USD170 per person per night/2230 per person</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">(Includes   government taxes, accommodation in roughly 3 to 4 star category hotels, 3 meals a day, guide, transportation throughout the trip, visa processing fee and museum fees only)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Excludes: (airfares, airport tax (in Bangkok), Tips to guides, restaurants, hotel   lobby porters, trek staff, etc.., Bottled/alcoholic drinks, room service, al   a cart meals, etc&#8230;,Photography   charges (if and when applicable)</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Druk Air (Royal Bhutan Airlines flies in and out of Bhutan to Kathmandu (US$442 per person), Delhi (US$705 per person), Calcutta   (US$435 per person) and Bangkok   (US$788 per person).</span></p>
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<td style="padding: 0.75pt; width: 4.75in; text-align: left;" width="456"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">14 days / 13 nights</span></td>
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<h1><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Road Surface</span></strong></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">100% on paved surfaces</span></p>
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<h1><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Group Size</span></strong></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Min: 1 pax and Max:16 pax</span></p>
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<h1><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Vehicle   Support(SAG) </span></strong></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Luxurious SUVs/ Cars</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">For groups of 8 or more a local cycling guide plus drivers and assistants for all groups. Groups of 2-7 will be led by our local guide and support team.</span></p>
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<h1><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Bike Rental </span></strong></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">US$ 35 per bike per day</span></p>
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<h1><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Total Distance Support</span></strong></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">800 kilometers</span></p>
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<h1><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Number of Cycling Days</span></strong></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">11 Full Days</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">•	A visit to Taktshang Monastery(Tiger’s nest)<br />
•	Bicycling through some of the awesome places in Bhutan<br />
•	A visit to the weekend market in Thimphu (Fri-Sat-Sun)<br />
•	A  “welcome” meal on the first day<br />
•	A “farewell” meal on the penultimate evening<br />
•	An optional evening visit to “down town Thimphu” to enjoy in the bars, discotheques and see the Bhutanese live performances<br />
•	A traditional Bhutanese meal in a restaurant<br />
•	A lunch meal and hot stone bath in a Bhutanese farmhouse<br />
•	A visit to the famous sites such as fortresses, monasteries and museums.<br />
•	Exploring much deeper into central Bhutan.<br />
</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Itinerary:</strong></span></h1>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 1:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Arrive from Bangkok, afternoon visit to Paro Museum and Dzong..</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 2:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Transfer to Thimphu, In Thimphu ride from- Pangri Zampa (28km roundtrip) Town Square 2350m – Dechenchholing, 2420m (8km) &#8211;  Pangri Zampa &#8211; Taba Top (6km forest/ dirt road)  Return 60% downhill&#8230;</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 3:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Ride to Dochula and continue to Punakha.</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 4:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">In Punakha ride from Khuruthang  &#8211; Tashithang  (62km roundtrip) Start at Khuruthang town 1240m  -Punakha Dzong 1250m (4km)  &#8211;  Phuntsho Pelri (5km)  -Yebesa (3km) Rimchu (9km)-Tashithang 1840m (10km/ dirt road) Tashithang is along the Mo Chu.</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 5:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">In Wangdue ride from- Wangdue Phodrang  &#8211; Phobjikha  (64km oneway) Start in Wangdue town 1315m  -Chhuzomsa 1410m (8km) &#8211; Tikke Zampa 1490(4km) Nobding 2640m (27km) and back</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 6:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Ride from Punakha to Thimphu..</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 7:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Transfer to airport for onward travel.</span></p>
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<td style="padding: 0.75pt; width: 4.75in;" width="456"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">1 pax: USD   230 per person per night/USD1400 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">2 pax: USD220   per person per night/USD1340 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">3 pax upto 10   pax: USD195 per person per night/1190 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Above 10 pax:   USD180 per person per night/1100 per person</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">(Includes   government taxes, accommodation in roughly 3 to 4 star category hotels, 3 meals a day, guide, transportation throughout the trip, visa processing fee and museum fees only)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Excludes: (airfares, airport tax (in Bangkok), Tips to guides, restaurants, hotel   lobby porters, trek staff, etc.., Bottled/alcoholic drinks, room service, al   a cart meals, etc&#8230;,Photography   charges (if and when applicable)</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Druk Air (Royal Bhutan Airlines flies in and out of Bhutan to Kathmandu (US$442 per person), Delhi (US$705 per person), Calcutta   (US$435 per person) and Bangkok   (US$788 per person).</span></p>
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<td style="padding: 0.75pt; width: 4.75in; text-align: left;" width="456"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">5 days / 4 nights</span></td>
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<h1><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Road Surface</span></strong></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">100% on paved surfaces</span></p>
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<h1><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Group Size</span></strong></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Min: 1 pax and Max:16 pax</span></p>
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<h1><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Vehicle   Support(SAG) </span></strong></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Luxurious SUVs/ Cars</span></p>
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<h1><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Staff Support</span></strong></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">For groups of 8 or more a local cycling guide plus drivers and assistants for all groups. Groups of 2-7 will be led by our local guide and support team.</span></p>
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<h1><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Bike Rental </span></strong></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">US$ 35 per bike per day</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">250 kilometers</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">6 Full Days</span></p>
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		<title>12 Day Jambay and Prakar Festival in Bumthang, 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:14:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[RAVEN’S 12 DAY JAMBAY AND PRAKAR FESTIVAL TRIP IN BUMTHANG (18TH OCT TILL 29TH OCT) The trip will include: REQUEST FOR A DETAIL ITINERARY HERE • A visit to Taktshang Monastery(Tiger’s nest) • A visit to the Jambay and Prakar Festival • A visit to the weekend market in Thimphu (Fri-Sat-Sun) • A “welcome” meal [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>RAVEN’S 12 DAY JAMBAY AND PRAKAR FESTIVAL TRIP IN BUMTHANG (18TH OCT TILL 29TH OCT)</strong></span></h1>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>The trip will include: </strong></span></h1>
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<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">•	A visit to Taktshang Monastery(Tiger’s nest)<br />
•	A visit to the Jambay and Prakar Festival<br />
•	A visit to the weekend market in Thimphu (Fri-Sat-Sun)<br />
•	A  “welcome” meal on the first day<br />
•	A “farewell” meal on the penultimate evening<br />
•	An optional evening visit to “down town Thimphu” to enjoy in the bars, discotheques and see the Bhutanese live performances<br />
•	A traditional Bhutanese meal in a restaurant<br />
•	A lunch meal and hot stone bath in a Bhutanese farmhouse<br />
•	A visit to the famous sites such as fortresses, monasteries and museums.<br />
•	Exploring much deeper into central Bhutan.<br />
</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Itinerary:</strong></span></h1>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 1 – 2 Paro to Thimphu:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Arrive in the Paro Airport: Altitude: 2280m/ 7524ft above sea level. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will greet you, brief you about the trip and will take you to the capital city Thimphu where you will be staying. Altitude: 2320m/ 7656ft above sea level. (1 hr 30 min drive). Visit the famous Thimphu Festival, Weekend market, Mini Zoo and Tashichoo Dzong, hike to Cheri Monastery, visit hand made paper factory, 13 Arts and Crafts institute, museums, see people playing archery, stroll around the cit and a night in down town Thimphu…</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 3 – Thimphu to Trongsa:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Altitude: 2200m /7260ft above sea level. </span><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Morning visit the Memorial Chorten and then </span><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">drive to Trongsa(7 hours drive). On the way you will come across different vegetation as you pass by.<br />
</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 4 &#8211; 5 – 6 – 7 – Trongsa to Bumthang:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Altitude: 2600m/ 8580ft above sea level. Morning visit Trongsa Dzong and then drive to Bumthang(3 hours drive). Visit the Famous Tangbi Mani Festival, Jakar Dzong, handloom shops, Tamzing Monastery, Kurjey temple, burning lake and Ura Valley/Ogyen Chholing Palace</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: #993300;">Next day VISIT TO THE FAMOUS PRAKAR AND JAMBAY LHAKHANG FESTIVAL</span></strong></span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 8 – 9 &#8211; Bumthang to Punakha:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Morning drive to Punakha/Wangdue( 8 HOURS DRIVE). Altitude: 1350m/4455ft above sea level. (3 hrs drive). Visit the Wangdue market, Punakha Dzong, Hike to Temple of Fertility..</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 10 – 11 -  Punakha to Paro.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Morning drive to Paro (4 hours drive). Visit national museums, Rimpung dzongs, Kichu monastery, hike to Tiger’s nest, visit farm houses, and take hot stone bath…</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 12 – Depart from Bhutan:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Morning /Afternoon, transfer to airport for onward travel. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will help you out with exit formalities.</span></p>
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<h1><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Tour Cost</span></strong></h1>
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<td style="padding: 0.75pt; width: 4.75in;" width="456"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">1 pax: USD   230 per person per night/USD2550 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">2 pax: USD220   per person per night/USD2440 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">3 pax upto 10   pax: USD195 per person per night/USD2165 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Above 10 pax:   USD180 per person per night/USD2000 per person</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">(Includes   government taxes, accommodation in roughly 3 to 4 star category hotels, 3 meals a day, guide, transportation throughout the trip, visa processing fee and museum fees only)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Excludes: (airfares, airport tax (in Bangkok), Tips to guides, restaurants, hotel   lobby porters, trek staff, etc.., Bottled/alcoholic drinks, room service, al   a cart meals, etc&#8230;,Photography   charges (if and when applicable)</span></p>
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<h1><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Flight Cost</span></strong></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Druk Air (Royal Bhutan Airlines flies in and out of Bhutan to Kathmandu (US$442 per person), Delhi (US$705 per person), Calcutta   (US$435 per person) and Bangkok   (US$788 per person).</span></p>
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<h1><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Number of Days</span></strong></h1>
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<td style="padding: 0.75pt; width: 4.75in; text-align: left;" width="456"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">12 days / 11 nights</span></td>
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<h1><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Road Surface</span></strong></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">100% on paved surfaces</span></p>
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<h1><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Group Size</span></strong></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Min: 1 pax and Max:16 pax</span></p>
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<h1><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Vehicle   Support </span></strong></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Luxurious SUVs/ Cars</span></p>
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<h1><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Staff Support</span></strong></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">One dedicated and   professionalized English speaking guide, licensed by Tourism Council of   Bhutan, Cooks if required for the trek and a driver through out the trip.</span></p>
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		<title>Raven’s 7 Day Thimphu Festival Trip, 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:51:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bhutan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[RAVEN’S 7 DAY THIMPHU FESTIVAL TRIP (16TH SEPT TILL 22ND SEPT) The trip will include: REQUEST FOR A DETAIL ITINERARY HERE • A visit to Taktshang Monastery(Tiger’s nest) • A visit to the Famous Thimphu Festival • A visit to the weekend market in Thimphu (Fri-Sat-Sun) • A “welcome” meal on the first day • [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>RAVEN’S 7 DAY THIMPHU FESTIVAL TRIP (16TH SEPT TILL 22ND SEPT)</strong></span></h1>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>The trip will include:<br />
</strong></span></h1>
<p align="center"><a title="REQUEST FOR A DETAIL ITINERARY HERE" href="http://www.bhutanholiday.net/plan-your-bhutan-trip-2"><span style="color: #FF0000; font-size: small;"><strong>REQUEST FOR A DETAIL ITINERARY HERE</strong></span></a></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">•	A visit to Taktshang Monastery(Tiger’s nest)<br />
•	A visit to the Famous Thimphu Festival<br />
•	A visit to the weekend market in Thimphu (Fri-Sat-Sun)<br />
•	A  “welcome” meal on the first day<br />
•	A “farewell” meal on the penultimate evening<br />
•	An optional evening visit to “down town Thimphu” to enjoy in the bars, discotheques and see the Bhutanese live performances<br />
•	A traditional Bhutanese meal in a restaurant<br />
•	A lunch meal and hot stone bath in a Bhutanese farmhouse<br />
•	A visit to the famous sites such as fortresses, monasteries and museums.<br />
•	Exploring much deeper into central Bhutan.<br />
</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Itinerary:</strong></span></h1>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 1 – 2 &#8211; 3 &#8211; Paro to Thimphu:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Arrive in the Paro Airport: Altitude: 2280m/ 7524ft above sea level. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will greet you, brief you about the trip and will take you to the capital city Thimphu where you will be staying. Altitude: 2320m/ 7656ft above sea level. (1 hr 30 min drive). Visit weekend market, Mini Zoo and Tashichoo Dzong, Painting School, Hand made paper factory, textile museum, hike to Cheri Monastery,see people playing archery, stroll around the city and a night in down town Thimphu…</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: #993300;">Next day VISIT TO THE FAMOUS THIMPHU FESTIVAL</span></strong></span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 4  -Thimphu to Punakha:</strong></span></h1>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Morning drive Punakha/Wangdue. Altitude: 1350m/4455ft above sea level. (3 hrs drive). Visit the Wangdue market, Punakha Dzong, Hike to Temple of Fertility, Hike to Kham Sum Yule Lhakhang&#8230;..<strong><span style="color: #993300;"><br />
</span></strong></span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 5 &#8211; 6 &#8211; Punakha to Paro:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Morning drive to Paro (4 hours drive). Visit national museums, Rimpung dzongs, Kichu monastery, hike to Tiger’s nest, visit farm houses, and take hot stone bath……</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 7 – Depart from Bhutan: </strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Morning /Afternoon, transfer to airport for onward travel. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will help you out with exit formalities.</span></p>
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<h1><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Tour Cost</span></strong></h1>
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<td style="padding: 0.75pt; width: 4.75in;" width="456"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">1 pax: USD   230 per person per night/USD1400 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">2 pax: USD220   per person per night/USD1340 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">3 pax upto 10   pax: USD185 per person per night/1130 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Above 10 pax:   USD170 per person per night/1040 per person</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">(Includes   government taxes, accommodation in roughly 3 to 4 star category hotels, 3 meals a day, guide, transportation throughout the trip, visa processing fee and museum fees only)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Excludes: (airfares, airport tax (in Bangkok), Tips to guides, restaurants, hotel   lobby porters, trek staff, etc.., Bottled/alcoholic drinks, room service, al   a cart meals, etc&#8230;,Photography   charges (if and when applicable)</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Druk Air (Royal Bhutan Airlines flies in and out of Bhutan to Kathmandu (US$442 per person), Delhi (US$705 per person), Calcutta   (US$435 per person) and Bangkok   (US$788 per person).</span></p>
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<td style="padding: 0.75pt; width: 4.75in; text-align: left;" width="456"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">7 days / 6 nights</span></td>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">100% on paved surfaces</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Min: 1 pax and Max:16 pax</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">One dedicated and   professionalized English speaking guide, licensed by Tourism Council of   Bhutan, Cooks if required for the trek and a driver through out the trip.</span></p>
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		<title>12 Day Luxurious Jumolhari Round Trek, 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:33:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The trip will include: REQUEST FOR A DETAIL ITINERARY AND QUOTE HERE • Accommodation in 5 star hotels • A trek through rarely visited valleys • Awesome views of Jumolhari, Jitchu Drake and Tsheringkhang • Meet yak-herders at their camp sites • Learn about subsistence living and how life is without Modernity • Acclimatization hike [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>The trip will include: </strong></span></h1>
<p align="center"><a title="REQUEST FOR A DETAIL ITINERARY HERE" href="http://www.bhutanholiday.net/plan-your-bhutan-trip-2"><span style="color: #FF0000; font-size: small;"><strong>REQUEST FOR A DETAIL ITINERARY AND QUOTE HERE</strong></span></a></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">•	Accommodation in 5 star hotels<br />
•	A trek through rarely visited valleys<br />
•	Awesome views of Jumolhari, Jitchu Drake and Tsheringkhang<br />
•	Meet yak-herders at their camp sites<br />
•	Learn about subsistence living and how life is without Modernity<br />
•	Acclimatization hike to Taktshang Monastery(Tiger’s nest)<br />
•	A visit to the weekend market in Thimphu (Fri-Sat-Sun)<br />
•	A  “welcome” meal on the first day<br />
•	A “farewell” meal on the penultimate evening<br />
•	An optional evening visit to “down town Thimphu” to enjoy in the bars, discotheques and see the Bhutanese live performances<br />
•	A traditional Bhutanese meal in a restaurant<br />
•	A lunch meal and hot stone bath in a Bhutanese farmhouse<br />
•	A visit to the famous sites such as fortresses, monasteries and museums.<br />
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<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Itinerary:</strong></span></h1>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 1 – 2 In Paro.</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Arrive in the Paro Airport: Altitude: 2280m/ 7524ft above sea level. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will greet you, brief you about the trip and will take you to the hotel where you will be staying. Later visit national museums, Rimpung dzongs, Kichu monastery, hike to Tiger’s nest, visit farm houses, and take hot stone bath…</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 3 &#8211; Trek begins:Jumolhari Round Trek</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Standard: medium &#8211; hard<br />
Duration: 8 days<br />
Distance: 82.5 miles/ 133 km<br />
Altitude Gain: 11,608ft/3539m<br />
Altitude Loss: 7987ft/2435m<br />
Accomodation:Tent<br />
<strong>Trek from Paro to Shana.</strong> Altitude 2890 m/9410ft, (15 km/9.3miles, 5 hrs walk).</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 4 &#8211; Shana to SoiThangkha.</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Altitude 3575m/11,730ft, (22 km/13.6miles, 6 to 7 hours walk).</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 5  &#8211; 6 SoiThangkha to Jangothang.</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Altitude 4044m/13,260ft (17 km/10.5 miles, 5 hours walk)</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 7  &#8211; Jangothang to Lingshi.</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Altitude 4010 m/13,150ft, 5 to 6 hrs walk, distance 21km</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 8  &#8211; Lingshi to Shodu.</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Altitude 4080m/13,380ft, (8 t o 9 hours, distance 22km/13.6miles)</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 9 &#8211; Shodu to Barshong.</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Altitude 3720m/12,200ft, 14 km/8.7 miles, 5 hours walk </span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 10  &#8211; 11 – Barshong to Dolam Kencho to Thimphu.</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Altitude:3290m/10790ft, 15 km/9.3 miles, 4 hrs walk). Altitude: 2320m/ 7656ft,(7 kms/4.3miles, 3 hours walk). Visit hand made paper factory, 13 Arts and Crafts institute, weekend market, Mini Zoo and Tashichoo Dzong, see people playing archery, stroll around the cit and a night in down town Thimphu…</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 12 – Depart from Bhutan:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Morning /Afternoon, transfer to airport for onward travel. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will help you out with exit formalities.</span><br />
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<td style="padding: 0.75pt; width: 4.75in;" width="456"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">1 pax: USD 313 per person per night/USD3463 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">2 pax: USD264   per person per night/USD2924 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Above 3 pax: USD241 per person per night/2671 per person</span><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><br />
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">(Includes   government taxes, accommodation in 5 star category hotels, 3 meals a day, guide, transportation throughout the trip, visa processing fee and museum fees only)</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Excludes: (airfares, airport tax (in Bangkok), Tips to guides, restaurants, hotel   lobby porters, trek staff, etc.., Bottled/alcoholic drinks, room service, al   a cart meals, etc&#8230;,Photography   charges (if and when applicable)</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Druk Air (Royal Bhutan Airlines flies in and out of Bhutan to Kathmandu (US$442 per person), Delhi (US$705 per person), Calcutta   (US$435 per person) and Bangkok   (US$788 per person).</span></p>
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<td style="padding: 0.75pt; width: 4.75in; text-align: left;" width="456"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">12 days /11 nights</span></td>
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<h1><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Road Surface</span></strong></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">100% on paved surfaces</span></p>
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<h1><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Group Size</span></strong></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Min: 1 pax and Max:10 pax</span></p>
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<h1><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Vehicle   Support </span></strong></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 15pt;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">One dedicated and   professionalized English speaking guide, licensed by Tourism Council of   Bhutan, Cooks if required for the trek and a driver through out the trip.</span></p>
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		<title>Hotels in Paro, List of Hotels in Paro</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:52:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[1. Hotel Sonam Trophel(3 STAR HOTEL): Sonam Trophel Hotel symbolizes the traditional grandeur and hospitality of the historic capital of Bhutan , the first and foremost of Paro&#8217;s restaurant and the flagship of the Sonam Trophel since 1994. The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the city. Sonam Trophel is a familiar and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>1.	Hotel Sonam Trophel(3 STAR HOTEL): </strong>Sonam Trophel Hotel symbolizes the <img class="alignright size-full wp-image-922" src="http://www.bhutanholiday.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hotel-sonam-trophel.jpg" alt="" width="194" height="200" />traditional grandeur and hospitality of the historic capital of Bhutan , the first and foremost of Paro&#8217;s restaurant and the flagship of the Sonam Trophel since 1994.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">The hotel is ideally located in the heart of the city. Sonam Trophel is a familiar and distinctive landmark, a traditional wooden architect &amp; paintings apart from the glass and concrete conformity of other hotels. Sonam Trophel Hotel offers modern comforts to its guests at a price they can easily afford. International airports in Paro is located at a distance of 5 km. respectively while the city bus station lies at just opposite from hotel.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Contact Address:<br />
Telephone:-<br />
00975-8-275555 /274444<br />
Fax :-00975-8-272978<br />
GSM # 00975 – 17644138</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>2.	Hotel Tandiling(3 STAR HOTEL): </strong> Tandinling Resort is located in Shomu <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-923" src="http://www.bhutanholiday.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hotel-tandiling-1-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" />village, 15 minutes drive north of Paro town. 36 rooms are located in 8 cottages with two rooms in each cottage. All cottages are built with village atmosphere but with ultra modern fittings and furnishing for comfort. All individual room have separate living room with twin bed, each are large bed that can also be joined for extra large king bed. The cottages surround an open air sitting area. The restaurant, bar and reception are also housed in a single storied main building.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Contact Address: Tele: 00975-8-272855<br />
Fax: 00975-8-242074</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>3.	Uma Resort(Luxurious)</strong>Uma Paro is a 29-room hotel offering five-star comfort <img class="alignright size-full wp-image-924" src="http://www.bhutanholiday.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hotel-uma-2.jpg" alt="" width="295" height="194" />and singular style in the wildly beautiful Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. Dedicated to Uma’s understated philosophy of quiet comfort in inspiring, culture-rich locations the inland retreat is also a place for adventure, where the landscape and people won&#8217;t fail to uplift you.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Contact Address:<br />
Tel: + 975 8 271597<br />
Fax: + 975 8 271513<br />
</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>4.	Aman Kora(Luxurious): </strong>Combining aman, Sanskrit for peace, with kora or <img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-925" src="http://www.bhutanholiday.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/aman-kora-1-300x261.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="261" />circular pilgrimage in Dzongkha, the Bhutanese language, Amankora is a series of lodges in Bhutan’s central and western valleys. A journey of discovery beneath the peaceful presence of soaring Himalayan peaks, Amankora’s lodge locations have been designed to offer travelers the opportunity to experience in comfort Bhutan’s rich cultural heritage and remarkable topography. It is located in Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey and Bumthang.<br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Contact Address:<br />
Telephone: 00975-8-27281<br />
Fax: 00975-8-271799<br />
</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>5.	Hotel Zhiwaling(Luxurious): </strong>The 45-room Zhiwaling combines the sensibilities f a fine Bhutanese guesthouse with the best of 21st Century technology. Envisioned and created by a local Bhutanese company, the hotel&#8217;s elaborate </span><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-926" src="http://www.bhutanholiday.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/hotel-zhiwaling.jpg" alt="" width="233" height="153" /></span><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">hand-carved wooden cornices and masterful stonework coexist beautifully with cutting-edge telecommunication systems and Swedish under-floor heating.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">The spa offers all the amenities of a modern fitness center – sauna, steam room, gym – as well as a traditional Bhutanese outdoor hot-stone bath. There is a Business Center, and a Tea House, two fully-equipped conference rooms and a Meditation House. One restaurant specializes in contemporary international cuisine, the other classic Bhutanese dishes. And everyone gathers at the Mad Monk Bar for after-hours fun. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Honoring the spiritual heritage of this ancient Buddhist kingdom, a temple has been built into the second floor of the hotel, made with 450-year-old timbers from the famous Gangtey Monastery, the crowning glory of this new ten-acre cultural landmark</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Contact Address:<br />
Tele: 00975-8-271277<br />
Fax: 00975-8-271456<br />
</strong></span></p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 02:57:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The complete tour payment must be made one month ahead of the start of the tour in US$ to ensure that we secure visas, hotel reservations,transportation and guides. Please click here to download the wire payment instruction for your trip to Bhutan in pdf format. The Booking Form is in PDF format and you will [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">The complete tour  payment must be made one month ahead of the start of the tour in US$ to ensure that we secure visas, hotel reservations,transportation and guides.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Please <a href="wire-payment-instruction"><span style="color: #993300;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>click here</strong></span></span></a></span><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"> to download the wire payment instruction for your trip to Bhutan in pdf format.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>The Booking Form is in PDF format and you will need to have Acrobat Reader or Foxit PDF Reader installed.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Our Tour Cancellations Policy</strong></span>:</p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Please note that the cancellation of your tour is subject to the following cancellation charges.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Within 65 days of the start of the tour programme &#8211; Free</span></p>
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<td width="28">a)</td>
<td valign="top">Within 58 days</td>
<td valign="top">- 10% of the rate</td>
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<td>b)</td>
<td>Within 48 days</td>
<td>- 15% of the rate</td>
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<td>c)</td>
<td>Within 38 days</td>
<td>- 30% of the rate</td>
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<td>Less than 20 days or cancellation without notice</td>
<td>- 50% of the rate</td>
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<td>After arrival in Bhutan</td>
<td>- 100%</td>
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		<title>Bhutan Flight Schedule, 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2009 02:54:48 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bhutan Flight Schedule DRUK AIR SCHEDULE FROM (1st – 31st JANUARY, 2011) DRUK AIR SCHEDULE FROM (1st February  – 14th May, 2011 ) DRUK AIR SUMMER SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE FROM ( 15TH MAY-29TH OCT 2011.)]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://www.bhutanholiday.net/druk-air-schedule-january">DRUK AIR SCHEDULE FROM </a> (1<sup>st </sup>– 31<sup>st </sup>JANUARY, 2011)</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bhutanholiday.net/druk-air-schedule-from-february">DRUK AIR SCHEDULE FROM </a> (1st February  – 14th May, 2011 )</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bhutanholiday.net/druk-air-summer-schedule">DRUK AIR SUMMER SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE FROM</a> ( 15<sup>TH</sup> MAY-29<sup>TH</sup> OCT 2011.)</p>
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