The trip will include:

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• 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 to Taktshang Monastery(Tiger’s nest)
• A visit to the weekend market in Thimphu (Fri-Sat-Sun)
• A “welcome” meal on the first day
• A “farewell” meal on the penultimate evening
• An optional evening visit to “down town Thimphu” to enjoy in the bars, discotheques and see the Bhutanese live performances
• A traditional Bhutanese meal in a restaurant
• A lunch meal and hot stone bath in a Bhutanese farmhouse
• A visit to the famous sites such as fortresses, monasteries and museums.

Itinerary:

Day 1 – 2 Paro to Thimphu:

>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). Later 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…

Day 3 – Trek Begins – Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek:

>Duration: 6 Days
Max Elevation: 4,520m
Highest Camp: 4,300m
Standard: Medium
Season: April to June and September to October
Start: Gynekha (Thimphu)
Finish: Chamgang (Thimpu)
Accommodation: Tents
Start: Gynekha(Thimphu) to Gur, Walking Distance: 7 km, Walk Time: 5 hours
Ascent: 550m, Descent: 210m, Camp Altitude: 3,290m

Day 4 – 5 Start:

Gur to Labatama, Walking Distance: 12 km, Walk Time: 6 hours, Ascent: 1,220m, Descent: 110m, Camp Altitude: 4,300m

Day 6 – Start:

Labatama to Panka, Walking Distance: 8 km, Walk Time: 6-7 hours
Ascent: 260m, Descent: 520m, Camp Altitude: 4,000m

Day 7 – Start:

Panka to Talakha, Walking Distance: 8 km, Walk Time: 5-6 hours
Ascent: 180m, Descent: 1,110m, Camp Altitude: 3,080m

Day 8 – Start:

Talakha to Chamgang(Thimphu), Walking Distance: 6 km, Walk Time: 3 hours, Ascent: 0m, Descent: 440m

Day 9 – 10 Thimphu to Paro:

Morning drive Paro(1 hrs 30 minutes drive) and visit national museums, Rimpung dzongs, Kichu monastery, hike to Tiger’s nest, visit farm houses, and take hot stone bath…

Day 11 – Depart from Bhutan:

Morning /Afternoon, transfer to airport for onward travel. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will help you out with exit formalities.

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The trip will include:

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• A trek through rarely visited valleys
• Learn about subsistence living and how life is without Modernity
• Acclimatization hike to Taktshang Monastery(Tiger’s nest)
• A visit to the weekend market in Thimphu (Fri-Sat-Sun)
• A “welcome” meal on the first day
• A “farewell” meal on the penultimate evening
• An optional evening visit to “down town Thimphu” to enjoy in the bars, discotheques and see the Bhutanese live performances
• A traditional Bhutanese meal in a restaurant
• A lunch meal and hot stone bath in a Bhutanese farmhouse
• A visit to the famous sites such as fortresses, monasteries and museums.

Itinerary:

Day 1 – 2 Paro to Thimphu:

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 cit and a night in down town Thimphu…

Day 3 – Thimphu to Punakha/Wangdue:

Morning drive Punakha/Wangdue. Altitude: 1350m/4455ft above sea level. (3 hrs drive). Visit the Wangdue market, Punakha Dzong, Hike to Temple of Fertility..

Day 4 – Trek Begins: Samtengang Low Altitude Trek.

Standard: easy
Duration: 4 days
Distance: 16.1 miles/ 26 km
Altitude Gain: 6117ft/1865m
Altitude Loss: 5215ft/1590m
Accommodation: Tents
Khuruthang to Limukha: Altitude: 7280ft/2220m. (Distance: 5.6 miles/9 km. 4 hrs walk).

Day 5 – Limukha to Chungsakha:

Altitude: 6070ft/1850m. (Distance: 6.2 miles/10 km. 4 ½ hrs walk).

Day 6 – Chungsakha to Samtengang:

Altitude: 6725ft/2050m. (Distance: 2.5 miles/4 km. 2.5 – 3 hrs walks).

Day 7 – 8 Samtengang to Tika Zam to Paro:

Altitude: 5100ft/1555m. (Distance: 1.9 miles/3 km. 1 – 1.5 hrs walk). 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…

Day 9 – Depart from Bhutan:

Morning /Afternoon, transfer to airport for onward travel. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will help you out with exit formalities.

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The trip will include:

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• A trek through rarely visited valleys
• Awesome views of some cnow capped mountains
• Meet yak-herders at their camp sites
• Learn about subsistence living and how life is without Modernity
• Acclimatization hike to Taktshang Monastery(Tiger’s nest)
• A visit to the weekend market in Thimphu (Fri-Sat-Sun)
• A “welcome” meal on the first day
• A “farewell” meal on the penultimate evening
• An optional evening visit to “down town Thimphu” to enjoy in the bars, discotheques and see the Bhutanese live performances
• A traditional Bhutanese meal in a restaurant
• A lunch meal and hot stone bath in a Bhutanese farmhouse
• A visit to the famous sites such as fortresses, monasteries and museums.

Itinerary:

Day 1 – 2 Paro to Thimphu:

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). Later 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 cit and a night in down town Thimphu…

Day 3 – Trek Begins: Druk Path Trek:

Standard: moderate – demanding
Duration: 5 days
Distance: 30 miles/ 48 km
Altitude Gain: 7400ft/2256m
Altitude Loss: 6271ft/1912m
Accommodation: Tents
Thimphu to Phajoding: Altitude:3690m/12,103ft (2.5 miles/4 km, 2-3 hrs walk)

Day 4 – Phajoding to Semkotha:

Altitude: 4090m/13,415ft (6 miles/10 km, 5 hrs walk)

Day 5 – Semkotha to Jimilangtsho:

Altitude: 3880m/12,726ft (4.5 miles/7 km, 3-4 hrs walk)

Day 6 – Jimilangtsho to Jele Dzong:

Altitude: 3436m/11,270ft (6 miles/10 km, 6-7 hrs walk)

Day 7 – 8 Jele Dzong to Paro.

Altitude: 2280m/7524ft (5 miles/8 km, 4-5 hrs walk)
Visit national museums, Rimpung dzongs, Kichu monastery, hike to Tiger’s nest, visit farm houses, and take hot stone bath……

Day 9 – Depart from Bhutan:

Morning /Afternoon, transfer to airport for onward travel. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will help you out with exit formalities.

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RAVEN’S 10 DAY URA FESTIVAL TRIP (21ST APR TILL 30TH APR)

The trip will include:

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• A visit to Taktshang Monastery(Tiger’s nest)
• A visit to the famous Ura Festival in Bumthang
• A visit to the weekend market in Thimphu (Fri-Sat-Sun)
• A visit to the weekend market in Thimphu (Fri-Sat-Sun)
• A “welcome” meal on the first day
• A “farewell” meal on the penultimate evening
• An optional evening visit to “down town Thimphu” to enjoy in the bars, discotheques and see the Bhutanese live performances
• A traditional Bhutanese meal in a restaurant
• A lunch meal and hot stone bath in a Bhutanese farmhouse
• A visit to the famous sites such as fortresses, monasteries and museums.
• Exploring much deeper into central Bhutan.

Itinerary:

Day 1 – 2 -  Paro to Thimphu:

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…

Day 3 – Thimphu to Trongsa:

Altitude: 2200m /7260ft above sea level. Morning drive to Trongsa(7 hours drive). On the way you will come across different vegetation as you pass by. Later visit Trongsa Dzong and the museum….

Day 4 – 5 – 6 – Trongsa to Bumthang:

Altitude: 2600m/ 8580ft above sea level. Morning drive to Bumthang(3 hours drive). Visit Jakar Dzong, handloom shops, Tamzing Monastery, Kurjey temple, burning lake and Ura Valley/Ogyen Chholing Palace…

Next Day VISIT THE FAMOUS URA FESTIVAL

Day 7 – Bumthang to Punakha/Wangdue:

Morning drive to Punakha/Wangdue. Altitude: 1350m/4455ft above sea level. (8 hrs drive).

Day 8 – 9 – Punakha to Paro:

Morning  visit Punakha Dzong, Hike to Temple of Fertility and then later drive to Paro valley(4 hours 30 minutes drive). Visit national museums, Rimpung dzongs, Kichu monastery, hike to Tiger’s nest, visit farm houses, and take hot stone bath……

Day 10 – Depart from Bhutan:

Morning /Afternoon, transfer to airport for onward travel. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will help you out with exit formalities.

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RAVEN’S 10 DAY FESTIVAL TRIP (19 TH MAR TILL 28TH MAR)

The trip will include:

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• A visit to Taktshang Monastery(Tiger’s nest)
• A visit to the Famous Paro 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 evening
• An optional evening visit to “down town Thimphu” to enjoy in the bars, discotheques and see the Bhutanese live performances
• A traditional Bhutanese meal in a restaurant
• A lunch meal and hot stone bath in a Bhutanese farmhouse
• A visit to the famous sites such as fortresses, monasteries and museums.
• Exploring much deeper into central Bhutan.

Itinerary:

Day 1 – 2 – Paro to Thimphu:

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…

Day 3 – Thimphu to Trongsa:

Altitude: 2200m /7260ft above sea level. Morning drive to Trongsa(8 hours drive). On the way you will come across different vegetation as you pass by.

Day 4 -5 – Trongsa to Bumthang:

Altitude: 2600m/ 8580ft above sea level. Morning visit Trongsa Dzong and the museum….Later drive to Bumthang(3 hours drive). Visit the famous Jakar Dzong, handloom shops, Tamzing Monastery, Kurjey temple, burning lake and Ura Valley/Ogyen Chholing Palace

Day 6 – Bumthang to Punakha:

Morning drive to Punakha/Wangdue. Altitude: 1350m/4455ft above sea level. (8 hrs drive). Visit the Wangdue market, Punakha Dzong, Hike to Temple of Fertility..

Day 7- 8 – 9 Punakha to Paro:

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……

Next Day VISIT THE FAMOUS PARO FESTIVAL

Day 10 – Depart from Bhutan:

Morning /Afternoon, transfer to airport for onward travel. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will help you out with exit formalities.

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RAVEN’S 7 DAY FESTIVAL TRIP (21ST FEB TILL 27TH FEB)

The trip will include:

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• A visit to Taktshang Monastery(Tiger’s nest)
• A visit to the Famous Punakha 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 evening
• An optional evening visit to “down town Thimphu” to enjoy in the bars, discotheques and see the Bhutanese live performances
• A traditional Bhutanese meal in a restaurant
• A lunch meal and hot stone bath in a Bhutanese farmhouse
• A visit to the famous sites such as fortresses, monasteries and museums.
• Exploring much deeper into central Bhutan.

Itinerary:

Day 1 – 2 – Paro to Thimphu:

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…

Day 3 – 4  -Thimphu to Punakha:

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…..
Next day VISIT TO THE FAMOUS PUNAKHA FESTIVAL

Day 5 – 6 Punakha to Paro:

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……

Day 7 – Depart from Bhutan:

Morning /Afternoon, transfer to airport for onward travel. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will help you out with exit formalities.

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The trip will include:

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• A visit to Taktshang Monastery(Tiger’s nest)
• A visit to the weekend market in Thimphu (Fri-Sat-Sun)
• A “welcome” meal on the first day
• A “farewell” meal on the penultimate evening
• An optional evening visit to “down town Thimphu” to enjoy in the bars, discotheques and see the Bhutanese live performances
• A traditional Bhutanese meal in a restaurant
• A lunch meal and hot stone bath in a Bhutanese farmhouse
• A visit to the famous sites such as fortresses, monasteries and museums.
• Exploring much deeper into central Bhutan.

Itinerary:

Day 1 – 2 Paro to Thimphu:

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 cit and a night in down town Thimphu…

Day 3 – Thimphu to Trongsa:

Altitude: 2200m /7260ft above sea level. Morning drive to Trongsa(8 hours drive). On the way you will come across different vegetation as you pass by. Visit Trongsa Festival, Dzong and the museum….

Day 4 – Trongsa to Punakha/Wangdue:

Morning drive to Punakha/Wangdue. Altitude: 1350m/4455ft above sea level. (6 hrs drive). Visit the Wangdue market, Punakha Dzong, Hike to Temple of Fertility..

Day 5 – 6 Punakha to Paro:

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……

Day 7 – Depart from Bhutan:

Morning /Afternoon, transfer to airport for onward travel. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will help you out with exit formalities.

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Hotel TLT: This is one of the new Hotels located in the middle of the town with all modern amenities.

Contact Address:
Tel:00975-7-251470
Fax:00975-7-251188

1. Hotel Home(3 star): Nestled in a perfect place, Hotel Home is a walking distance from main town. Taking a respite at hotel home is relishing the magnificent views of Chamkhar river, Jakar Dzong, Monasteries and the villages.
Our rooms are set up with traditional flavor but furnished with all the comfort amenities. Since its establishment in 2006 our continental, Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Bhutanese delicacies have been extolled by our guests.

Contact Number:
Tele: 00975-3-63144 / 631666
Fax: 00975-3-631450

2. River Lodge(3 star):Situated beautifully with a commanding view of Bumthang valley and river, the lodge features 31comfortable rooms, done up in traditional style. All rooms are equipped with attached bath, running hot & cold water and heating. The lodge has a small library, with good selection of books on Bhutan’s history, art and culture. The utility shop here offers variety of Bhutanese hand crafted items, such as jewelry, textiles and basic traveler accessories.

Contact Address:
Tele: +975-3 631287
Fax: 631668

Yangkhil Resort( 3 star hotel): Perched an a hill slope, Yangkhil Resort offers an awesome view of Trongsa Dzong, Ta Dzong, Mangde river and Trongsa town.. Located 1.5 Kms away from Trongsa town, it is the best resort in the region.
Established in 2002, the resort has all the luxury facilities including mini bar in the rooms. We also have fax, laundry and safe deposit facilities. Our chefs serve continental, Chinese, Indian and Bhutanese Delicacies. Also, imagine a feast of born fire in winter.

Contact Address:
Tele: +975-3 521417
Fax: 521420