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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). 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: Laya – Gasa Trek

• Standard: medium – hard
• Duration: 14 days
• Distance: 82.5 miles/ 133 km
• Altitude Gain: 11,608ft/3539m
• Altitude Loss: 7987ft/2435m
• Accommodation: Tents
Punakha to Gasa: Altitude: 7282ft/2220m.(Distance: 8.7 miles/14 km. 5 hrs walk).

Day 5 – Gasa to Koina:

Altitude: 3240m/10627ft above sea level (12 kms/7.4miles, 6 hours walk)

Day 6 – Koina to Laya:

Altitude: 3800m/12465ft above sea level. (16 kms/10miles, 6 hours walk)

Day 7 – Laya to Limithang:

Altitude: 4160m/13645ft above sea level. (9 kms/5.5miles, 4 hours walk).

Day 8 – Limithang to Robluthang:

Altitude:4160m/13645ft. (16 kms/10miles, 7 hours walk).

Day 9 – Robluthang to Shakyapasang:

Altitude 4000m/13,120ft (16 km/10 miles, 7 hrs walk).

Day 10 – Shakyapasang to Chebisa:

Altitude 3990m/13,090ft.(14 km/8.7 miles, 5 hours walk).

Day 11 – Chebisa to Lingshi:

Altitude 4010 m/13,150ft. (3 to 4 hours, distance 16km/10miles)

Day 12 – 13 Lingshi to Jangothang:

Altitude: 4044m/13,260ft.(5 to 6 hrs walk distance 21km).

Day 14 – Jangothang to Soi Thangthangkha:

Altitude: 3575m/11,730ft. (17 km/10.5 miles, 5 hours walk)

Day 15 – Soi Thangthangkha to Shana:

Altitude: 2890 m/9480ft. (22 km/13.6miles, 6 to 7 hours walk).

Day 16 -17 Shana to Paro:

Altitude: 2280m/ 7524ft above sea level (15 km/9.3miles, 5 hrs walk). Visit national museums, Rimpung dzongs, Kichu monastery, hike to Tiger’s nest, visit farm houses, and take hot stone bath…

Day 18 – 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 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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This trip promises you a unique experience and unforgettable challenges, from its myriad of sleepy hillside and valley hamlets and picturesque terraced farm, to its criss-crossing paddy fields and snow capped mountains.

When bicycling in Bhutan, you will travel through small towns and villages, as well as rural areas where it will be just you, the tour group, the fantastic scenery and the road for hours at a time. The tour allows you many chances to engage in your own self reflection and to absorb your new environment. The terrain is truly varied and different, and offers the visitors something unusual in this sport.

For Rafting and Kayaking, hardly any other destination on earth can atch the huge offer and variety 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.

Bird Watching in Bhutan can be year round activity but the most popular season is during the months of March-May.

We have designed some Adventure Itineraries, however if you would like us to provide a tailor made itinerary with your own dates to meet your requirements then just complete the Adventure Trip form here ,giving us an outline of your thoughts, or just asking us to contact you and we’ll plan something together.

Also please note that any of the trips mentioned in the website can be arranged for your independent private trip.

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