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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>
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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>
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<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>The trip will include:<br />
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<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;">Luxurious SUVs/ Cars</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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<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>
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		<title>7  Day Discover Luxurious Bhutan, 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:25:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bhutan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The trip will include: REQUEST FOR A DETAIL ITINERARY AND QUOTE HERE • Accommodation in 5 and 4 star hotels • 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 [...]]]></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 and 4 star hotels<br />
•	A visit 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 />
•	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 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. 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….</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 4 – Trongsa to Punakha/Wangdue:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">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..</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 5 – 6 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><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 382 per person per night/USD2312 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">2 pax: USD300   per person per night/USD1820 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Above 3 pax: USD288 per person per night/1748 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 5  and 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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<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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<h1><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Road Surface</span></strong></h1>
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<h1><strong><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Staff Support</span></strong></h1>
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<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>
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		<title>10 Day Ura Festival Trip, 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:40:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The trip will include: REQUEST FOR A DETAIL ITINERARY HERE • A visit to Taktshang Monastery(Tiger’s nest) • A 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 evening • An optional evening visit to [...]]]></description>
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<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 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 Punakha/Wangdue:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Morning drive to Punakha/Wangdue. Altitude: 1350m/4455ft above sea level. (3 hrs drive). Visit the Wangdue market, Punakha Dzong, Hike to Temple of Fertility..</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 4 – Punakha to Trongsa:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">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….</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 5 – 6 – 7 – Trongsa to Bumthang:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Altitude: 2600m/ 8580ft above sea level. Morning 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>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 8 – Bumthang to Punakha:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Morning drive back to Punakha valley. (8 hours drive)</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 9 – 10 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 11 – 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/USD2320 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">2 pax: USD220   per person per night/USD2220 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">3 pax upto 10   pax: USD195 per person per night/USD1970 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Above 10 pax:   USD180 per person per night/USD1820 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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<td style="padding: 0.75pt; width: 4.75in; text-align: left;" width="456"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">11 days / 10 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&#8217;s 10 Day Himalayan Discovery</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 04:35:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bhutan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The trip will include: REQUEST FOR A DETAIL ITINERARY HERE • 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 [...]]]></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 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 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 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 Punakha/Wangdue:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Morning drive to Punakha/Wangdue. Altitude: 1350m/4455ft above sea level. (3 hrs drive). Visit the Wangdue market, Punakha Dzong, Hike to Temple of Fertility..</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 4 – Punakha to Trongsa:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">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…</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 5 – 6 – Trongsa to Bumthang:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">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</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 7 – Bumthang to Punakha:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Morning drive back to Punakha valley. (8 hours drive)</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 8 – 9 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 10 – 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 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>FACTS &amp; FIGURES</strong><br />
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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/USD2090 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">2 pax: USD220   per person per night/USD2000 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">3 pax upto 10   pax: USD195 per person per night/1775 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Above 10 pax:   USD180 per person per night/1640 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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<td style="padding: 0.75pt; width: 4.75in;" width="456">
<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;">10 days / 9 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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<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>
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		<title>Important Information on Trekking</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:34:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PHYSICAL FITNESS Treks vary from short three-day walks across low altitudes to the three-week Snowman Trek that covers 356 kilometers and climbs three of the Kingdom’s highest passes. Not only the overall duration but also the daily walking distances vary substantially according to the different trek routes. GUIDING, FOODING AND CAMPING In Bhutan, all trekking [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>PHYSICAL FITNESS</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Treks vary from short three-day walks across low altitudes to the three-week Snowman Trek that covers 356 kilometers and climbs three of the Kingdom’s highest passes. Not only the overall duration but also the daily walking distances vary substantially according to the different trek routes.</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>GUIDING, FOODING AND CAMPING</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">In Bhutan, all trekking supplies &#8211; camping equipment, kitchen implements, food &#8211; are all carried by pack animals. Porters are rather unusual in Bhutan with loads usually carted by horses or, in higher regions, yaks. All trekkers are accompanied by a guide, a cook and usually at least one horseman or yak herder. With the surest footing; they lead trekking groups across the passes. The horseman and cook will usually run ahead during a trekking day. They will have prepared a packed lunch for hikers and will go on to the night’s resting place to set up camp.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">They set up tents, cook dinner and ready the area for arriving trekkers. When trekkers reach the campsite they are greeted with a hot cup of tea and biscuits in the dining tent. After six hours on the mountains, no drink will ever taste sweeter. For dinner the cook will usually prepare a buffet of dishes that are as welcome as they are delicious.</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>TREKKING GEAR</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Although trekking gear is available in Bhutan you are advised to bring your own gear.</SPAN></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>TREKKING GEAR</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">•	Trekking or running shoes<br />
•	Camp shoes or thongs<br />
•	Socks (polypropylene)<br />
•	Down or fibre-filled jacket<br />
•	Jumper or piled jacket<br />
•	Hiking shorts<br />
•	Waterproof jackets, poncho or umbrella<br />
•	Hiking pants<br />
•	T-shirts or blouses<br />
•	Underwear<br />
•	Sun hat<br />
•	Rucksack<br />
•	Self Inflating Sleeping Mattress (optional, “normal” mats provided by Bhutanese tour operators)<br />
•	Sleeping bag<br />
•	Water bottle<br />
•	Torch, batteries and bulbs.<br />
•	Photographic Equipment</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>FOR TREKS ABOVE 4000 m</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">•	Mountain trekking boots<br />
•	Socks or wool to wear with boots<br />
•	Socks, light cotton for under wool socks<br />
•	Insulated pants<br />
•	Nylon windbreaker<br />
•	Nylon Wind pants<br />
•	Long underwear<br />
•	Woolen hat<br />
•	Gloves<br />
•	Long gaiters</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">•	Toilet articles<br />
•	Cigarette lighter<br />
•	Small knife<br />
•	Sun block / Sun block for lips<br />
•	Sunglasses<br />
•	Towel<br />
•	Laundry soap<br />
•	Medical and first aid kit<br />
•	Sewing kit<br />
•	Bandana<br />
•	Walking sticks</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>What you are supplied</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">•	While on trek your Bhutanese tour operator will be providing you the following items:<br />
•	Two-person tent<br />
•	Trekking mattresses<br />
•	Eating utensils<br />
•	Kitchen equipments<br />
•	Other camping equipment such as dining tent, toilet tent<br />
•	Trekking guide<br />
•	Trained cook and other helpers</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Health &#038; Safety</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Trekkers are warned that altitude sickness can be a serious problem at the altitudes hiked to in Bhutan. If you feel sick, dizzy or have a worsening headache, stop and drink as much water as possible. If the symptoms persist, go back down the mountain.<br />
Bhutanese guides are trained to look out for altitude sickness and other ailments that can affect trekkers. They are expert walkers who have been trained as trekking guides and follow routes that have been walked for centuries. All trekkers are required to strictly follow trekking rules to protect the fragile environment at high altitudes.</span></p>
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		<title>5 Day Trip to Bhutan, Glimpses Trip</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The trip will include: REQUEST FOR A DETAIL ITINERARY HERE • 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 [...]]]></description>
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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 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 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). 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…</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 3 – 4 In Paro:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"> 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……</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 5 – 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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<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/USD940 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">2 pax: USD220   per person per night/USD900 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">3 pax upto 10   pax: USD195 per person per night/800 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Above 10 pax:   USD180 per person per night/740 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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<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;">Luxurious SUVs/ Cars</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>18 Day Laya Gasa Trek</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:08:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The trip will include: REQUEST FOR A DETAIL ITINERARY HERE • 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 [...]]]></description>
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<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">•	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 />
</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 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 Punakha/Wangdue:</strong></span></h1>
<p><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..</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 4 – Trek Begins: Laya – Gasa Trek</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">•	Standard: medium &#8211; hard<br />
•	Duration: 14 days<br />
•	Distance: 82.5 miles/ 133 km<br />
•	Altitude Gain: 11,608ft/3539m<br />
•	Altitude Loss: 7987ft/2435m<br />
•	Accommodation: Tents<br />
<strong>Punakha to Gasa:</strong> Altitude: 7282ft/2220m.(Distance: 8.7 miles/14 km. 5 hrs walk).</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 5 &#8211; Gasa to Koina:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Altitude: 3240m/10627ft above sea level (12 kms/7.4miles, 6 hours walk)</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 6 – Koina to Laya:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Altitude: 3800m/12465ft above sea level. (16 kms/10miles, 6 hours walk)</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 7 – Laya to Limithang:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Altitude: 4160m/13645ft above sea level. (9 kms/5.5miles, 4 hours walk).</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 8 – Limithang to Robluthang:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Altitude:4160m/13645ft. (16 kms/10miles, 7 hours walk).</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 9  &#8211; Robluthang to Shakyapasang:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Altitude 4000m/13,120ft (16 km/10 miles, 7 hrs walk).</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 10 – Shakyapasang to Chebisa:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Altitude 3990m/13,090ft.(14 km/8.7 miles, 5 hours walk).</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 11 – Chebisa to Lingshi:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Altitude 4010 m/13,150ft. (3 to 4 hours, distance 16km/10miles)</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 12 – 13 Lingshi to Jangothang:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Altitude: 4044m/13,260ft.(5 to 6 hrs walk distance 21km).</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 14 – Jangothang to Soi Thangthangkha:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Altitude: 3575m/11,730ft. (17 km/10.5 miles, 5 hours walk)</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 15 &#8211; Soi Thangthangkha to Shana:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Altitude: 2890 m/9480ft. (22 km/13.6miles, 6 to 7 hours walk).</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 16 -17 Shana to Paro:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">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…</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 18 – 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   290 per person per night/USD4950 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">2 pax: USD280   per person per night/USD4780 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">3 pax upto 10   pax: USD240 per person per night/4100 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Above 10 pax:   USD220 per person per night/3760 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;">18 days / 17 nights</span></td>
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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&#8217;s 9 Day Low Altitude Trek in Bhutan</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:57:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bhutan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The trip will include: REQUEST FOR A DETAIL ITINERARY HERE • 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 [...]]]></description>
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<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 trek through rarely visited valleys<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 />
</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 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 Punakha/Wangdue:</strong></span></h1>
<p><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..</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 4 – Trek Begins: Samtengang Low Altitude Trek.</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Standard: easy<br />
Duration: 4 days<br />
Distance: 16.1 miles/ 26 km<br />
Altitude Gain: 6117ft/1865m<br />
Altitude Loss: 5215ft/1590m<br />
Accommodation: Tents<br />
<strong>Khuruthang to Limukha:</strong> Altitude: 7280ft/2220m.  (Distance: 5.6 miles/9 km. 4 hrs walk).</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 5 – Limukha to Chungsakha:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Altitude: 6070ft/1850m. (Distance: 6.2 miles/10 km. 4 ½ hrs walk).</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 6 &#8211; Chungsakha to Samtengang:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Altitude: 6725ft/2050m. (Distance: 2.5 miles/4 km. 2.5 – 3 hrs walks).</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 7 – 8 Samtengang to Tika Zam to Paro:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">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&#8230;</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 9 – 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   240 per person per night/USD1940 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">2 pax: USD230   per person per night/USD1860 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">3 pax upto 10   pax: USD195 per person per night/1580 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Above 10 pax:   USD180 per person per night/1460 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;">9 days / 8 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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		<title>9 DAY DRUK PATH TREK in Bhutan</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:55:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bhutan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The trip will include: REQUEST FOR A DETAIL ITINERARY HERE • 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 [...]]]></description>
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<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">•	A trek through rarely visited valleys<br />
•	Awesome views of some cnow capped mountains<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 />
</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). 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…</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day  3 &#8211; Trek Begins: Druk Path Trek:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Standard: moderate &#8211; demanding<br />
Duration: 5 days<br />
Distance: 30 miles/ 48 km<br />
Altitude Gain: 7400ft/2256m<br />
Altitude Loss: 6271ft/1912m<br />
Accommodation: Tents<br />
<strong>Thimphu to Phajoding:</strong> Altitude:3690m/12,103ft (2.5 miles/4 km, 2-3 hrs walk)<br />
</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 4 – Phajoding to Semkotha:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Altitude: 4090m/13,415ft (6 miles/10 km, 5 hrs walk)</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 5 – Semkotha to Jimilangtsho:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Altitude: 3880m/12,726ft (4.5 miles/7 km, 3-4 hrs walk)</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 6 &#8211; Jimilangtsho to Jele Dzong:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Altitude: 3436m/11,270ft (6 miles/10 km, 6-7 hrs walk)</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 7 – 8 Jele Dzong to Paro.</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Altitude: 2280m/7524ft (5 miles/8 km, 4-5 hrs walk)<br />
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 9 – 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   240 per person per night/USD1940 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">2 pax: USD230   per person per night/USD1860 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">3 pax upto 10   pax: USD195 per person per night/1580 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Above 10 pax:   USD180 per person per night/1460 per person</span></p>
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<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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<td style="padding: 0.75pt; width: 4.75in; text-align: left;" width="456"><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">9 days / 8 nights</span></td>
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		<title>Raven’s 10 Day Ura Festival Trip &#8211; 2010</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[RAVEN’S 10 DAY URA FESTIVAL TRIP (21ST APR TILL 30TH APR) The trip will include: REQUEST FOR A DETAIL ITINERARY HERE • 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 [...]]]></description>
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<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 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 Ura Festival in Bumthang<br />
•      A visit to the weekend market in Thimphu (Fri-Sat-Sun)<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 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>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 3 – Thimphu to Trongsa:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">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….</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 4 – 5 – 6 – Trongsa to Bumthang: </strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">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&#8230;</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #993300;"><strong>Next Day VISIT THE FAMOUS URA FESTIVAL</strong></span><br />
</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 7 – Bumthang to Punakha/Wangdue: </strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Morning drive to Punakha/Wangdue. Altitude: 1350m/4455ft above sea level. (8 hrs drive).<br />
</span></p>
<h1><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"><strong>Day 8 – 9 &#8211; Punakha to Paro:</strong></span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;"> Morning  visit Punakha Dzong, Hike to Temple of Fertility and then later drive to Paro valley(4 hours 30 minutes drive)</span><span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">. 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 10 – 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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<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/USD2090 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">2 pax: USD220   per person per night/USD2000 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">3 pax upto 10   pax: USD195 per person per night/1775 per person</span><br />
<span style="color: #000000; font-size: small;">Above 10 pax:   USD180 per person per night/1640 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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