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• Accommodation in 5 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 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 – 4 In 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 5 – 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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Punakha served as the capital of Bhutan until 1955. It is the winter seat of the Je Khenpo(Chief Abbot) and the monk body. It has a temperate climate and its rich fertile valley is fed by Pho(male) Chu and Mo(female) Chu (river)The following are some of the prominent places you will visit in Haa.

Punakha Dzong (fortress): Built in 1637 by Zhabdrung which is remarkably located between the rivers of Mo (Female) Chu (river) and Pho (Male) Chu. Until the time of second king it served as a seat of the king. Now it is the winter capital of the central monk body.

Hike to Chimi Lhakhang(Temple of Fertility): This Temple was built by lam Drukpa Kuenley (The Divine Madman) in 1499. It is about thirty minutes hike across fields from the road – a welcome chance to stretch your legs after the drive. His style of teaching was thought shocking, insulting and including obscene behavior. His outrageous actions and sexual antics were a deliberate method of provoking people to discard preconceptions. In the temple you will receive a blessing from his wooden phallus. Wooden phalluses are often found hanging in the four corners of the houses and also phalluses are painted on the walls of houses. It is the common belief that this helps in driving away evil spirits.

Hike to Kham Sum Yule Lhakhang It was built by HRH Azhi (Queen) Tshering Pem Wangchuck for a successful rule during the reign of the present King, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck. It took 8 years to build and was consecrated in December 1999. It’s around 45 minutes hike from the road point.

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Where luxury and travel go hand in hand. Our goal is to enhance your travel experience through enriching journeys and style. Join a small group on a pre-designed itinerary, or let one of our destination specialists create one for you.

We will put you in 5 star hotels and pamper you with 5 star luxurious facilities and participate in the festival, 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.

So enjoy our collections of luxury tours and vacations and savor the world’s extraordinary regions and cultures with unique experiences in absolute luxury.

Following are some of our Itineraries for 2010

Luxurious 5 Day Glimpses of Bhutan, 2010

7 Day Discover Luxurious Bhutan, 2010

Special Packages 2010

10 Day Splendor Paro Festival Trip, 2010

12 Day Luxurious Jumolhari Round Trek, 2010

We have designed a range of itineraries by carefully taking in mind those “visitors wishing to come in any months of the year” to experience the unique cultures, festivals and to see remarkable terraces and stunning colours which combine to form a beautifully picturesque landscape.

However if you would like us to provide a tailor made itinerary with your own dates to meet your requirements then just complete the Featured Trip Form here ,giving us an outline of your thoughts, or just asking us to contact you and we’ll plan something together

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Raven’s 7 Day Trip to Bhutan, 2010

Raven’s 10 Day Himalayan Discovery, 2010

14 Day Wild East West Trip to Bhutan, 2010

Raven’s 11 Day Thousand Lakes Trek, 2010

Raven’s 7 Day Bicycling Trip to Bhutan, 2010

Location: Western Bhutan
Distance from Paro: 65 km (2 hours)
Elevation: 2320m/ 7611ft above sea level. View details >>

Paro

Location: West of Thimphu
Distance from Thimphu: 65 km(2 hours)
Elevation: 2250m/ 7382ft above sea level. View details >>

Haa

Location: Western Bhutan, south of the Paro valley
Distance from Thimphu: 119 km(5 hours)
Elevation: 2670m/ 8758ft above sea level. View details >>

Punakha

Location: Between Thimphu and Wangdue
Distance from Thimphu: 77 km(3 hours)
Elevation: 1350m/ 4430ft above sea level. View details >>

Wangduephodrang

Location: Between Punakha and Trongsa
Distance from Thimphu: 70 km(3 hours)
Elevation: 1400m/ 4480ft above sea level. View details >>

Gangtey

Location: Between Wangdue and Trongsa
Distance from Punakha: 65 km(2 hours)
Elevation: 2800m/ 9186ft above sea level. View details >>

Trongsa

Location: Central Bhutan
Distance from Thimphu: 199 km(7 hrs 30 min)
Elevation: 2180m/ 7150ft above sea level. View details >>

Bumthang

Location: Central Bhutan, east of Trongsa
Distance from Trongsa: 68 km(2 hrs 30 min)
Elevation: 2600m/ 8530ft above sea level. View details >>

Mongar

Location: Eastern Bhutan, Between Bumthang and Trashigang
Distance from Bumthang: 198 km(7 hrs 30 min)
Elevation: 1600m/ 5250ft above sea level. View details >>

Lhuntse

Location: Eastern Bhutan
Distance from Mongar: 76 km(3 hrs 30 min)
Elevation: 1700m/ 5580ft above sea level. View details >>

Trashigang

Location: Eastern Bhutan
Distance from Mongar: 90 km(4 hrs 30 min)
Elevation: 1070m/ 3510ft above sea level. View details >>

Trashiyangtse

Location: North Eastern Bhutan
Distance from Trashigang: 53 km(2 hours)
Elevation: 1871m/ 6137ft above sea level. View details >>

SamdrupJongkhar

Location: South Eastern Bhutan
Distance from Thimphu: 180 km(7 hrs 30 min)
Elevation: 250m/ 820ft above sea level. View details >>

Phuentsholing

Location: Southern Bhutan
Distance from Thimphu: 189 km(7 hrs 30 min)
Elevation: 250m/ 820ft above sea level. View details >>