Posts Tagged ‘trek in bhutan’

14 Day Wild East West Trip

07.20.09

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(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 – 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…

Day 6 – Bumthang to Mongar:

Altitude 1690m/5575ft above sea level. Morning drive to Mongar(8 hours drive).

Day 7 – 8 Mongar to Trashigang:

Altitude: 1144m/ 3775ft above sea level. Morning visit, Mongar Dzong and then drive to Trashigang( 4 hours drive). Later visit Trashigang Dzong and stroll around the town. Next day, day excursion to Trashiyangtse(altitude 6000 feet) with packed lunch. Visit Chorten Kora, Gom Kora and drive back to Trashigang.

Day 9 – Trashigang to Bumthang:

Morning drive back to Bumthang (10 hrs drive)

Day 10 – Punakha/Wangdue:

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

Day 11 – 12 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 13 – Day excursion to Haa valley


Day 14 – 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.

FACTS & FIGURES

Tour Cost

1 pax: USD 230 per person per night/USD3010 per person
2 pax: USD220 per person per night/USD2880 per person
3 pax upto 10 pax: USD195 per person per night/2555 per person
Above 10 pax: USD180 per person per night/2360 per person

(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)

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…,Photography charges (if and when applicable)

Flight Cost

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).

Number of Days

14 days / 13 nights

Road Surface

100% on paved surfaces

Group Size

Min: 1 pax and Max:16 pax

Vehicle Support

Luxurious SUVs/ Cars

Staff Support

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.

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Raven’s 10 Day Himalayan Discovery

07.19.09

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 Punakha/Wangdue:

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..

Day 4 – Punakha 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 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

Day 7 – Bumthang to Punakha:

Morning drive back to Punakha valley. (8 hours drive)

Day 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……

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.

FACTS & FIGURES

Tour Cost

1 pax: USD 230 per person per night/USD2090 per person
2 pax: USD220 per person per night/USD2000 per person
3 pax upto 10 pax: USD195 per person per night/1775 per person
Above 10 pax: USD180 per person per night/1640 per person

(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)

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…,Photography charges (if and when applicable)

Flight Cost

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).

Number of Days

10 days / 9 nights

Road Surface

100% on paved surfaces

Group Size

Min: 1 pax and Max:16 pax

Vehicle Support

Luxurious SUVs/ Cars

Staff Support

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.

REQUEST FOR A DETAIL ITINERARY HERE

Important Information on Trekking

07.11.09

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 supplies – camping equipment, kitchen implements, food – 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.

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.

TREKKING GEAR

Although trekking gear is available in Bhutan you are advised to bring your own gear.

TREKKING GEAR

• Trekking or running shoes
• Camp shoes or thongs
• Socks (polypropylene)
• Down or fibre-filled jacket
• Jumper or piled jacket
• Hiking shorts
• Waterproof jackets, poncho or umbrella
• Hiking pants
• T-shirts or blouses
• Underwear
• Sun hat
• Rucksack
• Self Inflating Sleeping Mattress (optional, “normal” mats provided by Bhutanese tour operators)
• Sleeping bag
• Water bottle
• Torch, batteries and bulbs.
• Photographic Equipment

FOR TREKS ABOVE 4000 m

• Mountain trekking boots
• Socks or wool to wear with boots
• Socks, light cotton for under wool socks
• Insulated pants
• Nylon windbreaker
• Nylon Wind pants
• Long underwear
• Woolen hat
• Gloves
• Long gaiters

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

• Toilet articles
• Cigarette lighter
• Small knife
• Sun block / Sun block for lips
• Sunglasses
• Towel
• Laundry soap
• Medical and first aid kit
• Sewing kit
• Bandana
• Walking sticks

What you are supplied

• While on trek your Bhutanese tour operator will be providing you the following items:
• Two-person tent
• Trekking mattresses
• Eating utensils
• Kitchen equipments
• Other camping equipment such as dining tent, toilet tent
• Trekking guide
• Trained cook and other helpers

Health & Safety

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.
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.

18 Day Laya Gasa Trek

06.04.09

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). 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.

FACTS & FIGURES

Tour Cost

1 pax: USD 290 per person per night/USD4950 per person
2 pax: USD280 per person per night/USD4780 per person
3 pax upto 10 pax: USD240 per person per night/4100 per person
Above 10 pax: USD220 per person per night/3760 per person

(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)

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…,Photography charges (if and when applicable)

Flight Cost

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).

Number of Days

18 days / 17 nights

Road Surface

100% on paved surfaces

Group Size

Min: 1 pax and Max:16 pax

Vehicle Support

Luxurious SUVs/ Cars

Staff Support

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.

REQUEST FOR A DETAIL ITINERARY HERE

12 Day Jumolhari Round Trek in Bhutan

06.04.09

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 In Paro.

Arrive in the Paro Airport: Altitude: 2280m/ 7524ft above sea level. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will greet you, brief you about the trip and will take you to the hotel where you will be staying. Later visit national museums, Rimpung dzongs, Kichu monastery, hike to Tiger’s nest, visit farm houses, and take hot stone bath…

Day 3 – Trek begins:Jumolhari Round Trek

Standard: medium – hard
Duration: 8 days
Distance: 82.5 miles/ 133 km
Altitude Gain: 11,608ft/3539m
Altitude Loss: 7987ft/2435m
Accomodation:Tent
Trek from Paro to Shana. Altitude 2890 m/9410ft, (15 km/9.3miles, 5 hrs walk).

Day 4 – Shana to SoiThangkha.

Altitude 3575m/11,730ft, (22 km/13.6miles, 6 to 7 hours walk).

Day 5 – 6 SoiThangkha to Jangothang.

Altitude 4044m/13,260ft (17 km/10.5 miles, 5 hours walk)

Day 7 – Jangothang to Lingshi.

Altitude 4010 m/13,150ft, 5 to 6 hrs walk, distance 21km

Day 8 – Lingshi to Shodu.

Altitude 4080m/13,380ft, (8 t o 9 hours, distance 22km/13.6miles)

Day 9 – Shodu to Barshong.

Altitude 3720m/12,200ft, 14 km/8.7 miles, 5 hours walk

Day 10 – 11 – Barshong to Dolam Kencho to Thimphu.

Altitude:3290m/10790ft, 15 km/9.3 miles, 4 hrs walk). Altitude: 2320m/ 7656ft,(7 kms/4.3miles, 3 hours walk). Visit hand made paper factory, 13 Arts and Crafts institute, weekend market, Mini Zoo and Tashichoo Dzong, see people playing archery, stroll around the cit and a night in down town Thimphu…

Day 12 – 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.

FACTS & FIGURES

Tour Cost

1 pax: USD 230 per person per night/USD2550 per person
2 pax: USD220 per person per night/USD2440 per person
3 pax upto 10 pax: USD195 per person per night/2165 per person
Above 10 pax: USD180 per person per night/2000 per person

(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)

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…,Photography charges (if and when applicable)

Flight Cost

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).

Number of Days

12 days /11 nights

Road Surface

100% on paved surfaces

Group Size

Min: 1 pax and Max:16 pax

Vehicle Support

Luxurious SUVs/ Cars

Staff Support

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.

REQUEST FOR A DETAIL ITINERARY HERE

11 Day Thousand Lakes Trek

06.04.09

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.

FACTS & FIGURES

Tour Cost

1 pax: USD 230 per person per night/USD2320 per person
2 pax: USD220 per person per night/USD2220 per person
3 pax upto 10 pax: USD195 per person per night/1970 per person
Above 10 pax: USD180 per person per night/1820 per person

(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)

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…,Photography charges (if and when applicable)

Flight Cost

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).

Number of Days

Road Surface

100% on paved surfaces

Group Size

Min: 1 pax and Max:16 pax

Vehicle Support

Luxurious SUVs/ Cars

Staff Support

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.

REQUEST FOR A DETAIL ITINERARY HERE

Raven’s 9 Day Low Altitude Trek in Bhutan

06.04.09

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.

FACTS & FIGURES

Tour Cost

1 pax: USD 240 per person per night/USD1940 per person
2 pax: USD230 per person per night/USD1860 per person
3 pax upto 10 pax: USD195 per person per night/1580 per person
Above 10 pax: USD180 per person per night/1460 per person

(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)

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…,Photography charges (if and when applicable)

Flight Cost

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).

Number of Days

9 days / 8 nights

Road Surface

100% on paved surfaces

Group Size

Min: 1 pax and Max:16 pax

Vehicle Support

Luxurious SUVs/ Cars

Staff Support

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.

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Raven’s 10 Day Ura Festival Trip – 2010

06.04.09

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.

FACTS & FIGURES

Tour Cost

1 pax: USD 230 per person per night/USD2090 per person
2 pax: USD220 per person per night/USD2000 per person
3 pax upto 10 pax: USD195 per person per night/1775 per person
Above 10 pax: USD180 per person per night/1640 per person

(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)

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…,Photography charges (if and when applicable)

Flight Cost

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).

Number of Days

10 days / 9 nights

Road Surface

100% on paved surfaces

Group Size

Min: 1 pax and Max:16 pax

Vehicle Support

Luxurious SUVs/ Cars

Staff Support

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.

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Adventure Tours & Trip in Bhutan, 2011

05.27.09

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.


7 Day Bicycling Trip to Bhutan, 2011

Raven’s 14 Day Bicycling Trip to Bhutan, 2011

Raven’s Rafting and kayaking Trip to Bhutan, 2011

Raven’s Bird Watching Trip to Bhutan, 2011