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12 Day Luxurious Jumolhari Round Trek, 2010

10.16.09

The trip will include:

REQUEST FOR A DETAIL ITINERARY AND QUOTE HERE

• Accommodation in 5 star hotels
• 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 313 per person per night/USD3463 per person
2 pax: USD264 per person per night/USD2924 per person
Above 3 pax: USD241 per person per night/2671 per person

(Includes government taxes, accommodation in 5 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:10 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 AND QUOTE  HERE

12 Day Jumolhari Round Trek in Bhutan

06.04.09

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 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:

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 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

9 DAY DRUK PATH TREK in Bhutan

06.04.09

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

Itinerary:

Day 1 – 2 Paro to Thimphu:

Arrive in the Paro Airport: Altitude: 2280m/ 7524ft above sea level. Your representative from Raven Tours and Treks will greet you, brief you about the trip and will take you to the capital city Thimphu where you will be staying. Altitude: 2320m/ 7656ft above sea level. (1 hr 30 min drive). Later visit Weekend market, Mini Zoo and Tashichoo Dzong, hike to Cheri Monastery, visit hand made paper factory, 13 Arts and Crafts institute, museums, see people playing archery, stroll around the cit and a night in down town Thimphu…

Day 3 – Trek Begins: Druk Path Trek:

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

Day 4 – Phajoding to Semkotha:

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

Day 5 – Semkotha to Jimilangtsho:

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

Day 6 – Jimilangtsho to Jele Dzong:

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

Day 7 – 8 Jele Dzong to Paro.

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

Day 9 – Depart from Bhutan:

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

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.

REQUEST FOR A DETAIL ITINERARY HERE