Bhutan East & West
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Discover the hidden jewel of the Himalayas!
21 magical days
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Tour dates: 21 April - 11 May, 2012
In Spring I thought my tour to Bhutan in autumn 2010 might have been my last one
(not because I don't still love
going there but after eight tours it felt time to
take a break). However after seeing the rhododendron forests in the far
east for
the first time I vowed I had to try to get back there one more time to see them
in all their spring glory.
There are rhodo forests elsewhere in Bhutan but these were even more luxuriant -
they should be truly spectacular when we visit. There are hornbills in the forests
here too although we didn't see them in 2010 - that's something else I have my finger's
crossed for, for 2012!
I was also intrigued as to how in many ways the east of Bhutan is how the rest of
the country was when I first visited about 15 years ago. Development has been carefully
managed in Bhutan but change has come, especially around the capital
Thimpu so the
contrasts across the country are intriguing. So, if you want to join me on what
might be my last hurrah in Bhutan, this is the trip to join.
Click
here find out more about this tour and request an information pack
which has full details of our itinerary.
Tour price includes
- All airfares and taxes
- 1 night in Bangkok
- Accommodation in a 4-star hotel in Bangkok and comfortable hotels in Bhutan
- All meals in Bhutan
- Visa for India & Bhutan
- Group tipping
- Services of an English-speaking local guide
Highlights
- Journey through the remote and untouched eastern
regions of Bhutan – this route from east to west is rarely taken by visitors.
- Experience
life in Bhutan’s second largest and most remote town, Trashigang, home to the country’s
only university.
- Cross four spectacular 10,000ft plus passes, including the 12,465ft
Thumsing La during our journey west.
- Admire the high-altitude rhododendron forests
and revel at the variety of other wild flowers we’ll see on our travels.
- Walk in
one of the little visited high valleys of Ura and Tang, in Bhutan’s serene spiritual
heartland, Bumthang.
- Be inspired during visits to some of the kingdom’s most holy
and revered temples.
- Marvel at the imposing and dramatic Trongsa Dzong.
- Relish the
high pastures and gorgeous scenery of the Probjika valley.
- Enjoy the sights and
sounds of one of the world’s smallest capital cities, Thimpu.
- Take a journey up
to the top of the 3810m Chele Pass and down into the isolated Haa Valley, only opened
to tourists 10 years ago.
- Watch out for some of Bhutan’s unique and beautiful birds
along with its botanical treasures.
- Appreciate meeting Bhutan’s greatest attractions
– its people.
- Be moved by the awe inspiring sight of the breathtaking Tiger’s Nest
Monastery and revel in the sense of achievement at making one of the world’s most
special short (but steep!) walks.
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