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Raven's Festival Trip 2009(5th Apr – 15th Apr)
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Day 1
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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. Afternoon visit to Paro Museum, Kichu Lhakhang and Rimpung Dzong and attend the local archery match. Overnight in Paro.
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Day 2
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In Paro: Attend the famous Paro Festival. Overnight in Paro.
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Day 3
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In Paro: Morning acclimatization hike to Tiger’s Nest, 800m above Paro valley (total 3 to 4 hours hike) and later visit the traditional farm house. Overnight in Paro.
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Day 4
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Trek Begins.
Standard: moderate - demanding
Duration: 5 days
Distance: 30 miles/ 48 km
Altitude Gain: 7400ft/2256m
Altitude Loss: 6271ft/1912m
Paro to Jele Dzong. Altitude: 3436m/11,270ft (6 miles/10 km, 6-7 hrs walk)
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Day 5
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Jele Dzong to Jimilangtsho Altitude: 3880m/12,726ft (4.5 miles/7 km, 4-5 hrs walk)
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Day 6
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Jimilnagtsho to Semkotha Altitude: 4090m/13,415ft (6 miles/10 km, 5 hrs walk)
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Day 7
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Semkotha to Phajoding Altitude: 3690m/12,103ft (2.5 miles/4 km, 5-6 hrs walk)
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Day 8
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Phajoding to Thimphu. Altitude: 2320m/ 7656ft above sea level (2 to 3 hours walk). Later you can take rest and overnight in Thimphu.
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Day 9
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In Thimphu: Morning hike to Cheri Monastery, visit Institute of 13 arts and crafts, Hand Made Paper factory, Institute of Traditional Medicine, Memorial Chorten, Nunnery, Mini Zoo and Tashi Choo Dzong. Overnight in Thimphu.
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Day 10
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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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FACTS & FIGURES
Tour Cost
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USD2045 per person(Includes government taxes, accommodation in roughly 2 to 3 star category hotels approved by Tourism Council of Bhutan, 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).
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Flight Cost
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Druk Air (Royal Bhutan Airlines flies in and out of Bhutan to Kathmandu (US$429 per person), Delhi (US$685 per person), Calcutta (US$435 per person) and Bangkok (US$794 per person).
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Flight Availability(**Please note that the flight schedule is tentative only and we will inform you directly about the changes if any)
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On 1st Nov, flight is available from Delhi, Kathmandu, Calcutta and Bangkok to Bhutan.
On 11th Nov, flight is available from Bhutan to Calcutta, Delhi, Kathmandu and Bangkok only.
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Number of Days
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10 days / 9 nights
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Road Surface
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100% on paved surfaces
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Group Size
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Min: 3 pax, Max :10 pax
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Vehicle Support
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This tour is fully supported by a dedicated support vehicle.(Luxurious SUVs for smaller groups of 1 and 2 pax, Toyota Mini Hiace Bus and Toyota Bus for larger groups.
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Staff Support
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One dedicated and professionalized English speaking guide, licensed by Tourism Council of Bhutan and a driver through out the trip.
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Accommodations
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A variety of 2/3 star hotels are utilized on this tour.
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Meals
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All set meals are provided for on this tour, with the exception of the first day and last day. The meals will also be provided as per the request of the clients. |
Scenery, Hiking, Trekking Architecture, Traditions, Environment and Culture
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 (4 out of 5)
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Trip Date |
5th Apr – 15th Apr, 2009 |
Important Information Below
Bhutan Tourist Visa
Once you book your tour with us we will arrange the Bhutan visa for everyone in the group. Bhutan visas are available at the entry point to Bhutan with prior approval. As soon as your tour is confirmed with us, we will apply for your visa well in advance of your visit (usually 30 days prior to arrival). This will be waiting at the Paro Airport or at the land entry point at Phuentsholing if coming by land through India. A copy of the visa clearance and Druk Air e-ticket will also be provided to you. These two documents are very important and a copy of it, you will have to bring along with you for emergencies.
In case you travel via overland from India to Bhutan, please make sure you carry with your, 2 passport size photographs.
Please make sure that you have given us your full passport details to enable us to apply for your Bhutan visa as soon as you are ready to confirm the Bhutan tour/trek. If you are connecting via New Delhi (or other ports) in India or if your travel includes India you need an India Visa before you leave your home. Please note visas are not available at the airports in India.
If you are traveling via Thailand or Nepal, you can get a Visa upon arrival in Bangkok or Kathmandu airports.
Air Seats To Bhutan
Please note that space on flights in an out of Bhutan is very tight, specially during the tourist seasons, therefore we would like to suggest that you work on your dates for your flights AS SOON AS POSSIBLE and send requests for air seats. FYI: Last Autumn many potential travelers had to cancel/postpone their trips to Bhutan because they could not secure air seats in time. We can book your flight to from Bhutan. For latest information on flight schedule, please visit www.drukair.com.bt for flight schedule.
Reconfirmation: During your stay in Bhutan, please make sure to reconfirm your ticket for your onward travel from Bhutan with your guide.
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