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12 DAYS 8 DAY TREK 11 BREAKFASTS, 11 LUNCHES, 11 DINNERS
4 NIGHTS HOTEL 7 NIGHTS CAMPING IMAGE: Spectacular views down this grassy valley | Lisa Delorme
13 DAYS 5 DAY TREK 5 DAY CYCLE
8 NIGHTS HOTEL 4 NIGHTS CAMPING
12 BREAKFASTS, 12 LUNCHES, 12 DINNERS
IMAGE: Forest trails of Bhutan | Scott Pinnegar
chomolhari base camp trek
bhutan hike and bike
reward yourself by getting up close to bhutan's sacred mountain
view the highlights of bhutan at handlebar level and on foot
highlights
• Undertake the finest short trek in the Kingdom of Bhutan
• Soak up classic views of the Himalaya on a fully supported trek
• Cross the high passes of Nye La (4700m) and Yale Pass (4950m)
• Camp below the sacred peak of Chomolhari (7314m)
• Experience the rich culture of Bhutan, exploring ancient dzongs and mountain monasteries
brief itinerary
DAY 1 | Join Paro 2 | Day hike to Taktsang Monastery 3/6 | Transfer Drugkyel Dzong & Shana, commence trek through conifer and rhododendron forest to yak herders camp beneath Chomolhari 7 | Chomolhari base camp to Lingshi via Nye La 8 | Lingshi to Shodu via Yale La 9 | To Domshesha
via Barshong 10 | Complete trek and transfer to Thimphu 11 | Drive Thimphu to Paro 12 | In Paro, trip concludes
inclusions
MEALS: 11 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 11 dinners ACCOMMODATION: good quality accommodation in Paro • all group camping equipment GUIDES: expert bilingual guide TRANSPORT: airport transfers on Day 1 and Day 12 • private transportation • porters/animals to carry 20kgs personal equipment EQUIPMENT: group medical kit • the use of a World Expeditions trek pack which includes a quality sleeping bag, down or fibre fill jacket and insulated mat valued at over US$500 • souvenir World Expeditions kit
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highlights
• Bike the Dochu La and freewheel to Punakha with its magnificent dzong
• Ascend forest trails to absorb the sweeping views of the sacred Chomolhari Peak (7326m)
• Cycle and hike to Taktsang 'Tiger's Nest' Monastery
• Discover the monasteries and market places of the capital, Thimphu
brief itinerary
DAY 1 | Join Paro 2 | Transfer or cycle
to the base of Taktsang Monastery and ascend on foot 3 | Cycle and explore Paro Valley with option to ascend the Chele
La for impressive views 4/8 | Ascend conifer and rhododendron forest
to alpine pastures to gain views of Chomolhari before crossing a series of passes to Phajoding Monastery above the Thimphu Valley to arrive in Thimphu 9 | Explore Thimphu by bike including the Dzong 10 | Cycle over the Dochu La to Punakha (70km) 11 | Explore Punakha including a hike to the Khamsum
Yuley Namgyel monastery 12 | Return
to Thimphu by vehicle then cycle to
Paro (60km) 13 | Trip concludes
inclusions
MEALS: 12 breakfasts, 12 lunches,
12 dinners ACCOMMODATION: good quality accommodation in Paro/ Thimphu/Punakha • all group camping equipment GUIDES: expert bilingual cycle and trek guide TRANSPORT: airport transfers on Day 1 and Day 13 • private
REGULAR DEPARTURES
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J J A S O N D
$6190 TRIP CODE: BHB For competitive airfares to Paro and
stop-over ideas contact our expert staff today for a detailed quote
transportation • porters/animals to carry 20kgs personal equipment • support vehicle for cycling sections EQUIPMENT: group medical kit • the use of a World Expeditions trek pack which includes a quality sleeping bag, down or fibre fill jacket and insulated mat valued at over US$500 • rental of good quality mountain bike • souvenir World Expeditions kit bag • portable altitude chamber PLUS: all park entrance fees and trekking permits • sightseeing and site entry fees as listed
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J F M A M J J A S O N D
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$5290 TRIP CODE: COT For competitive airfares to Paro and
stop-over ideas contact our expert staff today for a detailed quote
bag • portable altitude chamber PLUS: all park entrance fees and trekking permits • sightseeing and site entry fees as listed
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FROM
Tibet
Chomolhari Paro
Sikkim
Shodu Thimphu
Bhutan
Tibet
Chomolhari Paro
Sikkim
Punakha Thimphu
Bhutan
GRADE |
MODERATE
5
GRADE | 4 INTRODUCTORY TO MODERATE
WHEN TO GO