Worldwide brochure 2022-2023

REGION
Punakha Dong, Punakha
Day 9: Gangtey
After breakfast, visit Gangtey Goempa
(monastery) before enjoying an easy walking
trail through the Phobjikha valley with its lush
forests and meadows. Visit a local community
school. After lunch explore the Phobjikha
valley, the winter home of the black-necked
cranes. (B, L, D)
Day 10: Bumthang
Proceed to Bumthang, one of the most
spectacular valleys in Bhutan. Stay at the
Village Lodge (or similar) for 2 nights.
Day 11: Bumthang
Visits to Kurje lhakhang, Jambay lhakhang, the
ancient Buddhist wall paintings at Tamshing
lhakhang and Jakar dzong. (B, L, D)
Day 12: Paro
Travel to Paro. Stay 2 nights at the Village
Lodge (or similar). (B, L, D)
Day 13: Paro
Morning trek to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest)
monastery. The round trip takes about 5 hours.
Afternoon visit to Rinpung dzong and Ta dzong,
now the national museum. Later, enjoy a
cooking class in spicy Bhutanese cuisine. (B, L, D)
Day 14: Fly to Kathmandu
Morning flight to Kathmandu. Stay overnight
at the Hotel Himalaya (or similar). (B)
Day 15: Fly to London via Istanbul
Day at leisure. This evening fly from
Kathmandu to London, via Doha, with
Qatar Airways. (B)
Day 16: London
Early morning arrival in London. (N)
Tsechus (festivals)
The 17 Feb 2022 departure coincides with the
Punakha tsechu; the 19 Mar 2022 departure
coincides with the Paro tsechu (slightly
different itinerary to allow more time in Paro
– please ask your travel consultant for details);
and the 13 Sep 2022 departure coincides
with the Thimphu tsechu. The 02 Nov 2022
departure and extension visits the Black-
Necked Crane festival.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Discovery tour: Hotel standards in Bhutan
range from first class in Paro (available
at a supplement on private travel only) to
reasonably comfortable in western Bhutan.
The tour involves some long drives.
Guideline prices for 2022-23
Group tour
Low season from £2,995
Guide price months: Feb, Nov
High season from £3,195
Guide price months: Mar, Sep
Single supplement from £395
British Airways flight upgrades
Business Class from £1,385 return
Private travel
Low season from £3,120
Guide price months: Feb, Mar
High season from £3,250
Guide price months: Mar – Sep
Single supplement from £395
The guideline high season prices may be significantly lower than the peak season prices (20 Dec - 09 Jan)
Regional air connections
Please speak to your consultant for details
The guideline tour prices are all per person in pound sterling, based on two people sharing a twin /
double room. For up-to-date prices for all departure dates, including special offers when applicable,
please visit CoxandKings.co.uk. All prices are subject to availability.
Departure dates for 2022
Out Rtn
17 Feb 22 28 Feb 22
Out Rtn
19 Mar 22 30 Mar 22
Tour variations: Due to changes to seasonal
schedules and opening times, there are
minor itinerary variations for certain festival
departure dates. Please check with your
Cox & Kings travel consultant for details.
Private & tailor-made travel: This itinerary
can be taken privately on a date that suits
you, for which guideline prices are shown.
Alternatively, it can be tailored to your exact
requirements. Please call 020 3930 5073 or
visit CoxandKings.co.uk/make-an-enquiry
Out Rtn
13 Sep 22 24 Sep 22
Tour code: BHU
Out Rtn
02 Nov 22 13 Nov 22
For more information or to book, contact us on 020 3930 5073 or speak to your travel agent
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