WW23-24 Brochure updated for Yumpu
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REGION<br />
Tiger’s Nest monastery, Paro<br />
(monastery) be<strong>for</strong>e enjoying an easy walking<br />
trail through the Phobjikha valley with its lush<br />
<strong>for</strong>ests and meadows. Visit a local community<br />
school. After lunch, explore the Phobjikha<br />
valley, the winter home of the black-necked<br />
cranes. (B, L, D)<br />
Day 10: Bumthang<br />
Proceed to Bumthang, one of the most<br />
spectacular valleys in Bhutan. Stay at the<br />
Village Lodge (or similar) <strong>for</strong> 2 nights.<br />
Day 11: Bumthang<br />
Visits to Kurje lhakhang, Jambay lhakhang, the<br />
ancient Buddhist wall paintings at Tamshing<br />
lhakhang, and Jakar Dzong. (B, L, D)<br />
Day 12: Paro<br />
Travel to Paro. Stay 2 nights at the Village<br />
Lodge (or similar). (B, L, D)<br />
Day 13: Paro<br />
Morning trek to Taktsang (‘Tiger’s Nest’)<br />
monastery. The round trip takes about 5 hours.<br />
Afternoon visit to Rinpung Dzong, and Ta<br />
Dzong, now the national museum. Later, enjoy a<br />
cooking class in spicy Bhutanese cuisine. (B, L, D)<br />
Day 14: Fly to Kathmandu<br />
Morning flight to Kathmandu. Stay overnight<br />
at the Hotel Himalaya (or similar). (B)<br />
Day 15: Fly to London via Doha<br />
Day at leisure. This evening fly from<br />
Kathmandu to London, via Doha, with<br />
Qatar Airways. (B)<br />
Day 16: London<br />
Early morning arrival in London. (N)<br />
Tsechus (festivals)<br />
The 16 Feb 2023 departure coincides with the<br />
Punakha tsechu; the 18 Mar 2023 departure<br />
coincides with the Paro tsechu (slightly different<br />
itinerary to allow more time in Paro – please<br />
ask your travel consultant <strong>for</strong> details); and<br />
the 12 Sep 2023 departure coincides with the<br />
Thimphu tsechu. The 1 Nov 2023 departure<br />
and extension visits the Black-Necked Crane<br />
festival.<br />
IMPORTANT INFORMATION<br />
Discovery tour: Hotel standards in Bhutan<br />
range from first class in Paro (available<br />
at a supplement on private travel only) to<br />
reasonably com<strong>for</strong>table in western Bhutan.<br />
The tour involves some long drives.<br />
Guideline prices <strong>for</strong> 2023<br />
Group tour<br />
Low season from £3,895<br />
Guide price months: Feb<br />
High season from £3,995<br />
Guide price months: Mar, Sep<br />
Single supplement from £325<br />
Qatar Airways flight upgrades<br />
Business Class from £3,125 return<br />
Tour variations: Due to changes to seasonal<br />
schedules and opening times, there are<br />
minor itinerary variations <strong>for</strong> certain festival<br />
departure dates. Please check with your<br />
Cox & Kings travel consultant <strong>for</strong> details.<br />
Private & tailor-made travel: This itinerary<br />
can be taken privately on a date that suits<br />
you, <strong>for</strong> which guideline prices are shown.<br />
Alternatively, it can be tailored to your exact<br />
requirements. Please call 020 3930 5073 or<br />
visit CoxandKings.co.uk/make-an-enquiry<br />
Private travel<br />
Low season from £4,495<br />
Guide price month: Feb<br />
High season from £4,695<br />
Guide price months: Mar, Sep<br />
Single supplement from £325<br />
Regional air connections<br />
Please speak to your consultant <strong>for</strong> details<br />
The guideline tour prices are all per person in pound sterling, based on two people sharing a twin /<br />
double room. For up-to-date prices <strong>for</strong> all departure dates, including special offers when applicable,<br />
please visit CoxandKings.co.uk. All prices are subject to availability.<br />
Departure dates <strong>for</strong> 2023<br />
Out (Wed) Rtn(Mon)<br />
16 Feb 23 27 Feb 23<br />
Out(Sat) Rtn (Wed)<br />
18 Mar 23 29 Mar 23<br />
Out (Tue) Rtn (Sat)<br />
12 Sep 23 23 Sep 23<br />
Tour code: BHU<br />
Out (Wed) Rtn (Sun)<br />
01 Nov 23 12 Nov 23<br />
Guaranteed departures: <strong>for</strong> departure dates that have reached the minimum number of guests, and<br />
are there<strong>for</strong>e guaranteed to run, please visit online and refer to the tour’s Dates & Prices grid.<br />
For more in<strong>for</strong>mation or to book, contact us on 020 3930 5073 or speak to your travel agent<br />
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