DOCSLIB.ORG

Meier's Weltreisen

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Meier's Weltreisen StudienreisenStudienreisen Nov.2009 Nov.2008 – Oktober – April 20102009 D 30 e e r n r S e p F e s zi le Studienreisen alist für al &Erlebnisreisen, Erlebnisreisen Expeditionen, Expeditionen Kreuzfahrten, Weltreisen Kreuzfahrten,Weltreisen, Afrika, Asien, Mittel- Weltreisen und Südamerika, Orient Afrika, Asien, Mittel- und Südamerika, Orient www.meiers-weltreisen.de MEIER’SMEIER’S WELTREISENWELTREISEN WillkommenWillkommen weltweitweltweit Buenos Aires, Argentinien Jürgen Schwendemann, Südamerika 2008 „Die Studienreise „Südamerikas Hochkulturen der Inka und Große Kulturen“ im Mai 2008 Tiwanaku. Dank der überaus war mein erster Besuch in diesem professionellen und fachlich Teil der Erde. Ich war fasziniert exzellenten Reiseführung, von der Schönheit der Natur und wurde meine Vorstellung von Jürgen Schwendemann, ergriffen von der Geschichte der Südamerika weit übertroffen.“ Südamerika, 2008 2 Entdecken Sie die schönsten Plätze dieser Welt! Wir freuen uns, Ihnen mit unserem neuen Herausforderungen für alle Reisenden. In Katalog wieder eine große Vielfalt an neu 2010 wird MEIER’S WELTREISEN 30 Jahre alt. ausgearbeiteten Studienreisen vorstellen Somit kommen uns 30 Jahre an Erfahrung zu dürfen. Studienreisen unterscheiden sich der sorgfältigen Planung und Vorbereitung von anderen Formen des Reisens dadurch, unserer Studienreisen zugute. Als einer der dass dem Entdecken und Erleben das führenden Studienreiseveranstalter garan- Erfahren und Verstehen gleichberechtigt tieren wir für unsere bekannte und ge- zur Seite gestellt werden. schätzte Qualität. Sehen Sie die Welt mit Fremde Menschen mit ihren verschiedenen anderen Augen und seien Sie unser Gast an Religionen, ihr kulturelles Erbe und ihre den schönsten Plätzen dieser Erde. Gegenwart in ihrer Gesamtheit ihrer Lebens- umstände zu erleben – das sind einige der Ihr MEIER’S WELTREISEN Team 3 MEIER’SMEIER’S WELTREISENWELTREISEN StudienreisenStudienreisen imim ÜberblickÜberblick Kambodscha DIE WELT MIT ANDEREN AUGEN SEHEN Indonesien Archipel Indonesien 52/53 Borneo/Kalimantan Expedition Kalimantan 54/55 f Indien Mein Indien 10/11 f Turkmenistan/Usbekis./China Meine Seidenstraße 12/13 f INDIEN/HIMALAJA/SRI LANKA Südafr./Nam./Botsw./Zambia Mein Afrika 14/15 f Ecuador/Galapagos Mein Ecuador 16/17 f Indien Farbenprächtiges Rajasthan 58/59 Indien Im Schatten des Nanda Devi 60/61 KREUZFAHRTEN MS »ASTOR« f Indien Gandhis grüner Garten 62/63 Indien/Ladakh Verborgene Schätze im Himalaja 64/65 Frankreich/Italien/Griechenland/Ägypten/Oman/Indien/Malediven 18/19 Indien/Bhutan Legendäre Königreiche im Himalaja 66/67 Malediven/Sri Lanka/Malaysia/Thailand/Kambodscha/Vietnam 20/21 Indien/Nepal Vom Taj Mahal ins Land der Sherpa 68/69 f Vietnam/Brunei/Malaysia/Indonesien/Australien 22/23 Nepal Namaste Nepal 70/71 f Australien/Tasmanien/Neuseeland 24/25 Nepal/Tibet Das Dach der Welt 72/73 Neuseeland/Tonga/Cook Islands/Franz.Polynesien/Mexiko 26/27 Sri Lanka Perle im Indischen Ozean 74/75 Mexiko/Guatemala/Costa Rica/Kolumbien/Belize/Mexiko/Bahamas 28/29 Verlängerungshotels 76/77 WELTREISEN ZENTRAL-/OSTASIEN Weltreise MEIER’S Weltenbummler I 28/29 China/Tibet Auf Schienen zum Dach der Welt 81 Weltreise MEIER’S Weltenbummler II 30/31 Usbekistan Usbekistan für Einsteiger 82 f f SÜDOSTASIEN Iran Iran für Einsteiger 83 Usbekistan Auf den Spuren des Dschingis Khan 84/85 Thailand/Burma Von Thailand nach Burma 34/35 f Iran Im Glanz des Pfauenthrons 86/87 Burma Burma – Land der goldenen Pagoden 36/37 Usbekis./Turkmenistan/Iran Karawanenwege durch Zentralasien 88/89 f Vietnam Good Morning Vietnam 38/39 Russland/Mongolei/China Mit der Transsib von Moskau nach Beijing 90/91 Thailand/Laos Zauber der Länder am Mekong 40/41 China China Einst und Jetzt 92/93 Thailand/Laos/Kambodscha Geheimnisvolle Spuren der Khmer 42/43 f China Kultur und Landschaften im Reich der Mitte 94/95 Kambodscha Unbekanntes Kambodscha 44/45 f China/Tibet Yunnan und Tibet 96/97 Vietnam/Kambodscha Im Angesicht von Angkor 46/47 Mongolei Mongolei - Reise unter weitem Himmel 98/99 Laos/Kambodscha/Vietnam Streifzüge durch Indochina 48/49 f Südkorea Im Land der Morgenstille 100/101 Malaysia/Brunei Treffen im Dschungel 50/51 Japan/Südkorea Impressionen Ostasiens 102/103 f 4 Japan Land der aufgehenden Sonne 104/105 Namibia Von der Namib zur Gartenroute 156/157 Namibia Himmel über Namibia 158/159 f ORIENT Mozambique/Swaziland Senses of the South 160 f Verlängerung Gocheganas 161 Israel Shalom Israel 108/109 Israel / Jordanien Brücke über den Jordan 110/111 MITTEL- UND SÜDAMERIKA Jordanien Von Wüstenschlössern und Felsenstädten 112/113 Jordanien Das Königreich der Abenteuer 114/115 Mexiko Vom Land der Maya ins Reich der Azteken 166/167 Syrien/Jordanien Schatzkammer der Antike 116/117 f Mexiko/Gua./Hond./Belize Versunkene Königreiche im Regenwald 168/169 Syrien Syrien-Geschmack eines Landes 118/119 Guatemala/Hond./Nicaragua Farbenprächtiges Lateinamerika 170/171 f Oman Die Weihrauchstraße-der Duft des Orients 120/121 Costa Rica Costa Rica – ein Garten Eden 172/173 Costa Rica Expedition Costa Rica 174/175 AFRIKA Venezuela Gesichter Venezuelas 176/177 Peru/Bolivien/Argent./Brasilien Südamerikas Große Kulturen 178/179 Marokko Marokko für Einsteiger 124 f Chile/Argentinien/Brasilien Südamerika für Einsteiger 180/181 f Ägypten Ägypten für Einsteiger 125 f Ecuador/Galapagos Von d.Straße d.Vulkane zur Wiege d.Evolution 182/183 Ägypten Zwischen Pharaonen und Fellachen am Nil 126/127 Ecuador/Galapagos Ecuador hautnah 184/185 f Libyen Unter dem Sternenzelt von Leptis Magna 128/129 Peru Peru – Thron der Götter 186/187 Libyen Magie der Wüste 130/131 Chile/Bolivien/Peru Expedition Chile-Bolivien-Peru 188/189 Marokko Zauber des Maghreb 132/133 Peru/Chile Von den Anden zum Ende der Welt 190/191 Mali Geheimnisvolles Mali 134/135 Argentinien/Chile/Brasilien Tango zwischen Eis und Palmen 192/193 Äthiopien Kulturerbe am Horn von Afrika 136/137 Chile/Argentinien Wüstenzauber und Eiskristalle 194/195 f Äthiopien Expedition Äthiopien 138/139 Kenia/Tanzania Irgendwo in Afrika 140/141 Kenia Traumreise Kenia 142/143 f Südafrika/Namibia/Kenia Naturwunder Afrikas 144/145 Südafrika/Botswana/Nam. Traumreise Botswana 146/147 f Wichtige Informationen Südafrika Südafrika hautnah 148/149 Namibia Expedition Namibia 150/151 f Service -Infoteil 197 Allgemeine Reisebedingungen 200/201 Namibia Namibia hautnah 152/153 Klug zum Flug 198 Buchungsanleitung 202 Namibia Traumreise Namibia 154/155 Allgemeine Flug-Informationen 198 Reiseversicherungen 203 5 MEIER’SMEIER’S WELTREISENWELTREISEN Reiseleiter,Reiseleiter, mitmit LandLand undund LeutenLeuten vertrautvertraut Salvador, Brasilien Studienreiseleiter von MEIER’S WELTREISEN, Weggefährte und Freund Die Auswahl eines Studienreiseleiters ist für uns besonders wichtig. Er soll unsere Gäste in die Vergangenheit führen und gleichzeitig Wege der Gegenwart beschreiten,er soll Freund und Begleiter sein und das Entdecken fremder Kulturen zu einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis machen.Fachliche Kompetenz und die Begeisterung für Land und Leute zeichnen unsere Studienreise- Elisabeth Daetwyler Dr. Otto Ernst leiter aus.Damit wir Sie von Anfang an in guten Händen wissen, Seit 1988 Studienreiseleiterin, Seit 1974 Studienreiseleiter, werden Sie bei vielen unserer Studienreisen bereits auf Ihrem Hauptgebiete:Indien,Zentralasien Naturwissenschaftler, und China Hauptgebiet:Orient Langstreckenflug von unserem Reiseleiter betreut. 6 Alfons Esser Rienelt Wich-Glasen Günter Holter Seit 1985 Studienreiseleiter, Seit 1990 Studienreiseleiterin, Seit 1989 Studienreiseleiter, Sinologe,Japanologe Hauptgebiet: China Biologe,Südamerika-Experte Hauptgebiet:China,Südostasien Hauptgebiet:Ecuador,Galapagos,Peru und Brasilien 7 MEIER’S WELTREISEN Sie haben die Wahl Äthiopien Gut beraten im Reisebüro seziel und ggf.Visaformularen zur Visaerteilung und der damit verbundenen Fristen.Ca.14 Tage In Ihrem Reisebüro gibt es eine Fülle an Informationen und es steht Ihnen ein kompeten- vor Reiseantritt erhalten Sie mit den Reiseunterlagen Voucher,Flugtickets,Reiseverlauf,Teilneh- ter Reiseberater persönliche zur Seite.Dieser kümmert sich um Ihre individuellen Wünsche mer-Liste,Hotel-Liste,ggf.Reisepass mit Visum und einen Beurteilungsbogen. und Bedürfnisse.„Nur Packen müssen Sie noch selbst“. VIP-CLUB Viel Sicherheit für wenig Geld Das gewisse Extra für unsere Stammkunden! Mit der ERV haben Sie immer den passenden Versicherungsschutz: | Reiserücktritts-Versicherung | NEU:Reiserücktritts-Versicherungs-Topschutz | Bewährt: Im Grunde ist jeder unserer Gäste ein VIP – eine „Very Important Person“.Als Extraleis- RundumSorglos-Schutz. tung gibt es für unsere besonders treuen Gäste, den VIP-Club.Jeder Gast, der drei Mal Zusätzliche Sicherheit bieten auch die neue Ticketsafe Versicherung für Ihre Flugreise innerhalb von 3 Jahren eine Reise aus einem unserer Kataloge gebucht hat,kann sich bei und der neue MEIER’S WELTREISEN Ausflugsschutz für all Ihre vorgebuchten Ausflüge. der 4. MEIER’S WELTREISEN Buchung für den Stammkunden-Club anmelden. Profitieren Sie von den MEIER´S WELTREISEN-Konditionen: Aufmerksamkeiten vor Reisebeginn,regelmäßige Informationen über MEIER’S Produkte | Besonders günstige Prämien | Ohne Selbstbeteiligung sind nur einige der Leistungen,die unsere Stammgäste erwarten.Heben Sie bitte Ihre Bu- Nähere Informationen finden Sie auf der Seite 203. chungsunterlagen auf und legen Sie diese bei der vierten Buchung in Ihrem Reisebüro vor. Ihr Reisebüro leitet diese Information an uns weiter.Sie erhalten umgehend unseren Will- kommensbrief mit Ihrem Ausweis und Ihrem Re-Member-Book.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Consecration of New Ka-Gong-Phur-Sum Lhakhang in Kurjey, Bumthang by His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche*
    CONSECRATION OF NEW KA-GONG-PHUR-SUM LHAKHANG IN KURJEY, BUMTHANG BY HIS HOLINESS DILGO KHYENTSE RINPOCHE* Anonymous First Consecration in 1990 The main consecration of the new Kurjey Temple was held on the 15 Day of the Fourth Month of the Wood Horse Year in the 17th Rabjung corresponding to June 8, 1990, which coincided with the anniversary of Lord Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and Mahaparnirvana. The consecration ceremony was performed by His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Trulkus and monks of Tongsa, Tharpaling, Nyimalung and Shechan Tennyi Dargyeling Monastery of His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche at Boudhnath, Nepal. His Majesty The King, Her Majesty The Queen Mother, Their Majesties The Queens, Their Royal Highnesses The Princes and Princesses, senior monks from the Central Monastic Body and officials of the Royal Government attended the consecration and offered prayers. The first Drubchen (Mahasadhana) at this newly built temple started on the 5th Day of the Fourth Month and concluded on the 16th Day with Ngodrub Langchog (Ceremony of Receiving the Supreme Consummation) in the early hours of the morning. In the afternoon of the same day, the three-day long consecration ceremony was concluded with benedictions of Yondag Ngasoel (Installation of Patron) with offering of the Eight Auspicious Emblems and the Eight Lucky Offerings to His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Mother by His Holiness Khyentse Rinpoche to the accompaniment of prayers by the monks. This was followed by presentation of scarves, images and zongs by Their Majesties The Queens, Their Royal Highnesses The Princes and Princesses, senior monastic representatives and government officials on behalf * Translated from Dzongkha of the monastic bodies and the Royal Government.
    [Show full text]
  • Enchanting Bhutan Tour – 12 Nights 17 – 29 OCT 2021
    Enchanting Bhutan Tour – 12 nights 17 – 29 OCT 2021 ____________________________________________ Introduction: After the awesome flight into Paro be amazed by the colour & spectacle of the Jambay Lhakhang Drup & Prakhar Duchhoed (festivals) in central Bhutan. This small group tour, catering to a maximum of 8 persons, also features the most important temples & scenery of the central Bumthang region; the remote beauty of the Phobjikha Valley; the splendour of the magnificent Punakha Dzong and culminates with a pilgrimage hike to the majestic Taktsang Monastery (Tigers Nest) in Paro valley. This tour combines the very best the Kingdom of Bhutan has to offer in the west & central regions. Tour Itinerary Overview. • 2 nights Thimphu with exploring, hiking and shopping options. • 2 nights Phobjikha valley for hiking and exploring. • 3 nights Bumthang valleys, festivals, hiking, exploring • 1 night Trongsa with museum & Dzong visits. • 2 nights Punakha valley with monastery & Dzong visits. • 2 nights Paro valley with Taktsang Monastery hike, shopping & exploring. Reasons To Book This Small Group Tour • This all-inclusive 12 night tour is a guaranteed departure. • We only take a max of 8 persons on our tours. • Witness the Jambay Lhakhang Drup & Prakhar Duchhoed (festivals) in Bumthang. • We tailor our tours for less driving & more sightseeing! • 17 years experience, service & knowledge. • Competitive pricing & well constructed itineraries. • We provide a comprehensive pre-departure planning kit. • Experts at combining Bhutan with India & Nepal. • ATAS Accredited via our parent company MTA Travel. OR CALL THE BHUTAN TRAVEL EXPERTS ON AUS toll free, James – 0412 416 111, Nicola – 0413 598 669 Bhutan 13 Day/12 Night Land Tour Costs & Inclusions Tour Dates – 17 – 29 OCT 2021 All inclusive Bhutan land tour cost @US$3481.00 per person twin/dbl share.
    [Show full text]
  • Sl.No Name of Religious and Cultural Sites
    Travelling guide to religious and cultural sites in Bumthang Dzongkhag Gewog : Choekhor Sl.No Name of religious and cultural sites Description of sites Nearest road Distance from Distance to Contact person Contact Remarks point Chamkhar town the site number from the 1 Tashi Gatshel Dungtsho Lhakhang The main nangten of the Lhakhang are statues of Lusibi 20 Km 5 Mins Walk Tashi Tshering, 17699859 Guru Nangsi , Tempa, Chana Dorji. Caretaker 2 Sanga Choling Lhakhang The main relice of the Lhakhang is Guru Tshengye statuDhur toe 20 Km 5 Mins Walk Kezang Dorji, 17778709 Caretaker 3 Dhurm Mey Dungkhor Lhakhang The main nangten of the lhakhang are painiting of Dhurmey 19 Km 15 Mins Yeshi Pema, 17554125 Guru Rinpoche and Tshepamey. Caretaker 4 Dhur Dungkhor Lhakhang The main relices of lhakhang are statues of Chenrizey Dhurmey 19 Km 10 mins Ngawang 17577992 and Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. walk 5 Dhendup Choling Lhakhang The main relices of Lhakhang are Desum Sangay and Dhurmey 19 Km 15 mins Lam Kinley 17603534 Guru Sangay 6 Barsel Lamsel/Dawathang Lhakhang The main relices of Lhakhang is Statues of Guru Dawathang 7 Km 1 min walk Kezang Dawa, Car 77661214 Rinpoche and a small, grey image of Thangtong Gyalpo. 7 Lhamoi Nyekhang The main relice of the Lhakhang is Guru Tshengye statuDawathang 7.5 Km 10 mins Choney Dorji, Lam 17668141 walk 8 Kurjey Guru Lhakang Status of Guru Rimpoche and Guru mediated in one Kurjey 7 Km 1 min walk Kinley, Caretaker 77113811 caves and left body imprint. 9 Kurjey Sampalhendup Lhakhang The main nangten is status of Guru Rinpoche.
    [Show full text]
  • Tentative Festival Dates for 2016
    TENTATIVE FESTIVAL DATES FOR 2016 SL# FESTIVAL PLACE DATES 1. NOMAD FESTIVAL BUMTHANG 23rd February 2. BHUTAN INTERNATIONAL (Annual event organized by Bhutan 5th March MARATHON Olympic Committee) 3. PUNAKHA DRUBCHEN Punakha Dzong, PUNAKHA 14th -16th February 4. PUNAKHA TSHECHU Punakha Dzong, PUNAKHA 17th -19th February 5. THARPALING THONGDROL Tharpaling Lhakhang, Chhumi, 22nd February BUMTHANG 6. CHHORTEN KORA Chorten Kora, 22nd February & 9th March TRASHIYANGTSHE 7. GOMPHU KORA Gom Kora Lhakhang, 17th -18th March TRASHIGANG 8. TALO TSHECHU Talo Gonpo, PUNAKHA 16th -18th March 9. GASA TSHECHU Gasa Dzong, 14th -17th March GASA 10. ZHEMGANG TSHECHU Zhemgang Dzong, ZHEMGANG 16th -18th March 11. PARO TSHECHU Rinpung Dzong, 20th – 24rd March PARO 12. RHODODENDRON Lamperi Botanical Garden, 18th -20th April FESTIVAL Dochula, THIMPHU 13. DOMKHAR TSHECHU Domkhar, Chummi, BUMTHANG 16th -18th April 14. URA YAKCHOE Ura Lhakhang, 18th -23rd April BUMTHANG 15. SAKTANG FESTIVAL Saktang Khakhang, 12th -16th June TRASHIGANG 16. NIMALUNG TSHECHU Nimalung Dratshang, 13th -15th June Chummi, BUMTHANG 17. TRELDA TSHECHU Drametse, MONGAR 12th -24th June 18. KURJEY TSHECHU Kurjey Lhakhang, Choekhor 15th June 19. HAA SUMMER Town Festival Ground, HAA 5th–6th July FESTIVAL 20. MERAK TSHECHU Merak Lhakhang, 2nd -3rd August TRASHIGANG 21. MASUTAKE Ura, BUMTHANG 22nd – 23rd August MUSHROOM FESTIVAL [email protected] www.tibetantrekking.com 22. CHHA FESTIVAL Tagmochhu,LHUENTSE 15th -19th August 23. TOUR OF THE DRAGON Bumthang to Thimphu 5th September (BICYCLE RACE) 24. THIMPHU DRUBCHEN Tashi Chhodzong, 7th September THIMPHU 25. WANGDUE TSHECHU Tencholing Army Ground, 9th – 11th September WANGDUEPHODRANG 26. THIMPHU TSHECHU Tashi Chhodzong, 11th – 13th September THIMPHU 27. GANGTEY TSHECHU Gangtey Gonpa, Phobjikha, 9th -11th October WANDUEPHODRANG 28.
    [Show full text]
  • Mar 21, 2018 Departure
    Mar 21, 2018 Departure FULL ITINERARY: Day 1: Depart USA Your exotic journey to Bhutan begins this evening as you check in for your flight to Bangkok, via Taipei. Day 2: En route Cross the International Dateline and lose a day en route to Thailand. You will recover this day on the return portion of your trip Day 3: Bangkok Accommodations: 1 night Chatrium Riverside, Bangkok. Included meals: Dinner. Late morning arrival in Bangkok, the bustling, captivating and fascinating capital of Thailand, situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River Our representatives will meet you upon arrival, assist with passport and customs formalities, and transfer you to your hotel Later, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant Day 4: Bangkok, Paro & Thimphu Accommodations: 2 nights Osel Hotel, Thimphu, Bhutan. Included meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Transfer to the airport to continue your journey to Paro, Bhutan via Druk Air After customs formalities, board your vehicle for the scenic drive to Thimphu Full Day Itinerary: Transfer to the airport to continue your journey to Paro, Bhutan via Druk Air. On a clear day, you may experience breathtaking aerial views of the Himalayas. A representative will greet you upon arrival at Paro International Airport. After customs formalities, board your vehicle for the scenic drive to Thimphu, Bhutan's capital city, passing through a bucolic landscape dotted with rice paddy fields, apple orchards, and quaint villages. Time permitting, enjoy a panoramic tour of Thimphu Valley upon arrival. Thimphu is situation at an elevation of 8,200 feet. On your way to Thimphu, make a stop at the Tachogang Temple, built in the 15th century by Thangtong Gyalpo, builder of many iron bridges in Bhutan.
    [Show full text]
  • 11D 10N the Beauty & Essence of Bhutan
    Travel Code: FIT-PBH11D10N 11D 10N THE BEAUTY & ESSENCE OF Min 2 to go Valid Until 31stDecember 2015 BHUTAN DAY 01 Paro To Thimpu. After the spectacular early morning Drukair flight, drive to Thimpu the capital city of Bhutan. The smallest city has a unique distinction of being the only capital in the world without traffic lights. It is the seats of the government, religion and commerce. The Tashi Chhoe Dzong or the fortress of glorious Religion which was built in 1641, and the memorial Chorten are some of the old seats worth visiting. Notable among the modern attractions are the school of arts and crafts. The National Institute of Medicine, the weekend market and the flock heritage museum. Duration of drive: 1--‐ 1.5 hours. Overnight: Namgay heritage. (Thimphu) DAY 02 Thimphu Sightseeing, Dochu La and Chime Lhakhang. Before heading towers Punakha valley you have great another opportunities to look around Thimphu. Drive to the Druk Wangyel Lhakhang on top of the hillock overlooking Druk wangyel Chorten at Dochula pass (3140m) on a clear day you can see panorama view of Himalaya Mountain. Amazingly built 108 memorial Chorten and thousands fluttering of prayer flags. Drive down along the switchback roads with harping turns enjoying your way through the mountain ranges, beautiful different kinds of flower, wonderful traditional farm house and scenery for almost 64km. it is a great walk after the long drive, across the small village and rice field dawn to the Chime Lhakhang. It is dedicated to Lam Drukpa Kinley, who in the late 15th century, widely believed that childless couples who pray at this temple are usually blessed with children.
    [Show full text]
  • Download Brochure
    1 Culture Bhutan has a profound cultural diversity. With more than 80 percent of the country being Buddhists, the ways of the Buddhist practice has had a huge impact on the Bhutanese culture. The influence of Buddhism is very visible in the everyday life of the Bhutanese people. The country boasts of thousands of monasteries and the landscape is dotted with stupas, prayer wheels, prayer flags and many other insignias celebrating the Buddhist religion. The preservation of culture has always been accorded the highest of priorities and it was outlined as one of the four main pillars of the country’s unique development philosophy of Gross National Happiness. 2 © Ricardo Viana © Ricardo 3 is a religious festival that begins on the 10th day of the Tshechu Bhutanese calendar. During the festival, monks and laymen dances, folk dances, receive blessings and perform mask dances over a stretch socialize. Besides the religious dances and of three to five days in a temple or songs, atsaras are a major attraction during the monastery. The mask dances are tshechu. Atsaras usually don hilarious looking performed to commemorate the life of masks with large protruding noses and often Guru Padmasambhava and other great with a phallus dangling from the head. They Buddhist masters. signify enlightened wisdom and their acts are intended to cleanse the collective sin of Tshechus customarily conclude with the people gathered to witness the religious the unfurling of a Thongdrel (large dances. scroll painting) of Lord Buddha, Guru Rinpoche, Zhabdrung and other The festival is also an occasion for people to enlightened beings.
    [Show full text]
  • An Intimate Journey Through Bhutan, the Last Remaining Himalayan Kingdom
    An Intimate Journey Through Bhutan, the Last Remaining Himalayan Kingdom October 17 - 28, 2019 Paro • Thimpu • Punakha • Trongsa • Bumthang • Taktsang Faculty Leader Erika Hoffmann-Dilloway Erika Hoffmann-Dilloway is an associate professor and chair of Anthropology. She has taught a range of classes including Linguistic Anthropology, Language and the Body, and Literacies in Social Context. Convinced of the deep value of experiential learning, in all her courses she strives to create opportunities for students to bring theories to life through interactions outside the classroom. Erika’s research focuses on sign languages, exploring the flexible, multi-modal nature of communicative practices. She has over twenty years of experience conducting fieldwork with Nepali deaf communities, culminating in a recent, award-winning book, titled, Signing and Belonging in Nepal. One of the highlights of her teaching career was bringing a team of Oberlin students to Kathmandu to collaborate in her research there. She has also had the pleasure of co-leading a winter term trip to Indonesia. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, running, and playing music. A Journey Through Bhutan Dear Oberlin Travelers, High in the majestic eastern Himalaya, nestled between Tibet and India, is the small Kingdom of Bhutan, increasingly renowned as one of the Earth’s last precious unspoiled spots. Here, an intact Buddhist culture is integrated into every aspect of daily life. The breathtaking landscape is dotted with fluttering prayer flags, and colorful farmhouses set into terraced fields. Thick forests are alive with bird calls, and panoramic views of the Himalaya unfold. On this ten-day trip you’ll interact with the architects of Bhutan’s national policy of “Gross National Happiness;” will participate in Buddhist rituals explained by learned lamas; will try your hand at making indigenous crafts; and will enjoy a meal with a farming family.
    [Show full text]
  • Appendix Appendix
    APPENDIX APPENDIX DYNASTIC LISTS, WITH GOVERNORS AND GOVERNORS-GENERAL Burma and Arakan: A. Rulers of Pagan before 1044 B. The Pagan dynasty, 1044-1287 C. Myinsaing and Pinya, 1298-1364 D. Sagaing, 1315-64 E. Ava, 1364-1555 F. The Toungoo dynasty, 1486-1752 G. The Alaungpaya or Konbaung dynasty, 1752- 1885 H. Mon rulers of Hanthawaddy (Pegu) I. Arakan Cambodia: A. Funan B. Chenla C. The Angkor monarchy D. The post-Angkor period Champa: A. Linyi B. Champa Indonesia and Malaya: A. Java, Pre-Muslim period B. Java, Muslim period C. Malacca D. Acheh (Achin) E. Governors-General of the Netherlands East Indies Tai Dynasties: A. Sukhot'ai B. Ayut'ia C. Bangkok D. Muong Swa E. Lang Chang F. Vien Chang (Vientiane) G. Luang Prabang 954 APPENDIX 955 Vietnam: A. The Hong-Bang, 2879-258 B.c. B. The Thuc, 257-208 B.C. C. The Trieu, 207-I I I B.C. D. The Earlier Li, A.D. 544-602 E. The Ngo, 939-54 F. The Dinh, 968-79 G. The Earlier Le, 980-I009 H. The Later Li, I009-I225 I. The Tran, 1225-I400 J. The Ho, I400-I407 K. The restored Tran, I407-I8 L. The Later Le, I4I8-I8o4 M. The Mac, I527-I677 N. The Trinh, I539-I787 0. The Tay-Son, I778-I8o2 P. The Nguyen Q. Governors and governors-general of French Indo­ China APPENDIX DYNASTIC LISTS BURMA AND ARAKAN A. RULERS OF PAGAN BEFORE IOH (According to the Burmese chronicles) dat~ of accusion 1. Pyusawti 167 2. Timinyi, son of I 242 3· Yimminpaik, son of 2 299 4· Paikthili, son of 3 .
    [Show full text]
  • Bhutan Highlights Tour TOUR OVERVIEW August 1
    Bhutan Highlights Tour TOUR OVERVIEW August 1 – August 8/9 2020 7 nights in Bhutan SUMMARY Our Bhutan highlights tour is designed by Koryo tours and its local partners to give you a brief but insightful look into the Bhutanese way of life. Join us on this exhilarating journey as we discover not only the untouched culture and tradition of Bhutan, but catch a glimpse of its unique and rich cultural heritage. Your Bhutan travel adventure will take you on a journey around the highlights of Bhutan, as well as to see some exclusive and unexplored areas of this mysterious country. This includes a trip to a local families house in Bhutan where we will enjoy a feel for local life, and a trip to a school in Bhutan to see the local Bhutanese children studying (or playing) hard. A tour to one of the worlds most unusual countries must strike first at its 50-year-old capital Thimphu, after landing in Paro Airport - Bhutan's only international airport and labelled as "the world's most dangerous flight landing". This vibrant young capital offers the old and the new. Enjoy a freshly brewed coffee whilst gazing at the red- robed monks mixing in with Bhutan's modern crowds with a snow-capped mountain background. Our Bhutan tours continue to the lush green valleys of Punakha and beyond to Phobjikha. Along the way, we'll visit homes, temples, a school and of course Bhutan's ultimate highlight; the Tiger's Nest Monastery. All the while travelling across the vast empty lands of this country surrounded by mountains and never-ending stunning landscapes.
    [Show full text]
  • Auf Den Spuren Von Francis Garnier 3-Tägige Flussfahrt Ab/Bis Pakse Auf Dem Südlichen Mekong
    Laos 79 Auf den Spuren von Francis Garnier 3-tägige Flussfahrt ab/bis Pakse auf dem südlichen Mekong Dieses Angebot beinhaltet folgende Leistungen • 2 Übernachtungen an Bord der Vat Phou Barke • Mahlzeiten gemäß Reiseverlauf (F=Früh- stück, M=Mittagessen, A=Abendessen) • Trinkwasser zu den Mahlzeiten • Kaffee und Tee an Bord Vat Phou-Schiff • Englischsprachige Betreuung • Alle Besichtigungen gemäß Tourverlauf inklusive Eintrittsgeldern Preis bei 2 Pers. in d. Doppelkabine April – September: ab 480 E p. P. Oktober – März: ab 650 E p. P. Hinweis Die Tour wird auch in umgekehrter Richtung durchgeführt. Khong Phapheng-Wasserfall Sonnendeck der Vat Phou Begeben Sie sich auf eine entspannende Reise auf dem Mekong durch ein ursprüng- Unser Tipp liches Land mit herrlicher Landschaft. Ihr schwimmendes Hotel, die Vat Phou, bietet Kombinieren Sie diese Reise mit einem 24 Passagieren eine stilvolle Unterkunft. Das nahezu komplett aus Teakholz erbaute Aufenthalt in Luang Prabang und/oder mit Schiff verfügt über ein Restaurant, eine Lounge und ein luftiges, großes Vordeck mit einer Flusskreuzfahrt auf dem Mekong von Houeisay (Thailand) nach Luang Prabang bequemem Mobiliar. (s. S. 71). Tag 1 Die Tempelanlage des Wat Phou hundert liegen, einer weiteren Ruine aus dem 6. Am Morgen geht es mit einem für die Region Jahrhundert. Hier war auch der Steinbruch und die des Mekong umgehen, die Überreste einer alten typischen Longtail-Boot nach Champasak. Nicht Steinmetzerei für Wat Phou. Weiter geht die Fahrt Lok rosten heute vor sich hin. Von da geht es weiter weit von dort befindet sich die Tempelanlage des südwärts, in das wilde Paradies der 4.000 Inseln. stromaufwärts zu einem örtlichen Restaurant.
    [Show full text]
  • Fulltext.Pdf
    ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to thank all the people who have helped and inspired me during my Business Improvement Project. Especially I want to say thank you to my advisor, Prof. Adiporn Khemarangsan for her guidance during my research and study on “The Development of Vat Phou Package Related to Cultural Tourism (case study)”. Her perpetual energy and enthusiasm in research had motivated all her followers, including me. In addition, she was always accessible and willing to help her students with their research. I was delighted to interact with Professor Daniel G.Fuchs by attending his classes and having him as my co-advisor. Furthermore, Mr.Robert Mckenzie and Professor Christophe Mercier always have been a constant source of encouragement during my graduate studies. They are always mindful of my goals and encouraged me in carrying out this project work. In particular, I would like to thank Ms. Duanrachada Chimpalee for hiring me as an intern at Mekong Cruises Company Services. The associated experience broadened my perspective on the practical aspects in the tourism industry. My deepest gratitude goes to my family for their unflagging love and support throughout my learning experience; this business improvement project is simply impossible without their support and encouragements. April 04, 2011 ii ABSTRACT THE DEVELOPMENT OF VAT PHOU PACKAGE RELATED TO CULTURAL TOURISM (CASE STUDY), LAOS Souvanee Promekeattikune Silpakorn University International College, 2011 Nowadays, tourism has become a significant global industry. Many countries try to develop their infrastructure (IE: transportation, sanitation, security) and make it desirable for tourists. As we know, security is very important to travelers in this current climate of social tensions that exist at some destinations.
    [Show full text]