​ ​Yoga​ ​Adventure April 6-16, 2018 ​ ​ ​ ​

Clockwise from top: The impressive Dzong; a ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ panoramic view of Gangtey Valley; Taktsang Monastery ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (Tiger's Nest) in Paro. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

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Visit the amazing Tiger's Nest Monastery that ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Trip Highlights rises 2,900ft above the valley floor ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Experience 'Gross National Happiness' in action ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Explore ancient monasteries and impressive forts ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ of Paro, Punakha, Thimpu and Trongsa ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Experience Bhutan's natural beauty in the ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Phobjikha Valley ​ ​

experience a uniquely proud and traditional ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Gross National Happiness culture. ​ ​ ​ ​ The term 'gross national happiness' was coined ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The natural environment is an overarching by Bhutan's fourth king, Jigme Singye ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ highlight in this land with its stunning Wangchuk, in 1972. With this phrase, he ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Himalayan setting, scenic deep valleys, committed to building an economy that would ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ tremendous forests and rare wildlife. The serve the country's unique culture based on ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Bhutanese people are passionate about the Buddhist spiritual values. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ preservation of their highly-valued treasures, ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The Bhutanese believe that beneficial including their environment, traditional ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ development of human society can occur only culture and overall well-being. The capital ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ when both material and spiritual development ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ city, , is a gallery of traditional occur side by side. The four pillars of Gross ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Bhutanese culture. Explore the Thimphu National Happiness are: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ market to shop for handicrafts and immerse i. sustainable development ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ with locals in their daily routines. Visit the ii. cultural preservation ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ large Memorial Chhorten or Drubthop iii. environmental conservation ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Lhakhang, the nunnery temple. Also learn iv. good governance. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ more about the local culture through visits to ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Although grounded in Buddhist origins, Gross the Bhutanese Indigenous Hospital and ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ National Happiness reflects universal beliefs of Traditional Painting School. Immerse in a ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ happiness, positive psychology, and well-being. wondrous environment on hikes to some of ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ the holiest places in the country. Continue You will experience Gross National Happiness ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ across the country to the serene views in action every day on your journey in Bhutan. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ throughout Phobjikha Valley. Get an ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ introduction to Bhutan in the National ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ THE JOURNEY Museum near Paro where you will view The ma​ t​ chless beauty and tranquility of ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ excellent displays of Bhutanese handicrafts, Bhutan make this country a treasure in the ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ costumes, and ancient weapons. Then hike to Himalayas, and in the world. Fervent storms ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ the legendary Taktshang Monastery, also in these dramatic mountains gave Bhutan its ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ known as the Tiger's Nest, on a trail through name which means "Land of the Thunder ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ pine trees festooned with Spanish moss and Dragon." Closed to the outside world until ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ occasional fluttering prayer flags. The 1974, the government enforces maximum ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ tranquil kingdom of Bhutan is often called the tourist numbers to ensure preservation of a ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 'Last Shangri-La'. Come see why Bhutan is lifestyle that is famously measured as 'Gross ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ one of the most intriguing and unique of the National Happiness.' Being one of the few ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ world's destinations. visitors to Bhutan is an opportunity to ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

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TRIP SUMMARY ​ ​ Day Program Overnight Meals Fri 4/6 Arrive Paro. Transfer Hotel Osel L, D ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ to Thimpu. ​ ​ Sat 4/7 Hike to Cheri -"- B, L, D ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Monastery. Evening ​ ​ talk on GNH. ​ ​ ​ ​ Sun 4/8 Thimpu Sightseeing. -"- B, L, D ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Mon Drive to Punakha. Hotel B, L, D ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 4/9 Zhinkham

Tue Hike and raft. -"- B, L, D ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 4/10

Wed Drive to Phobjikha Dewachen B, L, D ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 4/11

Thu Explore -"- B, L, D ​ ​ ​ ​ 4/12

Fri Drive to Paro Tashi Namgay B, L, D ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 4/13 Resort

Sat Sightseeing in Paro -"- B, L, D ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 4/14

Sun Sightseeing in Paro -"- B, L, D ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 4/15

Mon Final departure B ​ ​ 4/16

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Glossary​ ​of​ ​Some​ ​Bhutanese​ ​Terms chhorten: religious structure containing Buddhist relics and used as a place of worship. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Druk: the 'Thunder Dragon' of Bhutanese mythology. It is the Bhutanese national symbol. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Druk Yul: the Land of Druk ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Dzongkha: official language of Bhutan ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ dzong: fortress ​ ​ ​ lhakhang: temple ​ ​ ​ Rinpoche: literally 'precious one'; Buddhist lamas and other high-ranking or respected teachers ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY ​ ​ Friday 4/6 Day 01 THIMPU (2,320m/7,656ft) ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (Not sure of the flight time yet since the schedules haven’t been released, but likely you will be arriving in Bhutan before noon.) Your guide will receive you at the Paro airport. Drive to Thimphu (one hour). On​ ​the​ ​way,​ ​get​ ​out​ ​of​ ​the​ ​van​ ​to​ ​stretch​ ​your​ ​legs​ ​and​ ​view​ ​a​ ​monastery​ ​built​ ​in​ ​the​ ​15​th​​ ​century. You​ ​have​ ​time​ ​in​ ​the​ ​evening​ ​to​ ​stroll​ ​the​ ​streets​ ​of​ ​Thimpu,​ ​the​ ​capital​ ​city​ ​of​ ​Bhutan! Overnight: Hotel ​ ​ Meals: L, D ​ ​ ​ ​ Saturday 4/7 Day 02 THIMPU (2,320m/7,656ft) ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Meditation​ ​and​ ​Yoga​ ​at​ ​the​ ​hotel.

After breakfast, hike to Cheri Monastery. The trailhead at Dodena is about 30 minutes drive from Thimphu​ ​city. Altitude: ​ 9,185​ ​feet. Elevation​ ​Gain: ​ 1,300​ ​feet In​ ​1627​ ​the​ ​first​ ​Buddhist​ ​Monastic​ ​school​ ​in​ ​Bhutan​ ​was​ ​started​ ​here,​ ​which​ ​has​ ​become​ ​a Meditation​ ​center​ ​for​ ​higher-level​ ​Buddhist​ ​studies.​ ​The​ ​Monastery​ ​contains​ ​many​ ​sacred​ ​relics from​ ​the​ ​past.​ ​A​ ​visit​ ​to​ ​this​ ​sacred​ ​place​ ​is​ ​purifying​ ​and​ ​refreshing.​ ​From​ ​the​ ​road​ ​head​ ​at Dodena​ ​it​ ​is​ ​about​ ​an​ ​hour’s​ ​hike​ ​to​ ​reach​ ​Cheri​ ​Monastery.​ ​The​ ​trail​ ​leaves​ ​Dodena​ ​bridge​ ​and gently​ ​goes​ ​up​ ​through​ ​forests​ ​of​ ​blue​ ​pine,​ ​Oak​ ​trees​ ​and​ ​Rhododendron. After lunch, visit the National Memorial Chorten built in honor of the 3rd King, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuk (The father of modern Bhutan). Continue to the Takin preserve center to get a view of the Takin, a half-goat, half-antelople, the National animal of Bhutan and learn about its

5 Breathe Together Yoga in Bhutan -​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ strange mythology. (It’s a real animal!). This evening, learn about Gross National Happiness from a government​ ​expert. Overnight: Hotel ​ ​ Meals: B, L, D ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Activity Level This trip is designed​ ​ with light activity such as walking and short hikes. Travel is exciting and fun, but it also takes energy to journey from one place to another and to acclimate to new environments. We recommend that you have a fitness ability that allows for a walk of three continuous miles. There will be time for relaxing and independent exploring, in tandem with the leadership of our energetic guides. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Bring your spirit of adventure, positive attitude, patience and good humor. Our experienced staff will always be there to assist you. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Sunday 4/8 Day 03 THIMPU (2,320m/7,656ft) ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​ Meditation​ ​and​ ​Yoga​ ​at​ ​the​ ​hotel. Visit the Dupthop Lhakhang one of the few surviving nunneries in Bhutan. Then visit the Painting School where traditional art is still kept alive through instructions in the art of painting (sacred Buddhist religious scrolls) and Folk Heritage Museum. In the afternoon, visit the , seat of the national government and the Central Monastic Body, including the summer residence of the (Chief Abbot of Bhutan) and finally visit the Handicrafts Emporium followed by shopping for souvenirs in the shops of Thimphu. Evening free to visit the Thimpu market. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Overnight: Hotel ​ ​ Meals: B, L, D ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Day 04 PUNAKHA (1,200m/3,940ft) ​ ​ ​ ​ Meditation​ ​and​ ​Yoga​ ​at​ ​the​ ​hotel. After breakfast, drive to Punakha via and stop for a while to view the higher Himalayas. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Continue down the pass to Punakha. On the way, visit , which was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley (popularly known as “The Divine Madman”) in the year 1499. He subdued the demons with his “Magical Thunder bolt” and built the temple on top of a hill. The Temple is also known as “the Temple of Fertility”. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ He travelled throughout Bhutan and as a “Neljorpa” (yogi) using songs, humor and outrageous behavior to dramatize his teachings of salvation through sex. The Divine Madman is a legendary fixture in Bhutanese folk stories! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ After lunch, visit Punakha Dzong built in 1637 and situated between Pho Chu (Male River) and Mo Chu (Female River). For many years until the time of the second king, it served as the seat of the Government. The construction of the Dzong was foretold by Guru Rimpoche, who predicted, “ a … person named Namgyal will arrive at a hill that looks like an elephant”. There was a smaller building here called Dzong Chu (Small Dzong) that housed a statue of Buddha. It is said that Shabdrung ordered the architect, Zowe Palep, to sleep in front of the statue, while Palep was sleeping; the Shabdrung took him in his dreams to Zangtopelri and showed him the palace of Guru Rimpoche. From his vision, the architect conceived the design for the new Dzong. The war materials captured during the battle with Tibetans are preserved here. Punakha is still the winter residence of Je-Khenpo.

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What You Can Expect Bhutan is ​ an​ intriguing​ ​ and​ ​ unique country. This Bhutan Yoga Adventure gives you the opportunity to have a rare experience in one of the most stunning places in the world. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Accommodations have been selected with your utmost comfort in mind. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ The meals included in the tour offer an experience of authentic, flavorful and healthy Bhutanese cuisine. Western cuisine is also available. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ You will be sightseeing with a Bhutanese tour guide who has completed an extensive course of study in culture, religion, history, geography and the English language. Our guides are passionate about their country and have a vast depth of local knowledge. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Day 05 PUNAKHA (1,200m/3,940ft) ​ ​ ​ ​ Meditation​ ​and​ ​Yoga​ ​at​ ​the​ ​hotel.

After breakfast, hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal which stands majestically on a strategic ridge above the Punakha valley. Built over a period of 9 years, Bhutanese craftsmen including carpenters, painters, and sculptors consulted holy scriptures rather than engineering manuals, to construct this 4-story temple.

It is a splendid example of Bhutan’s fine architectural and artistic traditions and the only one of its kind in the world. Built by Her Majesty the Queen Mother, this temple is dedicated for the well being of the kingdom and in particular he long life of our beloved King. A 30-minute drive from the Punakha Dzong will bring you to the base of the hill on which this temple is built. From the car park, you have to cross a suspension bridge and walk through rice fields before you start climbing a moderately inclined trail surrounded by pine trees. It takes about 1 hour from the car park to hike up to the temple, and 30 minutes to hike down. During the summer, the walk could be a bit muddy, so be prepared. A hiking pole is recommended.

The best view of Punakha is enjoyed from the top of this temple. If the caretaker is convinced that you will not take pictures inside the temple, and only shoot out of the temple, you will be allowed to take ​ your cameras. On the top floor, you can step outside and enjoy the view. After the hike, drive to Shenanga village for a two-hour rafting experience on the Mo Chu. The rafting is rated 2+ to 3+. Exit near​ ​the​ ​Punakha​ ​school​ ​and​ ​be​ ​picked​ ​up​ ​and​ ​brought​ ​back​ ​to​ ​your​ ​hotel. Overnight: Hotel ​ ​ Meals: B, L, D ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Day 06 PHOBJIKHA VALLEY ​ ​ ​ ​ Meditation​ ​and​ ​Yoga​ ​at​ ​the​ ​hotel.

Drive​ ​to​ ​Gangtey​ ​(41​ ​miles​ ​–​ ​3​ ​hours).​ ​Afternoon​ ​hiking,​ ​or​ ​relaxing.​ ​Proceed​ ​to​ ​the​ ​beautiful Phobjikha​ ​valley​ ​driving​ ​through​ ​the​ ​town​ ​of​ ​Wangdiphodrang.​ ​After​ ​crossing​ ​the​ ​Pele​ ​La​ ​pass,​ ​we

7 Breathe Together Yoga in Bhutan -​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ will​ ​make​ ​a​ ​left​ ​turn​ ​on​ ​another​ ​road​ ​that​ ​will​ ​lead​ ​us​ ​to​ ​the​ ​expansive​ ​and​ ​beautiful​ ​valley​ ​of Phobjikha.​ ​The​ ​broad​ ​valley​ ​of​ ​Phobjikha​ ​is​ ​also​ ​home​ ​to​ ​the​ ​Black-Necked​ ​cranes,​ ​an​ ​endangered species​ ​of​ ​bird​ ​that​ ​migrate​ ​from​ ​the​ ​plateau​ ​of​ ​Tibet.​ ​The​ ​birds​ ​migrate​ ​sometime​ ​in​ ​late​ ​October​ ​and they​ ​return​ ​to​ ​Tibet​ ​in​ ​March. Overnight:​ ​Hotel Meals:​ ​B,​ ​L,​ ​D

Day 07 PHOBJIKHA VALLEY ​ ​ ​ ​ Meditation​ ​and​ ​Yoga​ ​at​ ​the​ ​hotel.

A peaceful hike leads us through a local village on the way to the Gangtey Monastery. Gyaltse Pema Thinley, the grandson and mind reincarnation of founded the Temple in 1613, and Tenzin Legpai Dhendup, the second re-incarnation, built the temple. The present Abbot, Kunzang Pema Namgyal is the ninth re-incarnation. It is a Nyingmapa monastery and is affiliated to other Nyingmapa monasteries including Tamshing in Bumthang. Continue downhill into the picturesque Phobjikha​ ​valley.​ ​We​ ​will​ ​continue​ ​our​ ​hike​ ​to​ ​the​ ​hotel​ ​where​ ​we​ ​will​ ​be​ ​served​ ​with​ ​our​ ​lunch.

After lunch, explore Phobjikha valley, with your guide by foot or relax at the hotel and have time for a​ ​second​ ​yoga​ ​class.

Overnight: Hotel ​ ​ Meals: B, L, D ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Day 08 PARO (2,200m/7,800ft) ​ ​ ​ ​ Depart early for your return to Paro today, which will take most the day. The driver will stop as requested and for lunch. (124 miles – 7 hours) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Overnight: Hotel ​ ​ Meals: B, L, D ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

Day 09 PARO (2,200m/7,800ft) ​ ​ ​ ​ Meditation​ ​and​ ​Yoga​ ​at​ ​the​ ​hotel. Today you get to visit the crowning jewel of Bhutan, the Taktsang Monastery. This morning a short drive takes us to Satsam Chorten, from there a 2-3 hour walk to the viewpoint of the monastery. The trail climbs through beautiful pine forest, many of the trees festooned with Spanish moss, and an occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags. We stop for a rest and light refreshments at the cafeteria and then walk a short distance until we see, clearly and seemingly within reach, Taktsang monastery. The primary Lhakhang was built around Guru Rimpoche’s meditation cave in the 1684by the Penlop of Paro Gyaltse Tenzin Rabgay, this incredible monastery clings to the edge of a sheer rock cliff that plunges 900 meters into the valley below. Legend has it that Guru , the tantric mystic who brought Buddhism to Bhutan, flew here on the back of a flying tiger, Dorji Drolo, said to be his favorite consort. Those interested may proceed to hike an additional one hour to the monastery – but be prepared for lots of steps! (IMPT: At this time, the monastery is open to the public, but there is some talk of changing it back to ​ no visitors so this aspect may change.) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ After your exciting morning, have lunch at your hotel, relax in the hotel or stroll the streets of Paro. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Overnight: Hotel ​ ​

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After lunch, visit Ta Dzong (built in1656 and renovated in 1968), an ancient watchtower, which now houses the National Museum. Below the museum is the Paro Rimpung Dzong (literally meaning “Heap of Jewels”, built in 1646 by Shabdrung , the centre of civil and religious authority in this valley. A short walk takes you to the base of the dzong and across a traditional cantilevered, covered bridge.

Evening free for last minute shopping or gifts. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Overnight: Hotel ​ ​ Meals: B, L, D ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Day 11 FINAL DEPARTURE ​ ​ ​ ​ Transfer to the airport for your return flight back home. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Meals: B ​ ​

PER PERSON COST (Double Occupancy): ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ $5800 early bird pricing until June 1, 2017 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ $6800 pricing after June 1, 2017 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ $950 single supplement ​ ​ ​ ​ Bangkok – Paro – Bangkok airfare is extra: US$ 700 (current rates – subject to change) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

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Insurance For this journey, we highly recommend travel insurance to cover you in the event of flight delays, medical emergencies, and lost luggage. Purchase of insurance is required within 21 days of making your trip deposit if you would like Trip Cancellation and Interruption Coverage in the event that you need to cancel your journey before traveling, come home early for a family emergency, or due to a pre-existing condition.

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TRIP COST* INCLUDES - Expe​ r​ t pre-trip a​ d​ vice and detail ed information ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ - Meeting and assistance at airports and transfers to hotels ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ - All in-country transportation ​ ​ ​ ​ - 10 nights twin-sharing accommodation ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ - Meals as indicated on itinerary ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ - River rafting ​ ​ - Tours and excursions outlined in itinerary ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ - Other activities indicated in the itinerary ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ - Bhutan Visa and Tourism Development Fee ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ COST DOES NOT INCLUDE - Your i​n​ternation​ a​ l airfare​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ - Meals not indicated on itinerary ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ - Tips and gratuities ​ ​ ​ ​ - Your travel insurance (highly recommended) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ - And other expenses of a personal nature (soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, mineral water, laundry, phone calls, internet, battery charging, comfort food, etc). ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​