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• Taktsang ‘Tiger’s Nest’ Monastery

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This unique 7 night soft adventure takes you to the heart of the ethereal Himalayan HIGHLIGHTS: kingdom of Bhutan. See the gravity defying Tiger’s Nest Monastery, the famous fertility temple as well as fascinating monasteries along the way. This experience • Buddha Dordenma statue combines rich history, spectacular drives and unique nature walks. You will • National Memorial Chorten explore four distinctly different valleys returning each night to the simple luxury • Chimmii Lhakhang (Fertility Temple) and comfort of Como Uma Lodges. A destination untouched by tourism, this is an • Dzong exciting, well-priced “off the beaten track” luxury deal. • Wangduephodrang Dzong • (Fortress on a Heap of Jewels) • Taktsang ‘Tiger’s Nest’ Monastery 8 Days / 7 Nights from • Como Uma properties throughout per person $7,590 twin share

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Day 1: Arrive Paro with a different style of architecture: Nepali, On arrival at the airport, you will be met and Tibetan and Bhutanese, enjoying a walk over transferred to COMO UMA PARO for your the suspension bridges. Journey through apple 8 Days / 7 Nights overnight stay. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Paro orchards and rice paddies arriving at COMO from $7,590pp Twin Share visiting local temples. (D) UMA PARO for your three-night stay. The rest of Day 2: Paro – – Dochu La – Punakha your day is at leisure. (B, L, D) Valley Day 6: Paro Valley Today you will be taken on a spectacular drive After breakfast, set out on a walk to Ta Dzong, to Dochu La stopping in Bhutan’s centre of home to Bhutan’s National Museum and on to PRICE INCLUDES: government, religion and commerce, Thimphu. Rinpung Dzong (Fortress on a Heap of Jewels). • 4 nights accommodation on a full- See the Buddha Dordenma statue, the National From there you will visit Pelri Palace and arrive board basis at COMO Uma Paro Memorial Chorten and the Folk Heritage in Paro town. A short drive will see you arrive at • 2 nights accommodation at COMO Museum. Journey up the mountain pass of , one of the oldest temples in Uma Punakha Bhutan with its magical orange tree that bears Dochu La where you can see no less than 108 • 1 night at Gangtey Lodge (excluding chortens (Buddhist shrines) as well as forests fruit all year round. (B, L, D) beverages) of prayer flags and sweeping views of the Day 7: Paro Valley • Privately guided walks showcasing Himalayan ranges. The next two nights will be Today you will visit the Taktsang ‘Tiger’s Nest’ highlights of the Paro Valleys spent at COMO UNA PUNAKHA. (B, L, D) Monastery, one of Bhutan’s most important • Private services of an experienced Day 3: Punakha Valley pieces of architecture. Learn the history and English-speaking Bhutanese guide After breakfast, explore the lush Punahka Valley legends of the Monastery and climb to the • One 60-minute COMO Shambhala with a short walk to reach Chimmii Lhakhang, a Tiger’s Nest viewpoint. Enjoy a picnic lunch body treatment then return to your accommodation where 15th-century fertility temple. See the 300-year- • Use of the library, swimming pool, old Punakha Dzong, a fortress that once housed your afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the steam room and gym at COMO Uma the country’s government and is now the winter hotels wellness facilities and complimentary Paro Shambhala treatment. (B, L, D) home of , the head abbot of Bhutan • Wireless internet at all properties. along with 1,000 monks. After lunch, you will Day 8: Depart Bhutan • Private airport transfers and reach Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, a After breakfast, you will be transferred to Paro transport around Bhutan shrine recently built by the royal family. (B, L, D) International Airport for your onward flight • All Bhutanese government visa and Day 4: Punkha Valley – Wangduephodrang - which will mark the end of your tour. (B) royalty fees, service charge and sales Phobjikha Valley tax Today you will depart Punkha Valley stopping at • All museum and visitor centre entry Wangduephodrang Dzong dramatically located fees and road permits on the spur of a hill at the junction of the Puna • One-hour daily yoga class whilst at Tsang Chhu and Dang Chhu rivers. Known as one COMO Uma Paro (except Sundays) of the most pleasant valleys in Bhutan, Phobjikha Valleys alpine setting is home to the rare Black- necked cranes, who spend the winter months here. Overnight at GANGTEY LODGE which offers expansive views of the wetlands dotted with stunning monasteries and temples. (B, L, D) Day 5: Phobjikha Valley – Chuzom – Paro Valley This morning you will be taken back over the Dochu La arriving at Chuzom where the rivers Wang Chhu and Paro Chhu meet. Visit the three , built to ward off evil spirits each COMO Uma Punakha, Outdoor Terrace Uma Punakha, COMO

THE Please contact India Tours & Travel Specialists for more information or to book this tour TRAVEL SPECIALISTS Telephone: (03) 9576 1980 Toll Free: 1300 761 980 Email: [email protected]

All pricing is per person based on twin share. Package is valid for sale between 20th September, 2018 and 31st October, 2018. Valid for travel between 13th September and 31st December, 2018. Package may be withdrawn or extended at any time without notice. All segments of the package are subject to availability and seasonal surcharges apply. Package excludes visa fees, airport taxes, tips and gratuities, personal expense items, early check in, late check out, medical insurance, evacuation cover and travel insurance. Package subject to change without notice. Valid for new bookings only and not valid with any other offer. If paying by credit card, credit card fees will apply. For full terms and conditions please contact India Tours and Travel Specialists.