Sorry for my lack of posts, we had an electrical meltdown that destroyed the computer, modem, three tvs and more items. I plan on being back on schedule Monday with two updates coming this week.
Bhutan Adventure
Today I am going to talk about an inshore adventure that is made for active hikers and ground explorers. Today the trip will be to Bhutan where you can take optional hikes that range from one to five miles. Many of the excursions involve steeper climbing and slippery footing, so you must be physically fit.
You will be staying at comfortable hotels most of your trip with two nights spent in a comfortable tented camp in the Punakha Valley.
On this trip you will see beautiful temples and villages which have not changed for a very long time. You will attend a prayer ceremony and make hikes to ancient dzongs situated on a cliffside.
You will visit Gangtey Gonpa which is one of the wealthiest monasteries in Bhutan. You will see traditional homes and visit an arts school. This is a wonderful trip to explore ancient cultures.
Your itinerary on this trip is shown below:
Day 1: Depart the US and arrive at Bangkok on the following day
Day 3: You will fly to Calcutt's Paro Valley in Bhutan. Enjoy a welcome lunch and see the national museum near the Paro Dzong fortress. Explore the Kyichu Lhakhang.
Day 4: Explore the Thimphu Valley and see Simtokha Dzone, Bhutan's first dzong. Continue to the Dochu La at 10,000 feet and view incredible Himalayan summits if the weather permits. Take a short hike in the forest and then descend into Wangdiphodrang valley and find your hotel.
Day 5: In the morning there will be a drive to the valley of Phobjika considered to be one of the most beautiful in Bhutan. You will be able to visit the Crane Center to learn about black-necked cranes then visit a rural farmhouse.
Day 6: Phobjika. You will visit the Gangtey Gonpa monastery which is located in the center of the Phobjika valley. The restoration of this monastery is scheduled for completion in early 2008, haven't heard if it is completed. After exploring the monastery you can set off on a great half day hike in the valley.
Day 7: Phobjika/Punakha After breakfast you will go to Punakha the ancient capital. You will visit the Punakha Dzong fortress a the junction of the Pho and Mo rivers. You will enjoy an afternoon tea and a festive dinner around the campfire in the evening.
Day 8: There will be a hike to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten with awesome views of the valley.
Day 9: Punakha/Thimphu Go to Thimphu the capital of Bhutan. Enjoy the weekend open market. Enjoy a visit to the school of painting and arts. In the evening you will be able to enjoy the company of high level officials at a Bhutanese banquet.
Day 10: Thimphu/Paro After exploring Thimphu you will visit the new National Textile Museum. Bhutan's weavings are world famous for their sophistication.
Day 11: Paro Hike to Tiger's Nest Temple which is 2000 feet above the valley floor. In the evening you will enjoy an active farewell dinner.
Day 12: Paro/Bangkok Fly to Bangkok where you will stay overnight in a motel
Day 13: Fly from Bangkok to the US (or your return destination).
This is a great high energy trip that hikers would find difficult to top. If this is a trip you make please drop me a line, I would enjoy adding some comments.
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