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Bhutan
Rafting |
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Rafting Trip
in Bhutan |
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A blend of culture and mild adventures. In Bhutan,
we have not only monasteries and Dzongs to show our visitors
but some beautiful rivers with immense rafting possibilities.
In this trip you will visit the highlights of Thimpu,
Paro and Punakha and have some fun with the gentle rapids
(2, 3+) of Pho Chu. If you want a bit harder, Mo Chu
challenges with its grade 4 rapids. |
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For rafting purpose, March till May and September to
November are the ideal months. |
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Itinerary |
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Day 01: Arrive Paro/Thimphu |
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Fly onboard Druk Air to Paro, Bhutan. On a clear
day the panoramic views of the Himalaya are sensational,
including Everest, but particularly exciting is the approach through
the Bhutanese foothills and the landing, including a
few steep turns to land at the tiny airstrip of
Paro. On arrival, once you have cleared any airport formalities,
you will be met and transferred to Thimphu (2 hrs). Overnight
at hotel, Thimphu |
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Day 02: Drive from Thimphu
to Punakha |
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Morning drive to Punakha. The journey of some 70
km (around 40 miles) takes approximately 3 hours, crossing
over the Dochu la (3100m) and Thinlegang. If the weather
is clear there are wonderful Himalayan views from the
pass. Afternoon rafting on Mochu river. Class III & IV
+. Duration- 2 hours. Overnight at the hotel, Punakha. |
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Day 03: In Punakha- Rafting & Sightseeing |
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Rafting on Pho Chu river. Class II & III +.
Duration-3 hours. Overnight at the hotel, Punakha |
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Day 04: Drive to Paro, sightseeing |
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The journey of some 135 km takes approximately 5 hours,
passing the scenic Simtokha Dzong. |
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Half day tour of Paro |
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A half day tour of Paro will allow you to see the
principal sites of the Paro Valley - Ta Dzong, and
the ruined fort of Drukgyel Dzong. Drukgyel Dzong is
situated some 15 km, (10 miles) North of Paro (beyond
the side valley where the Tigers Nest monastery is
located). It was built in 1649 to protect the country
against threatening Tibetans. One feature of the fort
is a false entry to lure invaders into an enclosed
courtyard,
which, along with other tactics helped the Bhutanese
protect their country successfully through the 17th
century. Below the Dzong, the village of Drukgyel is
home to a farming community and you may be able to
visit one to see how the Bhutanese retain many of their
traditional practices.
The National Museum is housed in Ta Dzong, a circular
building from the same period as the fort, and was
originally a fort overseeing Paro itself. The building
was renovated in 1967 to house the country's national
museum, which comprises a host of religious and cultural
artifacts, thangkas, carvings, weapons and other equipment
captured from invading Tibetan armies.
Overnight at the hotel, Paro. |
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Day 05: Paro-Departure |
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You will be collected from your hotel and taken by
private transfer to the airport in plenty of time for
your flight to onward destination. |
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