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Bhutan: The Chomolhari Trek Experience the glory of Bhutan’s Himalayan grandeur—and its intriguing Buddhist culture—on this fabulous trek! Bhutan is a little piece of heaven on earth—a virtually untouched world where spirituality is still the way of life, where time moves at a slow and peaceful rhythm, and nature is bestowed the respect it deserves. Its pastoral valleys are dominated by 16th-century castle-like monasteries inhabited by red-robed lamas, and nomadic yak herders roam the high mountain valleys. You’ll explore both aspects of this unspoiled world as you visit Bhutan’s extraordinary dzongs (fortress-like citadels) and trek in a gorgeous realm of snowy peaks—including Chomolhari (23,997'), the most holy mountain for the Bhutanese. You’ll also meet the farmers and yak-herding families of the highlands, see cerulean lakes, and seldom-visited villages and valleys where time stands still, and admire the way this tiny, independent nation has so successfully preserved its environment and its thriving Buddhist culture. TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
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 Brief Itinerary: Bhutan - The Chomolhari Trek
Day 1 - Arrive in Bangkok, Thailand. Day 2 - Fly to Paro, Bhutan. Visit the National Museum, with its collections of spectacular thangkas (religious scroll paintings), bronze statues, Bhutan's beautiful stamps, and the Tshogshing Lhakhang (Temple of the Tree of Wisdom). Day 3 - Warm-up hike to Taktsang Monastery (the "Tiger's Nest"), perched on a cliff 2,700 feet above the floor of the Paro Valley. Days 4-12 - On trek, venturing from thick forests of rhododendron and up beyond the treeline to an amazing alpine world of glaciers, rocks, and dazzling snow-covered peaks, including Chomolhari, Jichu Drakye, and Tsering Kang. You may see migratory birds and herds of bharal (blue sheep), and snow leopard tracks are occasionally spotted (but it’s rare to catch sight of these elusive big cats themselves). You’ll also encounter local people who live a simple lifestyle herding yaks, gathering and drying herbs, making fresh cheese and butter, and weaving beautiful textiles. Day 13 - End trek and drive to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. Day 14 - Sightseeing in Thimphu, including the Textile Museum and School of Arts and Crafts. Late afternoon drive to Paro. Day 15 - Fly to Bangkok. Day 16 - Depart Bangkok, or join one of our extensions to India, Vietnam, or Cambodia.  Detailed Itinerary - Bhutan: The Chomolhari Trek 1. Download detailed itinerary in a PDF format 2008 Detailed Itinerary 2009 Detailed Itinerary (PDF files require that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. This program can be downloaded for free from the Adobe Website.) 2. Or email us your itinerary request at sales@mtsobek.com 3. Or call us at 1-888-831-7526 (USA and Canada) or (510) 594-6000 We’ll email you a copy (Word or Acrobat document), fax, or mail you the itinerary as you prefer. For more information and reservations, please contact: Mountain Travel Sobek 1266 66th Street, Suite 4 Emeryville, CA 94608 USA Toll Free (USA and Canada): 1-888-831-7526 Phone: +1-510-594-6000 Fax: + 1-510-594-6001 Email: info@mtsobek.com
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