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• Immerse yourself in a UNIQUE CULTURE committed to preserving tradition and measuring growth in terms of “Gross National Happiness”.
• WALK between villages and visit ancient fortress-monasteries and medieval palaces.
• Attend a special FESTIVAL!
• Enjoy the MAJESTIC HIMALAYAN SCENERY.
• Experience a pace of life from another era.
• Travel with BARB CAMPBELL, experienced trip host and Calgary Zoo naturalist.

Sept. 24 & 25 - TO BANGKOK: Depart Canada on Sept. 24; land in Bangkok on Sept. 25. Transfer to our central hotel.
(Landmark Hotel, 1nt)

Sept. 26 & 27 - BANGKOK: See the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha. A boat trip on canals shows you “old Bangkok”. Visit the Arts of the Kingdom exhibition in support of ancient crafts.
(Landmark Hotel, 2nts, 2B, 1L, 1D)

Sept. 28 & 29 - PARO (2300m): Fly to the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. Scenic ridge walk at Bhutan’s highest drivable pass (Chele La, 3750m). (Tenzinling Resort, 2nts, 2B, 2L, 2D)

Sept. 30 & Oct. 1 - THIMPHU (2400m): Visit schools of Traditional Medicine and Arts and Crafts, and the Weekend Market. Hike to Cheri monastery in the Jigme Dorji Wildlife Sanctuary.
(Jhomolhari Hotel, 2nts, 2B, 2L, 2D)

Oct. 2 - DOCHU LA (3050m): Hike at this mountain pass, or just relax and enjoy the views. (Dochu La Hotel, 1nt, B, L, D)

Oct. 3, 4 & 5 - PUNAKHA (1300m): Visit an ancient fortress; 2 days for the Wangdi Tsechu (festival) or walks to nearby villages. (Zangthopelri Hotel, 3nts, 3B, 3L, 3D)

Oct. 6 & 7 - GANGTEY (3000m): Explore the tropical Phobjika Valley on village walks and more. (Dowachen Hotel, 2nts, 2B, 2L, 2D)

Oct. 8 & 9 - PARO (2300m): Return to Paro. Hike to spectacular Tiger’s Nest temple. (Tenzinling Resort, 2nts, 2B, 2L, 2D)

Oct. 10/11 - BANGKOK & HOMEWARD: Fly to Bangkok; stay at the airport hotel. Oct. 11 fly home. (Suvarnabhumi Hotel, 1nt, B)

From Bangkok:

• CA$ 5,895 (was CA$6,475)
• Single Supplement: CA$ 725 (was CA$779)

All quoted prices effective at time of publication (revised Apr. 8, 2011). While not expected, itinerary and prices are subject to change.

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