Bhutan - Wildlife of Manas
Bhutan, a Himalayan kingdom is a real life ‘Shangri-La’ whose government is judged on its measurement of ‘Gross National Happiness’ and one of the most secluded and untouched lands in the world. Starting in Paro, this unique journey will not only give you a superb insight into the culture and history of the Bhutanese people, but also a chance to trek for three days in one of Bhutan’s most remote regions. It will also provide a unique, first-ever opportunity to become involved in wildlife conservation in one of Bhutan’s Tiger Parks, part of the World Heritage Park of Manas adjoining Assam in India, accompanied by the Director of Bhutan’s National Parks.
Group Tour Dates
Sun 7 November - Sun 21 November 2010
Group Tour Costs
£3,345 per person, based on twin share room and tent, excluding international flights
(Based on a minimum group size of 8, maximum of 12)
Single room and single tent supplement: £640 per person.
This tour is organised by our conservation travel specialists Steppes Discovery.
Group Tour Outline
Day 1:
Arrive Delhi
Day 2:
Trek to Taksang Monastery.
Day 3:
Fly Delhi to Paro. Afternoon Visit Paro Town and Drukyel Dzong.
Day 4:
Transfer to Thimpu via Cheri Monastery 1 hour drive. Afternoon visit Thimpu Town.
Day 5:
Transfer Thimpu to Damji via Punakha Dzong and Jigme Dorji National Park.
Day 6:
Transfer Damji to Gasa Hot Springs. Afternoon look for wildlife and bathe in the springs.
Day 7:
Transfer Gasa Hot Springs to Trongsa, 7 hours drive. Early evening walk around Trongsa Dzong.
Day 8:
Transfer Trongsa to Gonphu via Zhemgang Village, a botanical area famous for its orchids.
Day 9:
Trek Gonphu to Pangtang, 7 hours via remote village communities.
Day 10:
Trek Pangtang to Chengazam, 6 hours moderate walk through remote villages and subtropical forests.
Day 11:
Trek Chengazam to Bhutanese Manas National Park, 6 hours.
Day 12:
Conservation activities in Bhutan Manas National Park.
Day 13:
Transfer from Bhutan to Indian Manas National Park. Game drive in Park.
Day 14:
Indian Manas National Park. Game drives.
Day 15:
Transfer Indian Manas National Park to Guwahati and fly to Delhi.