This New Years Eve, you are cordially invited to spend in mystical Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan!! It is one unique chance to celebrate the NYE with Bhutanese crowd and experience the country culture and beauty at this special time of the year.

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Famous for its uniqueness, often called the last Shangri-La, this is a place where time is running slower and the main official benchmark is called Gross Domestic Happiness. Home of one of the most spicy cuisines in the world, offers stunning Himalayan landscapes and remarkable authenticity supported by Buddhist philosophy. With stupas and monasteries on every corner, people live here in spectacular harmony with nature.

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DAY 1 :: DEC 31

Meeting at 01.00 at Sharjah airport for a flight at 02.30 to Dhaka, our favorite option to connect to Paro. We will get on the connecting in the early afternoon. The approach through the foothills and landing at the tiny airstrip of Paro has been termed as adventurous by many travelers.

Arrive to Paro, check in to hotel and first experience with Bhutanese cuisine. Before we start preparation for NYE, we will take a short glimpse on Kuensel Phodrang. At the top of the hill is located the gigantic Buddha Dordenma Statue.

Gigantic Buddha Dordenma Statue located atop a hill in Kuensel Phodrang Nature Park. The statue is around 50 meters high (!!), made of bronze, glided with gold. The statue supposedly fulfills an ancient prophecy dating back to the 8th century A.D that was discovered by Terton Pema Lingpa - Religious Treasure Discoverer and is said to emanate an aura of peace and happiness to the entire world.

Its time to get your dancing shoes on... Its time to celebrate NYE!! We will start in traditional way, with a local dance performance before we move into the city to celebrate birthday of 2019 with locals.

Overnight in Thimpu.

DAY 2 :: JAN 01

After late breakfast, drive to Tango Cheri Road and start hike between through several villages and learn about Bhutanese life.

During the hike, we will visit Cheri Monastery …and Tango Monastery. Apart from being one of the most beautiful monasteries, here we also we will mingle students and the monks. There are some pretty phalluses here that are believed to ward of the evil…. On the way pass by Tashichhodzong, central monk body and ministries.

Overnight in hotel in Thimpu.

DAY 3 :: JAN 02

After breakfast and formalities short drive to the Paro, begin hike to Tashigang Goenpa Monastery (3,560 m) gradual climb of about 2 hours to 18th century Lungchutse Lhakhang. The picturesque route passes through primary forests of rhododendrons, magnolias, birches, firs, hemlocks and bamboos, and occasionally meadows that are being used as yak pastures. The view from Lungchutse Lhakhang over the entire Bhutan Himalaya and its snow covered peaks is amazing. We will then walk downhill for about an hour until we reach Dochula Pass (3,150 m) with several landmarks and stupas.

Lunch and dinner at local restaurant, overnight at Paro.

DAY 4 :: JAN 03

After breakfast start our last hike to the Taktsang Monastery Tiger’s Nest. During the hike will be served picnic lunch among the woods with amazing view.

Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's nest), the abode of gods and monks situated at an altitude of 3100m on the Upper Paro Valley, Bhutan. As per the legend, Guru Padmasambhana (Guru Rinpoche), the tantrum mystic who brought Buddhism to Bhutan, came in the form of Dorje Droloe riding a flying tigress to subdue the demon that was obstructing the spread of Buddhism in the Himalayas.

Late afternoon we will have opportunity to be a witness of traditional rural life in a Bhutanese village. Optional for those who wants more experience a traditional Hot Stone bath.

You may also choose to spend a night in the village.

DAY 5 :: JAN 04

Noon time departure from Paro to Dhaka. Connecting flight in the evening. You can choose short sightseeing for about 6 hours or wait at the airport (sightseeing cost and visa not included). Back in SHJ at 23.30.

Level of difficulty: Easy - short but steep trails. The grade may be perceived as moderate to beginners.
Activities: hiking, walking, sightseeing and getting amazed!
Altitude: 2280 – 3560 masl
Duration: 6 days.
Accomm & meals: Included, 3-star hotels in Paro and Thimpu. Double sharing rooms. Single occupancy 160USD extra.

Approx. cost: 6900 AED ALL INCL. VISAS AND FLIGHTS FROM UAE.
Cost from Dhaka 5900 AED.

Excluded:
- Insurance
- Bangladesh visa if you chose to leave airport,
- any Dhaka sightseeing,
- Meals on airport transfers.

Visas: Visas to Bhutan are included in the budget. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

RSVP: Make sure to include your email and whatsapp number during RSVP.

See yah in Bhutan!!

Piotr
050 4848238 / trekkup@yahoo.com