In Love With Bhutan

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Bhutan in Autumn

14D Bhutan in Autumn

11Oct 2014, 18Oct 2014,

10Oct 2015, 17Oct 2015

BHUTAN - A relaxed journey with time to savour the colours of the season and the mountain views under clear autumnal skies. This itinerary is paced with consecutive nights in different valleys, short drives and optional walks or longer hikes. Warm days and crisp nights - you will feel rejuvenated!

Starting from the fascinating capital, Thimphu, before heading east over the spectacular Dochu Laa pass, through subtropical valleys to the high Phobjikha valley - a wide, open glacial valley dotted with farmhouses. It is here that you will find the sacred Black Necked Cranes. From here, there are opportunities for long walks including a hike over the Shashi La pass on the way to the small town of Wangdue, where you will stop on your way to the warmer valley of Punakha. Set in the confluence between two rivers, Punakha Dzong (fortress) is arguably the most beautiful buiding in Bhutan. You will spend 2 nights here exploring the valleys before heading back west to the sleepy Haa valley. Walking round the small hamlets wil give you an insight to the daily life of the locals, who will be busy harvesting, but may stop to invite you into a farmhouse for tea. For the more intrepid, there is a 2 day trek with a night under canvas.The journey back to Paro is via the Chele Laa pass, with it's huge variety of alpine flowers, and birdlife, and views of the high Himalaya. We end the journey joining pilgrims hiking to the famous Taktsang Monastery perched high on cliffs above Paro valley.

Note – Saturday Departure

Singapore – Kolkata – SQ516 21 00 / 22 40

Kolkata – Singapore SQ517 23 50 / 06 35

Day 1 Arrive Kolkata

Day 2 Arrive Paro to Thimphu

Day 3 Dochu Laa to Phobjikha valley

Day 4 Phobjikha valley walk

Day 5 Shashi Laa hike & to Punakha

Day 6 Punakha Dzong & Chorten walk

Day 7 To Thimphu

Day 8 To Haa

Day 9 Haa valley walk

Day 10 Chele La Hike and to Paro

Day 11 Taktsang hike

Day 12 Explore Paro valley

Day 13 Depart Paro

Day 14 Dept Kolkata , Arrive Singapore on Day 15

** Bhutan government charges a standard tariff for usd250 per person per day (full board, inclusive of hotel (3 star), all meals, with local tour guide, driver, and transportation included).

Email - Olevia Cheong

olevia@euholidays.com.sg

** I have been to Bhutan twice, and it is indeed a lovely country, with vast open spaces, lush pristine forests.. The people are so friendly! It will be a good change if you have been visiting European cities, Australia or other countries

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Bhutan Video

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I had organised a trip for 12Days Bhutan and Sikkim for SPIN
Singapore Photography Interest Network, and Wilson Wong (founder of SPIN) was the leader of the group of 8 passengers.

They had travelled to Bhutan from the 11-22Sep 2013.

And Wilson has created this video and he has now uploaded onto Youtube.
Please watch these amazing photos that were taken.

For 2014, the 12D Sikkim & Bhutan Thimphu Festival Photography Tour will depart on the
27Sep 2014.

Contact Olevia Cheong
olevia@euholidays.com.sg

Faces of Bhutan

A Bhutanese boy smiles shyly inside the car, when I asked him for this photo. There was a road block due to the clearing of some fallen trees ahead.

The girls are going to school.

Local Bhutanese are people who have very strong faith in their Buddhist teachings. And they go around in the Chorten with their prayer wheels.

We were at Jakar Dzong, and the monks were practicing for their horn blowing in preparation for the upcoming Jambhay Lakhang Festival.

I really like this photo!

Devoted locals going around the Dzong.

Chanting, and walking round the monastery.

Such a simple lifestyle, but yet the people are contented and happy.

He was squatting and having a small bite.

Such a sweet little girl.

School girls walking home in Bumthang town.

She is so strong, and life is tough.

Another little monk.

Innocence.

                                                           Give me a bright smile !

My friend and I really had a wonderful holiday in Bhutan, with such amazing experiences with the locals. They are very friendly, hospitable, and made our trip a great holiday.

Yes! You should make it to Bhutan soon.

Punakha Festival      11 - 13 Mar 2014
Paro Festival Dates   11 - 15 Apr 2014
Thimphu Festival      03 - 05 Oct 2014

Email me
olevia@euholidays.com.sg

Or if you are from Europe, feel free to email
Pema Tangbi
Bhutan Stunning Tours
www.bhutanstunningtours.com
pematangbi @gmail.com

I will help you to plan for your trip to Bhutan. Otherwise, you could find my itinerary for the 7 and 11 days trip right above.

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Uma Punakha Lodge

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Pictures of the Uma Punakha Lodge.
Such a beautiful location with the towering mountains surrounding the lodge, as well as the view of the Punakha River flowing below!
Lavish, comfortable, magnificent view, relaxing, tranquil....

The journey from Paro Airport to Uma Punakha Lodge takes about 5 hours. But if you have a long flight beforehand, then it is good to stay at Uma Paro for one or two nights, and then you could travel and stay here at Uma Punakha.

Check out the pictures

Enjoy your tea here.

So breathtaking !!

Enjoy the sun here.

Surrounded by mountains. Don't you love the view?

At the lobby area.

Each room comes with balcony overlooking the valley.

I can stay here for days ..

The river is flowing right below... take a book, and soak in the atmosphere

Bedroom

Bathroom

Another view of the River again.

No other place is more magical than this hidden Himalayan Kingdom, right beneath the shadows of the Eastern Himalayas.

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