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Bhutan in the Time of Rhododendrons

Masked Dances, Hiking and Beautiful Monasteries Bhutan’s lovely spring season

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Experience Bhutan when rhododendrons bloom and the ancient courtyard of the fortress known as “Heap of Jewels” resounds with the music of springtime celebrations.

Your visits to Bhutan’s beautiful temples and monasteries is complemented by opportunities for invigorating hikes that are sure to whet your appetite for the short but classic Dragon’s Path Trek (optional).

The journey takes you past scenic farming villages, green rice terraces and into the quiet heart of Bhutan. Meet the Bhutanese amid their beloved landscape, and relax at day’s end in a series of charming lodges with traditional character. The program includes a hike to the most spectacular monastery of them all, the cliff-side “Tiger’s Nest.”

Discover a gracious kingdom where prayer flags blow peace-filled wishes in the wind. Traverse a landscape that invites you to rediscover yourself.

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PROGRAM DETAILS:Go to Bhutan Traveler Link Button

Title: Bhutan in the Time of Rhododendrons 2009

Dates: March 25 to April 10, 2009. Other dates available

TRIP TYPE: Lodge-based Hiking with trek option, festival on select departures

HIGHLIGHTS: Rhododendrons, Hiking, Tiger's Nest and Festival Performances on select dates. Trek optional.

TRIP PRICE: A limited number of spaces available at US$4,750 per person (doubles); Program pricing will be updated soon to US$5,150 per person to refelct 2009 increases

INTERNAL AIRFARE: US$786pp (Roundtrip Bangkok to Bhutan); $680pp (Roundtrip Delhi to Bhutan); $490pp (Roundtrip Calcutta to Bhutan): $425pp (Roundtrip Kathmandu to Bhutan)

DURATION: 17 days in Bhutan

OPTIONS: May be combined with a trek

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