- An Exploration of the Kingdom of Bhutan

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An Exploration of the Kingdom of Bhutan

Penny Richards and John Weiss are leading a tour to Bhutan form 22 October to 4 November 2005. The tour, titled 'An Exploration of the Kingdom of Bhutan' is a cultural tour visiting the major centres of Paro and Thimphu (the capital) and travelling to central Bhutan to visit the culturally important sites of Punakha, Trongsa and Bumthang. The tour will visit important sites such as the historic Dzongs or fortresses as well as many of the culturally important temples and sites in the beautiful Bumthang valley. During the 10 day tour there will be opportunities for ½ day and full day hikes. The tour will also visit the picturesque Gantey valley home of the migratory endangered Black necked cranes. The tour will also visit national parks and opportunities for viewing wildlife and plant life. There is an optional extension to Darjeeling in India also led by John and Penny who visited there in 1997.

The cost and details of the tour are on the attached brochure.

Could you please forward this e-mail and brochure to any people who may be interested in joining the tour?

If you would like a brochure mailed to you and /or would like additional brochures to give to friends please let us know. For further information on the tour contact John and Penny on (03) 9773 9771 and for bookings and further information on the tour contact Travelrite International on 1800 630 343 or (03) 9836 25.