Lost Land of the Tiger tour
lost land of the tiger tour 2012
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It’s taken a few months to organise but I’ve finally got everything in place for the tour that aims to ‘follow in the footsteps’ of the TV series Lost Land of the Tiger. This 15 day tour will take in some of the best tiger habitat in Bhutan – and there’s only one way to see it and that’s from the river.
We’ll be rafting down the Drangme Chhu River which will give us access to parts of the rainforests that can not be accessed any other way. Each stop along the river will give us enough time to either go on a nature walk, just relax from the days rafting or give you the opportunity to do some fishing. This is a strenuous holiday and we will be days away from a hosptial or medical centre. Please ensure that you are physically fit enough to undertake this type of tour.
Tour dates: November 1st 2012.
Tour price: £3250.00 per person based on 2 sharing fully inclusive (excludes international airfares).
Maximum party size: 16.
code: b = breakfast, l = lunch, d = dinner.
Itinerary:
Day 1 (Thu Nov 1st 2012).
Our driver will meet you at Paro Airport to take you to your hotel to help you recover from the adrelanin packed landing as you come into one of the world scariest landing strips. A dramatic turn as the aircraft twists it way through the Himalyas will give a an interesting first view of the Kingdom of Bhutan. There’s a reason why only specially trained pilots are allowed to land here.
The evening is spent getting to know your fellow rafters and your guide leaders. (L, D)
Day 2 (Fri Nov 2nd 2012).
We load up our expedition trucks and buy any last minute personal supplies before a scenic but long drive out to the Mo Chhu River. We plan to arrive late afternoon and while the porters errect our camp we get to explore the river valley.
Overnight camp. (B, L, D).
Day 3 (Sat Nov 3rd 2012).
Today is spent on the Mo Chhu River refreshing our rafting skills, practising emergency proceedures and gelling together as a team.
Overnight camp (B, L, D).
Day 4 and Day 5 (Sun Nov 4th and Mon Nov 5th 2012).
Overland drive to the Drangme Chhu River. On the way we will be passing though or stopping at some of the small villages and cultural points. Our route will take us through high forests and along steep scenic mountain routes and passes.
Overnight camps (B, L, D).
Day 6 (Tue Nov 6th 2012).
Drangme Chhu River rafting (B, L, D).
Day 7 (Wed Nov 7th 2012).
Drangme Chhu River rafting (B, L, D).
Day 8 (Thu Nov 8th 2012).
Drangme Chhu River rafting (B, L, D).
Day 9 (Fri Nov 9th 2012).
Drangme Chhu River rafting (B, L, D).
Day 10 (Sat Nov 10th 2012).
Rest day in the heart of the Bhutan jungle. Spend the day relaxing or venture into the jungle on a hike with our guides. Or just spend some time fishing for your dinner. (B, L, D).
Day 11 (Sun Nov 11th 2012).
Drangme Chhu River rafting (B, L, D).
Day 12 (Mon Nov 12th 2012).
Drangme Chhu River rafting (B, L, D).
Day 13 (Tue Nov 13th 2012).
Drangme Chhu River rafting (B, L, D).
Day 14 (Wed Nov 14th 2012).
We leave the river in northern India and take the drive to Guhawati where we overnight at a hotel. (B. L. D).
Day 15 (Thu Nov 15th 2012).
Our driver will take you to Guwahati International Airport for your flight home. (B).
Air travel is not included in the price of this holiday. For people who are travelling from the UK we suggest the following method
Air India andJet Airways operates flights between Heathrow and Guwahati Airport. This is the ideral return flight to arrange. Druk Air operates a service to Paro from Guwahati airport every Monday and Thursday. Out tour is arranged around the Thursday flight. You will obviously only need a one way ticket as you are coming back via the river.
