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20 Apr Bhutan – A Journey Through the Himalayan Kingdom

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Date
April 20, 2025 - May 1, 2025

 

Location
Bhutan

 

Immerse yourself in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan on this all new 12-day journey. Join Simon Balderstone AM, AHF Founding Chair, along with expert local guides, on this fascinating and relaxing trip to explore Druk-yul, the Land of the Thunder Dragon. Brimming with nature, culture, and adventure, this trip offers something for everyone.

 

      • Day hikes in beautiful rhododendron, magnolia, juniper and birch forests in Bhutan’s superb natural environment ( incl. a special walk to the ‘Flying Goddess’ Temple).
      • Special visits to ancient dzongs, temples and monasteries
      • The amazing annual Rhododendron Festival.
      • Stunning walk to the iconic Taktsang Lhakhang (Tiger’s Nest) Monastery.
      • Markets, galleries, museums, national institutions and other cultural centres.

 

 

On this trip, you’ll gain further insight into how AHF supports the people of Bhutan through a visit with our partner in Bhutan, RENEW (Respect, Educate, Nurture, and Empower Women).

 

All funds raised from this special trek will directly support AHF’s education, health and environment programs across this Himalaya – including RENEW’s education project.

 

“Bhutan is so beautiful, so different in character to every other place on earth. It is always an absolute pleasure and privilege to be there and enjoy its magnificent nature and people.” – Simon Balderstone 

To register or for more information, contact the Australian Himalayan Foundation:

info@ahf.org.au or (02) 9438 1822

Paro valley

Cost

 

  • Twin Share – USD 4,685.00 per person

 

  • Single (King room) – USD 5300.00 per Person

 

Based on 8-9 people in group (if fewer people, the rate per person will be marginally higher). Min. of 4 needed.

Fundraising

 

All funds raised from this special trek will go to support AHF programs like RENEW’s education project. AHF programs improve health, environmental, and education outcomes for disadvantaged families in Bhutan, Nepal and the Indian Himalaya.

A minimum tax-deductible donation of $2,500 to the Australian Himalayan Foundation is a requirement of joining this trip.

 

This amount can be fundraised, or your donation can be made payable to directly to AHF. Please contact Allan Delaney at allan@ahf.org.au with any questions about fundraising.

What’s included:

 

  • Accommodation (1 room on single or twin sharing basis)
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner in local Bhutanese restaurants or hotels (set or buffet or a la carte where possible)
  • Transportation throughout Bhutan with a dedicated driver
  • English speaking certified guide
  • All sight-seeing indicated in the itinerary and entrance fee to monuments and museums (updated July 2022)
  • All government taxes including sustainable development fees (USD 100 per person per night, when applicable)
  • Arrangement of Bhutan visa & visa fee (USD 40 per person)

 

What’s not included:

 

  • Aerated drinks, juices, alcoholic drinks
  • Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry etc
  • Tips
  • Insurance (travel, trek – mandatory for visa application)
  • Airfares

 

Flight Options:

Bangkok – Paro – Bangkok

  • 20 April : Bangkok – Paro KB 153 – Dep: 06.00 Arr: 08.15
  • 1 May: Paro – Bangkok KB 152 – Dep: 11.50 Arr: 16.00

( These airfares USD 930 per person/ Economy. Fares are current and are subject to change)

For further information on this trek you can contact, Simon Balderstone simon@waysandmeans.com.au or info@ahf.org.au

Testimonials

“Bhutan is a place like no other. To be immersed in the place, to spend time with the people and with
a purpose (the knowledge that your financial contribution is hugely appreciated).  And then there’s
the power of the Himalayas as a backdrop to every uplifting step on the magnificent walks. For us it
was a wonderful reset and truly the trip of a lifetime.”

Russell and Di Barton (2024)
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“AHF helped me fulfil a lifelong wish to visit ‘the world’s happiest nation’ – and they did so with
panache. AHF’s selected accommodations were top notch and the Bhutanese food always excellent
and nutritious. And AHF’s wise and knowledgeable guiding was varied, often surprising and always
interesting. The entire experience surpassed only by the genuine warmth and hospitality of the
Bhutanese themselves.”

 

Eric Ellis (2024)
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“This trip is a fantastic ‘entry-level” trip for walking in the Himalaya…it was a family-friendly program
and really suitable for all ages…and all in all, a great time and amazing experience.”

 

David Tierney (2024)