Luxury’s Journey-THE LAST SHANGRI LA

Embark on an enchanting journey to the mystical landscape of Dragon Kingdom Bhutan, where luxury meets serenity in a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This Luxury’s journey – THE LAST SHANGRI LA will take you through some of the most luxurious hotels, astonishing monuments, towering Dzongs (fortress), and heritage sites. Experience a wonderfully unique, intimate, and very rewarding journey through the jewel of the Himalayas.

You will also get a glimpse of the Bhutanese way of life, monks in rituals and reciting prayers, agricultural practices, and many more. ALAYA and Team will help you to uncover the mysteries of many cultural practices. All our guides can speak more than 3 languages and numerous other dialects which help our guests understand the culture and practices of different regions.

Overview

Itinerary

Cost

FAQs

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

TOUR HIGHLIGHT

Paro:

Zoom into a cluster of quaint farmhouses that embroiders the beauty of Paro Valley, Visit National Museum, 1400-year-old Kichu temple, Rinpung Fotress, The best in Paro is hike to Taktsang Monastery the most renowned Buddhist structure in the entire Himalaya, built on sheer cliff wall 900m above the valley. Only the sounds are murmurs of winds, waterfall, birds and the chanting of monks.

Thimphu:

Capture the unusual mixture of modern development alongside ancient tradition in Thimphu. Visit academy of Art & Craft, World Biggest Buddha Statue, Takin Enclaves, Memorial Stupa, Textile Factory, Indigenous paper factory, Tashi Cho Dzong “ The Glorious Fort of Happiness” & weekend market to mix with locals and get a closer view of their traditions.

Punakha & Wangdue
stop over at Dochula for the breath taking view of Eastern Himalaya. Visit Dochu-la Temple and 108 Stupas. Drive through a beautiful dense forest of spruce, pine, rhododendron and larch. Stopover at Chimi Lhakhang the “Temple of Fertility”. The best for the day is the visits to the magnificent Punakha Fortress considered the best specimen of Bhutanese architecture and epitome of beauty and ancient political power. Also sock in the beauty at KhamsumYuelley Namgyel another impressive fine Bhutanese Art & Architecture and capture the beautiful landscape of Punakha valley with farms, rice fields and the part of Jigme Dorji National Park.

Day 1 :

ARRIVE AIPORT- THIMPHU.

Place of interest:
• National Museum
• Rinpung Dzong Fortress
• Tamchhog Lhakhang

Activities:
• Transfer to Thimphu
• Cultural Sightseeing
• Overnight stay in Thimphu

Day 2 :

THIMPHU-SIGHTSEEING.

Place of interest:
• The Giant Buddha Statue
• Takin Enclaves
• Folk heritage museum
• Traditional Arts and Crafts School
• Farmer’s Vegetable market
• Trashichedzong Fortress

Activities:
• Cultural Sightseeing
• Overnight stay in Thimphu

Day 3 :

THIMPHU-PUNAKHA

Place of interest:
• the DochuLa Pass,
• Chimi Lhakhang(Temple of Fertility),
• Lobesa (Phallus Village)
• Punakha Dzong Fortress

Activities:
• Transfer to Punakha
• Cultural sightseeing
• Overnight stay in Punakha

Day 4 :

: PUNAKHA-PARO

Place of interest:
• Paro town
• Farm house
• Dungtse lhakhang
• Drukgyel Dzong fortress

Activities:
• Transfer to Paro
• Cultural sightseeing
• Farm house visit
• Overnight stay in Paro

Day 5 :

PARO- PAROTAKTSHANG (TIGER NEST)

Place of interest:
• Tiger’s Nest Monastery
• Kichu lhakhang
• Paro town

Activities:
• Day hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery
• Cultural sightseeing
• Leisurely movement in and around Paro town.
• Overnight stay in Paro

Day 6 :

PARO AIRPORT-DEPARTURE

Depart for Paro airport for your onward flight with full of Bhutanese NOSTALGIA.

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How fit do I need to be to do this trek?

Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will to, you can.

How long do we walk every day when doing Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.

What is the highest altitude reached in this trek?

The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.

What about battery charging and hot shower facilities?

Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, hot water facility could be free at lower elevation.

Are there ATMs on the way to Annapurna Base Camp?

No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.

What about internet access?

Yes. Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.

Is it necessary to hire Guides/trekking agency for Annapurna Base Camp trekking?

Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during off season.

It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.

How much do guides and porters cost?

For Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.