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In this five-night package, enjoy the best of Asia’s most dynamic capital, staying at The Metropolitan
Bangkok for one night on your way to and from Uma Paro, Bhutan. The combination is perfect for those who want to shop, eat and indulge before retreating to the quiet and inspiring Himalayan vistas of a country committed to the ancient, Buddhist way of life.
DAY 1
Arrival at Bangkok International Airport check-in at the Metropolitan Bangkok our airport limousine service will ensure that you arrive in style at the Metropolitan Hotel Bangkok where our guest services staff are on hand to assist with shopping and sightseeing programs or perhaps you would rather just relax in the COMO Shambhala Retreat – our largest city retreat yet. After a sumptuous 5 course dinner at our award winning Cy'an restaurant, a night of fun awaits either at the Met Bar or any one of the many nightspots for which Bangkok is famous.
DAY 2
Mountain flight, arrival, check-in, show round & easy walk: the morning flight to Bhutan is spectacular. It approaches the Himalayan range Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga can be seen before the final spine tingling descent into the Paro valley. Uma Paro staff will welcome you at the airport for the 10-minute transfer to the property. We invite you for a short guided walk in the afternoon in and around Uma Paro for orientation and acclimatization purposes.
DAY 3
Daywalk Zurig Dzong, Rinpung Dzong, Ta Dzong, Paro Town & Kyichu Lhakhang Wind through pine forests high above Uma Paro to the pretty grounds of the fortress-like monastery of Zuri Dzong. Traverse across to Ta Dzong, housing Bhutan’s National Museum (open Tuesday-Saturday) with magnificent views over Paro, and on down to visit Rinpung Dzong – ‘Fortress on a Heap of Jewels’. The trail then leads across Paro Chhu (river) via a traditional covered bridge (Nyamai Zam) and then past the main archery ground, Ugyen Pelri Palace and into Paro town. A few kilometers north of Paro, we pay our respects at Kyichu Lhakhang one of the oldest temples in Bhutan with its magic orange tree which bears fruit all year round.
Duration: 5 - 7 hours (depending on time spent in National Museum and Paro)
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Guided with picnic
DAY 4
Highlights of the Paro Valley - Taktsang Walk & Drukgyel Dzong One of the most amazing and important pieces
of architecture in Bhutan, Taktsang Goemba defies logic, gravity, and reason. Legend has it that this cliffside was
where Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) landed on the back of a flying tigress, bringing Buddhism to Bhutan from Tibet. To avoid the hot sun an early start is advisable for the two-hour climb, via the cafeteria, to the Tiger’s Nest viewpoint. Descend steeply, then climb up to the monastery, passing a waterfall (visit monastery if it is open – with sufficient notice Uma Paro can arrange a permit). We retrace our steps or alternatively (time permitting) head further up to several remote temples and monasteries. Drive further up the valley to Drukgyel Dzong, built in 1644 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to control northern route to Tibet. The route is picturesque, and the site of dzong magnificent (from here, only two-day hike to the border with Tibet, dominated by Mt Jhomalhari).
Duration: 6 – 8 hours
Difficulty: Moderate to Hard (ascent should not be attempted until at least third day in Bhutan, after acclimatization has occurred, riding ponies are available at an additional charge)
Guided with picnic
DAY 5
Depart Bhutan for Bangkok Druk Air departs in the early morning to avoid adverse weather conditions so after breakfast, your transfer to the airport will be arranged for between 5am and 9am depending on the flight schedule. In Bangkok, your limo awaits for the transfer to the Metropolitan and once checked-in the rest of the day is free for more exploring and shopping in the capital city before another great dinner at Cy’an.
DAY 6
Depart Thailand: our limo whisks you back to the airport one final time for your flight.
Uma Paro provides complimentary drinking water for all guided itineraries. If you have any special dietary requests, please let us know in advance. Where stated, trips include lunchtime picnics prepared by Uma Paro’s chefs. Please place your picnic order the day before departure via your Guide or the Activity Desk on extension 3308.
Throughout your stay you have the option to participate in a range of extra Outdoor Activities at an additional charge.
| w.e.f. 21 Dec ’09 to 31 Dec’10 |
| Room type |
Single |
Double, sharing pp |
Superior Room |
USD3,335 |
USD2,213 |
Deluxe Room |
3,695 |
2,393 |
One Bedroom Suite |
4,235 |
2,664 |
One Bedroom Villa |
5,225 |
3,204 |
Two Bedroom Villa** |
- |
2,890 |
** Two Bedroom Villa is based on four people sharing in Paro and 2 double rooms at Metropolitan rooms at Metropolitan Bangkok.
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