Itinerary Summary
Day 1: Reception at airport. Hotel check in. Visit to Kyichu Lhakhang temple.
Day 2 : Chumphu Lhakhang. Hike through the forest to an alpine lake and adjacent waterfall. (5-6 hours of hiking through the day)
Day 3 : Paro valley. This is a relaxed day with visit to local sites by car.
Day 4 : Chelela pass to Pangkala. Highest motorable pass with views of Mt. Jumolhari and Mt. Kanchunjunga. (5-6 hours of hiking through the day)
Day 5 : Pangkala. we will hike through the Dongela pass. This area is known for wildflowers and jungle fowl. (5 hours hiking through the day)
Day 6 : Tsendula to Dawakha. Sunrise over the Eastern HImalayas, followed by trek through thick alpine forest.
Day 7 : Paro valley. Day of relaxation without any significant hiking.
Day 8 : Taktsang Monastery. Hike to Iconic Tiger's nest monastery. 3-4 mile hike with elevation gain of 1700 ft.
Day 9 : Departure.
Each day we will be having post processing sessions. This will give us not only an opportunity to review images acquired, but also learn how to how to optimize image rendition to suit your individual creative vision.
Workshop fee: $5500 (single occupancy)
Includes: Transfer to and from airport, accomodations, meals, all domestic transportation, entry to national parks, personal porter for hikes longer than a mile and the mandatory sustainability tax.
Excludes: Alcoholic drinks, misc expenses including visa fees. Airfare to Bhutan and back.
Cancellation Policy
If workshop is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances a full refund will be issued. If canceled by participant credit will be applied to future workshop of your choice.
Detailed itinerary and packing list will be sent to registered participants 10 days before the workshop.
