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Alumni Journeys> Bhutan, the Mythical Himalayan Kindgom



Village_lifeBhutan, the Mythical Himalayan Kingdom

October 28– November 8, 2008

$5,595 per person,
land only


Watch the sunset aboard a rice barge on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. Explore the Grand Palace, former residence of Thai kings, and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the country’s most sacred site. Cruise the Thonburi Canals to Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn. Then, tour the capital city of Thimphu, Bhutan, nestled high in the majestic Himalayas. Learn about Bhutanese culture at the Folk Heritage Museum. En route to Paro, explore the spectacular Simtokha Dzong, a hilltop fortress that exhibits beautiful artwork. Travel to Chele La Pass and see colorful prayer flags flutter in the wind. Conclude your adventure in Hong Kong where a sleek cosmopolitan panache blends effortlessly with a classic Colonial character and centuries-old Chinese traditions.

 


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