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9-day trip including a 3-day supported trek in in the foothills of the Bhutan mountain
ranges
5-13 October 2018
Offered exclusively to Summit Club members, this trek takes place in the foothills of the Bhutan mountain ranges and is an introductory Himalayan trek that travels through picturesque villages and semi-alpine forest underneath snow-capped mountains.
The main focus of this trip is to visit the Australian Himalayan Foundation projects in Bhutan and to experience the unique culture of Bhutan and its people.
Working in partnership with local NGO RENEW, an organisation dedicated to the empowerment of women and girls, AHF has been supporting a Girls’ Scholarship Program in Bhutan for over five years that recognises that investing in the education of girls is fundamental to creating strong, stable families, communities and countries.
This trek explores remote villages that are completely cut off from the outside world for up to 5 months each year. Interact with the local people and get a glimpse of what it’s like to live the very basic life of a subsistent farmer in one of the harshest, high-altitude environments in the world.
YOUR AMBASSADOR – KERRYN PLUMMER
Kerryn is the office manager & co-ordinator of the Treks and Challenges for AHF. She has more than 16 years of travel industry experience, and loves to create great travel adventures for people. Kerryn loves any type of outdoor activities, travelling, talking and playing the ukulele. A mother of three daughters who give her little peace but great joy, Kerryn views her work with AHF as an extension of her commitment to women and families around the world. Kerryn loves travelling with groups of people and takes great pride in seeing the transition from strangers to friends by the end of a journey, “especially a journey like this one”!
HIGHLIGHTS
- Trek in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan on a fully supported trek escorted by AHF representative Kerryn Plummer
- Help raise much needed funds for the Australian Himalayan Foundation projects in Bhutan
- Experience the unique culture and warmth of the Bhutanese people
- Sightseeing in Paro, Punakha and Thimphu
- Trek to the famous Tigers Nest Monastery
- Visit Punakha Dzong, one of the largest in Bhutan
- Himalayan mountain views
TRIP SUMMARY
- 9 day trip
- 3 day trek
- 6 nights hotel
- 2 nights camping
INCLUDED
- Kathmandu gear voucher valued at $250
- Escorted by Australian Himalayan Foundation representative Kerryn Plummer
- 8 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 8 dinners
- Arrival and departure transfers if arriving on day 1 and departing on day 9
- All internal transport by private vehicle
- 3-4 star hotel accommodation
- Sightseeing tour in Paro – Taktshang Monastery
- Experienced English speaking trek leader trained in remote wilderness first aid
- Sightseeing fees and trekking permits
- Trekking crew including trek cook, kitchen staff, and animals to carry 15kg of your personal luggage
- Trek duffel for use on trek
- Group first aid kit
- Visa for Bhutan
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