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BHUTAN - A JOURNEY INTO THE LAND OF THE THUNDER DRAGON
Isolated in the high peaks of the Himalayas and steeped in folklore and mythology, the tiny Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan remains one of the most mysterious and enigmatic of all countries and one of the very few where its ancient traditions and customs have not only been preserved, but have flourished.
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This is a remarkably beautiful natural world of snow-capped mountains, dramatic cliffs, lush forests, rushing glacial rivers and rolling pastures bedecked with glorious flowers, and it offers some of the most exciting and rewarding trekking in the world. Equally important and intriguing is the country's incredibly rich cultural history expressed in their spectacular cliffside temples, strategic fortresses, ethereal monasteries and stupas, vibrant festivals and colourful prayer flags fluttering across the hillsides. Few remain unmoved by the genuine friendliness, the incredible beauty and the rich cultural heritage of the enchanting 'Land of the Thunder Dragon'.
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Some of our favourite experiences are highlighted below:
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PARO
Overlooked by the spectacular Taktshang monastery, the beautiful Paro valley is your first port of call. The Taktshang (Tiger's Nest) monastery is believed to be the site where Guru Padmasambava landed on the back of a tiger in the eighth century...
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THIMPHU
The Bhutanese capital city, Thimphu is where the essence of the country really gets under your skin with its strong national character and a medieval feel in its architecture with markets, people in traditional dress, and papermaking factory..
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GANGTEY
The remote wilderness of the beautiful glacial Gangtey Valley is famed for its monastery, stunning scenery, easy trekking and more importantly as the winter home of the rare black-necked cranes who feed here from late October to March...
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PUNAKHA
Punakha sits in a beautiful, fertile valley at the junction of two rivers and served as the capital for over 300 years. Today it is best known for what is arguably the country's most impressive building, namely Punakha Dzong...
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BUMTHANG
This area is regarded as the spiritual heartland of Bhutan with several ancient temples and monasteries dotting the undulating landscape, including Kurjey Lhakhang, considered one of the most sacred monuments in Bhutan...
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TREKKING
The scenic beauty of Bhutan provides wonderful opportunities for exploring on foot while absorbing the drama of the striking mountains, unspoilt villages, rich culture and ancient temples, fortresses and monasteries.
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COWDRAY POLO
Save the date! We will be at the prestigious Cowdray Gold Cup Day on Sunday 17th July 2016 and very much hope that you will join us for a glass of fizz.
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TRAVEL INSPIRATON
Our brand new 'coffee table' style brochure will have landed on your doorstep - but in case it hasn't please do let us know and we will dispatch one soonest.
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WELCOME DINEKE
We are delighted to welcome travel guru Dineke, who's main passion is Latin America with experience ranging from Easter Island to Antarctica...
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CLIENT TESTIMONIAL OF THE MONTH ...
We take great pride in tailoring each itinerary to your exacting requirements and love to hear the feedback from all our clients. For this month's newsletter we have chosen a glowing report from clients who travelled to the Maldives for some winter sun ...
"We had a great holiday - thanks so much.
Kuredu was really good for us - very relaxing and some good parties in the evening to keep the teenagers happy. Rooms were great - right on the beach. Not sure I would bother with the jacuzzis though - I never used it!
All in all a very good holiday and thanks so much for organising it for us".
The P. Family – The Maldives – December 2015
We very much hope to see you at one of our events this year - watch this space for where and when. In the meantime Happy travels for 2016
The World Odyssey Team
www.world-odyssey.com
Call Us on 01905 731373
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