Festivals of Bhutan - Trongsa

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  Catherine5.0•October 2023
  The trip was amazing. The experienced sherpers and porter were exceptional. Safety first, checked on well being,...
  The trip was amazing. The experienced sherpers and porter were exceptional. Safety first, checked on well being, eating, sleep patterns etc to ensure altitude sickness tracking. Kept group well,paced. Experienced amazing culture. The team welcomed the group . Negative- due to bad weather at Lukla, the Exodus, administration team should have triggered the process to support our tour guide in getting to the lower helipad sooner. It isn’t the sharper team to facilitate the admin to support the tours return back home. The admin process within exodus doesn’t seem to exist with no plan B when things do not go to plan. Whilst the weather is notorious bad out of Lukla, plan b should have been triggered by exodus admin to avoid the guides from the trip the unnecessary additional work . The sherpers were amazing and shouldn’t have to support the unnecessary admin.Show more
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  Danuta5.0•November 2013
  Amazing trip! Trekking absolutely excellent although challenging. The day when we had to walk almost 900m up the hill...
  Amazing trip! Trekking absolutely excellent although challenging. The day when we had to walk almost 900m up the hill was difficult, but we felt that we have really achieved something. River rafting excellent as well. All the lodges during the trekking and rafting part of the holidays were absolutely brilliant and we have even been treated with a cup of tea in the morning to watch the sunrise! We haven't enjoyed Chitwan that much and we felt that it would have been much more enjoyable to have couple more days trekking instead. We were a bit disappointed that we were not actually staying/visiting the park itself - we were only allowed on the outskirts. Overall excelent and definitely recommended. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Definitely trekking! Stunning scenery, beautiful and welcoming lodges....and those sunrises with excellent mountain views and a warm cup of tea. What did you think of your group leader? Dawa was absolutely brilliant. He was going out of his way to make our trip everything we hoped for. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? If you think that the weather will be on the wet side take shin protectors with you - a lot of leeches while trekking. While in Chitwan - make sure you have long sleeves and good insect repellent. Plenty of drinking water available. There were a few step uphills with quite big steps that required a certain degree of fitness. Is there anything else you would like to add? Absolutely amazing trip! Thank you to our group leader Dawa for everything and our amazing porters while trekking (huge respect for the guys - they were doing the same uphills as we did but with all our stuff on their backs). Would definitely recommend this trip to anyone whishing to visit Nepal.Show more
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  Kathryn5.0•November 2013
  This was the trip of a lifetime and I think it is safe to say I loved every minute of it. India was an assault on...
  This was the trip of a lifetime and I think it is safe to say I loved every minute of it. India was an assault on every sense colourful, filthy, inspiring and utterly mindlblowing and Nepal was a cool balm. If you have an adventurous soul a thrill for the different and a appetite for the intriguing then this is a trip for you What was the most inspirational moment of your trip? Haas to be the train ride from Agra to Varanasi someone said before I went that a ride on an Indian train is something everyone has to do in their lives and it lived up to that.
 
 Varanasi rocked. What did you think of your group leader? Uttam was great it must have been like herding cats trying to get us all to the various buses, sights, restaurants etc etc. His was a consummate leader and made what must have been an extremely difficult task appear easy. 
 
 Uttam was extremely passionate about India and Nepal and you couldn't help but be inspired by both his tale but also his knowledge on the region. Great guy and stonking leader, thrilled to have had him. Do you have any advice for potential travellers? There is a lot of bus travel so be prepared! The infrastructure in terms of roads was a surprise when it came to the condition of them so expect the unexpected and it is hoot tastique so there is never a quiet journey.
 
 I opted out of some of the elements most notably one in Varanasi because I really wanted to explore the city and I am so thrilled I did. It is somewhere magical so if you get a chance to get down and dirty so to speak then do it.
 
 Bring cards for the journeys.
 
 Don't forget a sleeping bag liner for the train bit
 
 There are fabulous things to buy so do ensure you bring enough money to indulge.
 
 Banana lassis are the way to go.
 
 Is there anything else you would like to add? Read City of Djinns before you go is an amazing book on Delhi and really sets the scene for the trip.Show more