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The Land of the Thunder Dragon, or Bhutan, as it is more commonly known, is a small country tucked away in the heart of the Himalayas between India and the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China. Its ancient history relies heavily on Buddhism, local mythology and legend. Fortunate are the few travelers to visit this special place, with it's famed Tiger's Nest Monastery, dramatic and lush landscapes, and the beautiful Bhutanese people.
I have the good fortune to be returning for the third time with another photo tour group to this amazing country and also to continue the Eyeglass Project I began with Dr. Mark Helm, ophthalmologist in my hometown of Steamboat Springs, CO. My trip participants and I have helped many Bhutanese be able to see better with the gift of new eyeglasses!
Trip Highlights
* Glimpse the traditions and customs disappearing from the rest of the Himalayan world.
* Full day hike to Taktsang Dzong, more commonly known as the Tiger's Nest.
* Photographing amidst the ancient Buddhist Monasteries and Temples.
* Phobjikha: Valley of Gangtey is one of the most beautiful spots in Bhutan, with November to January being the best chance to see the Black-Necked Cranes.
* Bumthang Region: unique candlelit prayers at a private monastery.
* Land cost includes Bhutanese Travel Visa and Business Class round trip airfare Bangkok/Paro.
* Twelve days with acclaimed tour guide and professional photographer Karen Gordon Schulman.
Land Cost: $6595 (based on minimum of 7 participants) includes
accommodation, meals,
photo tour leader, bilingual guide, all group ground transportation within Bhutan, business-class air transportation between Bangkok-Paro-Bangkok, misc. fees and charges, and extensive pre-departure information.
For more information about this very special photo/cultural tour, or to sign up, contact Karen!
Email:
karen@focusadventures.com
Phone: 970-879-2244
Contact Strabo Photo Tour Collection:
Email:
info@strabotours.com
Phone: 607-756-8676
**All levels of skill are always welcome on my tours, whether you use a DSLR, point-and-shoot, or an iPhone, and instruction is both in a group setting and individualized. In addition to using conventional cameras, I've become very passionate about using my iPhone for many photo opportunities. During my photo tours, I'm happy to share my Creative iPhoneography techniques with all who are interested.
Focus Adventures has been working with
Strabo Photo Tour Collection since 2000 and our goal is to bring you the very best that photo and cultural travel has to offer!
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"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." -- Mark Twain
"One's destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things." -- Henry Miller
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Archery, the National Sport 
Punakha Dzong
Prayer Wheel
