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PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR
Bhutan Discover The Spirit
• Land cost includes Bhutanese Travel Visa and estimated Business Class round trip airfare Bangkok/Paro, all meals in Bhutan, meal and hotel tips included .
• 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.
• Bumthang Region: unique candlelit prayers at a private monastery.
• Twelve days with acclaimed tour guides and professional photographers Joel and Karen Schulman.
Region
Asia and Pacific
Destination
Bhutan
Dates
April 23-May 6 2025
Duration
13 days
$8595
per person, double occupancy*
*U.S. dollars based upon minimum of 8 participants. There is a small group surcharge of $400 if 6-7 participants. We try to accommodate travelers who request single accommodations, as well as travelers who are looking for a roommate. If a single room is requested (subject to availability), or if we are unable to find a suitable roommate, there is a single room surcharge of $695.
Tour Overview
Tour Overview
Spring is possibly the most beautiful time of the year, ablaze with a fabulous array of bright colors from spring blooms. The valleys are green and lush and fruit trees and Rhododendrons are blossoming. Join Karen & Joel Schulman, who will share Bhutan with you and fellow photographers alike. This will be Karen’s fourth trip to Bhutan. She and Joel invite you to continue on a wonderful sharing opportunity. On Karen’s first trip to Bhutan, she found...
Tour Overview
Spring is possibly the most beautiful time of the year, ablaze with a fabulous array of bright colors from spring blooms. The valleys are green and lush and fruit trees and Rhododendrons are blossoming. Join Karen & Joel Schulman, who will share Bhutan with you and fellow photographers alike. This will be Karen’s fourth trip to Bhutan. She and Joel invite you to continue on a wonderful sharing opportunity. On Karen’s first trip to Bhutan, she found it was very difficult and expensive for the Bhutanese to obtain corrective eyeglasses. When she mentioned this to her ophthalmologist in Steamboat Springs, he offered to help. So he donated 100 new pair of eyeglass readers for Karen to take, and even showed her how to help her Bhutanese friends choose a pair that were the right strength. With the help of the tour guide, driver and the rest of her group, there were a lot of very happy people. Joel and Karen are looking forward to continuing this wonderful project in 2025!
Karen and Joel are wonderful photography instructors, and there will be opportunities in the evenings to have photo discussions, and photo review, so everyone can learn and share from one another. If you prefer a private photo review, they will be pleased to set aside some time for you.
Bhutan’s ancient history relies heavily on Buddhism, local mythology, and legend. This country, nestled in the heart of the Himalayan Mountains, has, for centuries, remained a mystery to the rest of the world. Ghosts, angels, yetis, demons, and saints shaped the past. Fortunate are the few travelers to visit the Buddhist kingdom of Druk Yul (Land of the Thunder Dragon), or Bhutan as it is known to the outside world. Bhutan is holding on to its cultural traditions despite the homogenization process that has engulfed so many other small countries.
The tour includes opportunities to photograph some of Bhutan’s most visually exciting places, including the famed Tiger’s Nest monastery, dramatic landscapes, villagescapes, and the beautiful Bhutanese people. Our adventure includes the Shangri-La setting of the Paro Valley, the remote Wangdi Valley, the capital city of Thimphu, and the cultural heartland of the country. Its thriving spiritual center abounds with numerous centuries old temples, shrines, and monasteries. There will be unique photo opportunities that other travelers are not able to experience such as a private monastery in the Bumthang Region and a possible visit to a nunnery. These provide intimate moments where you witness and photograph members during their candlelit prayers.
We invite you, the inquisitive traveler, to join photographers Karen and Joel on this special tour of Bhutan. We will have a cordial welcome in this country with its brilliant colors, compelling architecture, irresistible allure, and warm hospitality.
Health and Fitness
Tour participants should be in good health and good physical condition to get the most out of the trip. You will find that every day includes many steps to gain access to each Dzong. There are always options for those who wish to not take part in a particular activity, such as entering a Dzong, or skip a certain walk or hike. Although you will not be running marathons, sometimes you will take long walks if you wish to reach the prime photographic locations. You will be at various altitudes ranging from 4,000’ above sea level to 10,000’ (Tiger’s Nest). While you will not be required to climb these peaks, you will find it worth it photographically if you are able. You can expect long drives on very winding, narrow roads.
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