Journey around the world
MARC’S TRIP AROUND THE WORLD
MARCH 17
Los Angeles to Sapporo
KOREAN AIR
FLIGHT KE012/KE765
BUSINESS CLASS
SEATS 17J
CONFIRMATION #
HBKGZW
MARCH 17 TUESDAY
DEPART LAX 23:50
MARCH 19 THURSDAY
ARRIVE ICN 05:10
> LAYOVER 4 HOUR 55 MINUTES <
MARCH 19 THURSDAY
DEPART ICN 10:05
MARCH 19 THURSDAY
ARRIVE CTS 12:50
MARCH 19 - 21
Niseko
PARK HYATT NISEKO
パーク ハイアット ニセコHANAZONO
CONFIRMATION #: 22843784
328-47 Iwaobetsu, Kutchan-cho, Abuta-gun Hokkaido, 044-0082 Japan
+81 136 27 1234
虻田郡倶知安町岩尾別328-47
北海道, 日本, 044-0082
電話: +81 136 27 1234
MARCH 21 - 24
Tokyo
HYATT Regency Tokyo
CONFIRMATION #: 2041340
2-7-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Japan
+81 3 3348 1234
ハイアット リージェンシー 東京
新宿区西新宿2-7-2, 東京, 160-0023, 日本
電話: +81 3 3348 1234
MARCH 24
Tokyo to Delhi
ANA AIRLINES
FLIGHT NH837
BUSINESS CLASS
SEATS 15H/15K
CONFIRMATION #
F5Q6VM
MARCH 24 TUESDAY
DEPART HND 10:35
ARRIVE DEL 17:25
MARCH 24
Delhi
ANDAZ DELHI AEROCITY
CONFIRMATION #:
Asset No. 1, Aerocity New Delhi, Delhi, 110037 India
+91 11 49031234
MARCH 25
Delhi to Paro
Druk AIRLINES
FLIGHT KB-203
ECONOMY
SEATS
CONFIRMATION #
MARCH 25 WEDNESDAY
DEPART DEL 04:45
ARRIVE PBH 07:15
MARCH 25-28
Thimphu
Le MéRIDIEN THIMPHU
CONFIRMATION #: 88012290
CHORTEN LAM, P.O. BOX 01286, THIMPHU, BHUTAN
+975-02-337788
MARCH 28-29
Punakha
CONFIRMATION #:
MARCH 29-31
Paro
Le MéRIDIEN PARo
CONFIRMATION #: 90216547 (MARCH 29)
Confirmation #: 98576449 (MARCH 29-31)
P.O. BOX 1265, SHABA, PARO, BHUTAN
+975-8-270300
MARCH 31
Paro to Delhi
Druk AIRLINES
FLIGHT KB202
ECONOMY
SEATS
CONFIRMATION #
MARCH 31 TUESDAY
DEPART PBH 11:55
ARRIVE DEL 13:45
Delhi to Abu Dhabi
ETIHAD AIRWAYS
FLIGHT EY215
BUSINESS CLASS
SEAT
CONFIRMATION #
CUO42E
MARCH 31 TUESDAY
DEPART DEL 15:55
ARRIVE AUH 18:15
APRIL 1
Abu Dhabi to Nice
ETIHAD AIRWAYS
FLIGHT EY33
AIR FRANCE
FLIGHT AF
PREMIUM ECONOMY
SEATS
26K, 26H (DEL > LHR)
21A, 21B (LHR > BOS)
CONFIRMATION #
GV8EXE
APRIL 1 WEDNESDAY
DEPART AUH 14:00
ARRIVE CDG 19:20
APRIL 1 WEDNESDAY
DEPART CDG 14:00
ARRIVE NCE 19:20
MARCH 25 WEDNESDAYARRIVAL INTO PARO AND DRIVE TO THIMPHU
- FLIGHT: Druk Air from Delhi to Paro
- DRIVE: Paro Airport to Thimphu – ~55 km, 1 hr 30 min
- AFTERNOON: Visit Pangrizampa Astrology School & National Memorial Chorten
- DINNER: ZaSa Restaurant
- HOTEL: Le Méridien Thimphu
MARCH 25 WEDNESDAYARRIVAL INTO PARO AND DRIVE TO THIMPHU
- FLIGHT: Druk Air from Delhi to Paro
- DRIVE: Paro Airport to Thimphu – ~55 km, 1 hr 30 min
- AFTERNOON: Visit Pangrizampa Astrology School & National Memorial Chorten
- DINNER: ZaSa Restaurant
- HOTEL: Le Méridien Thimphu
MARCH 25 WEDNESDAYARRIVAL INTO PARO AND DRIVE TO THIMPHU
- FLIGHT: Druk Air from Delhi to Paro
- DRIVE: Paro Airport to Thimphu – ~55 km, 1 hr 30 min
- AFTERNOON: Visit Pangrizampa Astrology School & National Memorial Chorten
- DINNER: ZaSa Restaurant
- HOTEL: Le Méridien Thimphu
MARCH 25 WEDNESDAYARRIVAL INTO PARO AND DRIVE TO THIMPHU
- FLIGHT: Druk Air from Delhi to Paro
- DRIVE: Paro Airport to Thimphu – ~55 km, 1 hr 30 min
- AFTERNOON: Visit Pangrizampa Astrology School & National Memorial Chorten
- DINNER: ZaSa Restaurant
- HOTEL: Le Méridien Thimphu
MARCH 25 WEDNESDAYARRIVAL INTO PARO AND DRIVE TO THIMPHU
- FLIGHT: Druk Air from Delhi to Paro
- DRIVE: Paro Airport to Thimphu – ~55 km, 1 hr 30 min
- AFTERNOON: Visit Pangrizampa Astrology School & National Memorial Chorten
- DINNER: ZaSa Restaurant
- HOTEL: Le Méridien Thimphu
MARCH 24 TUESDAYARRIVAL INTO DELHI
- FLIGHT: From Tokyo or Buenos Aires
- HOTEL: JW Marriott Aerocity
MARCH 25 WEDNESDAYARRIVAL INTO PARO AND DRIVE TO THIMPHU
- FLIGHT: Druk Air from Delhi to Paro
- DRIVE: Paro Airport to Thimphu – ~55 km, 1 hr 30 min
- AFTERNOON: Visit Pangrizampa Astrology School & National Memorial Chorten
- DINNER: ZaSa Restaurant
- HOTEL: Le Méridien Thimphu
MARCH 26 THURSDAYTHIMPHU
- Buddha Dordenma Statue
- Tashichho Dzong
- Choki Traditional Art School
- LUNCH: Kalden Restaurant (try the cheesy egg dish)
MARCH 27 FRIDAYTHIMPHU
- Tango Buddhist Institute – 1 hr uphill hike
- Chagri Meditation Center – 1 hr hike
- Institute of Traditional Medicine Services
- EVENING: Chill at hotel
MARCH 28 SATURDAYTHIMPHU/PUNAKHA
- MORNING: Authentic Crafts Bazaar
- Drive to Punakha (3 hrs, 85 km) via Dochula Pass
- Visit Punakha Dzong, Pho Chu Suspension Bridge, and Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten
- HOTEL: TBD
MARCH 29 SUNDAYPUNAKHA/PARO
- MORNING: Whitewater rafting on Pho Chu River (2–3 hrs)
- Drive to Paro (4 hrs, 125 km)
- Paro Tshechu
- HOTEL: Le Méridien Paro
MARCH 30 MONDAYPARO
- Paro Tshechu
- Tiger’s Nest Monastery (~5–6 hrs round trip)
- Hot Stone Bath at Aum Choden Homestay
- Kyichu Lhakhang or archery class with locals (OMSHA Travel Archery)
- DINNER: 5 Dakinis Restaurant
MARCH 31 TUESDAYPARO TO DELHI TO BOSTON/PARIS/SRI LANKA
- FLIGHT: Druk Air Paro to Delhi > Delhi to Paris/Boston/Sri Lanka
APRIL 1 WEDNESDAYDEPART DELHI - NIGHT OF MARCH 31
- FLIGHT: VIRGIN ATLANTIC from Delhi to London
- DRIVE: Paro Airport to Thimphu – ~55 km, 1 hr 30 min
- AFTERNOON: Visit Pangrizampa Astrology School & National Memorial Chorten
- DINNER: ZaSa Restaurant
- HOTEL: Le Méridien Thimphu
Visas and Travel Documents
Japan requires a Disembarkation and Customs Declaration Card. You can get it here.
India requires an e-Visa which is available here. It is best to get the e-Tourist Visa since we will be flying from/to India.
Bhutan requires all visitors to pay a $100 per day fee when visiting the country. This can be paid to your tour operator. There is also a visa fee of $40. You can apply for it here.