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HEALTH

Is This Adventure Right for You?
Please review the information below prior to departing on this adventure. We reserve the
right for our Trip Leaders to modify participation, or in some circumstances send travelers
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or of other travelers.

PACING
• 5 locations in 16 days with one 1-night stay

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids

• Must be able to walk 5 miles unassisted and participate in 2-3 hour treks

• Our activities include a 5.5-hour uphill hike (beginning at an altitude of 10,000 feet up to
11,600 feet) that includes 700 steps on Day 13

• Must not have health conditions that preclude climbing to high altitudes

• We reserve the right for Trip Leaders to restrict participation, or in some circumstances
send travelers home, if their limitations impact the group’s experience

CLIMATE
• Due to the varied geography of the destinations on this adventure, you will experience
a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions. For example, winter months
(November-March) in places like Paro are below freezing while Punakha is generally
in the 40-60 range (°F). Areas like Gangtey may even drop below 0 (°F) during the
winter months.

• Northern India experiences poor air quality in November and December, especially
in Delhi.

TERRAIN & TRANSPORTATION
• Travel over city streets, and paved and unpaved roads that are bumpy and winding

• Trek through foothills that can be steep and slippery; includes uneven ground and stairs

• Travel overland in an air-conditioned coach and on a river raft in Punakha

• Elevations up to 11,000 feet

ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES
• All accommodations feature private baths and Western-style toilet facilities

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