Black Dog Ride to Happiness 2013 Highlights • Journey to the heart of Bhutan by foot or on motorbike • Join the Dragon Riders Motorcycle Club on a charity ride to deliver supplies to remote villages • Experience the devout Buddhist culture of a country that measures success in terms of Gross National Happiness! • Fund Community Programs that work with rural and metropolitan communities in Australia to increase awareness of mood disorders, reduce stigma and build resilience in individuals.
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Black Dog Ride to Happiness
2013
Highlights• Journey to the heart of Bhutan
by foot or on motorbike
• Join the Dragon Riders Motorcycle Club on a charity ride to deliver supplies to remote villages
• Experience the devout Buddhist culture of a country that measures success in terms of Gross National Happiness!
• Fund Community Programs that work with rural and metropolitan communities in Australia to increase awareness of mood disorders, reduce stigma and build resilience in individuals.
What is this adventure? Looking for an adventure with a difference? Join us on the Black Dog Ride to Happiness 2013 - an exciting journey to the heart of Bhutan by foot or on two wheels.
Over the course of twelve days, you will get to know this magical Kingdom and find out for yourself why success is measured in terms of Gross National Happiness. Best of all, you get to choose how you travel on your Black Dog Ride to Happiness 2013:
• RidingaRoyalEnfieldmotorbikeona5-daymotorbike tour, or
• Byfootona4-daytrekcampingunderthestars.
Either way, you will have the breathtaking Himalayas as your backdrop and an unrivalled experience like no other.
The Black Dog Ride to Happiness 2013 doesn’t end there. This is a unique journey featuring two halves that come together for one perfect experience. All adventurers (trekkers and motorcyclists) will join the DragonRidersMotorcycleClubona2-daycharityridedeliveringmuch-neededsuppliestovillagesand schools in remote corners of the Kingdom. Our trekkers will ride pillion with the Dragon Riders while our motorcyclists will continue on their Royal Enfields. Your adventure will culminate in a visit to the mystical Tiger’s Nest Monastery, which clings to the cliff face high above the valley floor.
What will my impact be? By joining the Black Dog Ride to Happiness 2013 you will have the adventure of a lifetime – and help to fund Black Dog Institute Community Programs.
Black Dog Institute Community Programs work with rural and metropolitan communities to raise awareness of mood disorders, their warning signs and how to seek help. Our Community Programs work to reduce stigma in communities and build resilience in individuals.
Fast FactsDates: 11 – 22 October 2013Registration fee: $770(non-refundable)Fundraising target: $3,000 (doesn’t include travel)Motorcycle travel cost: $6,900 (can be fundraised – conditions apply) ORTrek travel cost: $5,790 (can be fundraised – conditions apply)Trip duration: 12 daysPhysical activity: 5-daysmotorcyclingor4-daystrekking+2-daycharitymotorbikerideChallenge grade: 3.5/5 (for trek)Accommodation: 2 and 3 star hotels and comfortable tents
Trip NotesThe travel for this adventure will be operated by Bhutan Tourism CorporationLTDinconjunctionwithBhutanandBeyond.Allpayments are to be made to Bhutan and Beyond.
Pleasenote:Days3-7oftheitineraryaredifferent,basedonwhether you choose the motorcycling or trekking option. Both are listed below.
Day 1, Friday 11 October 2013 Depart AustraliaFly to Bangkok and stay overnight at Bangkok Airport Hotel.
Day 2, Saturday 12 October 2013 Bangkok to Thimphu via ParoWe take an early morning flight from Bangkok to Paro, gateway toBhutan-theLandoftheThunderDragon.Onarrivalyouwill be greeted by your guide and driver and transferred to Bhutan’s capital Thimphu by coach. On the way, get your first glimpse of the spectacular Bhutanese landscape, and the houses and buildings painted and constructed in traditional style. This afternoon explore the capital on an orientation tour. Other options include a visit to the national textile museum, handicraft centre or just wandering through Thimphu’s streets. For the more energetic, hike up to the telecom tower via the Takin preserve to enjoy a stunning view of the valley. Tonight you may like to check out Thimphu’s nightlife – it’s a safe city and the people are friendly, so it’s definitely worth a look.
Meals:B,L,D
Days 3 – 7 Motorcycling Option
Day 3, Sunday 13 October 2013 Thimphu to PunakhaThis morning you will be given a briefing and orientation of your Royal Enfield Motorcycle at Bhutan MC HQ. Then it’s time to begin our motorcycling adventure! Depart for the Punakha Valley, passing the Semtokha Dzong fortress, the oldest of its kind. Built in 1629, today the fortress is a Theological University. ContinueascendingpastsmallvillagestoDochuLa(pass)toview the 108 Stupas commissioned by a former Queen. On a cleardayyouwillwitnessabreathtakingviewofthesnow-capped eastern Himalaya. We stop for lunch before continuing ontoPunakhaValley.EnroutevisitChimiLhakhang,amonasterybuiltbyLamaDrukpaKuenley,theDivineMadman.TheLhakang(temple)isaneasy20-minutewalkacrosspaddyfields from the road at Sepsokha. It is believed that childless women who visit the temple will conceive after receiving a wang (blessing).
Day 4, Monday 14 October 2013 Punakha to TrongsaToday we begin our ride by heading south through the Punakha Valley towards the town of Wangdue Phodrang, which is currently being relocated to a new modern area not far from the fascinating old town. Enroute pass Rinchengang, one of Bhutan’s oldest villages, and the dramatic Wangdue Phodrang Dzongwithitscacti-coveredhillside,designedtodeterinvaders.KeepaneyeoutforyaksasyoucrossthePeleLa(pass)andspot Rhesus Macaques as you descend in to the valley. As you approach Trongsa you will spot the town’s dzong perched at the end of a ridge – it seems to hang in space at the head of the valley. A visit to the Tower of Trongsa Museum is highly recommended. Built into the ancient watchtower overlooking the dzong, the museum provides a wealth of information on Bhutan’s colourful past and affords spectacular views over the dzong and valley.
Riding time: 5+ hours Meals:B,L,D
Day 5, Tuesday 15 October 2013 Trongsa and Bumthang ValleysWe continue eastwards to the central Bumthang valleys via the YotuLa(pass)andvisitthetraditionalvillageofUra.TheUravalley is the highest in Bumthang and believed by some to have been the home of the earliest inhabitants of Bhutan. Here you will gain an insight into how the central Bhutanese live and the town’s cobbled streets give it a distinctly medieval feel. The elderly women of this region still wear sheepskin shawls on their backs which double as a blanket and cushion. Tonight we stay in Jakar town in the Choekhor Valley. Be sure to check out the local nightlife – the bars here are great for a spot of pool or karaoke and offer a good chance to chat with the locals.
Ridingtime:6–7hours(4hoursoptional) Meals:B,L,D
Day 6, Wednesday 16 October 2013 Bumthang and Phobjikha ValleysSpend the morning at leisure in the Choekhor Valley, a chance to ride to some of the numerous temples, monasteries and dzongs nearby. For something different, you may like to visit the Red Panda brewery, which produces Bhutan’s only native beer. This afternoon ride to the hidden and beautiful Phobjikha Valley. Phobjikha is a glacial valley on the western slopes of the Black Mountains and one of the most beautiful open valleys in Bhutan. It is also one of the most important wildlife preserves inthecountryandthewinterhomeoftherareblack-neckedcrane, which annually flies in from Tibet. There are also muntjaks (barking deer), wild boars, sambars, Himalayan black bears, leopards and red foxes.
Ridingtime:4+hours Meals:B,L,D
Day 7, Thursday 17 October 2013 Phobjikha and Punakha ValleysThis morning you’ll have the chance to stretch your legs on a hike along the Gangtey nature trail in the beautiful Phobjikha Valley. In the late morning, get back on our motorbikes and return to the Punakha Valley. This afternoon visit the awesome Punakha Dzong, which previously served as the seat of the government and is still the winter residence of the Dratsheng (Central Monk Body). This is Bhutan’s most spectacular dzong and an excellent example of how a medieval fortress, has adaptedandevolvedformoderndayuse.Latermeetupwiththe trekking group and a few members of the Dragon Riders at a cocktail party. The Dragon Riders are Bhutan’s first motorcycle club. Formed in 2008, their sole purpose is to provide charity support to the most needy in Bhutan’s more remote rural villages. The group includes key members of Bhutan’s society and you will ride with some of them for the next two days.
Day 3, Sunday 13 October 2013 Trek to Jele DzongTodaywebeginour4-daytrekalongtheDrukPath,whichwilltakeyouthroughalpineforestsandyak-grazingpasturestowell above the treeline – a chance to experience some glorious Himalayan vistas. We’ll be camping out in single person tents, a chance to fully appreciate the stunning natural environment. After breakfast, return to the Paro Valley, where we’ll commence our trek at the Ta Dzong (National Museum). Today begins with a gentle acclimatising trek, ascending graduallytotheJeleLa(pass)at3,400metresabovesealevel.Tonight you’ll camp under stars at the ruins of the Jele Dzong, an ancient fortress.
Trekking:8kms(approx.4hours) Meals:B,L,D
Day 4, Monday 14 October 2013 Trek to Jangchu Laka Today’s trail takes you through thick alpine forest and rhododendron to a saddle at 3,590m. If the weather is clear, there’ll be stunning views of Chomolhari and surrounding peaks along the way. You’re also likely to see yaks and yak herders throughout the day. Tonight we’ll set up camp near the yak herders at 3,780m.
Trekking: 11 kms (approx. 5 hours) Meals:B,L,D
Day 5, Tuesday 15 October 2013 Trek to Simkota TshoExpect another spectacular day of trekking as we follow the ridgelinetoasaddleat4,040m.Fromherewedescendslightlytoanotherridge,whichwilltakeustoJangchuLa(pass)ataheightof4,180m.Fromherewebeginmakingasteepdescentacross alpine meadows and then through rhododendron and conifer forest to our campsite near Simkota Tsho, a lake famous for its golden trout.
Trek time: 15 kms (approx. 6 hours). Meals:B,L,D
Day 6, Wednesday 16 October 2013 Trek to Phajoding Gomba & ThimpuToday is our final day on the trek so be sure to savour every moment. It won’t be hard to do because the scenery, as always, is spectacular. This morning begin with a gradual climb to a saddleat4,180m,beforecrossingPhumeLa(pass).AtPhumeLa,aswithallpassesinBhutanyou’llbegreetedwiththeiconicsight of prayer flags flapping in the wind. On a clear day, you’ll also witness enchanting views of Gangkher Puensum and other major Himalayan peaks. From here the trail descends past Thujidrak Gomba and continues through Juniper forest to the Phajoding Gomba (3,870m) a beautiful Buddhist monastery and an important pilgrimage site for the Bhutanese. Afterwards, continue our descent to Thimpu and to our hotel for the night.
Day 7, Thursday 17 October 2013 Punakha ValleyDepart by road for the Punakha Valley, passing the Semtokha Dzong fortress, the oldest of its kind. Built in 1629, today the fortress is a Theological University. Continue ascending pastsmallvillagestoDochuLa(pass)toviewthe108Stupascommissioned by a former Queen. On a clear day you will witnessabreathtakingviewofthesnow-cappedeasternHimalaya.VisitChimiLhakhang,amonasterybuiltbyLamaDrukpaKuenley,theDivineMadman.TheLhakang(temple)isaneasy20-minutewalkacrosspaddyfieldsfromtheroadat Sepsokha. It is believed that childless women who visit the temple will conceive after receiving a wang (blessing). After lunch visit the awesome Punakha Dzong, which previously served as the seat of the government and is still the winter residence of the Dratsheng (Central Monk Body). This is Bhutan’s most spectacular dzong and an excellent example of how a medieval fortress, has adapted and evolved for modern day use. This evening meet up with the motorcycle riding group and some of the Dragon Riders Motorcycle Club members for a cocktail party at the hotel. The Dragon Riders are Bhutan’s first motorcycle club. Formed in 2008, their sole purpose is to provide charity support to the most needy in Bhutan’s more remote rural villages. The group includes key members of Bhutan’s society and you will ride with some of them for the next two days.
Meals:B,L,D
Day 8, Friday 18 October 2013 Dragon Riders Charity RideToday is sure to be a highlight of the trip as we join the Dragon Riders and travel to some remote valleys and villages. The Dragon Riders will have made contact with the head of a village or dzongkhag (region) ahead of time to find out who is most in need of assistance. It may be a school, family or number of individuals in need. You will join them as they personally deliver much-neededsuppliestothecommunityandinteractwiththerecipients. Tonight we stay in a good quality tented campsite. This very special day is organised by the Dragon Riders and details will be announced shortly.
Riding times: TBA Meals:B,L,D
Day 9, Saturday 19 October 2013 Dragon Riders Charity RideToday we return to Thimphu by bike and say farewell to the Dragon Riders and our Royal Enfields. In the late afternoon, drive to Paro by coach.
Ridingtime:5-6hours Meals:B,L,D
Day 10, Sunday 20 October 2013 ParoThis morning hike to Taktsang Monastery, also known as Tiger’sNest.Choosebetweena2-hourroundtriphiketothemonasteryviewpointoralonger5-hourhikeintothemonastery itself. Tiger’s Nest clings impossibly to a cliff of rockat3000ft(914m)abovethevalleyfloorandhasbeenpainstakingly restored after being damaged by a fire in 1998. LegendhasitthatGuruRinpocheflewonthebackofatigressto subdue the local demons then meditated for three months in a cave still visible in the monastery. This afternoon return to Paro where you may choose to visit some of the sights, or simply relax in preparation for the journey home. Tonight we will meet for a farewell party.
Trekking time: 2–5 hours Meals:B,L,D
Day 11, Monday 21 October 2013 DepartureAfter breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Bangkok and your connecting flight to Australia.
Meals: B
Day 12, Tuesday 22 October 2013 Arrive homeWelcome home!
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• If cancellation occurs within 60 days prior to travel, all travel costs, including the deposit, will be forfeited.Amendment Fees: If you wish to amend your travel arrangements the following conditions apply:• A$50 amendment fee will be charged if travel arrangements are amended within 60 days prior to departure• Name changes are not permitted after full payment has been made. It is your responsibility to ensure that the name on your
itinerary matches the name on your passport; and amendments to flights after full payment has been made will incur a fee of $200 per person plus any applicable difference in airfare charges and taxes.
Please ensure you fully complete our booking form on-line and submit this in order we can hold a reservation on your behalf. At the same time, or as soon after as possible, we require a quality scan of your passport photo page which we use to issue your visa. We appreciate you limiting this to less than 1 MB in file size.Deposit and Final Payment: You will be required to pay a $1,500 travel deposit at the time of booking. All deposits are non-refundable. Final payment is required no later than 60 days prior to departure unless otherwise stated. Some airfares or services must be paid in full at the time of booking.Payments by Credit Card: Credit card surcharges of 1.5% for Visa, Mastercard and 2.5% for American Express will apply when paying by credit card. If for any reason any travel service provider is unable to provide the services for which you have contracted, your remedy lies against that provider, and not against Wholesale Travel Services Limited. In the event that payment has been made to Wholesale Travel Services Limited by credit card, you agree that you will not seek to charge back your payment to Wholesale Travel Services Limited.Payments by Cheque: Please note that cheque payments (including bank cheques) require 5 business days to process. If you are paying by this method you will need to make the payment at least 5 business days prior to the actual due date. You agree not to stop payment of the cheque even when you cancel a booking. You agree that we may apply the proceeds of the cheque to satisfy any liability you have to us, including any liability in respect of cancellation fees, before refunding the balance to you.Taxes: Airline taxes are subject to change and are confirmed at the time your airline ticket is issued. There may also be a local tax charged at some airports.Travel Insurance: Travel Insurance is compulsory for all travellers participating in this challenge and is included in cost of the challenge On our motorcycle tours your Royal Enfield 500cc motorcycle comes with comprehensive travel insurance cover included with the exception of a US$500 excess. This excess must be paid directly to Bhutan Motorcycles in the event of an accident or damage to your motorcycle or for any 3rd party damage. The trekking adventure also includes comphrensive travel insurance included in the trip costs. However this excess is covered using our specially negotiated insurance policy from QBE and can be claimed for on your return. It is therefore mandatory that all motorcycle tour participants purchase their main comprehensive travel insurance from QBE via Bhutan & Beyond to guarantee full protection while riding. It is also mandatory to hold a ‘full motorcycle’ license allowing the rider to use an ‘over 250cc’ motorcycle legally. Furthermore an additional motorcycle BOND of US$500 must be made available to Bhutan Motorcycles in cash prior to commencing your journey after arrival in Bhutan. This will be refunded at the end of your trip should no damage have occurred during your journey.Agency: Wholesale Travel Services Limited acts as a travel agent only. We sell various travel related products on behalf of numerous transport, accommodation and other wholesale service providers, such as airlines, coach, rail and cruise line operators. Wholesale Travel Services Limited’s obligation is to make travel bookings on your behalf and to arrange relevant contracts between you and travel service providers. We have no responsibility for the provision of these services nor do we make or give any warranty or representation regarding their standard. All bookings are made subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed by the service provider. If the service provider is unable to provide the services for which you have contracted, your remedy lies against the service provider and not with Wholesale Travel Services Limited.Liability: We do not accept any liability of whatever nature, whether in contract, tort or otherwise, for the acts, omissions or default, whether negligent or otherwise, of third party providers over whom we have no direct control. Under circumstances where liability cannot be excluded, such liability is limited to the value of the purchased travel arrangements. We do not accept any liability in contract, tort or otherwise for any injury, damage, loss (including consequential loss), delay, additional expense or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by force majeure or any other event which is beyond our control and which is not preventable by reasonable diligence on our part. You acknowledge your journey to/from and through this region of South Asia comes with the usual risks of travel and, in some cases, additional risks that are associated with adventure activities and the specific nature of your chosen journey. You accept these risks and the possibility personal injury, death, property damage or loss may result from your deciusion to participate in such a journey.You agree that should you be affected by any sickness, serious injury or other unforseen circumstance that Bhutan & Beyond, and/or any of our overseas partner operators, can arrange any urgent medical treatment or emergency evacuation as deemed necessary for your safety and that all such costs will be borne by you and/or your travel insurer. You also agree that upon completion of our tour booking form and payment of your deposit that you release all claims of liability against Bhutan & Beyond (and all staff) and any and all of our partner operators overseas, including all their staff, for any personal injury, death , property damage, loss or inconvenience sustained by you as a result of this tour, be it a private journey or as part of a small group tour.Wholesale Travel Services reserves the right to change any part, or the whole, of the arrangements contained within the tour plan, should conditions or circumstances beyond our reasonable control determine such action necessary. In such cases, we will use our reasonable endeavours to provide alternatives of the same standard, quality and duration as the original itinerary, or you may cancel your tour in which case your deposit will be forfeited. Furthermore, if you cancel as aforesaid, certain supplier cancellation policies may be applicable, for which you will be liable.Monies not held on trust: All monies paid by you to us will be the property of Wholesale Travel Services Limited and will be a debt due and payable to the travel service provider once the services to which the money relates have been provided. You agree and acknowledge that such monies will not be held by Wholesale Travel Services Limited on trust for or on behalf of You, and Wholesale Travel Services Limited may hold such monies in any account as it sees fit, including it’s own and/or customer monies.Special Requirements: Please liaise with your consultant regarding any special requirements you may have for your travel arrangements such as special meal and seating requests. Frequent Flyer: Please advise your consultant of your frequent flyer membership details for inclusion in your booking. Please check your frequent flyer program for specific terms of your membership. We cannot guarantee that the supplier will credit you with points for your booking.Passports & Visas:Expenditures incurred as a result of such documents not meeting the requirements will be your sole responsibility. All travelers must have a valid passport for international travel and many countries require at least 6 months validity from the date of return. If you need information regarding visa and other travel document requirements for your trip please let us know. We can obtain such information from an external visa advisory service provider on your behalf. We do not warrant the accuracy of such information and accept no liability for any loss or damage which you may suffer in reliance on it. If you wish, we can obtain visas for you through this external service and fees will apply. If you are traveling to the United States please see https://esta.cbp.dhs. gov for information regarding compulsory pre-registration for their visa waiver program.Expenditures incurred as a result of such documents not meeting the requirements will be your sole responsibility.Travel Advice: For travel advice please contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade or visit their website at www.smartraveller.gov .au.Health: You must ensure that you are aware of any health requirements for your travel and ensure that you carry all necessary vaccination documentation. Please check with your local doctor or specialist vaccination clinic.Travel Documents: Travel documents include (without limitation) airline tickets, hotel vouchers, tour vouchers or any other document (whether certain conditions and/or restrictions including (without limitation) being non-refundable, non-date- changeable and subject to cancellation and/or amendment fees. Travel documents cannot be transferred to another person to use. All airline tickets must be issued in the name of the passport/photo identity holder. An incorrect name on a booking may result in an inability to use that booking and the booking being cancelled or amended. Any errors in names, dates and timings on your documentation will be your responsibility if not advised at the time of booking. It is your responsibility to collect all travel documents from us prior to travel. As a general rule your travel documents will be available for collection 2 weeks prior to departure, however this will depend on your individual arrangements. Please contact your travel consultant to confirm when your documents will be ready for collection.Governing Law: If any dispute arises in relation to the agreement between you and us as constituted by these terms and conditions or otherwise, the laws of New South Wales, Australia will apply. You irrevocably and unconditionally submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of New South Wales, Australia, and waive any right that you may have to object to an action being brought in those courts.I have read, understand and agree to the Terms and Conditions herein (from clause 1 to 23).
