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BHUTAN SELF DRIVING EXPEDITION 7th - 12th April 2019

Experience the mysterious mountain kingdom

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It's time to put your vehicle into gear and drive

towards the Land of the Thunder Dragon. Druk

Yul or the country of the Dragon people is an

incomparable melange of high mountains,

dense forests, adventure sports, ancient

monasteries, and an economy that is measured

by the happiness of its people. It is a montage of

cultures, lifestyles, languages and belief systems

and is said to be the last 'Shangri-La' on earth.

Bhutan is an explorer's dream come true. Its

location delivers a striking landscape; from the

precipitous, rugged mountains and deep valleys

to the North to sub-tropical forest and bamboo

jungles in its South. This is where legends are

discovered.

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After breakfast, we begin our around 243 km

journey to Thimpu in Bhutan with our first stop at

Phuentsholing. This is where we apply for entry and

vehicle permits for Bhutan - and yes each and every

participant's presence is required for the biometric

scan! Once we receive our permits, it's onward

bound to Thimpu, the fourth highest capital city in

the world. After a sumptuous dinner we call it a

night.

Day 1Chalsa Hills - Thimpu | 243 kms

Once you arrive at Chalsa Hills and check in to the

resort, spend your day at leisure and unwind before

the ensuing adventure. Meet your fellow explorers

over a pre-drive briefing later that evening,

followed by dinner.

Night Halt @ City Hotel Thimpu

Day 0Chalsa Hills

Night Halt @ Sinclairs Retreat Dooars

at Chalsa Hilltop

Permits PhuentsholingMeet & Greet ThimpuChalsa Hills

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It's time to break our respective fasts and indulge in

a hearty morning repast. We check-out to visit the

13th century Buddhist Monastery and fortress -

Tashichho Dzong. The whitewashed structures

stand in stark contrast to the towers at each of the

four corners, which are topped by triple-tiered

golden roofs. We then make our way to a vibrant

Buddhist temple on the outskirts of Thimpu, which

offers sweeping views of the city nestled amongst a

typical Bhutanese backdrop. Our last local visit, is to

the Great Buddha Dordenma, a colossal

Shakyamuni Buddha statue nuzzled amongst the

massifs surrounding Thimpu. Having obtained our

additional permits at Thimpu for visiting Punakha,

we drive out to the 3,100 metre Dochula Pass which

is famous for its 108 stupas. We stop for lunch at

Chimi Lhakhang and visit the fertility temple

blessed by the "Divine Madman," the eccentric

saint Drukpa Kunley. Once we are literally and

philosophically satiated, we barrel our way towards

Punakha, the erstwhile capital of Bhutan. After

appeasing our nighttime hankerings with dinner, we

call it a night.

Day 2Thimpu - Punakha | 115 kms

Night Halt @ Meri Puensum Resort

Great Buddha Dordenma PunakhaDochula Pass

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After an early breakfast, we begin the drive

towards the Vale of Paro. Paro is a historic town

with numerous revered sites and ancient

buildings speckled across its location. We visit

the second largest fortress in Bhutan, and one its

most majestic. The dzong (fortress) houses the

sacred relics of the southern Drukpa Lineage;

part of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Post lunch, we visit Kyichu Lhakhang, an

important 7th century Himalayan Buddhist

Temple.

We end our local sightseeing with a visit to the

National Museum, which houses over 3,000

works of Bhutanese art, covering more than

1,500 years of Bhutanese cultural heritage. We

end our day with appeased appetites and

awestruck dispositions.

Day 3Punakha - Paro | 150 kms

Night Halt @ Khangkhu Resort

The Dzong Houses ParoKagyu School National MuseumPunakha

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We visit the Paro Taktsang or Tiger's Nest

Monastery. The 16km hike is breathtaking and

almost transcendent. The temple is perched

precariously 900 metres, on a cliff. This 17th century

shrine is a Bhutanese cultural icon. Return to the

hotel, for dinner.

Day 4Paro

Night Halt @ Khangkhu Resort

Our last breakfast In Bhutan, and we bid adieu to

this mystical and enchanted land. The around

325km journey to Siliguri, with a stopover for lunch

sees us in time for dinner.

Day 5Paro - Siliguri | 325 kms

Night Halt @ Royal Sarovar Portico Hotel

We say our goodbyes in the expectations of seeing

you again, as we embark on our next adventure of

discovery.

Day 6Siliguri

Tiger’s Nest16km Hike Siliguri

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Accommodation:We start our journey from the Sinclairs Retreat Dooars

at Chalsa Hilltop (Trip Advisor Rating 4, Google Review

Rating of 4.1) and head to City Hotel Thimpu (Trip

Advisor Rating of 4.5, Google Review Rating of 4.5),

located in the centre of the city. Our next stay at

Punakha is at the Meri Puensum Resort (Trip Advisor

Rating 4, Google Review Rating of 4.2), one of the first

resorts to come up in the valley. Our stay at our final

destination in Bhutan is at Khangkhu Resort, Paro (Trip

Advisor Rating 4, Google Review Rating of 4.4). We

return to the Royal Sarovar Portico Hotel (Trip Advisor

Rating 4) situated on the Sevoke road at Siliguri for rest

on the last night before starting our return journey

home.

Cost:5-day, 6-night adventure including accommodation,

breakfast, lunch & dinner, entry & permit fees, tourist

SIM cards, cultural entertainment program, local

guides, breakdown assistance. A dedicated team of

instructors in lead and sweep vehicles will accompany

the guests on the journey.

INR 55,000 for one adult on single occupancy, inclusive

of taxes.

INR 75,000 for two adults on twin/double occupancy,

inclusive of taxes.

Accommodations Costing

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What ? How ? When ? Who ?

Frequently Asked Questions

Who Operates the Events?

The Isuzu Discoveries Legends Series are operated by

Cougar Motorsport Pvt Ltd., who are licensed and

authorised by Isuzu Motors India Ltd. When you make a

booking you will enter into a contract with Cougar

Motorsport.

Who is eligible to participate?

Indian nationals with privately registered Isuzu vehicles

are el igible to part icipate by completing the

documentation and paying the registration fee. The

Organisers may accept or reject any registration and

participant at their discretion.

Can children participate?

Children above 12 can participate by paying the same

registration charges as adults. There are no charges for

children below 5 years. Charges for children between 5

and 12 years to be accommodated in the same room as

their parents or guardians are available on request.

Who is eligible to drive?

All driving guests must be at least 18 years old and have a

full valid driving licence. No participant will be allowed to

drive under the influence of alcohol.

Do I need any off road drive experience?

Basic driving experience will suffice. There will be an

expert instructor accompanying on each event who will

provide expert guidance and reassurance, but each event

is designed for drivers of all abilities.

How many participants can be in each vehicle?

At the discretion of the participants subject to the

vehicles carrying capacity for passengers and baggage.

Do we travel in a convoy?

Yes, we will generally travel in convoy.

How many vehicles and guests will be accepted in the

Events?

The maximum group size of vehicles and guests for each

event will be 15 vehicles and 30 guests respectively. This

may however be lower for select events due to logistical

reasons including where accommodation options are

limited.

Do I need to purchase insurance to be able to

participate?

Geographical extension endorsement for Bhutan of a

valid comprehensive insurance of your Isuzu vehicle will

be compulsory. In addition, we recommend a personal

accident insurance valid for foreign travel to Bhutan.

Do I need to have a certain level of physical fitness to

take part?

To participate in the event you should ensure that you do

not know of any circumstances which would disqualify you

from driving such as chronic back problems (or similar

conditions), mental conditions which might impair your

ability to drive, eyesight which doesn't meet the

standards for driving, pregnancy or heart problems.

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Can arrangements be made for the transportation of

my vehicle?

Subject to a full load of 5 - 6 vehicles, car carriers can be

arranged on a sharing basis from NCR, Mumbai, Chennai

and Bangalore to transport vehicles to Siliguri and back.

Charges for transportation will be available on request.

All such services will be at the risk of the participants and

the Organisers will not assume any responsibility for the

same.

What is the cancellation policy?

The charges paid will be refunded in case the registration

is rejected by the Organisers or in case the event is

cancelled by the Organisers. The charges will NOT be

refunded for ANY OTHER reason.

Whom can I contact if I require further information,

assistance or clarification?

Cougar Motorsport will gladly assist you and can be

contacted as follows:

E-mail: ivleague@cougarmotorsport.in

Telephone:+91 88008 60430

(10h00 – 18h00 (IST), Monday to Friday).

You can also contact the following representatives from

ISUZU Motors:

1. Nitesh Roy - 9560490082 (Co-ordinator North)

2. Aadhith Sunil - 9962001214 (Co-ordinator South)

What is included in the price of the event?

General inclusions are as follows: convoy coordination

and driving activities, twin sharing accommodation,

breakfast, lunch & dinner, any permits and entry fees,

tourist SIM cards, cultural entertainment program, local

guides and breakdown assistance.

What isn't included in the price of the event?

Cost of geographical extension endorsement for Bhutan

on a valid comprehensive insurance of your Isuzu vehicle,

any accidental damage, spare parts for repairs, fuel & tolls,

personal accident insurances, tips, all personal expenses

(e.g. alcohol, minibar in the hotel, spa treatments etc.) and

any pre or post-trip arrangements that deviate from the

itinerary.

What happens if an event does not reach its minimum

numbers? Will it be cancelled?

We endeavour not to cancel any of our events but in some

cases this may be inevitable. We reserve the right to

cancel an event if minimum operating numbers have not

been reached 4 weeks before departure.

Are the itineraries and accommodation confirmed?

Your itinerary and accommodation are subject to change

based on availability. We reserve the right to replace the

itinerary and accommodation with similar alternatives.

Can I join other participants on the drive to Siliguri?

Participants wishing to drive together to Siliguri can join

official convoys that have been planned from Vijaywada in

the South and NCR in the North. Details of the same are

available on request.

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Disclaimer and Important note

Accessories shown are not part of the standard equipment and the images shown here are for illustration purposes

only and should there be any ambiguity regarding the programme, the written itinerary will be taken as the more

accurate interpretation of the trip. We reserve the right to alter the travel route with similar alternatives.

How can I make the payment for the drive?

Payment can be done in either of the following two ways:

1. Bank Transfer in favour of

Cougar Motorsport Private Limited,

Current A/c no 00090210001400

with UCO Bank, H-46 Connaught Place, New Delhi

IFSC Code : UCBA0000009.

2. Payment Link

https://www.payumoney.com/events/#/buyTickets/Isuzudiscoveriesthelegendseries

Please mention your GST details if credit is requested.

Where can I find the detailed Terms & Conditions?

The terms & conditions are available on the payumoney link as follows:

https://www.payumoney.com/events/#/eventDetails/Isuzudiscoveriesthelegendseries

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For more information

Cougar Motorsport Pvt Ltd.

+91 88008 60430 visit isuzu.in