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Fékk skilaboð frá Hollandi. Rannsóknin (mín :)) þar gengur víst glimrandi vel. Niðurstöður lofa góðu. Nú á að sækja um styrk til NIH í USA til að fjármagna lokahnykkinn. Þarf að vinna í því í næstu viku. Kannski mér gefist tækifæri til að fara til Amsterdams á ný, -með penslana. Svona geta hlutir tekið óvænta en ánægjulega stefnu, þegar minnst varir. Þarf að klára CV á morgun.

Fékk boð (verðskuldað) um að fara í lærdóms- og vísindaferð næsta haust í hópi sem ég þekki til. Ferðast á um Rajasthan og Bhutan og blanda saman vísindum og ferðlögum. Túristering fyrir hádegi og heilapúl eftir hádegi.

Í lokin er svo 5 daga gönguferð um Bhutan (á súrefnis og háfjallaveikimörkum). Að lokum aflsöppun í einhverju frábæru fjallahóteli.

Svona lítur dagskráin út (stytt) og trúið mér það fer meiri tími í "academic sessions" en fram kemur. Hef reynt það áður með þessum hópi

Dagur 1. Nýja Delhi.
Relaxing at 5* Taj Palace. Skoðunardagur í Delhi pm.

Dagur 2. Taj Mahal.
Very early wake up so that we can board the 06:00 Shatabadi express To Agra. Breakfast on board. On arrival at the station proceed for a morning tour of the magnificent Taj Mahal.
Spend the afternoon at Agra Fort visiting the fantastic places of the site and enjoy the spectacular views of the Taj. Return to Hotel for Academic Session 1.


Dagur 3. Agra - Fatipur SikriDrive from Agra to the magnificent complex of Fatipur Sikri - one of the most beautiful in the whole of Rajasthan. Intricate carved screens and wonderful waterworks astound and the magnificent Gates dominate the skyline. Proceed to a country haveli for lunch.
After lunch visit a local dispensary and continue our drive to Jaipur. Arrive at Le Meridian Hotel - check in and buffet supper.

Dagur 4. Jaipur
Visit to Amer Fort a 30 m drive from the city - a full guided visit of this magnificent collection of buildings representing another royal palace. Spectacular mosaics and mirror effects in the wonderfully decorated rooms. Return Academic Session 2.
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Dagur 6. Jaipur - PushkarAfter breakfast, Shatabdi express for Pushkar.




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Dagur 10. Flight to Paro via Kathmandu
Transfer to Thimpu Capital of Bhutan.

Dagur 11. ThimpuDrive to Gantey 90 km from Thimphu. On the way, halt at Dochula pass (26 km, Alt. 3100m) and enjoy the most spectacular view of the eastern Himalayan mountain ranges (if it is a clear day). Also visit Punakha (60 km) the former capital of Bhutan and The Punakha Dzong which was built in 1637 AD.

Dagur 12. GANGTEY - GOGONA
Begin the Gantey Trek. The winding trail through meadows and fields and the climb takes you through a mixed forest of juniper, bamboo, magnolia and rhododendron to Tselela pass (3320m). Overnight in camp at an altitude of 3000m distance 16 km, and time 5-6 Hrs.

Dagur 13. GOGONA - KHOTOKHA
A gentle climb leads to Shobjula Pass (3390m). The descent from the pass leads to a wide valley, surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges. Overnight in camp (distance 16 kms and time taken 6-7 Hrs)

Dagur 14. KHOTOKHA - CHUZOMSA
A short ascent will bring you to the Tashila pass (2780m). You walk through an ever-changing landscape into the drainage of Dangchu. (Chu means River). Overnight in camp.

Dagur 15. Walk from Chuzomsa to the motor road, which takes about 45 minutes. Drive to Paro (75 kms).
Lunch on the way in Thimphu and drive on to Paro to visit the famous Taktshang monastery - the tigers lair - Bhutan's most famous building.

Upgrade to Uma Paro for a luxurious post trek relaxation on your last night.


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