Himalayan Film and Photography Expedition

DISCOVER THE PURITY OF FILM AND NATURE WITH COMO UMA BHUTAN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AWARD-WINING PHOTOGRAPHER MICHAEL TUREK AND NATURAL WORLD SAFARIS

Sister hotels COMO Uma Paro and COMO Uma Punakha have partnered with Natural World Safaris and Britishamerican photographer and Kodak Ambassador Michael Turek to launch Bhutan’s first Film and Photography Expedition from June 2 – 9, 2019.

THE BEAUTY OF FILM

The ‘Eight-day Film & Photography Expedition’ itinerary will give participants the opportunity to experience the beauty of Bhutan and to slow down and engage in the present moment through the lens of a film camera with the guidance of Michael Turek. Michael will be sharing his methods of shooting on film – a medium that encourages photographers to be present in the moment, and to capture their surroundings with deliberation and intention.

By slowing down with film, participants will enjoy a deeper and more thoughtful observation of nature and discover a deeper level of engagement with the Bhutanese. The result being more intimate visual illustrations of their experience in this unique country.

EXPLORE THE HEARTLAND

Guests will spend five nights at COMO Uma Paro and two nights at COMO Uma Punakha and will get to journey deep into the kingdom’s heartland to explore three distinctly different but important valleys: the bustling capital of Thimphu with its monuments, museums and markets; the tropical Punakha Valley with its magnificent dzongs; and the emerald valley of Paro, with its rice paddies and ancient temples. Other highlights include walks along winding rivers to sacred monasteries and temples that cling to sheer cliffs faces as well as spectacular drives through mountain passes. The magic light of Bhutan will come alive on treks along forest trails lined with fluttering prayer flags.

The ‘Eight Day Film & Photography Expedition’ includes:

• Accommodation for five nights at COMO Uma Paro and two nights at COMO Uma Punakha on a full board basis, including picnic lunches during excursion days (excluding beverages)

• Six-and-a-half days of privately guided excursions, taking in the highlights of the Paro, Thimphu and Punakha Valleys

The private services of an experienced Englishspeaking Bhutanese guide

One 60-minute COMO Shambhala body treatment

Private airport transfers and transport around Bhutan

All Bhutanese government visa and royalty fees, service charge and sales tax

All museum and visitor centre entry fees and road permits

Complimentary one-hour daily yoga class whilst at COMO Uma Paro (except Sundays) www.comohotels.com