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Day 01: Arrive at Paro Airport (7,000ft) where the
representative will receive you and drive to the
hotel. |
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Day 02: Drive to the ruins of Drugyel Dzong. This Dzong
is of historical importance, from whose ramparts
the Bhutanese repelled Tibetan invaders. On a
clear day one can view the sacred Chhomolhari
(Mountain of Goddess) - 24,000 ft. Visit Ta
Dzong, the National museum housed in an ancient
watchtower, which has a fine collection of
ancient Thangka painting, textiles, weapons and
artifacts. See also a traditional wooden bridge. |
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Day 03: Drive to Satsam Chorten and then hike to
viewpoint of Taktshang, the Tiger's Nest. This
magical monastery clings to a vertical granite
cliff 3,000 ft above the valley floor. The
monastery was burnt in 1998 but has recently
been reconstructed. It is one of the most holy
places and all Bhutanese believe that they must
visit it at least once in their lifetime. OR
Drive to Chelila Pass where one can see both the
valleys of Haa and Paro and get a paramount view
of the mountain ranges. On the way back walk to
Chila Nunnery. |
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Day 04: Drive through the beautiful valleys of Paro and
Thimphu to the capital of Bhutan - Thimphu.
Visit the Memorial Chorten built in memory of
His Late Majesty, King Jigme Dorji Wang chuck ,
the Jushina paper factory and later visit the
Handicraft Emporium. |
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Day 05: Drive through Dochula Pass where one gets one of
the most enchanting views in Bhutan. On a clear
day, the one can get a good view of the
Himalayan ranges and also see the Gasa Dzong at
a distance. The journey continues through
varying scenes of greenery all the way to
Punakha.
The Punakha Dzong is set on the junction of the
two rivers Phochu (male river) and Mochu (female
river) and is one of the most spectacular Dzongs
in the country. At present this Dzong serves as
the winter residence for the Je Khenpo, Chief
Abbot of the Central Monastic Body. Visit the
Dzong if the monastic body has sifted to Thimphu
for the summer. Afternoon drive to Wangdue
Phodrang. Visit the town. Overnight at Wangdue. |
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Day 06: Drive back to Thimphu. Sightseeing in Thimphu
includes - visit to the School of Thanka
Painting, the National Library, which holds a
vast collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts
and the Institute of Traditional Medicine, where
centuries old healing arts are still practiced.
Stroll through Thimphu town. |
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Day 07: Visit Sangay Gang where you can get a
spectacular view of the whole Thimphu valley.
Then visit Zelukha Nunnery. After lunch, drive
to Paro. |
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Day 08: Early breakfast at hotel and drive to Paro
Airport for departure. |
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