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Druk Yul Tour- 08 Days |
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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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