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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 Ramthongkha and then hike to viewpoint of
Taktshang, the Tiger's Nest (one and a half
hours). This magical monastery clings to a
vertical granite cliff 3,000 ft above the valley
floor. The monastery unfortunately got burnt in
1998 but it has recently been reconstructed. OR
Drive to Chelila Pass where one can see beautiful
mountain ranges and rhododendron flowers in bloom.
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 Zangthopelri Lhakhang, the School of Thankha
Painting and the Tashi Nincha folk studio where
the traditional folk and mask dance are learned
and praciticed. Afternoon, visit the Zelukha
Nunnery, the Tashichho Dzong and the Handicraft
Emporium. |
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Day
05 :
In the morning, visit the Memorial Chorten and see
also some gold and silversmiths at work. After
lunch drive to Punakha through Dochula Pass. Visit
Punakha town and visit the Punakha Dzong if the
monastic body has shifted to Thimphu for the
summer. Evening drive to Wangdue town.
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Day
06 :
Visit the Wangdue town. After lunch drive to
Trongsa over the Pelela Pass (Alt 11,155 ft /
3,400 m) in the Black Mountain ranges, which
separates the western region from the other
regions of the country. |
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Day
07 :
Visit to the outside premises of Trongsa Dzong one
of the largest Dzongs in the country. Visit also
the Ta Dzong (Watch Tower) and stroll through the
small Trongsa town. After lunch, drive to Bumthang
Valley across the Yutola Pass. |
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Day
08 :
Drive to Ura - one of the four valleys of Bumthang.
Visit the village and explore the beautiful
valley. Visit Ura Lhakhang and drive through the
picturesque valley of Bumthang to see Kurje
Lhakhang, Tamshing Lhakhang and Kuenshusum
Lhakhang. |
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Day
09 :
Drive to Thimphu. Enroute visit the Rukhubji
village. Overnight in Thimphu. |
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Day
10 :
Early morning drive to Paro for departure.
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