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Day 01: You will be received at the Paro Airport by our
airport representative and drive to the hotel. |
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Day 02: Morning visit Drugyel Dzong, 18
kilometers away from Paro town. On a clear day
one can get a glimpse of the sacred Mount
Chhomolhari, Mountain of Goddess, (24,000 ft).
Visit a typical Bhutanese farm house and
sightseeing trip to the Paro Bazaar. Visit also
Ta Dzong which houses the National Museum
followed by a short walk to Paro Rimpung Dzong. |
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Day 03: 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 and later visit the Handicraft
Emporium. |
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Day 04: Sightseeing in Thimphu includes visit
to the National Library, Zelukha Nunnery,
Painting School, Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of
the Glorious Religion) and Memorial Chorten.
Afternoon, stroll through Thimphu town. |
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Day 05: In the morning, visit gold and
silversmiths at work. Drive over Dochula Pass
(10,000ft / 3080m) where one gets the most
spectacular views of the Himalayas and on to
Wangdue Phodrang. The drive from Wangdue
Phodrang to Trongsa goes over Pelela Pass (Alt
11,155ft / 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 06: Visit the 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
across Yutola Pass and on to Bumthang Valley.
The Jakar Dzong (The Castle of the White Bird)
towers over the small town. In the evening, see
some weavers weave the famous yathra which is a
unique material woven from coarse sheep wool. |
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Day 07: Drive to Ura - one of the four valleys
of Bumthang. Visit Ura Lhakhang and drive
through the picturesque valley of Bumthang to
see Kurje Lhakhang, Tamshing Lhakhang and
Kuenshusum Lhakhang. Visit the Swiss Farm in the
evening. |
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Day 08: The trek route begins along the Chamkhar Chhu, a river known for its richness in
trout. Lunch stop at Thangbi Lhakhang. You will
then enter the "Swan Land" (Ngang Yul) with its
center at the "Swan Temple" (Nganglhakhang).
Overnight in camp. |
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Day 09: The climb to Phephela pass (Alt 11,965
ft / 3625 m) will take you to the highest point
on the trek. The trial to the pass leads through
one of the most beautiful forested areas of the
region. Overnight at camp. |
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Day 10: The trail passes through mini bamboo
pasture with the view of Ta-hung village and Ugyenchholing Palace on the way. Overnight in
camp. |
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Day 11: The trial follows the Tang - Chu,
another trout filled river. Along the banks of
this river is Tang Rimpoche Lhakhang. Enroute to
Jakar, visit Membar Tsho also known as the
"Flaming Lake". From Pangshing, drive to Jakar.
Overnight in hotel. |
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Day 12: Drive to Wangdue Phodrang. Lunch at
Chendebji. Visit Wangdue Phodrang town |
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Day 13: The drive to Paro takes approximately 5
- 6 hours. Stroll through Paro town. |
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Day 14: Early morning drive to Paro Airport to
board the flight |
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