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Thimphu |
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• Moring visit National Library, Arts & Crafts School, Textile & Folk Heritage Museum.
• Afternoon visit to Anim Dratshang (nunnery), Handmade paper factory, Thimphu view point, Handicrafts Emporium and Memorial Chorten.
• Overnight Hotel Phuntsho Pelri / Hotel Wangchuk or similar, Thimphu. |
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| Day 3 : |
Day Trip to Punakha or Thimphu / Punakha |
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• Morning drive to Dochula pass (3,080m) that heralds the most enchanting views of Bhutan.
• Afternoon visit to Punakha Dzong, the 17th century fortress which has played important role in building up of modern Bhutan.
• Overnight Hotel Zangtho Pelri or similar, Punakha. |
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| Day 4 : |
Punakha / Wangduephodrang / Paro (125 km, 5 hours drive) |
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• Moring drive to Wangduephodrang, visiting Dzong and local market.
• Afternoon drive to Paro en route visiting Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the Kingdom, which now houses the School for Buddhist studies.
• Overnight Hotel Olathang or similar, Paro. |
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| Day 5 : |
Paro |
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• Morning visit Drukgyel Dzong (dzong = fortress/monastery), the ruined fortress from where Bhutanese repelled several invasion by Tibetan armies. On a clear day, there is splendid view of Mt. Chomolhari from the approach road to this Dzong.
• Later visit Ta Dzong (National Museum) and then walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong, the fortress which has a long and fascinating history.
• Overnight Hotel Olathang or similar, Paro. |
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| Day 6 : |
Depart Paro |
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• Morning transfer to the airport for flight to onward destination. |
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