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Thimphu |
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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.
• Evening visit to Kyichu Lhakhang (lhakhang = temple).
Overnight Hotel Olathang or similar, Paro. |
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| Day 3 : |
Paro / Thimphu (55 km, 2 hours) |
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• Morning drive to Thimphu en route visit Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the Kingdom which now houses the School for religious and cultural studies.
• Afternoon free for shopping and leisure.
• Overnight Hotel Phuntsho Pelri / Hotel Wangchuk or similar, Thimphu. |
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| Day 4 : |
Thimphu |
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• Morning drive to BBS Tower for fascinating view of Thimphu valley and later visit Mini zoo, Anim Dratshang (nunnery), National Library, Handmade Paper factory & Memorial Chorten (stupa). Afternoon, as the time permits, visit to School of Arts & Crafts, Textile & Folk Heritage Museum, Zangtho Pelri Lhakahng (lhakhang = temple) and Handicrafts Emporium.
• Overnight Hotel Phuntsho Pelri / Hotel Wangchuk or similar, Thimphu. |
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| Day 5 : |
Thimphu – Punakha (75 km, 2.1/2 hours) |
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• Morning drive to Punakha taking a short stop at Dochula pass (3,080m) that heralds the most enchanting views of Bhutan.
• Afternoon visit Punakha Dzong and Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten (chorten = stupa).
• Evening free in fascinating Punakha valley.
• Overnight Hotel Zangtho Pelri or similar, Punakha. |
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| Day 6 : |
Punakha – Wangduephodrang – Paro (145 km, 5 hours) |
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• Morning drive to Wangduephodrang town visiting Dzong and local market.
Later drive to Paro.
• Overnight Hotel Olathang or similar, Paro. |
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| Day 7 : |
Depart Paro |
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• Morning transfer to the airport for flight to onward destination. |
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