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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 3 : |
Thimphu / Trongsa (200 km, 6 hours) |
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• Morning drive to Trongsa across Dochula pass (3080m) that heralds the most enchanting views of Bhutan. Then process further across 3,300m Pelela pass and visit Chendbji Chorten en route.
• Afternoon visit Trongsa Dzong, the ancestral abode of Bhutan’s Royal family.
• Overnight Norling Lodge or similar, Trongsa. |
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| Day 4 : |
Trongsa / Bumthang (68 km, 3 hours) |
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• Morning drive to Bumthang across Yutongla pass (3400). The enchanting valley of Bumthang is also the religious heartland of Bhutan.
• Afternoon visit to Jakar Dzong, Jambay Lhakhang, Kurje Lhakhang and Tamshing Lhakhang.
• Overnight Hotel Wangdichholing Lodge or similar, Bumthang. |
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| Day 5 : |
Bumthang – Punakha (205 km, 7 hours hours) |
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• Morning drive to Punakha visiting majestic Wangduephodrang Dzong en route. The district of Wangduephodrang is also famous for its bamboo products, slate and stone carvings.
• Evening free in fascinating Punakha valley.
• Overnight Hotel Zangtho Pelri or similar, Punakha. |
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| Day 6 : |
Punakha / Paro (125 km, 5 hours) |
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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 Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom.
• Overnight Hotel Olathang or similar, Paro. |
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| Day 7 : |
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.
• Evening visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom.
• Overnight Hotel Olathang or similar, Paro. |
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| Day 8 : |
Depart Paro |
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• Morning transfer to the airport for flight to onward destination. |
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