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DAY 01: ARRIVE PARO
The flight into the Himalayas reveals
breathtaking views of the great peaks.
Taking you the right into the Dragon
Kingdom's cloud scraping airstrip
at Paro (altitude 7000 ft). Your Bhutanese
escort from our local agent receives
you on arrival and drives you through
beautiful valley of Paro to the hotel.
After refreshments take a stroll around
the little town of Paro. Dinner and
overnight at the hotel.
DAY 02: PARO – THIMPHU
[68 kms / 2 hours]
After breakfast, a two-hour drive
through the Paro and Thimphu valleys
to the capital of Bhutan (altitude
7500 ft). .After lunch visit the National
Library which holds a vast collection
of ancient Buddhist manuscripts, the
School of Thangka Painting and the
Traditional Medicine Institute, where
centuries old healing arts are still
practised. Then visit the Memorial
Chorten to His Late Majesty King Jigme
Dorji Wangchuck, gold and silver smiths
at work. Then, the Tashichho Dzong
(Fortress of the Glorious Religion)
built in 1641 by Shabdrung Ngawang
Namgyel and reconstructed in 1961
by the late King, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck
using traditional methods, without
the use of any nails or plans on paper.
DAY 03: THIMPHU – PARO
If it is a Saturday, visit the weekly
market where you can mingle in the
hustle and bustle of the crowds of
shoppers and villagers. Then visit
the Handicrafts Emporium for a little
souvenir shopping. Afternoon spend
at leisure or stroll in the town.
Evening, drive back to Paro. Overnight
at the hotel.
DAY 04: PARO – SIGHTSEEING
The day begins with a visit to the
ruins of Drukgyel Dzong (18 kms from
the hotel). This Dzong is of historical
importance, from whose ramparts the
Bhutanese repelled Tibetan invaders.
On a clear day, you can view the sacred
Chomolhari (Mountain of Goddess) 24,000
ft.
After lunch visit Taa Dzong, the
National Museum housed in an ancient
watchtower. It has a fine collection
of ancient Thangka paintings, textiles,
weapons and artifacts. Dinner and
overnight at the hotel.
DAY 05: PARO – DEPARTURE
Breakfast at the hotel and then drive
to the airport to board the flight.
Your local escort will assist you
with the exit formalities and bid
you farewell.
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