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DAY 01: ARRIVE PARO
The flight into the Himalayas reveals
breathtaking views of the great peaks,
taking you right into the Dragon Kingdom's
cloud scraping airstrip at Paro (altitude
7000ft.). Your Bhutanese escort from
our local agent receives you on arrive
and drive 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
A drive to the ruins of Drukgyel
Dzong (18 kms from the hotel). This
Dzong of historical importance, from
whose ramparts the Bhutanese repelled
Tibetan invaders. On a clear day you
can view the sacred Chomolhari (Mountain
of Godess) 24,00 ft. After lunch visit
Taa Dzong, the National Museum housed
in an ancient water tower, which has
a fine collection of ancient Thangka
paintings, textiles, weapons and artifacts.
Evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
DAY 03: PARO – DAY
EXCURSION TO TAKTSANG
After breakfast, drive to Satsam
Chorten and take a two hours ride/hike
to the viewpoint of Taktsang Monastery.
A light refreshment and hot lunch
will be served at the cafeteria. After
lunch walk back to Satsam Chorten
and drive back to hotel. Evening at
leisure. Overnight at Hotel.
DAY 04: PARO – THIMPHU
[68KMS - 2 hours]
After breakfast drive through the
Paro and Thimphu valleys to the capital
of Bhutan-Thimphu. Visit the Memorial
Chorten to His Late Majesty, King
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck and visit the
Handicrafts Emporium. Overnight at
the Hotel.
DAY 05: THIMPU-PUNAKHA (77
kms)
The drive to Punakha takes you through
Duchula Pass, site of one of most
Bhutan's enchanting views. On a clear
the whole range of the Himalaya stretching
from east to west can be viewed. The
journey continues through varying
scenes of greenery to Punakha. View
the Punakha Dzong from outside. This
Dzong (fort) is set on the junction
of the two rivers Phochu (male river)
and Mochu (female river) with their
waters merging right in front. At
present, this Dzong serves as the
winter residence for the Je Khenpo,
Chief Abbot of the central Monk Body.
In the afternoon, drive to Wangdue
Phodrang. Overnight at hotel in Punakha.
DAY 06: PUNAKHA-THIMPU
Drive back to Thimphu. Sightseeing
in Thimphu includes- visit to the
Painting School of Buddist Art, the
National Library, which holds a vast
collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts
and the Indigenious Hospital, where
centuries old healing arts as are
still practised. Then visit the Handicrafts
Emporium for a little souvenir shopping.
Overnight at the hotel.
DAY 07: THIMPHU-PARO
After breakfast, visit Sangay Gang
where you can get a good view of the
whole Thimphu valley, followed by
a visit to the Zilukha Nunnery. After
lunch drive to Paro. Evening at leisure.
Overnight at hotel.
DAY 08: PARO-DEPARTURE
Early breakfast at the hotel, thereafter
drive to the Airport to board the
flight. Your local representative
will see you off and bid you farewell.
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