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Day
01 : Arrive Paro
During this flight, one will experience
breathtaking views of Mount. Everest, Kanchenjunga
and other Himalayan peaks including sacred
Chomolhari and Mount. Jichu Drake in Bhutan.
On arrival received by Bhutan Ancient Tours
& Trek representative and transfer to
the hotel. Evening visit to Paro market and
town. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 02 : Paro
After breakfast, visit to Ta Dzong (National
Museum) and then walk down the trail to
see, Rinpung Dzong. Afternoon visit to Drukgyel
Dzong, Kyichu Lhakhang and a traditional
Bhutanese Farm House. Overnight at the hotel
in Paro.
Day 03 : Paro - Thimphu
Morning, after breakfast proceed to Thimphu,
the modern capital town of Bhutan. Enroute
stop at Chuzom (confluence) where Paro river
joins Thimphu river. Nearby Thimphu, visit
to Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of
the Kingdom. Afternoon, in Thimphu, visit
to King's Memorial Chorten, majestic Tashichhodzong,
interesting Handicrafts Emporium and market.
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 04 : Thimphu - Punakha
Morning, Thimphu sightseeing, visiting National
Library, Painting School, Traditional Medicine
Institute. After lunch drive to Punakha,
the old capital town of Bhutan. Stop enroute
for tea / coffee at Dochula pass (3,100m)
and enjoy mountain scenery. On arrival,
check into the hotel. Evening visit Punakha
Dzong, the fortress of 17th century. And
later take a stroll around market area.
Overnight at the hotel in Punakha.
Day 05 : Punakha - Wangdiphodrang
- Gangtey (Phobjikha)
After breakfast drive to Gangtey via Wangdiphodrang.
Visit remarkable Wangdi Dzong and a local
village house offering good insight into
lifestyle of people. Further ahead pass
through dense forests and Oak, Rhododendron
trees, reaching at Gangtey (Phobjikha).
Evening take a stroll around Gangtey village
and visit Gangtey Gompa, the only Nyingmapa
monastery in the Kingdom. Overnight at Camp
/ Guest House.
Day 06 : Gangtey - Tongsa
Morning explore Phobjikha valley which is
famous for Black Necked Cranes. These cranes
migrate from Central Asiatic Plateau to
escape its harsh winters. After lunch drive
to Tongsa crossing 3,300 m high Pelela pass.
Evening visit to Tongsa market. Overnight
at the lodge in Tongsa.
Day 07 : Tongsa - Bumthang
Morning visit to Tongsa Dzong, the masterpiece
of Bhutanese architecture and see Ta Dzong,
the watch tower built to defend this dzong.
After lunch, proceed to Bumthang, the religious
heartland of the nation. Evening at leisure.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge in Bumthang.
Day 08 : Bumthang
Bumthang is the general name given to complex
of four valleys - Chumey, Choekhor, Tang
and Ura with altitude varying from 2,600m
to 4,000m. It is home to many of prominent
Buddhist temples and monasteries. Visit
to Tamshing Lhakhang, the treasure house
of interesting religious Buddhist paintings.
Then visit to Jakar Dzong, the administrative
centre of the valley.
Afternoon visit Kurje Lhakhang, one of the
most sacred place. Later visit Jambey Lhakhang,
one of the oldest monastery dating from
introduction of Buddhism in Bhutan. Evening
visit to local shops. Overnight at the lodge
in Bumthang.
Day 09 : Bumthang - Thimphu
Morning after visiting Bumthang
market, drive to Thimphu for about 7 hours.
Lunch would be served enroute at one of
the famous restaurant in Tongsa town. Enroute
at Wangdiphodrang take a short break for
tea / coffee and then proceed to Thimphu.
Arrive Thimphu and check into the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 10 : Thimphu - Paro
Morning free time in Thimphu for shopping
and leisure. After lunch drive to Paro for
overnight stay.
Day 11 : Paro depart |
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