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Day 01. Arrive at Paro:
Fly by Druk Air and upon arrival at Paro airport, received
by representative of Bhutan Guide, transfer to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 02. Paro - Thimphu:
After breakfast, drive to the ruins of Drukgyel dzong, now
in ruins was built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to
commemorate the victory over the Tibetan invaders in1644;
the dzong name's means indeed " victorious Druk ". The Dzong
was used as an administrative center until 1951 when a fire
caused by butter lamp destroyed it. Then visit Kyichu
Lhakhang, one of Bhutan's oldest and most sacred monasteries
dating from the introduction of Buddhism in the 8th century
and then visit Rimpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) built in 1646 by
Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. The Dzong presently houses
administrative offices. After lunch visit the Ta dzong, an
ancient watchtower, which has been, since 1967, the national
museum of Bhutan. In the evening a two hours drive to
Thimphu, check in hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel
in Thimphu.
DAY 03. Thimphu Sightseeing:
After breakfast, sight seeing in Thimphu. It includes: Visit
to TashichhoDzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion), built
in 1641 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and reconstructed in
1961 by the Late King, His Majesty King Jigme Dorji Wang
chuck, who is regarded as Father of Modern Bhutan. Then
visit the National Library, which holds a vast collection of
ancient Buddhist manuscripts followed by visit to Painting
School, famous for carving and free hand art. After lunch
visit the National Memorial Chorten, a monument dedicated to
the Third King of Bhutan. His Late Majesty King Jigme Dorji
Wangchuck. The inside paintings and statues provide a very
rare insight into Buddhist Philosophy. Then visit
Handicrafts Emporium to see the exquisite artistry of
traditional crafts and textiles. Evening free for shopping
and leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
DAY 04. Thimphu - Punakha:
After breakfast drive to Punakha across the Dochula Pass
alt. 10,000 ft., site of one of Bhutan's most enchanting
views. While in Punakha, visit Punakha Dzong; built by
Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1637, this sacred Dzong has
played a prominent part in the country's life in both civil
and religious fields. Punakha Dzong is open to visitors only
in summer when the monk body has moved Thimphu. After Lunch,
visit Khamsung Yulley Namgyal Choling Monastery and
Wangdiphodrang Dzong. In the evening return to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Punakha.
DAY 05 - Punakha - Gangtey:
After breakfast drive to the beautiful valley of Gangtey.
Enroute, visit Chimed Lhakhang. Packed lunch would be served
at Gangtey. On arrival, visit Gantey Gompa and explore the
Phobjikha valley, said to be the most beautiful valley in
the Himalayas. Over night in Gangtey Guest house.
DAY 06. Gangtey - Thimphu:
After breakfast, drive to Thimphu. After lunch, visit
Simtokha Dzong (The oldest fort of Bhutan built in 1627 and
Folk Heritage Museum. In the evening, drive to Paro.
Day 07. Paro Airport:
Early morning, drive to the Airport and farewell. |
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Tour Package Includes:
Twin sharing accommodation in the best available hotel
or tourist lodge/cottage / Full board meals package / All
transfer facilities as per above itinerary with sightseeing
/ English speaking tour or trek Guide / Entrance fees and
Permit.
Cost excludes:
Air Fare & airport tax / Personal Expenses bar bills,
laundry, tips etc / Bhutan Visa Fee & Tourism taxes US$ 20 +
10 payable / at airport at the time upon arrival / Nepal
re-entry visa fee / Travel insurance |
