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Day 01. Arrive Paro:
Upon arrival at Paro airport, received by representative
of Bhutanese Travel, transfer to the hotel. Dinner and
overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 02. Paro:
Excursion to Taktsang. Over night in Hotel.
Day 03: Paro Sightseeing:
After breakfast, drive in the morning to the ruins of
the Drukgyal Dzong 16 km up the valley. Built in 1647 by the
great Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, father and unifier of
medieval Bhutan, the dzong was destroyed by accidental fire
and left in ruins as an evocative reminder of the great
victories it was built to commemorate. Explore the ramparts
and on a clear day experience an unforgettable view of Mt.
Jhomolhari (7,314 m). On the way back, visit Kichu Lhakhang
that was built in 659 by the Tibetan King Srongsen Gampo.
Visit is Ta Dzong, an ancient watchtower, which now houses
the National Museum. Below the museum is the Paro Rimpung
Dzong, the center of civil and religious authority in this
valley. A short walk takes you to the base of the dzong and
across a traditional cantilevered, covered bridge. In the
evening, dive to Thimphu.
Day 04: Thimphu Sightseeing.
Sightseeing at Thimphu Valley.
Day 05. Drive to Gangtey:
Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan, with a population of
about 33 000.00. The town is made up of just three lines of
shops and is the only capital in the world without traffic
lights. In the morning visit the Memorial Chhorten, The
National Library, School of Arts and paper factory. After
lunch drive for 5 hours Gangtey. Cross over Dochula Pass
(3050m.) and drive Wangduephodrang Dzong (fortress).
Overnight at farmhouse.
Day 06. Gangtey Gompa - Gogona:
The trail winds up on a slow climb through field and
then ascends the Tselela Pass for your lunch stop. Then the
trail descends gradually for some time trough forest of
juniper, bamboo, magnolia and rhododendron. After the last
short climb you will reach Gogona village. The people of
Gogona were originally nomads and they speak a language, "Jopkha"
(language of the nomads). Distance 15 km, about 6 - 7 hours.
Day 07. Gogona - Khotokha:
In the morning you will climb up a gentle slope to
Shobjula (11,155 ft.) for your lunch stop. Then the path
leads down to a wide valley of Khotokha, a summer place of
the people of Sha (under district of Wangduephodrang)
Distance 15 - 16 km. Time about 6 - 7 hours.
Day 08. Khotokha - Chazam - Wangdue:
A short ascend leads to Mulaila pass (9200ft.) then the
path descends through ever-changing vegetation till the
bridge in Wangdi Phodrang. Fill your water bottles, as water
is scarce. Your trek ends here at. Overnight at the
guesthouse
Day 09. Chazam - Thimphu:
Farewell to your trek and start driving towardsThimphu.
Driving via Dochula, stop for coffee or tea at the cafeteria
and have another breathtaking panoramic view of the
Himalayan peaks. Before lunch visit the weekly market where
the farmers display their cottage industry goods. After
lunch visit some of the left over sights and handicraft
stores. In the evening visit Tashichhodzong. The seat of the
spiritual and temporal administration, (built 1641 A.D).
Over night in Hotel
Day 10. Thimphu - Paro:
After breakfast, sightseeing in Thimphu. After Lunch,
drive to Paro. Over night in Hotel.
Day 11. Departure:
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 |
