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Day |
Suggested itin |
Accommodation / Meals inc |
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1 |
Arrive -Paro.
Morning; Reception at Airport byrepresentative and escort to
designated hotel in Paro.
Afternoon: visit to Ta Dzong, the National Museum, later
visit Rimpong Dzong, built in 1646 by Shabdrung Nagwang Namgyal
the founder of Drukyul (Bhutan), experience the walk through the
stone path and traditional cantilever bridge. |
(Lunch and Dinner)
Hotel Paro |
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2 |
Excursion to Taktsang Monastery
Morning: Hike to Taktshang (Tiger nest) built in 1684 by the
4th Desi, Gyeltshen Tenzin Rabgye and one of the most sacred site
of all Buddhism.
The monastery is built on a steep cliff at about 1000ft
from Paro valley.
Evening: enjoy the traditional hot stone bath over the
glass of Bhutanese local drinks.
This is the best way to relax your stressed muscles.
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(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Hotel Paro |
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3 |
Paro-Thimphu
Morning: after breakfast proceed to Thimphu.
En route visit Simtokha Dzong (the first Dzong).
National Library and institute of Zorig cho-sum (Arts &
crafts school).
Afternoon: Handicrafts emporium and Tashichodzong.
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(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Hotel Thimpu |
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4 |
Morning: Visit to folk heritage museum, hand-made paper
factory and traditional Bhutanese weaving Center.
Afternoon: Visit the memorial Chorten, built in memory of
the third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk, National textile Museum,
drive to Sangaygang for a birds eye view of Thimphu city and
on the way back stop to see the takin, the national animal of
Bhutan. |


(Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner)
Hotel Thimpu |
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5 |
Thimphu sightseeing. Evening drive to Punakha.
Morning: Depart for Punakha with sightseeing at Dochola pass (alt
10,000 ft) for a breath taking & spectacular view of the
Himalayan ranges & a cluster of beautiful Stupas.
Afternoon: Visit Punakha Dzong, which stands between Pho Chu
and Mo Chu (male & Female River), and stroll in the Punakha
town or take a stroll to Khuruthang High School.
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(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Hotel Punakha |
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6 |
Sightseeing in Punakha
Morning: Drive to Gangtey valley, home of the rare
black-naked cranes seen in winter (Oct March); visit the
Gangtey Goenpa monastery one of the two Nyingma (old sect)
monasteries in Bhutan. |



(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Hotel - Punakha |
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7 |
Morning hike to Khamsung Yulley Namgyel Choling Chorten
built magnificently on the hill top and after that depart for
Thimphu. |

(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Hotel Thimpu. |
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8 |
Following breakfast, drive to airport for your flight . |
(Breakfast) |