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Arrival Paro /
Thimpu
Upon arrival at Paro Airport, you will be received by our representative
and drive one and half hours through the terraced fields along
the banks of the Paro Chu (Chu means river) down stream to its
confluence with Wangchu, then up-valley to Thimphu. Overnight
in hotel. |
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Thimpu Sightseeing
Full day sightseeing of National Library, Arts and Crafts School,
Nunnery Monastery, Jungshi paper factory, Tashichho Dzong, handicraft
shops and towards evening stroll in the town. Overnight in hotel.
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Thimpu Gangtey
Early breakfast and drive to Gangtey with a pause at Dochula
pass (10,000ft) and continue drive through the forest of magnolia
and rhododendrons to Punakha for lunch. After lunch visit Punakha
Dzong and continue drive to Gangtey. Overnight in lodge. |
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Gangtey - Bumthang
Morning visit Gangtey Monastery, and drive to Bumthang with
a pause at Tongsa for lunch. During this journey one can have
a good view of high Himalayan ranges from Pelela pass (3300m)
with a drive through the dense forest of Magnolia & rhododendron
trees. Overnight in lodge. |
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Bumthang Sighseeing
Today you will be sightseeing in and around Bumthang. Morning
visit Jampa Lhakhang built in the 7th century, by Tibetan King
Songtsen Gampo. One of the 108 temples built by him throughout
Tibet and the Himalayas to overcome a demon giantess. Further
up visit Kurje Lhakhang (Ku means "body", Je means"imprint").
It is one of the most sacred in Bhutan as Guru Rinpoche meditated
here and left the imprint of his body on a rock. Afternoon visit
Tamshing Lhakhang, which is famous for its old paintings inside
and then Kencho Sum Lhakhang, famous for its broken bell. Back
to hotel and take rest. A full day sightseeing in Bumthang valley
with a visit to Jampa Lhakhang, Kurje Lhakhang, Tamshing Monastery,
Konchosum Lhakhang and Lamae Gompa. Late afternoon stroll around
Bumthang town and visit Swiss cheese factory. Overnight in tourist
lodge. |
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Bumthang - Thimpu
Today the drive to Thimphu takes about 7-8hrs with the certain
stops on the way for photographs. Stop at Chendibji Chorten
to have picnic lunch. Continue drive to Thimphu. Overnight in
hotel. |
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Thimpu - Paro
In the morning drive to Paro to visit to Drugyel Dzong the ruined
fortress, which was once, defended the valley from Tibetan invasion.
One can get a view of Mount Jhomolhari on the clear day (24,000ft)
from here. On the way back visit Satsam Chorten monastery. Afternoon
drive to visit National Museum and Rinpung Dzong. Overnight
in hotel. |
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Early morning transfer
to Paro Airport for your onward departure flight. |
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| Service
includes as follows: |
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above cost includes transfers in Toyota cars and Buses;
sightseeing as per the itinerary, hotel accommodation
on twin sharing basis, meals (optional) and English speaking
guide |
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