| Day 01: Paro Airport – Thimphu |
| (Distance: 65 kms. /
Driving Time: 2 hrs. / Altitude of Thimphu: 2350 mts.)Meet & Greet on
arrival at Paro Airport and transfer to Thimphu (7,710 ft.) the capital
city of Bhutan. On arrival check in at the hotel. Evening explore the
Thimpu town by walk. Overnight stay at Thimphu.
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| Day 02: Thimphu |
| SightseeingAfter breakfast visit Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Statue) a place
for refreshing with a huge statue of Buddha on the top of the Kuensel
Phodrang, National Memorial Chorten(Monument) & Folk Heritage Museum.
Afternoon visit Sangaygang View Point, Changangkha Monastery, Taking
Preserve Centre, The talking national animal of Bhutan can be seen
here Tashichho Dzong (Fortress of the Glorious Religion). Overnight stay
at Thimphu.
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| Day 03: Thimphu – Punakha/Wangdue
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| Sightseeing(Distance: 77 kms./ Driving Time: 3 hrs. / Altitude of Punakha: 1310 mts.)After breakfast drive to Punakha / Wangdue, On the way Stop at Dochu-La-Pass (3150 mts.). to view the higher Himalayas. Arrival at Punakha check in at hotel. After noon visitPunakha Dzong - built in 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. For many years until the time of the second king, it served as the seat of the Government. The Dzong was named Druk Pungthang Dechen Phodrang (Palace of Great Happiness). Punakha is still the winter residence of Je-Khenpo and King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck convened the first National Assembly here in 1952. After that take a short excursion trip to visit the Chhimi Lhakhang - The Temple, also known as “The Temple of Fertility” was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley, “The Devine Mad Man”. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay will be at Punakha / Wangdue.
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| Day 04: Excursion to Gangtey(Phobjikha) |
| )(Distance: 78 kms. One way / Driving Time: 3 hrs. / Altitude of Chele-La-Pass: 3810 mts.)After breakfast, start for full day excursion trip to Gangtey (9,840 ft.). Gangtey is the home of Black Necked Crane which migrates from the arid plains of Tibet in the north. It is a beautiful valley of Bhutan. You can also visit Gangtey Gompha. Evening return back. Overnight stay at Punakha / Wangdue.
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| Day 05: Punakha/Wangdue – Paro Sightseeing |
| (Distance: 140 kms. / Driving Time: 5 hrs. / Altitude of Paro:
2280 mts.)After breakfast drive to Paro (7,483 ft.). On the way stop at
Lamperi to visit Royal Botanical Park - The park contains a rich
biodiversity of flora and fauna and features a huge species of plants and
animals including endangered species. On arrival check in at the hotel.
Afternoon visit Ta Dzong - National Museum with an excellent collection of
arts, relics, religious thangkha, etc. Rinpung Dzong - Meaning "fortress of
the heap of jewels". The dzong now serves as the administrative and
judicial seat of Paro. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Paro. |
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| Day 06:Paro Sightseeing |
| After breakfast visit Drukgyel Dzong. Also visit famous
Taktsang Monastery - called “Tiger's Nest” (2hrs hike from the base camp) &
Kitchu Monastery. Overnight stay will be at Paro.
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| Day 07: Excursion to Chele-La-Pass |
| (Distance: 35 kms. One way / Driving Time: 2 hrs. / Altitude
of Chele-La-Pass: 3810 mts.)After breakfast excursion trip to Chele-La-Pass
(13,088 ft.) – the highest motorable road in Bhutan. Enjoy the scenic
beauty & memorable landscapes from Chele-La-Pass. Back to Paro. Rest of the
day is free for leisure. Overnight stay at Paro.
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| Day 08: Paro Airport |
| After breakfast check out from hotel and drop at Paro Airport for your onward journey.
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