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Bhutan Tour
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5 Day
Western Bhutan Cultural Tour of Paro and
Thimphu |
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Day 01 |
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Arrive Paro Airport
During the journey, one will
experience breath taking
views of Mount Everest,
Kanchenjunga and other
famous Himalayan peaks,
including the sacred Mount
Jomulhari and Jichu Drake in
Bhutan. On arrival at Paro
Airport, you will be
received by representatives.
Lunch at the hotel.
Afternoon : Visit the
National Museum ( Ta-Dzong
). This was originally the
Watch Tower of the Paro
Rinpung Dzong. It was
converted into the National
Museum in 1968. It is
located on top of a hill
above the Paro Dzong
overlooking Paro valley and
river. On the way back from
the Museum, take a leisurely
stroll in the Paro market
and along the beautiful Paro
river. Overnight: Hotel in
Paro |
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Day 02 |
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Paro - Sightseeing
Drive to Drugyal Dzong ( a
ruined fortress - 16 Kms
away from Paro town ).
Although in ruins, this
Fortress is of great
historical importance. It
was here that the Bhutanese
finally defeated the
invading Tibetans and drove
them back. From here, the
peaks of Mount Jomulhari (
Alt. 7329m ) "Mountain of
Goddess" can be seen on a
clear day.
Visit the Rinpung Dzong.
This massive fortress is
located in the Paro valley
and is approached by a
gently sloping flagstone
road and a beautiful wooden
bridge roofed with shingles
and abutted by two guard
houses. Today, this fortress
houses the Administrative
seat of the district of Paro
and the district Monk Body
with about 200 monks. The
central tower ( Utse ) of
the fortress, is one of the
most beautiful in Bhutan
with its superb woodwork.
The Dzong ( fortress ) was
built in 1645 AD
Picnic lunch at the river
bank or in the hotel.
Afternoon : The drive to
Thimphu through the winding
road along the Paro and
Thimphu river takes about 2
hr. ( 65 Kms. ). Check in at
the hotel. After tea at the
hotel, take a leisurely
stroll around Thimphu town.
Overnight: Hotel in Thimphu. |
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Day03 |
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Thimphu - Sightseeing
Morning : Visit the Memorial
Chorten built in memory of
the third King of Bhutan who
reigned the country from
1952-1972. Visit the
Painting and Wood Craft
school where traditional art
and craft is still kept
alive. Visit the National
Library where ancient
manuscripts are preserved.
Visit the Handicrafts
Emporium where Bhutanese
textiles and other arts and
crafts are displayed and can
be purchased. Lunch at the
hotel.
Afternoon : Visit Simtokha
Dzong. This is one of the
oldest fortresses in Bhutan
located about 6 Kms. from
Thimphu town. It houses the
largest Monastic schools in
the country.
Visit Tashichho Dzong, the
main secretariat building.
This massive fortress houses
part of the government
Ministries, the office of
the King and the Throne
Room. It also houses the
State Monastic Body and the
office and the living
quarters of the Chief Abbot.
Evening : Free to do some
shopping in the town.
Overnight: Hotel in Thimphu. |
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Day 04 |
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Thimphu/Paro -
Sightseeing
After an early breakfast,
drive up to Dochula pass (
26 Kms. ). From the pass,
you can enjoy the most
spectacular view of the
Eastern Himalayan ranges.
Tea/coffee at Dochula and
return to Thimphu.
Drive up to Dechencholing (
5 Kms. from Thimphu town ).
At Dechencholing, you can
view the palace of the Queen
Mother where all the
luncheons and banquets for
the Head of the States and
other important guests are
hosted. Also, visit a
beautiful private monastery
on top of the hill. Lunch at
the hotel.
Afternoon : Drive to Paro.
Check in at the hotel. After
Tea/coffee, Drive up to
Satsam Chorten ( 10 Kms.
from Paro town ). From
there, you can view the
picturesque Taktsang
Monastery " Tigers Nest
"perched on a rocky ledge
with a sheer drop of nearly
800 ft. Overnight: Hotel in
Paro. |
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Day05 |
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After an early breakfast,
drive to Paro Airport to
connect with the onward
flight. |
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Thimpu
