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Day 01 |
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Arrive Paro International
Airport
During the journey, one will
experience breath taking
view of Mount Everest,
Kanchenjunga and other
famous Himalayan peaks,
including the sacred
Chomolhari and Mount Jichu
Drake in Bhutan. On arrival
at Paro International
Airport, you will be
received by representative
who will escort you to the
Hotel where arrangements
have been made for two
night’s halt. Overnight:
Hotel in Paro. |
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Day 02 |
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Paro - Sightseeing
Drive to Drugyel Dzong ( a
ruined fortress - 16 Kms.
away from Paro Town).
Although in ruins, This
Dzong is of great historical
importance. It was here that
the Bhutanese finally
defeated the invading
Tibetans and drove them
back. From here , the peak
of Chomolhari "Mountain of
the Goddess" can be seen on
a clear day (Alt. 7,329 m
/24,029 ft.). On the way
back you visit a typical
Bhutanese farmhouse. After
lunch, at the hotel, take a
leisurely stroll around the
compound. Overnight: Hotel
in Paro. |
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Day03 |
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Paro - Thimphu
This morning drive along the
winding road along the Paro
Chu (Chu means water or
river) down stream to the
confluence with the Wang Chu
then turn upstream and
travel along the Wang Chu to
Thimphu, the Capital. Lunch
will be served at the Hotel.
In the afternoon, visit the
Memorial Chorten, dedicated
to the Late Third King of
Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme
Dorji Wangchuck. Overnight:
Hotel in Thimphu. |
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Day 04 |
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Thimphu - Sightseeing
Visit Tashichho Dzong, the
main Government Secretariat
building, where the
government ministries, the
Office of His Majesty the
King and the Throne Room ,
and the offices and living
quarters of the monk body
and the Chief Abbot are
housed.
Wander in the town, visit
shops and the Handicrafts
Emporium, where Bhutanese
textiles and other
handicrafts are available.
Visit the workshop where the
handicrafts are made.
Visit the painting and
woodcrafts schools where
traditional painting and
other arts are kept alive.
Visit the National Library
and see the ancient
manuscripts preserved there.
Visit the Simtokha Dzong (6
Kms. from Thimphu), the
oldest Dzong in Bhutan built
by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel
in 1629 A..D. The Simtokha
Dzong houses the largest
monastic school in the
country. Overnight: Hotel in
Thimphu. |
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Day 05 |
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Thimphu - Tongsa
The journey to central
Bhutan begins today. The
drive to Tongsa takes about
7 - 8 hours from Thimphu.
Packed lunch will be
arranged. Lunch stop at
Chendeji Chorten. Overnight:
Hotel in Tongsa. |
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Day 06 |
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Tongsa - Jaker (Bumthang)
Drive to Jaker which takes
about 2 1/2 hours from
Tongsa - a pleasant drive
through scenic forests and
country side. You also cross
one of the highest passes
named Yotongla (Alt. 17,000
ft.) along the East - West
Highway on this drive.
Bumthang (the "Plain of
Ghosts") is a land of
mysteries and mystics and
tales of the great Guru
Padmasambhava who performed
formidable feats and
miracles in historical time
in this place still hold
sway.
A beautiful sighting of
Jaker Dzong ( " Castle of
the White Bird") can be had
from View Point. Lunch will
be served in Hotel.
Afternoon, a hike up to Lame
Gompa, a temple built by the
First King of Bhutan for his
two nun sisters. Outside
Lame Gompa one can see a
workshop for traditional
Bhutanese paper-making.
Overnight: Guest House in
Bumthang. |
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Day 07 |
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Bumthang - Halt
Visit the Dairy Farm, Swiss
Cheese Factory and Apple
Juice Factory. Walk around
Bumthang valley in
preparation for the
excursion to Nganglhakhang.
Overnight: Guest House in
Bumthang. |
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Day 08 |
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Bumthang - Nganglhakhang
Distance - 20 Kms. About 5 -
6 hours journey. Altitude of
Nganglhakhang 9500ft.
The route follows the
Chamkharchu, a river known
for trout fish. Stop for
lunch at Thangbi Lhakhang.
From here the trek enters
the Ngang Yul (Land of the
Swan ) at the centre of
which lies the Nganglhakhang
(Swan Temple). In by-gone
days, the valley was
populated by swans whence
the name Ngang Yul.
Overnight: Tented camp. |
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Day 09 |
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Nganglhakhang -
Ugyenchholing
Distance 23 Kms. About 7 - 8
hours journey. Altitude of
Ugyenchholing 9300 ft.
The trek starts with a
gradual climb to Phephela
Pass at an altitude of 3353
m , the highest point of the
trek route. The trail passes
through beautiful forested
areas where many stops can
be made to enjoy the natural
beauty of the place. Along
the way, the Ugyenchholing
Palace can be seen. Tented
camp. |
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Day 10 |
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Ugyenchholing - Jaker
Distance - 10 Kms. About 2 -
3 hours journey. Altitude
9000ft.
The trail follows the Tang
Chu, another trout-filled
river. On the bank of the
river is the Tang Rimpoche
Lhakhang. The trek will pass
the Membar Tsho (Flaming
Lake). From Panshing, the
group will be picked up by
transport and driven to
Jaker. Overnight: halt in
Wangdichholing Lodge. |
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Day 11 |
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Jaker - Tongsa
Drive to Tongsa along the
East - West Highway. Stops
can be made along the way to
enjoy the scenery. Lunch at
Hotel in Tongsa. Afternoon,
leisurely stroll around
Tongsa town. Overnight:
Hotel in Tongsa. |
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Day 12 |
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Tongsa - Thimphu
Drive back to Thimphu along
the East - West Highway.
Picnic lunch will be
arranged at Wangdi Guest
House. Overnight: Hotel in
Thimphu. |
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Day 13 |
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Thimphu - Paro International
Airport
After breakfast, departure
transfer to the airport to
connect with he onward
flight. |
Thimpu
