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Royal Bhutan Tour (17 Nights/18 Days) |
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Day 01 :
Arrival in Paro
and 2
hours
drive to Thimphu.
During the flight, one will
experience the breathtaking views of
Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga and other
famous Himalayan peaks including the
sacred Mt. Chomolhari and Jitchu. |
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Day 02 :
Sightseeing in Thimphu of
Memorial Chorten, National Library, Nuns
Monastery, Changlimithang Monastery
and Indigenous Hospital.
In the late afternoon you will visit the
Tashichdzong (Thimphu Dzong). |
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Day 03 :
Drive from Thimphu
to
Punakha.
Early morning
drive to Punakha and Wangdiphodrang. On the way visit the
Dochula
Pass. After lunch visit the Punakha
Dzong, the former winter capital and
present administrative seat of the
district. Late afternoon visit Wangdiphodrang Dzong. |
Day 04 :
Drive
from Punakha to Trongsa |
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Day 05 :
Sightseeing in Trongsa
and drive to Bumthang
en
route visit Trongsa Dzong, the
ancestral home of the royal family
and its watchtower. It is presently
the administrative seat of the
district and the home of the
monastic school. After lunch drive
to Bumthang. |
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Day 06 :
Sightseeing in Bumthang.
Visit the historical Jakar
Dzong and several ancient
and sacred monasteries such as the Jambay Ihakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang,
Kencho sum Lhakhang Tamshing and
Pema Samba Lhakhangs. Also visit
"The flaming Lake " which is
considered one of the important
pilgrimage spots. A trip to the Bumthang Swiss Farm is also
interesting. |
Day 07 :
Drive
from Bumthang
to Mongar
crossing over Thrumshing La
pass,
the highest in Bhutan. |
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Day 08 :
Visit
the Mongar Dzong and drive from Mongar to Trashigang.
Mongar
Dzong is a new Dzong, completed
recently. It was built in the 19th
century,restored in 1953 and again
in 1990 after being gutted by
fire. After lunch drive to
Trashigang. |
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Day 09 :
Sightseeing in Trashigang
of
the famous Trashigang
Dzong. The Dzong commands a
remarkable view of the surrounding
countryside. Built in 1659 AD, it is
practically impregnable , protected
on three sides by the river and
ravines , and from behind by the
mountains. In the afternoon take a
leisurely stroll through Trashigang
town. |
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Day 10 :
Day excursion to
Khaling en route visit Sherubtse,
Bhutan's only college and the sacred
Zangtokpelri Monastery. At Khaling,
visit the blind school and the
traditional weaving center and
return to Trashigang in the evening. |
Day 11 :
Drive
from Trashigang to
Rangjung |
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Day 12:
Day excursion to
Trashi
Yangtse.
Trashi Yangtse lies on the
North - West of Trashigang. The
Trashi Yangtse Dzong was built
around 1656 AD in commemoration of a
Drukpa victory and renovated in
1976. In Trashi Yangtse, you can
visit the popular Chorten Kora, one
of few stupas constructed in Nepali
(Sherpa) style. Also visit the
traditional woodcraft workshop where
Bhutanese bowls and other wooden
items are made. |
Day 13 :
Drive
back from Trashigang
to Mongor |
Day14 :
Drive
back from Mongar
to Bumthang. |
Day 15 :
Drive
back from Bumthang to Thimphu.. |
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Day 16 :
Drive
from Thimphu
to Paro
At Paro visit the National
Museum, the watchtower for the
Rinpung Dzong, which was converted
into the National Museum in 1968. In
afternoon drive to Drugyal Dzong
which means "The victorious
Bhutanese". Also visit the Paro
Rinpung Dzong. The Dzong was built in
1645 AD. |
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Day 17 :
Excursion to
Taktsang
Monastery
Trek to Taksang Monastery
from Paro. The name Taksang
means " Tiger's nest". The monastery
is perched on a rocky ledge with a
sheer drop of nearly 800 mtrs. |
Day 18 :
Free until Departure time.
Transfer to Airport for onwards
flight. |
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