Day 01 Arrive at Paro Airport
During
the journey to Paro, 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 Airport, you will
be received by our local representatives, who will escort
you to the hotel.
Day
2: Paro- Paro
Visit the National Museum
(Ta-Dzong). This was actually the Watch Tower
of Paro Rinpung Dzong. It was converted to the
National Museum in 1968. Visit the Paro Rinpung
Dzong. This massive fortress is located on a hill
top above the Pachu (Paro River) of Paro Valley.
You have to walk about 15 minutes by crossing
an ancient wooden bridge built in typical Bhutanese
architect. The Dzong houses the District Administration
Office and the District Monk Body. It was built
in 1645 A.D. Lunch at Hotel. Visit the Drukgyal
Dzong, located 16 Km. away from the 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 Jhomolhari “Mountain
of the Goddess” can be seen on a clear day
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Kyichu
Lhakhang was built in 659 A.D. byKing Songtsen
Gampo of Tibet. It is considered one of the holiest
places in Bhutan as it marks the advent of Buddhism
in the country.
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Day
3: Paro – Thimphu
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. .
Over Night:
Overnight in Hotel.
Day 4: Thimphu –
Khuruthang
Drive to Khuruthang with pack lunch provided from the
hotel. Stop at Dochula pass for a grand view of the Himalayan
mountain ranges (if the weather is clear). Lunch at the
camp site. After lunch, drive down to Punakha and visit
the Dzong.
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Day
5: Khuruthang – Limukha
Drive till Punakha. The
trek begins with the gradual climb through Chir
Pine forests. On the way, visit a village called,
Dompala.
Day 6: Limukha
- Chungsakha
The trail today takes you
through rhododendron and oak forested area. Enroute
pass a famous Drukpa Kuenlay Lhakhang. Overnight
in camp. Distance 14 Km. about 5/6 hours walk.
Day 7: Chungsakha – Samtengang
The trail now takes you
through the village of Sha Wangdi District. Camp
at Samtengang at lake side. Distance 13 Km about
5 hours.
Day 8: Samtengang
- Wangdue/Thimphu
The trail now drops down till the motor road.
Drive till Wangduephodrang and lunch at the Guest
House.
Over Night:
Overnight in Hotel.
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Day 9: Thimphu – Thimphu
Visit Simtokha Dzong. This is one of the oldest fortresses
in Bhutan. It was built in 1629 A.D. It houses the largest
monastic schools in the country. Visit the Wood Craft
and Painting School where traditional art and crafts
are still kept alive. Visit the Handicrafts Emporium
where Bhutanese textiles and other arts are displayed
and can be purchased. Lunch and afternoon siesta.
Day 10 Paro - Paro Airport
Day
Transfer to airport for onward journey.
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