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Day 01
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Fly to Paro from
Kathmandu. During the flight, one will experience the
breathtaking views of Mount Everest, Kanchenjung and other
famous Himalayan peaks including the sacred Mount Chomolhari and
Jitchu Drive to Thimphu.
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Day 02
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Thimphu
Sightseeing - Sightseeing at Memorial Chorten, National Library,
Nuns Monastery, Changlimithang Monastery and Indigenous
Hospital. Lunch at Druk Hotel. After lunch at leisure. At 5 P.M.
you will visit the Tashichdzong (Thimphu Dzong).
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Day 03
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Thimphu to
Punakha Drive - After an early breakfast 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. Visit Wangdiphodrang Dzong,
which is 13 kms away from Punakha.
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Day 04
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Punakha to
Trongsa - After an early breakfast drive to Trongsa.
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Day 05
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Trongsa to
Bumthang - 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 reach Bumthang.
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Day 06
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Bumthang
Sightseeing - Sightseeing around Bumthang.Visit the historical
Jakar Dzong. Also visit several ancient and sacred Monasteries
such as the Jambay Ihakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang, Kencho sum
Lhakhang Tamshing and Pema Samba Lhakhangs.visit member Tso "
The flaming Lake " which is considered one of the important
pilgrimage spots. A trip to the Bumthang Swiss Farm is also
interesting.
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Day 07
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Bumthang to
Mongar - After breakfast gear up for a fantastic drive to
Mongar.The journey is long and crosses Thrumshing La which is
the highest pass in Bhutan.Mongar is the district headquarters
but hardly more than a transit town. It is also the first town
built on a slope instead of the usual valley.
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Day 08
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Mongar to
Trashigang - Visit the Mongar Dzong.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
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Trashigang
Sightseeing - Visit 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
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Day excursion to
Khaling - After breakfast drive to Khaling.Enroute 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.
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Day 11
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Drive to
Rangjung - After breakfast drive to Rangjung.
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Day 12
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Drive to
Rangjung - After breakfast drive to Rangjung.
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Day 13
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Day excursion to
Trashi Yangtse - After breakfast drive to Trashigang.
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Day 14
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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.
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Day 15
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Trashigang to
Mongor - After breakfast drive to Mongar.
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Day 16
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Mongar to
Bumthang or Samdrup Jongkhar to Gauhati - Drive to Bumthang.
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Day 17
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Bumthang to
Thimphu - Drive to Thimphu. Enroute visit the picturesque view
of Bhutan.
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Day 18
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Thimphu to Paro
- After breakfast drive to Paro.At Paro visit the National
Museum the watchtower for the Rinpung Dzong , which was
converted into he National Museum in 1968.In afternoon drive to
Drugyal Dzong.The name means " The Victorious Bhutanese". Also
visit the Paro Rinpung Dzong.The Dzong was built in 1645 AD.
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Day 19
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Excursion to
Taktsang Monastery - Trek to Taksang Monastery from Paro
Town.The name Taksang means " Tiger's nest". The monastery is
perched on a rocky ledge with a sheer drop of nearly 800 mtrs.
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Day 20
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Paro to
International Airport - Early morning drive to Paro airport and
fly back Kathmandu.
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