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Bhutan Shangri la Cultural Tour !
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DAY
01 ARRIVE PARO 
Our Tour escort from Bhutan will receive you upon arrival
at Paro Airport (7,000ft) and drive you through the valley
of Paro to the hotel. After refreshment, take a stroll around
the town of Paro.
DAY 02 PARO
Drive to the ruins of Drugyel Dzong. This Dzong is of historical
importance, from whose ramparts the Bhutanese repelled Tibetan
invaders. On a clear day one can view the sacred Mount Chhomolari,
Mountain of Goddess (24,000 ft). After lunch visit Ta Dzong,
the National Museum housed in an ancient watchtower, which
has a fine collection of ancient Thangka painting, textiles,
weapons and artifacts. Walk to the traditional wooden bridge.
DAY 03: PARO - EXCURSION TO TAKTSHANG OR DRIVE TO
CHELILA PASS
Drive to Ramthongkha and then hike to viewpoint of Taktshang,
the Tiger's Nest (one and a half hours). This magical monastery
clings to a vertical granite cliff 3,000 ft above the valley
floor. The monastery unfortunately got burnt in 1998 but it
has recently been reconstructed.
DAY 04 PARO - THIMPHU
Drive through the beautiful valleys of Paro and Thimphu to
the capital of Bhutan - Thimphu. Visit the Zangthopelri Lhakhang,
the School of Thankha Painting and the Tashi Nincha folk studio
where the traditional folk and mask dance are learned and
practiced. Afternoon, visit the Zelukha Nunnery, the TashiChho
Dzong and the Handicraft Emporium.
DAY 05 THIMPHU - WANGDUE PHODRANG
In the morning, visit the Memorial Chorten and see also some
gold and silversmiths at work. After lunch drive to Punakha
through Dochula Pass. Visit Punakha town and visit the Punakha
Dzong if the monastic body has shifted to Thimphu for the
summer. Evening drive to Wangdue town.
DAY 06 WANGDUE PHODRANG - TRONGSA
Visit the Wangdue town. After lunch drive to Trongsa over
the Pelela Pass. (Alt 11,155 ft / 3,400 m) in the Black Mountain
ranges, which separates the western region from the other
regions of the country.
DAY 07 TRONGSA - BUMTHANG
Visit to the outside premises of Trongsa Dzong one of the
largest Dzongs in the country. Visit also the Ta Dzong (Watch
Tower) and stroll through the small Trongsa town. After lunch,
drive to Bumthang Valley across the Yutola Pass.
DAY 08 BUMTHANG
Drive to Ura - one of the four valleys of Bumthang. Visit
the village and explore the beautiful valley. Visit Ura Lhakhang
and drive through the picturesque valley of Bumthang to see
Kurje Lhakhang, Tamshing Lhakhang and Kuenshusum Lhakhang.
DAY 09 BUMTHANG - THIMPHU
Drive to Thimphu. Enroute visit the Rukhubji village. Overnight
in Thimphu.
DAY 10 THIMPHU -PARO - DEPARTURES
Early morning drive to Paro for departure. Your Bhutan Lha-Yul
Tours & Travels escort will see you off at the airport. |
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