Bhutan Splendid Tour - 05 days |
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Itinerary in Details |
Days 01 : |
Arrival - Paro Arrive in Bhutan and
transfer to hotel in Paro. The flight to
Bhutan is spectacular with the great
Himalayan peak appearing on and after the
others on the life side.
Visit the Ta-Dzong built in the 17th
century, as watchtower to defend Rinpung
Dzong below. This Dzong was later converted
into the National Museum in 1967, and is
filled with antique Tankapaintings,
textiles, weapons and amour. Drive to the
Rinpung Dzong, built in 17th century to
defend the valley against the Tibetan
invaders. The Dzong is now used as an
administrativecenter and school for monks.
Overnight in Paro. |
Days 02 : |
Paro - Thimpu. Visit Drukgyel Dzong,
which was built by Shabdrung in 1647, to
commemorate his history over the Tibetans in
1644. Behind the Fort if weather is clear,
you can view the looming majestic peak of
Mt.Jhomolhari (7314 Metres).
Along the way see Kyichu Lhakhang, one of
the 108 temples built in the Himalayas by
Tibetan King, Songtsen Gampo.
Afternoon drive to Thimphu (65kms / 2.30
hours) visit to the Tashichho Dzong, seat of
the national government and the Central
Monastic body, includes the summer
residence. Overnight in Thimphu. |
Days 03 : |
Thimphu - Punakha Visit
the National Memorial Chorten built in
honour of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk
and the Dupthop Lakhang one of the few
surviving nunneries in Bhutan. Then visit
the National Library, stocked with
Manuscripts, painting school at this school
learn the traditional techniques of drawing
and painting, Traditional Medicine Hospital
where traditional medicines are prepares
according to the ancient practices.
After lunch drive to Punakha via Duchula
pass (altitude 3050 metres). From here on a
clear day one can see superb view of the
highest peaks in Bhutan, such as Gangkar
Puensum, Table Mountain, Jeje Khang,
Masakhang and Gangchey Ta. Drive on to
Punakha, which is the old capital of Bhutan
and the present winter capital for Central
Monks. Visit the Punakha Dzong (opened when
the monks are in Thimphu). |
Days 04 : |
Punakha - Thimphu - Paro
Early morning leave from Punakha to Thimphu.
When you arrive visit Changangkha Lhakhang.
The temple built in 15th Century. After
lunch free for shopping and drive back to
Paro. |
Days 05 : |
Paro - Departure after early
breakfast, drive to airport for departure
flight to your onward destination |
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NOTE : Designed
itinerary is a sample itinerary intended to give you a
general idea of trip to Bhutan. We can create an
itinerary to suit as your needs and interest one you
give your interest and travel timeframe |
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