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Fly to Paro with the magnificent views of Himalayas including Mt. Everest, Kanchanjunga and other Himalayan peaks ( weather permitting . After immigration formalities, transfer to Hotel. Visit Paro market and the town. Overnight hotel. |
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Commence sightseeing in Paro, visit the Drukgyal Dzong, a very scenic drive into a typical Bhutanese countryside. Continue tour to Ta Dzong , which houses National museum and on the way down visit the Rinpung Dzong, administrative centre of Paro. Return to hotel for lunch. After lunch drive to Thimphu (65 Kms/2 hrs ). In Thimphu visit Memorial Chorten, (a huge stupa) built in memory of the third King of Bhutan who reigned the Kingdom from 1952-1972, the National Library where ancient manuscripts are preserved and the Painting School. In the evening visit the town. Overnight hotel. |
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Drive Thimphu - Punakha ( 77 Kms / 3 hrs ) the old capital of Bhutan, via Dochu La pass (3050 m) which offers superb view of some of the highest peaks of Bhutan, Ganger Puensum(7497 meters), Zongaphugang(7060 meters) , Jeje Khang (7158 meters), Masa Khang ( 7194 meters ), and Gangcheyta ( 6794 meters ). The road is all down hill and you will notice the change in vegetation and weather getting warmer as Punakha is at lower elevation. Visit the Punakha Dzong. Later drive to Wangdi Dzong(18Kms/ 30 min) Overnight at Kichu Resort. |
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Drive back to Paro via Simtokha Dzong. Afternoon at leisure in Paro for boating, swimming and fishing activities. Overnight hotel. |
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Transfer to Paro Airport for departure |
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