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BHUTAN ODYSSEY TOUR |
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This trip covers
Thimpu-the capital city of Bhutan, Paro,
Punakha-the old capital of Bhutan,
Wangdiphrodang and Phubjika. Phubjika is
the winterhome the rare black-necked
cranes that fly over from Tibet.
Phubjika has one of the only two Ngimgma
monasteries of Bhutan. |
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Itinerary of Bhutan Odyssey Tour in
Detail |
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Days 01 :
Arrival at Paro and drive to Thimpu.
Meet Wind horse representative at the airport and
drive to Thimpu. Overnight hotel. |
Days 02 :
Sightseeing of Thimpu.
Morning visit to: colorful vegetable market; the
Memorial Chorten and the National Library. After
lunch visit the Handmade Paper Factory & the School
of Thangka Painting; stroll about town. |
Days 03 :
Thimpu to Punakha and Wangdiphodrang.
Early morning scenic drive on the mountain route
towards the former capital of Bhutan passing through
the Dochula pass (alt. 10,000 feet); stunning
scenery of Himalayan ranges. Descend to Punakha &
tour the town. After picnic lunch by the Wangdi
River continue to Wangdiphodrang Dzong, the most
picturesque in Bhutan |
Days 04 :
Punakha to Phubjika ( Gangtey)
Excursion to serene Gangtey valley, home of the rare
black-necked cranes that fly over Tibet in the
winter; visit the Gangtey monastery |
Days 05 :
Gangtey to Paro via Thimpu.
Retrace the way via the Simtokha Dzong the oldest
one in Bhutan. After lunch visit hospital for
Traditional Medicine; National Library. Continue to
Paro. Overnight hotel. |
Days 06 :
Sightseeing of Paro.
In the morning visit the fortified tower Ta Dzong,
now a natural history museum- one of finest in Asia,
the impressive Drukgyel Dzong ruins (monastery
fortress) and Kyichu Temple of 7th century.
Overnight hotel |
Days 07 :
Takstang Retreat.
Today you will hike up o Takstang monastery situated
in a cliff overlooking the valley. This is the
highlight of your trip. You will walk back to Paro.
Overnight hotel |
Days 08 :
Departure
Transfer to airport for departure. |
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