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DRUKYUL EXPERIENCE TOUR |
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Apart from Paro and
Thimpu valleys, you will visit Punakha
and Wangdiphodrang. Punakha is the old
capital of Bhutan and has temperate
climate almost all year round. You will
visit the Punakha Dzong-the winter home
of monastic community. Wangdiphodrang is
a large village before the central
Bhutan starts. This valley provides rich
pasture fields for cattle and is also
famous for bamboo work and slate and
stone carvings. |
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Itinerary of Drukyul Experience Tour in
Detail |
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Days 01 :
Arrival at Paro and drive to Thimpu.
Reception by Windhorse representative at the airport
and drive to Thimpu. Overnight hotel. |
Days 02 :
Sightseeing of Thimpu.
In the morning, you will visit the hospital for
traditional medicine, Memorial Chorten and national
Library. After lunch visit the Handicrafts centers
and the School of Thangka Painting. Overnight hotel. |
Days 03 :
Thimpu to Punakha and Wangdiphodrang.
Scenic drive on the mountain route towards Punkha-the
former capital of Bhutan, passing through Dochu La
(10000 ft); stunning scenery of Himalayan ranges on
a clear weather day. You will visit the Punakha
Dzong and descend to Wangdi valley. You can visit
Wangdiphodrang Dzong, the most pictursque in Bhutan.
Overnight hotel in Punakha. |
Days 04 :
Punakha to Paro.
Retrace the scenic drive and stop in Thimpu for
Lunch. You can visit the oldest Dzong of Bhutan-the
Sintokha Dzong, now an institute of learning.
Continue drive to Paro. Overnight hotel. |
Days 05 :
Sightseeing of Paro.
Visit the fortified tower of Ta Dzong, now a natural
history Museum, ruins of Drugyal Dzong that once
guarded the invading Tibetan forces, and Kyichu
Temple of 7th century. |
Days 06 :
Takstang Excursion.
Today you will visit the famous Takstang monastery
(Tiger's nest) which is the highlight of Paro. This
is about 3 hour walk uphill and also can be done on
horseback. Return down hill on foot. Overnight hotel
in Paro. |
Days 07 :
Departure.
Transfer to airport. |
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