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MYSTICAL WESTERN BHUTAN
Day 1: (Mon, Thur or Sat) Depart Delhi by Druk Air for Paro (2,134m). On arrival you will be met and transferred to Paro for a 2-night stay. The drive takes you through picturesque Paro valley with its quaint clusters of hamlets amid terraced paddy fields. (Druk Air operates flights into Paro from Delhi and Calcutta).
Day 2: Paro Full day sightseeing of Paro. Hike to Taktsang Monastery’s viewpoint, the monastery clings seemingly impossible to a cliff of rock at 914m above the valley floor. Drive to Drugyel Dzong or the Fort of Drukpa Victory (14km from Paro). En route visit Kyichu Lhakhang and Satsam Chorten. Continue onwards to Ta Dzong, the National Museum and one of the most celebrated Dzongs (old fortress) in Bhutan, the Rinpung Dzong, or the Fortress of the Heap of Jewels.
Day 3: Paro to Thimphu (2,286), 54 Km/2 hrs. Drive to Thimphu, Bhutan’s capital built in traditional Bhutanese style. Visit the Memorial Chorten, built in 1974 in the loving memory of Late His Majesty, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, exhibits a multi-storied stupa and numerous paintings providing a rare insight into Buddhist philosophy.
Day 4: Thimphu. Drive up to the viewpoint- BBS Tower in Sangaygang. Visit Mini Zoo where you can see Takin, the National animal of Bhutan. The National Library, which holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts; the School of Thangkha paintings (The Arts and Crafts School), General Post Office and the Handicraft Emporium.
Day 5: Thimphu to Punakha, 77 Km/2 3/4 hrs. The first stop after leaving Thimphu is Dochula Pass at 10,500 ft. (23km from Thimphu), visit ‘Druk Wangyal Khangzang Chortens’, a unique cluster of 108 Namgyal Khangzang Chortens, Punakha Dzong (limited to the courtyard) and Chimi Lhakhang monastery situated on a hillock.
Day 6: Punakha to Paro via Wangdue Phodrang,154 Km/5 3/4 hrs. Visit Wangdue valley, located on a ridge that plunges into the Puna Tsang River flowing below. Continue onwards to Paro, en route you will pass by Semtokha Dzong built in 1629 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
Day 7: (Sun, Wed or Fri) Depart Paro by Druk Air for Delhi. After an early breakfast at the hotel, you be transferred to the airport to board your onward flight.
BHUTAN
THUNDER DRAGON
Day 1:(Sunday) Arrive Delhi. Meet and assist at airport and transfer to Hotel. Overnight stay
Day 2 - 5: (Monday) Depart Delhi by Druk Air for Paro. Programme the same as day 1 to 5 of the ‘Mystical Western Bhutan’ tour (except drive to Thimphu on day 2 instead of day 3 & drive to Punakha on day 4 instead of Thimphu).
Day 6: Punakha Bumthang via Trongsa. 146Km/6hrs. Drive to Trongsa (2,200m), the ancestral home of the Royal Family of Bhutan. Drive across the Pelela Pass (3,400m) and through the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park. Visit Trongsa Dzong (limited till courtyard), a labyrinth of temples, corridors, and offices holding court over the local community. From Trongsa, you will drive on to Jakar, in the Bumthang valley across the Yotong Laa Pass (3,425m). En route stop at Zungney (2,750m) to see the traditional weavings of Yathra, the woollen fabric in numerous colours and patterns. Continue overland to Bumthang (2,800m), one of the most spectacular valleys in Bhutan and also the heartland of Buddhism.
Day 7: Bumthang. Bumthang sightseeing, walk up to the Tamshing Monastery. Visit Wangdichholing Palace, Jambay, and Kurjey Lhakhangs, the oldest monasteries in the kingdom. Drive to the Meebartsho (Burning Lake), this is one of the many sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites. Later visit a Swiss farm.
Day 8: Bumthang to Gangtey, approx.148Km/6 hrs. Gangtey in Phobjikha valley is considered one of the most beautiful open valleys in Bhutan. It is the winter home of the rare black-necked cranes, migrating down from the Tibetan Plateau.
Day 9: Gangtey to Punakha via Wangdue, approx. 70Km/3 hrs 30 mins. Visit the Crane Information Centre, a carpet factory, and the sacred Gangtey Monastery - the only Nyingmapa Temple in the country. Continue onwards to Wangdue valley, located on a ridge that plunges into the Puna Tsang River flowing below. Sitting atop the ridge with a commanding view of the valleys below is the Wangdue Phodrang Dzong.
KINGDOM OF BHUTAN
Day 1: (Mon or Sat). Depart Delhi by Druk Air for Paro. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to Paro.
Day 2: Paro to Thimphu, 54 Km/2 hrs. Sightseeing of Paro. Drive through spectacular mountain views and peaceful countryside to Thimphu (2,286m), Bhutan’s capital. Visit the Memorial Chorten, built in 1974 in the loving memory of Late His Majesty, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, exhibits a multi-storied stupa and numerous paintings providing a rare insight into Buddhist philosophy.
Day 3: Thimphu. Full day sightseeing of Thimphu. Day 4 :Thimphu to Paro, 54 Km/2 hrs. Sightseeing of Thimphu and Paro.
Day 5: (Fri or Weds). After an early breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Paro airport in time to board your Druk Air flight to Delhi.
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Day 10: Punakha to Paro, 130 Km/5 hrs. Drive to Paro, en route pass by Semtokha Dzong built in 1629 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and Semtokha Dzong a theological university. In Paro visit Ta Dzong, the National Museum housed in an ancient watchtower, which has a fine collection of ancient Thangkha paintings and other artifacts; visit one of the most celebrated Dzongs in Bhutan, the Rinpung Dzong, or the Fortress of the Heap of Jewels.
Day 11: (Wed) Paro/Delhi. After an early breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Paro airport in time to board your Druk Air Flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, transfer from airport to hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 12 Delhi. Onward destination - Transfer from Hotel to Delhi Airport.
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