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Days 01 :
Arrive by Druk air A 319, the
only national carrier. The flight offers you
beautiful view of mountain and landscape. On
arrival and after visa formalities you will be
received by ITT members. Afternoon / evening
time at leisure. Overnight Kichu Resort.
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Days 02 :
Paro Sightseeing - visit the
ruined fortress of Drugyel dzong which still
attracts visitors due to the strategic location
of the fort. The fort defended the Paro valley
from the Tibetan invasion from the north in the
early 17th century. On clear weather Mount
Chomolhari 7320 meters can be seen towering over
the dzong. Proceed through the beautiful valley
to the watch tower or locally known as Ta-Dzong.
It was housed into the National museum in the
1960s by the third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
The seven floors museum highlights various
aspects of Bhutanese culture and history dating
back to the 7th century. A short walk downhill
to the Rinpung Dzong which serves as the
administrative center and school for monks. Walk
further down crossing the traditional bridge
into Paro Town. Stroll around the market and
return to Kichu Resort.
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Days 03 :
Drive to Thimphu will take 2
hours and will be a pleasant one mainly due to
the well maintained road through out Bhutan.
Upon arrival check into Hotel Druk or River
view. PM sightseeing - Visit the Memorial
chorten built in the memory of the late King
Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, 15 century Changangkha
monastery, Motithang mini zoo to see the rare "Takin"
national animal of Bhutan and drive further down
with good view of the Thimphu valley. Visit the
new Drupthob nunnery temple and free time in the
market.
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Days 04 :
AM visit the Painting school,
National library, Royal goldsmith workshop and
Handicraft centers. PM drive 3 hours to
Wangduephodrang crossing the Dochula pass 3100
meters. On fine weather you will see the eastern
Himalayan ranges including the highest mountain
in Bhutan Mt.Gangar Punsum 7520 meters. The
drive from the pass is all the way downhill
dropping to the lower and warmer valleys of
lobesa. Visit the Wangduephodrang Dzong from
outside and the market area. Overnight at Wangdi
Kichu Resort.
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Days 05 :
Day excursion to the Gangtey
Gompa valley at an altitude of 2800 meters. The
only Nyingmapa monastery in western Bhutan is
located here. This beautiful valley is also home
to the rare Black Necked Cranes migrating from
the Tibetan plateau to escape the harsh winter.
Currently there are 200 to 300 cranes residing
in this valley and the Royal Society for
Protection of Nature (RSPN) is taking every
measures to ensure the safety of the
Cranes.While the cranes reside in the winter
valley for 4/5 months the village folks are not
allowed to make loud noises or fish in the river
that runs through the valley. Explore the
fascinating glacier valley and return to the
Resort.
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Days 06 :
AM drive 45 minutes to Punakha
and visit the Punakha Dzong which served as an
old capital of Bhutan. This remarkable fortress
is built between two rivers and has survived
many glacial floods and fire. Every year during
the month of February a procession known as the
Punakha Serda takes place to commemorate the
victory over the Tibetans. Drive 3 hours to
Thimphu for lunch and proceed 2 hours to Paro
via visiting the oldest building in Bhutan, the
Simtokha Dzong. It now serves as a Buddhist
university. Overnight Kichu Resort.
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Days 07 :
Day hike to the view point of
Taktsang monastery. Horses can be arranged with
an extra payment. The hike which is all the way
uphill takes about 2 /3 hours through villages
and pine forests. The monastery clings to a huge
granite cliff 800 meters from the paro valley.
It is believed that the great saint
Padmasambhava came in the 7th century on a
flying tigress and meditated in a cave for 3
months. The demons were subdued who were trying
to stop the spread of Buddhism and converted the
Paro valley into Buddhism. During the end of the
17 century a monastery was built on the spot
where the saint mediated and it is a pilgrimage
site for every Bhutanese to visit once in their
life time. Stroll back to Resort. Evening at
leisure.
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Days 08 :
Transfer to airport for
departure.
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