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Days 01 :
Arrive by Druk air A319, the
only national carrier. The flight offers you
beautiful view of mountains and landscapes. On
arrival and after visa formalities you will be
received by ITT member and transfer to 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. Late after noon drive 2 hours to
Thimphu (65 Km) which is a capital of Bhutan.
Evening free time. Overnight at Hotel River view
or similar.
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Days 03 :
AM Thimphu sightseeing - visit
the Memorial chorten built in the memory of the
late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, 15 century
Changangkha monastery and the new Drupthob
nunnery temple. 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 Dzong from outside and the
market area. Overnight at Wangdi Kichu Resort.
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Days 04 :
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 05 :
Transfer to airport for
departure.
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