Day 01 Arrive Paro
You
will be met by our representative, and after
completion of arrival formalities you will be
taken to your hotel. Evening visit to Paro market
and town. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 02 Paro
After breakfast, visit Ta Dzong (National Museum)
and then walk down a hillside trail to Rinpung
Dzong. Afternoon visits to Drukgyel Dzong and
Kyichu Lhakhang. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 03 Paro - Thimphu
After breakfast, set off for Thimphu, the modern
capital town of Bhutan. Afternoon sightseeing
in Thimphu, visiting the National Memorial Chorten,
majestic Tashichhodzong, the Handicrafts Emporium
and the main shopping area. Overnight at the
hotel in Thimphu.
Day 04 Thimphu - Punakha
On arrival at Punakha, check into the hotel.
In the evening visit Punakha Dzong, a 17th century
fortress. Afterwards take a stroll around the
market area. Overnight at the hotel in Punakha.
Day 05 Punakha - Wangduephodrang - Gangtey
(Phobjikha)
Drive up a winding mountain road through oak
and rhododendron forest, and over a high pass
down into the Phobjikha valley. In the evening
take a stroll around Gangtey village and visit
Gangtey Gompa, the only Nyingmapa monastery
in the kingdom. Overnight at guest house, or
camp under the stars.
Day 06 Gangtey - Tongsa
In the morning, explore Phobjikha valley, chosen
winter home of black necked cranes, migrating
from the Tibetan Plateau. After lunch drive
to Tongsa, crossing Pele-la pass (3,300m/10,830ft).
Evening visit to Tongsa market. Overnight at
the lodge in Tongsa.
Day 07 Tongsa - Bumthang
Morning visit to Tongsa Dzong, a masterpiece
of Bhutanese architecture. Built in 1647, it
is the most impressive dzong in Bhutan. Also
see Ta Dzong, the watchtower built to defend
this dzong. After lunch, proceed to Bumthang,
the religious heartland of the nation. Evening
at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the lodge
in Bumthang.
Day
08: Bumthang
Bumthang is the general name given to a group
of four valleys - Chumey, Choekhor, Tang and
Ura, with altitudes varying from 2,600 to 4,000m
(8,840-13,600ft). This area is home to many
ancient Buddhist temples and monasteries.
We will visit Tamshing Lhakhang, founded in
1501 by Pema Lingpa, which contains interesting
and ancient Buddhist wall paintings. Later on
we will visit Jakar Dzong, "the dzong of
the white bird", the administrative center
of the region.
In the afternoon, we will visit Kurje Lhakhang,
one of the most sacred places in Bhutan as Guru
Rinpoche meditated here, and later on Jambey
Lhakhang which was erected in the 7th century,
when Buddhism was first introduced into Bhutan.
Evening visit to local shops. Overnight at the
lodge in Bumthang.
Day 09: Bumthang - Thimphu
On arrival at Thimphu, check into the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 10: Thimphu - Paro
Morning free time in Thimphu for shopping and
leisure, then after lunch drive to Paro for
an overnight stay.
Day 11: Depart Paro
Early breakfast in the hotel, then drive to
the airport for flight to onward destination.
For trip cost, itinerary
and other relevant information please contact
us : INFO@holidaynepaltrek.com
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