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Bhutan
 BHUTAN is also know
as "THE DRAGON KINGDOM" of as Druk Yul "The land of
Thunder Dragon, is perhaps the last Shangri-La. Bhutan a purely
Buddhist Himalaya kingdom, is unsurpassed in its scenic. Majestic
and vibrant culture. The kingdom shares with Nepal, the world's
greatest concentration of mountain and living heritage of Buddhism.
It is one of the few countries in the world still untouched, a
paradise for tourist interested in Buddhist culture and philosophy,
flora and fauna. trekking and mountaineering, In order to protect
and preserve the culture and tradition from western influence,
Bhutan accept only limited numbers of tourist in a year. It is the
only country in the world where Mahayana sect of Buddhism is the
state religion.
Trip to Bhutan, can
be arranged with Nepal-Tibet package tour. Flights from Kathmandu to
Paro (the only airfield of Bhutan) are twice a week, i.e., Monday
and Thursday.
PARO: This
beautiful terraced valley is home to many of Bhutan's oldest temples
and its first airport. The national Museum is located in an ancient
watchtower here and Taktsang Monastery clings to sheer cliffs 900m
above the valley.
THIMPU: The
capital city of Bhutan, center of Government religion and commerce,
has grown alongside monasteries and forts from the earliest fortress
monastery Simkolda Dzong, built in 1627.
PUNAKHA:
Spectacular views of the Himalayas can be seen on the road from
Thump to Punakha Dzong, where the Rho Chu rivers converge below this
winter home of the central monk body.
WANGDIPHODRANG: Below
rich cattle pastures at the junction of the Mo Cho and Tang Chu
rivers, a striking Dzong guards this windy valley.
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Some selected Bhutan
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BHUTAN TOUR 01:
3 NIGHJTS/ 4 DAYS
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JOURNEY TO THE LAND OF THE DRAGON
KINGDOM OF BHUTAN
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DAY 01: ARRIVAL - PARO
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The flight into the Himalaya reveals
breathtaking views of the great peaks MT EVEREST, MT KANCHANJUNGA,
MT CHOMOLHARI, MT JICHU DRAKE, etc., taking you right into the
Dragon Kingdom's scraping airstrip at PARO. On arrival you will be
greeted and transferred through the beautiful PARO valley to
Hotel. Dinner & overnight at hotel.
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DAY 02: IN PARO
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AM: visit the old for ruins of the
DRUKGYAL DZONG (castle) which offers a very scenic drove of a
typical Bhutanese landscape. On the clear day, the Mt CHOMOLHARI
(7314 m), the sacred summit reaches skyward beyond the Dzong. On
the way back, visit TA DZONG, the national museum housed in the
ancient watch tower build in around 1651, situated a little above
the PARO RIMPUNG DZONG. PM: After lunch, scenic drive to THIMPU
(65 Km/2 hrs) and visit MEMORIAL CHORTEN, SCHOOL FOR PAINTING &
MEDICINE, the national library and Bhutanese handicraft center -
overnight at hotel.
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DAY 03: THIMPU - PARO
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AM: Visit TASHICHO DZONG (presently
Govt. secretariat building which requires special permit for the
visit. So, permit could be declined. In that case, visit is
organized to have just an external view). After this, visit
Bhutanese cottage industry for local paper production. PM: After
lunch, drive back to PARO (2 hrs) and visit KICHU LAKHANG (the
oldest monastery in BHUTAN) - Overnight at hotel.
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DAY 04: PARO - DEPARTURE
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After early breakfast, drive to
airport for departure flight to your onward destination.
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BHUTAN TOUR 02:
4 NIGHJTS/ 5 DAYS
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GREAT TOUR TO THE HIDDEN KINGDOM – BHUTAN
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Day 01 : ARRIVAL - PARO
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The flight into the Himalaya reveals
breathtaking views of the great peaks MT EVEREST, MT KANCHANJUNGA,
MT CHOMOLHARI, MT JICHU DRAKE, etc., taking you right into the
Dragon Kingdom's scraping airstrip at PARO. On arrival you will be
greeted and transfered through the beautiful PARO valley to Hotel.
Dinner & overnight at hotel.
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Day 02 : PARO - THIMPU
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Morning scenic drive to THIMPU (2
hr.). Transfer to hotel. Afternoon, sightseeing to the MEMMORIAL
CHORTEN of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck in the heart of
Thimpu town, TASHICHHO DZONG (the Fortress of the Auspicious
Religion, presently Govt. secretariat building). - Overnight
hotel.
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Day 03 : IN PARO
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Morning drive back to PARO (2 hrs) -
check in to hotel and the sightseeing begins with a visit to the
ruins of DRUKGYAL DZONG (18 Km.). This Dzong is of historical
importance, from whose ramparts the Bhutanese repelled Tibetan
invaders. On a clear day, the 24,000 ft. white-domed peak of
sacred CHOMOLHARI (Mountain of Goddess) looms overhead. After
lunch at the hotel, visit TA DZONG, the National Museum housed in
an ancient watchtower, which has a fine collection of ancient
Thangkha paintings, textiles, weapons and artifacts. Overnight at
hotel.
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Day 04 : PARO - EXCURSION TO TAKTSANG
LHAKANG.
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AM: After breakfast drive to SARTSHAM
CHORTEN and then two hours of horse riding uphill will take you to
the TAKTSANG MONASTERY. After refreshment, a short trek to the
view point to witness a fascinating eye-level view of the famous
TAKTSANG LHAKHANG also known as the tigers' nest. PM: After lunch
a slow downhill trek to SARTSHAM CHORTEN and then drive to Hotel.
- Overnight hotel.
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Day 05 : PARO - DEPARTURE
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After early breakfast, drive to
airport for departure flight to your onward destination.
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BHUTAN TOUR 03:
7NIGHTS/ 8DAYS
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CULTURAL TOUR TO DRUNK YUL - THE LAND OF THUNDER DRAGON
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DAY 01: ARRIVAL - PARO
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The flight into the Himalaya reveals
breathtaking views of the great peaks MT EVEREST, MT KANCHANJUNGA,
MT CHOMOLHARI, MT JICHU DRAKE, etc., taking you right into the
Dragon Kingdom's scraping airstrip at PARO. On arrival you will be
greeted and transfered through the beautiful PARO valley to Hotel.
Dinner & overnight at hotel.
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DAY 02: IN PARO
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Morning drive and to DRUKGYAL DZONG
(18km), RINPUNG DZONG, TA DZONG MUSEUM including local bazaar in
PARO valley - Overnight at hotel
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DAY 03: EXCURSION TO TAKTSANG
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Morning excursion to TAKTSANG
MONASTERY with a 2 hour horse ride-Afternoon drive to MENDEGANG-Overnight
at lodge.
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DAY 04: PARO - PUNAKHA
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Scenic drive to WANGDI & PUNAKHA
including visit to WANGDIPHODRANG & PUNAKHA DZONGS-Overnight at
lodge.
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DAY 05: PUNAKHA/WANGDI - MENDEGANG
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Morning excursion tour to PHUBIJIKHA
valley including visit to the GANGTEY DZONG - Overnight at guest
house in MENDEGANG.
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DAY 06: MENDEGANG - THIMPU
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Morning drive to Thimpu, the capital
of BHUTAN-full day sightseeing in Thimpu -evening cultural show
with masked dances-Overnight at hotel.
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DAY 07: IN THIMPU
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Morning sightseeing tour to
DECHENCHOLING VALLEY - afternoon dance performance-Rest afternoon
at leisure -evening drive to PARO-Overnight at hotel.
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DAY 08: PARO - DEPARTURE
- Early morning
drive to PARO Airport to board your onward flight.
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