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1. PARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT – PARO: |
During the journey, the traveler will experience
from the plane a spectacular view of Mt. Everest,
and other famous Himalayan Mountains including
the sacred Mt. Jhomolhari the second highest
peak in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro International
Airport you will be received by your Bhutanese
friend from Bhutan Bigfoot Trekkers (Tours). Lunch
at the Hotel. Discuss the Tour Programme with
the Tour Guide. Afternoon sight seeing.
Overnight: Hotel in Paro. |
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2 PARO – SIGHT SEEING: |
Morning
visit Drugyal Dzong (a ruined fortress), 16
kilometers away from Paro town. Although it
has been in ruin but this Dzong has its great
historical importance for the people of Bhutan.
It was a place where the Bhutanese finally
defeated the Tibetan invasion and drove them
back. On a clear day one can view the sacred
Mt. Jhomolhari (Mountain of Goddess). Its
altitude is 7,329m.Visit Kyichu Lhakhang (Lhakhang
means temple). Which was built in 659 AD by
the King Songtsen Gompo of Tibet as one of
the 108 such monasteries he built in various
places to spread Buddhism. It is located between
Paro Town and Drugyal Dzong. It is one of
the holiest place in the country, as it marks
the advent of Buddhism in the country.
After Lunch visit National Museum which used
to be a watch tower for Paro Rimpong Dzong
(Fortress). It was converted into Museum in
1968. Visit Paro Rimpong Dzong, the Dzong
was built in 1646 AD, and walk down to town
one the way you can see the traditional wood
bridge of ancient style. In the evening drive
to Thimphu.
Overnight: Hotel in Thimphu. |
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3 THIMPHU – TRONGSA: |
Drive
to Trongsa (200km) the journey takes about
6 hours through Dochula Pass (3150m). On the
way stop for a photo stop at Dochula Pass
which is 26km away from Thimphu valley, and
for Tea and snacks and to enjoy the most spectacular
view of eastern Himalayan snow capped Mountains
and also the great view of Gasa Dzong at a
distance (If weather is clear) and descends
down to subtropical area Wangdue Phodrang
and again it ascends up to the Pelela Pass
which is 3340m where you can see wonderful
view of Himalayan Mountains and this Pass
separates the western from the other regions
of the country. Lunch in Chendebji.
Overnight: Hotel in Trongsa. |
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4 TRONGSA – BUMTHANG: |
Visit
the Trongsa Dzong, one of the largest Dzong
in the country, the ancestral home of our
Royal family. It was built by Chogyel Minjur
Tempa, the third Desi, in 1648. The Dzong
now is the office of the district Administration
and central monastic body. Visit also the
Ta Dzong (Watch Tower) and stroll through
the small Trongsa town. Lunch in Trongsa.
Afternoon, drive to Bumthang Valley across
the Yutola Pass. The journey takes about 3
hrs and is one of the most scenically beautiful
journeys to Bhutan, Enjoy the hospitality
of Bhutanese family in farm house or guest
house in Bumthang.
Over night: Guest house in Bumthang |
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5 – Day 9TH Nov - BUMTHANG – WITNESS
THE FESTIVAL: |
Religious
festivals known as 'Tsechus' and 'Dromchoes'
symbolizing amity, peace and compassion, are
held annually at various parts of the kingdom
at different times of the year. These vibrant
festivals are a time for the people from various
walks of life to come together decent in all
their ceremonial dress. During the festival,
rare and sacred masked dances, sword dances
and many rituals are performed.
Over night: Guest house in Bumthang. |
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10 BUMTHANG – SIGHT SEEING: |
Visit
the village and explore the beautiful valley
of Bumthang. Drive through the picturesque
valley of Bumthang and visit Jambay Lhakhang
Kurje Lhakhang, Tamshing Lhakhang, and Kuenchosum
Lhakhang. Lunch in Guest house.
Afternoon, Visit Jakar Dzong, built by Minjur
Tempa, the 3rd Desi in 1646 AD (Desi means
temporary ruler appointed by the Shabdrung
Ngawang Namgyal) and drive to Member (Tsho)
the burning lake.
Over night: Guest house in Bumthang |
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11 BUMTHANG – GANGTEY VALLEY: |
Drive
to Gangtey valley which takes about 6 hours
journey and it is a beautiful valley situated
at an altitude of 3000m, this valley was open
its route very recently. During winter one
can see the endangered species of bird (Black
Naked Crane). Lunch in Trongsa
Over night: Hotel in Phubjikha. |
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GANGTEY – THIMPHU: |
In the
morning walk around the valley and drive toward
Wangdue Phodrang, visit small town and Dzong.
Drive to Punakha and visit Dzong and town.
Lunch in Hotel.
Over night: Hotel in Thimphu |
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13 PARO – A DAY EXCURSION TO TAKSANG: |
Early
morning drive from Thimphu to Paro and drive
up to Satsam Chorten (10 km from Paro town)
and from there walk up to Taktsang Monastery.
The name Taktsang means "Tiger’s
Nest ". The Monastery clings to a vertical
granite cliff drop of nearly 4000 ft. and
overlooks the Paro valley and the river. It
is said that in the second half of the 8th
century, Guru Padma Sambhava known as the
second Buddha in Bhutan meditated on this
spot where the Monastery is situated having
alighted there on the back of a flying tigress,
and visit some of the important religious
site in Paro.
Picnic lunch at the Taktsang cafeteria. The
round hike takes about 4 Hr.
Over night: Hotel in Paro |
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14 PARO – PARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
for departure: |
Early
morning drive to Paro International Airport
and your Bhutanese friends from Bhutan Bigfoot
Trekkers (Tours) will accompany you to bid farewell
as you embark on your onward journey to back
home. |
