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Day
01 |
Kathmandu Paro Fly |
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Day
02 |
Paro Sightseeing
After breakfast drive to Drugyal Dzong. From here
the peak of Chomolhari also known as Mountain of the
Goddess " can be viewed clearly. On the way visit a
typical Bhutanese farmhouse. |
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Day
03 |
Paro to Thimphu
Drive to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan.In the
afternoon visits the Memorial Chorten, dedicated to
the Late Third King. |
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Day
04 |
Thimphu Sightseeing
After breakfast drive to visit Tashichho Dzong.Also
visit the handicraft emporium where Bhutanese
textiles and other arts are displayed. Visit the
painting and woodcraft schools where traditional art
and painting are still kept alive. Visit the
Memorial Chorten, the National Library and Simtokha
Dzong. |
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Day
05 |
Thimphu to Trongsa
After breakfast drive to Trongsa. The journey to
central Bhutan begins today. |
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Day
06 |
Trongsa to Jakar (Bumthang)
Drive to Jakar (Bumthang). Bumthang is a land myth
and mystery and tales of the Guru
Padmasambhava.After that hike to visit Lame gompa, a
temple built by the first King of Bhutan. |
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Day
07 |
Bumthang to Halt
Visit the dairy Farm, the Swiss Cheese Factory and
apple Juice factory. In the evening walk around the
Bumthang Valley. |
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Day
08 |
Bumthang -
Nganglhakhang
The Trek route follows the Chamkharchu river. Lunch
stop at Thangbi Lhakhang - then you enter to the
"Swan Land" (Ngang Yul) with its center "Swan
temple" (Nganglhakhang). This part of the valley was
at first inhabited only by swans who gave their name
(Ngang) to the place. O/N in Camp. (Alt.9500ft).
Distance - 20 KMS about 5 hrs. |
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Day
09 |
Nganglhakhang -
Ugyenchholing
Climb gradually to Phephela pass
(Alt.3353m/11000ft). the highest point on the trek
route. The trial until the pass leads through one of
the most beautiful forested areas of this region.
Allowing for many stops to enjoy natures beauties.
O/N in camp. (Alt.9300ft). Distance - 23 KMS about
7/8 hrs. |
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Day
10 |
Ugyenchholing - Jaker
The gradually descending trial follows the Tang-chu,
another trout filled river. Along the banks of this
river is Tang Rimpoche Lhakhang. Distance - 10 KMS
about 2/3 hours. From Pangshing, drive to Jaker. (Alt.cir
9000ft). Enroute to Jaker visit Mebar Tsho " The
Burning Lake". O/N in Wangdichholing Lodge. |
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Day
11 |
Jakar to Trongsa
After breakfast drive to Trongsa along the east west
highway. In the evening scroll around Trongsa. |
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Day
12 |
Trongsa to Thimphu
Drive back to Thimphu. |
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Day
13 |
Thimphu to Paro to Kathmandu
Fly
Drive to Paro International Airport and then fly
back to Kathmandu. |