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Day
01 |
Kathmandu to 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. Also visit the Rinpung
Dzong, National Museum and Kyichu Lhakhang. |
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Day
03 |
Paro to Thimphu
After breakfast drive to Thimphu, Capital of
Bhutan.Visit the Memorial Chorten dedicated to the
Late Third King. |
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Day
04 |
Thimphu to Trongsa
After breakfast drive towards the Central
Bhutan.Visit around Trongsa. |
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Day
05 |
Trongsa to Jakar (Bumthang)
After breakfast drive to Bumthang. Bumthang is a
land of myth and mystery .One can have the view of
Jakar Dzong and visit Lame Gompa. |
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Day
06 |
Bumthang - Gorsum
Distance - 18 KMS about 6/7 hours. (Alt.3120m).
After breakfast drive to the trek starting point.
The Trek route follows the Chamkharchu, A river
known for its richness in trout. O/N camp. |
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Day
07 |
Gorsum - Lungsum
Distance - 12 KMS about 5 hours. (Alt.31600m). The
trail leads through dense forests of spruce,
hemlock, cypress, juniper and maples. The trail is a
little muddy and ascends gradually till you reach
camp site. O/N Camp. |
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Day
08 |
Lungsum - Tsochenchen
Distance - 15 KMS about 6/7 hours. (Alt 3100m). The
vegetation from Lungsum to Tsochenchen is similar
untill you reach near camp site, above the tree
line. O/N camp. |
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Day
09 |
Tsochenchen - Dur Tsachu
Distance - 17 KMS about 7 hours. (Alt. 3400m). The
trek from Tsochenchen ascends till the Julila pass
(cir 4700m.) If the weather permits the surrounding
mountains can be viewed. After the pass the trek
trail descends till the camp site. Musk deer, herds
of blue sheep and himalayan bear may be seen enroute.
O/N camp. |
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Day
10 |
Dur Tsachu - Halt. (Tsachu
= Hot Spring)
After a late breakfast relax in the Hot Spring or
hike around the area near camp. O/N camp. |
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Day
11 |
Dur Tsachu - Tsochenchen
Distance - 17 KMS about 7 hours. (Alt.3100m). The
trek trial from Dur Tsachu is all the way up hill
till you reach Julila. After crossing the pass the
trek trial descends till you reach camp site. O/N
camp. |
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Day
12 |
Tsochenchen - Gorsum
Distance - 27 KMS about 9 hours. (Alt.3120m). An
early start for a long walking day. The trek trial
descends gradualy all the way till camp site. O/N
camp. |
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Day
13 |
Gorsum - Bumthang
From Gorsum descend till the bridge near Dur
village. Then follow the new motor road till you
meet your transport. Drive to Wangdicholing Lodge.
After lunch at leisure. O/N at the Lodge. |
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Day
14 |
Bumthang to Wangdi
After breakfast drive to Wangdi. |
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Day
15 |
Wangdi to Thimphu
Drive to Thimphu. Enroute visit Punakha
Dzong.Punakha used to be the winter capital of
Bhutan until 1966.Visit around Punakha and then
drive to Thimphu. |
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Day
16 |
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
17 |
Thimphu to Paro
Drive to Paro International Airport and then fly to
Kathmandu. |