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Day
01 |
Kathmandu to Paro |
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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.Visit Memorial Chorten reigned from
1952-1972.Also visit National Library where ancient
manuscripts are preserved and Tashichho Dzong the
set of Royal Government. |
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Day
04 |
Thimphu Sightseeing
Visit Simtokha Dzong, one of the oldest fortresses
in Bhutan built in 1629 A.D.Also visit the woodcraft
and painting school where tradition art and crafts
are still kept alive. Also visit the Handicraft
Emporium. |
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Day
05 |
Thimphu - Sinchula
Drive towards Dechhencholing to Kabjesha to start
trek. The trek begins with a 4-5 hrs climb till
Sinchula pass, through blue pine, oak and
rhododendron forests. Nighthalt in camp at Sinchula
at an altitude of 3380 mtrs. |
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Day
06 |
Sinchula - Dupsingpang
On a clear day, views of Phajoding Monastery and
some of the Himalayan ranges can be seen. The first
part of the trek is rather tedious due to difficult
road conditions. After an hours walk, the village of
Thinleygang, Talo Monastery and the highway to
Thimphu can be seen. The trail leads on for 4-5
hours walk through mixed forests, to the camp at
2440 mtrs. |
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Day
07 |
Dupshingpang - Chorten Nebu
The third day of the trek starts with 4 hours
descent through dense forests. A small stream has to
be crossed twice, then continue for another 3-4
hours through villages and rice fields to the
village of Chorten Nebu, an old temple. Over night
at camp, at an altitude of 1810 mtrs. |
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Day
08 |
Chorten Ningpo to
Zomlingthang
The trek will be through several villages till you
reach to the vehicle. Then you will drive to Punakha,
which is the ancient capital of Bhutan. |
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Day
09 |
Zomlingthang to Limukha
Drive to the Limukha.From there one can see a
wonderful view of Punakha valley and the Dzong and
also some snow mountains to the north. |
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Day
10 |
Limukha to Chungsaka/Wangdiphodrang
The trek will be through the thick forest of oak
species and rhododendrons till you reach a pass
called Dochula.From Chungsaka one can look across
the valley to Samtengang on the ridge to the south.
Later drive to Wangdiphodrang. |
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Day
11 |
Wangdiphodrang to Thimphu
After breakfast drive to Punakha Dzong .the Punakha
Dzong lies between two rivers known as Pochu and
Mochu which means male and female rivers. Continue
to drive down to Thimphu. |
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Day
12 |
Thimphu to Paro Airport to
Kathmandu Fly
After breakfast drive to Paro International Airport
and then fly back to Kathmandu. |
