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Arrival at Paro by Druk Air
During this journey, one will experience breathtaking views of Mount
Everest, Kanchen Junga and other Himalayan Peaks including sacred
Chomolhari and Mount Jichu Drake in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro International
Airport the representative of Atlas Tours and Trek will receive
you and help you with the visa formalities. From the airport drive
to Thimphu which is 2 hours drive. Overnight at Hotel. |
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02. |
Thimphu
– Punakha – Thimphu
After breakfast, full-day excursion to Punakha the ancient capital
of Bhutan where visitors are allowed to enter the Dzong if the Je
Khenpo (chief Abbot) and the central monk body is in Thimphu in
their summer residence. On the way halt for sightseeing at Dochula
pass, alt. 3,080 m from where you can see the beautiful Himalayan
mountain range. Pack lunch will be served at Wangdi. Drive back
to Thimphu. Overnight in hotel. |
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03. |
Thimphu
– Paro
After breakfast drive to Paro. After arrival sightseeing of Paro
valley Drugyel Dzong, the ruined Fort (destroyed by fire in 1950.)
which once defended this valley from the Tibetan invasion. From
here one can have the view of sacred Mt. Chomolhari on clear days.
After lunch drive to Ta former Watch Tower which now houses the
National Museum and then walk down passing close by the Paro Dzong
and if time permits stroll in the town area. Overnight in hotel.
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Day
4: Paro – Sightseeing
Drive the winding road northwest up the Pa Chu to Drugyel Dzong,
the ruined Fort (destroyed by fire in 1950.) which once defended
this valley from the Tibetan invasion. From here one can have the
view of sacred Mt. Chomolhari on clear days. After lunch drive to
Ta Dzong former Watch Tower which now houses the National Museum
and then walk down passing close by the Paro Dzong, crossing the
Bhutanese typical wooden roofed bridge to Paro town. After a short
stroll in town drive back to hotel for the night halt. |
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Paro – airport for departure
Morning drive down to the airport for departure. |
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