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Day 01 Mon : Ktm- Paro
The flight to the Himalayas reveals
breath-taking views of the great peaks, taking
you right into the Dragon Kingdom's cloud
scraping airstrip at Paro (altitude 7000 ft.).
Your Bhutanese escort will greet you upon
arrival and drive you through the beautiful Paro
valley to the Hotel Olathang, situated on a
breezy pine-scented hillside. After refreshment
take a stroll around the little town at Paro.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel Olathang.
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Day 02 Tue :
Paro-Thimpu
The day begins with a visit to the funs of
Drukgyel Drong (18 Km. From the hotel). This
Dzong is of historical importance, from whose
ramparts the Bhutanese repelled Tibetan
invaders. On a clear day, the 24,000-ft. White
dome peak of sacred Chomolhari (Mountain of
Goddess) can be seen. After lunch at the hotel
visit to Dzong, the National Museum housed in an
ancient watchtower, which has a fine collection
of ancient Thankas, Paintings, Textiles, Weapons
and Artifacts.
In the evening, a 2-hour drive through the Paro
and Thimpu valley will take you to the capital
of Bhutan (Att. 7500 ft.). Enroute visit the
Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of its kind
which once guarded the Thimpu valley, built by
Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1627. It is now a
religious university. Overnight at the Hotel
Motithang. ready
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Day 03 Wed : Thimpu to Paro
Today, sightseeing in Thimpu includes - the
visit to the National Library, which holds a
vast collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts,
the school of Thankas Painting and the
Traditional Medicine Institute, where centuries
old healing art are still practiced. Then, visit
the Handicrafts Emporium, to see the exquisite
artistry of traditional crafts and textiles and
take a stroll through the streets for a little
shopping. After lunch visit the Memorial Chorten
to His late Majesty (King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck).
Later take 15 minutes drive to dechenchholing to
witness the gold and silver smiths at work.
Then visit the Tashichhodzong (fortress of the
Glorious Reign) built in 1641 by Shabdrung
Ngawang Namgyal and reconstructed in 1961, using
traditional method, without the use of any nails
or plans or paper, under the Late King, Jigme
Dorji Wangchuck, regarded as the Father of
Modern Bhutan. In the evening drive back to Paro
and overnight at the hotel Olathang.
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Day 04 Thu : Paro-Ktm.
Early breakfast at the hotel and then drive to
the airport to board the flight. Your escort
will assists you with departure formalities and
bid you farewell.
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