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Day 01.
Arrive at Paro: Upon arrival at Paro airport,
received by representative of Bhutan Yak
adventure travel, transfer to the hotel. In the
evening, visit Drugyal Dzong, now in ruins was
built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal to
commemorate the victory over the Tibetan
invaders in 1644; the dzong name's means indeed
"victorious Druk". The Dzong was used as an
administrative center until 1951 when a fire
caused by butter lamp destroyed it. Then visit
Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan's oldest and most
sacred monasteries dating from the introduction
of Buddhism in the 8th century. Dinner and
overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 02. Paro - Thimphu: After breakfast, visit
Rimpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) built in 1646 by
Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. The Dzong presently
houses administrative offices. After lunch visit
the Ta dzong, an ancient watchtower. In the
evening a two hours drive to Thimphu. Dinner and
overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 03. Thimphu Sightseeing: After breakfast,
sight seeing in Thimphu. It includes: Visit to
TashichhoDzong (Fortress of the Glorious
Religion), built in 1641 by Shabdrung Ngawang
Namgyal and reconstructed in 1961 by the Late
King, His Majesty King Jigme Dorji Wang chuck,
who is regarded as Father of Modern Bhutan. Then
visit the National Library, which holds a vast
collection of ancient Buddhist manuscripts
followed by visit to Painting School, famous for
carving and free hand art. After lunch visit the
National Memorial Chorten, a monument dedicated
to the Third King of Bhutan. His Late Majesty
King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. The inside paintings
and statues provide a very rare insight into
Buddhist Philosophy. Then visit Handicrafts
Emporium to see the exquisite artistry of
traditional crafts and textiles. Evening free
for shopping and leisure. Dinner and overnight
at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 04. Thimphu - Punakha: After breakfast drive
to Punakha across the Dochula Pass alt. 10,000
ft., site of one of Bhutan's most enchanting
views. While in Punakha, visit Punakha Dzong;
built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1637, this
sacred Dzong has played a prominent part in the
country's life in both civil and religious
fields. Punakha Dzong is open to visitors only
in summer when the monk body has moved Thimphu.
After Lunch, visit Chimi Lhakhang. In the
evening return to the hotel. Dinner and
overnight at the hotel in Punakha.
Day 05. Punakha - Gangtey - Thimphu: After
breakfast drive to the beautiful valley of
Gangtey. Enroute, visit Chimed Lhakhang. Packed
lunch would be served at Gangtey. On arrival,
visit Gantey Gompa and explore the Phobjikha
valley, said to be the most beautiful valley in
the Himalayas. In the evening, drive back to
Thimphu .
Day 06. Thimphu - Paro: Start Early, After
breakfast, visit Simtokha Dzoong of Bhutan built
in 1627 and drive further to Paro. While in Paro
visit Famous Taktsang Monastery, The trail
climbs through beautiful pine forest, many of
the trees festooned with Spanish moss, and an
occasional grove of fluttering prayer flags. We
stop for a rest and light refreshments at the
Taktsang Jakhang (cafeteria) and then walk a
short distance until we see, clearly and
seemingly within reach, Taktsang monastery. The
primary Lhakhang was built around Guru
Rimpoche's meditation cave in the 1684 by the
Penlop of Paro Gyaltse Tenzin Rabgay, this
incredible monastery clings to the edge of a
sheer rock cliff that plunges 900 meters into
the valley below. Legend has it that Guru
Padmasambhava, the tantric mystic who brought
Buddhism to Bhutan, flew here on the back of a
flying tiger, Dorji Drolo, said to be his
favourite consort. Lunch will be served at the
cafeteria. After Lunch, walk back to the Hotel.
Day 07. Paro Airport: Early morning, drive to
the Airport and farewell.
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For The
Months Of March, April, May, September, October,
and November
US$190 per person per day for 3 or more in a
group
US$215 per person per day for 2 in a group
US$225 per day for a single individual
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For The
Months Of June, July, August, December, January,
and February
US$160 per person per day for 3 or more in a
group
US$185 per person per day for 2 in a group
US$200 per day for a single individual
These rates include government mandated
surcharge of US$40 per day for one person and
US$30 per day per person for a group of two or
more.
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