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The Splendours of Western Bhutan
Kathmandu – Paro – Thimphu – Wangdue Phodrang – Gangtey Tailor-made 11 Days
Tour Highlights
- Fantastic scenery
- Traditional culture
- Magnificent forts and monasteries
- Untouched villages
- National Museum
Visit Para and Thimphu and then venture deeper into this enchanting country.
Bhutan is a kingdom that has long maintained its independence and isolation from the outside world and so preserved a fascinating Himalayan culture and tradition. You will discover thickly forested valleys, snow-capped mountains, colourful prayer flags fluttering in the breeze, maroon robed monks and architecture from another age.
Visit Paro and the surprisingly small capital of Thimphu. Then driving east through spectacular mountain passes with splendid views, you visit the massive fortress of Wangdue Phodrang Dzong. The village of Richengang is home to skilled stonemasons and the Dzong here is the winter residence of Bhutan’s spiritual leader.
Then to Gangtey Valley a region barely touched by outsiders. Descend through bamboo fields and wildlife preserves where rare black necked cranes as well as muntjacks, wild boars, black bears and leopards live in protection. Gantey Goemba is an extensive complex which houses some 140 monks and is fronted by a Tibetan style chorten.
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Day 1
Fly to Kathmandu
Day 2
Arrive in Kathmandu and settle in
Day 3
Fly to Paro. You will witness a dramatic view of the Himalayas as you fly alongside the world's highest mountain range. The tiny town of Paro is bursting with colour and tradition overlooked by a dramatic dzong. In the afternoon visit the National Museum (Ta-Dzong) and Paro Rinpung Dzong.
Day 4
Explore the sights of Thimphu including the Throne Room. Thimphu’s oldest fortress and Semtokha Dzong.
Day 5
Drive to Rinchengang Village via Wangdue Phodrang Dzong.
Day 6
Drive to Gangtey in the Phobjika Valley.
Day 7
Return to Thimphu with time for further shopping and sightseeing.
Day 8
Return flight.
Day 9
Visit to Taktsang the most famous of all Bhutanese monasteries. In Paro see the ruins of Drugyal Dzong, a site of great historical significance and Kyichu Lhakhang temple said to be one of the 12 great geomantic temples built by King Songtsen Gampo of Tibet in the 7th century.
Day 10
Fly to Kathmandu. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 11
Return flight.
Red - Plane, Green - Train, Black - Automobile, Blue - Boat
This Tailor Made Tour example includes
- International flights and air taxes.
- Domestic flights as described in economy class including air taxes.
- 9 nights hotel accommodation.
- Full sightseeing program with English speaking guide and entrance fees.
- Private transfers as described.
- 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners.
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