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Cultural Tour
No of Days: 7 days
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Day 1 : Arrive Paro
On arrival at Paro airport, our Bhutan tour guides receive you and transfer to the hotel. Overnight Paro.
Day 2 : Paro - Thimphu
Visit the National Museum (Ta-Dzong). Dzong means fortress. This was actually the watch Tower of the Paro Rinchen Pong Dzong. It was converted into the National Museum in 1968. Paro Rinpung Dzong. This massive fortress is located in the Paro valley and houses the District Administration office and the Monk Body. It was built in 1646 AD. If time permits, visit Drugyal Dzong (Ruin Fortress), 15km from Paro Town. The name Drugyal means “Victorious ". The Dzong was built in 1649 AD by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel, the founder of Bhutan, to commemorate his victory over the Tibetan army and it formed one of the chains of defensive fortresses against Tibetan invasion. The Dzong was burnt down by accident in 1950. Tea at Hotel and leave for Thimphu (Capital). Thimphu is 65 km from Paro and takes about 2 hours to drive. Overnight hotel in Thimphu
Day 3 : Thimphu
Visit the Memorial Chorten, a huge Stupa built in memory of the third King of Bhutan who reigned the Kingdom from 1952-1972. National Library where ancient manuscripts are preserved. The Painting school where traditional art is still kept alive through instruction in the art of painting Thankas (Sacred Buddhist scroll). The Handicrafts Emporium where Bhutanese textiles and other arts are displayed and can be purchased. Lunch at Hotel
Afternoon: Visit Simtokha Dzong. This is one of the oldest fortresses in Bhutan. It also houses the largest Monastic schools in the country. It was built in 1629 AD. Visit Tashichho Dzong. This massive structure houses part of the Government Ministries, the office of the King and the Throne Room. It also houses the State Monastic Body and the living quarters of the Chief Abbot. Tashichho Dzong is the main Secretariat building.
Day 4 : Thimphu – Punakha/Wangduephodrang 77km
After an early breakfast, drive to Punakha and Wangdi. On the way halt at Dochula for a hot cup of tea/coffee and witness a most spectacular view of the Eastern Himalayan mountain ranges. Hotel in Wangdi. Lunch at the hotel After lunch, visit the Punakha Dzong which houses the district administration offices. It is also the winter residence of the State Monastic Body and its Chief Abbot. Punakha was the former capital of Bhutan. The Dzong (fortress) lies between two rivers known as Pochu and Mochu which means "Male River and Female River." It was built in 1637 AD. Visit Wangdiphodrang Dzong which is 13 km from Punakha. Wangdiphodrang Dzong and its small town is perched on a hill between two rivers. This is another District Administration Office housed in a fortress. The Dzong was built in 1638AD. Overnight: Hotel
Day 5 : Punakha – Thimphu
Drive to Thimphu. Lunch in town. Free time in the afternoon for strolling around town. Overnight: Hotel.
Day 6 : Thimphu – Paro
After an early breakfast, drive back to Paro to take a short trek to Taktsang Monastery (10 km) from Paro Town. The name Taktsang means "Tiger’s Nest". The monastery is perched on a rocky ledge with a sheer drop of nearly 800m. and overlooks the Paro Valley and river. It is believed during the second half of the 8th century Guru Padma Sambhava known as the second Buddha in Bhutan, meditated at the spot where the monastery is situated having alighted there on the back of a flying tigress. Picnic Lunch at Taktsang cafeteria. The round trip hike takes about 4 hrs.
Day 7 : Paro Depart
Early breakfast in the hotel and drive to the airport for flight to onward destination.
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