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Day 01.

• On arrival at Paro Airport you will be met by our BST representative and transfer to Paro Town for Lunch. Paro altitude. (2150mts)
• Paro sightseeing and halt at Hotel, Paro

Day 02 Paro/ Thimphu

• Drive to Thimphu
• The day excursion to Thimphu.:
  • National Memorial Chorten, built in honour of our late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk.
  • Zilukha Nunnery.
  • National School of Arts and Crafts, where traditional arts is still kept alive through instructions in the Arts of painting Thangkas(sacred Buddhist religious scrolls)
  • Traditional medicine Institute, where medicines are prepared according to ancient practices.
  • Textile Museum (gallery of Bhutanese textiles through the ages)
  • Tashichhodzong, seat of the national Government and the central monastic body, including the summer residence of the Je khenpo(chief Abbot of Bhutan ).* the dzong is open to visitors only in winter when the Je Khenpo (Abbot) and the monk body move to Punakha the ancient capital of Bhutan.
  • Handicrafts Emporium.
  • Shopping for the souvenirs in the shops of Thimphu.
• Lunch: (R) Dinner: (R) Overnight: (H)

Day 03 Thimphu/ Punakha

• Depart to Punakha(3150m) via Dochula pass(3050m). This pass often offers Panoramic views of Himalayan ranges.
• Visit Punakha Dzong, winter seat of Je khenpo(chief abbot of Bhutan)and ancient capital of Bhutan, remarkably located between the rivers Po Chu(Male) and Mo Chu(female)
• Wangduephodrang Dzong, built in 1638
• Lunch: (R) Dinner: (R) Overnight: (H)

Day 04 Punakha/Thimphu

• Sightseeing of Thimphu Valley:
  • Thimphu Dzong, built in 1960s, the Capital of Bhutan
  • Excursion to 17th century Tango and Cheri Monasteries.
  • National animal (Takin) Zoo
  • Walk in the Town
• Lunch: (R) Dinner: (R) Overnight: (H)

Day 05 Thimphu/ Paro

• Drive to Paro
• Excursion to the world famous Taksang Monastry.
• Sightseeing of Paro Valley
  • Paro town, Paro’s main shopping district
  • Kyichu Temple, one of the oldest temple in Bhutan dated back to 7th century
  • Ta Dzong, an ancient watchtower, which now houses the National Museum.
  • Rinpung Dzong, built in 1645 is the seat of the district administration of Paro
  • Drukgyal Dzong, the Dzong of the victorious Drukpas, was built in 1650s to commemorate the victory over the Tibetans armies. It caught fire in 1951 and was never repaired.
• Lunch: (R) Dinner: (R) Overnight: (H)

Day 06 Paro

• Check in time at Airport