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Day 01 : Arrival at Paro Airport
The flight into the Himalayas reveals
breathtaking views of the great peaks, taking
you right into the Dragon Kingdom’s cloud
scraping airstrip at Paro, which has an altitude
of 7000ft. Your Bhutanese escort from Dechen
Cultural Tours & Trekking Co. will greet you on
arrival and transfer you to the Hotel. In the
evening an orientation talk on Bhutan. Overnight
at Hotel Druk.
Day 02 : Paro-Thimphu
The day begins with a visit to the ruins of
Drukgyel Dzong, which is about 21Kms from the
Hotel. This Dzong is of historical importance,
from whose ramparts the Bhutanese repelled
Tibetan invaders. On a clear day, the 24,000ft
snow clad peak of sacred Chomolhari (Mountain of
Goddess) looms overhead.
After lunch, visit Ta Dzong, the National Museum
housed in an ancient watchtower, which has a
fine collection of ancient Thangkha paintings,
textiles, weapons and artifacts.
In the evening, drive to Thimphu, the capital of
Bhutan at an altitude of 7500ft. En route, visit
the Simtokha Dzong. Overnight at Hotel Druk.
Day 03 :Thimphu-Paro
After breakfast, visit the National Library,
which holds a vast collection of ancient
Buddhist manuscripts, the school of Thangkha
painting and the Institute of Traditional
Medicine, where centuries old art of healing are
still practised. Then, visit Handicrafts
Emporium, to see the exquisite artistry of
traditional crafts and textiles. After that,
take a stroll through the streets for shopping.
After lunch, visit the Memorial Chorten to His
Late Majesty, King Jijme Dorji Wangchuck, and
take a 15 minutes drive to Dechen-chholing, to
witness the Gold and Silver smiths at work.
In the evening, drive back to Paro. Overnight at
Hotel Druk.
Day 04 :Departure from Paro
Early morning, drive to the Airport to board the
flight. Your escort from Dechen Cultural Tours &
Trekking Co. will assist you with exit
formalities and bid you farewell.
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