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Kingdom In the sky

9 Days / 8 Nights (Tour Code: PI-0483)
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Set up a date with the mystical land of Bhutan where the remote monasteries and spiritual temples will take your breath away with their beauty. The wondrous Himalayas offer great hiking trails with many beautiful mountainous pastures completing the scenery. Experience the centuries old traditions and customs that are celebrated in every corner of this country makes your trip a truly blessed and memorable one.

Day 1: Paro - Thimphu

The flight into Bhutan takes you close to the great Himalayas, offering dazzling scenic views of some world-s highest glacial peaks. As you enter Paro valley, you will sweep past forested hills with the silvery Pa Chu (Paro river) meandering down the valley below. Paro Dzong (fortress) and Ta Dzong (watchtower) on the hills above the town will be a fine sight. Our representative will meet you at Paro airport, and after completion of arrival formalities you will be transferred to Bhutan-s capital, Thimphu, an exciting blend of tradition and modernity.Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.

Day 2: Thimphu

Today's full day of sightseeing in Thimphu valley includes, visit to ;

Day 3: Thimphu

After early breakfast, drive up to Dochu-la pass (3,088m/ 10,130 ft) stopping briefly here to take in the view and admire the chorten, mani wall, and prayer flags which decorate the highest point on the road. If skies are clear, the following peaks can be seen from this pass (left to right): Masagang (7,158m), Tsendagang (6,960m), Terigang (7,060m ), Jejegangphugang (7,158 m ), Kangphugang (7,170 m ), Zongphugang (7, 060 m ), a table mountain that dominates the isolated region of Lunana - finally Gangkar puensum, the highest peak in Bhutan at 7,497m.

Day 4: Thimphu - Trongsa

After breakfast, visit Trongsa Dzong. Built in 1648 it was the seat of power over central and eastern Bhutan. Both the first and second Kings of Bhutan ruled the country from this ancient seat. All four Kings were invested as Trongsa Penlop (-governer-) prior to ascending the throne, and the present Crown Prince now holds the post. The Dzong is a massive structure with many levels, sloping down the contours of the ridge on which it is built.

Day 5: Trongsa

Bumthang is the general name given to combination of four valleys - Chumey, Choekhor, Tang and Ura with altitude varying from 2,600m to 4,000m. It is home to many of prominent Buddhist temples and monasteries.

Day 6: Trongsa - Bumthang

After breakfast, explore further the fascinating valley of Bumthang. Then proceed to Punakha, stopping along the way at Trongsa for lunch, which would be served in local restaurant, famous for its cuisine.Visit Wangduephodrang Dzong and town en route to Punakha, which we will reach late afternoon. Overnight at the hotel in Punakha.

Day 7: Bumthang

Morning visit Punakha Dzong, a massive structure built at the junction of two rivers. Punakha was Bhutan-s capital until 1955, and Punakha Dzong still serves as the winter residence of the central monk body. Bhutan-s first King, Ugyen Wangchuck, was crowned here in 1907. The fortress has withstood several damages from fire, earthquake and flood over the centuries. The latest flood, in October, 1994, caused great damages to the fortress but miraculously spared its most holy statue. Also visit Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, the newly built stupa.

Day 8: Bumthang

Today's full day of sightseeing in Paro valley includes, visit to Ta Dzong, which in the past served as watchtower for Paro Dzong (Rinpung Dzong) and now houses the National Museum, and Paro Dzong (rinpung Dzong), built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.

Day 9: Bumthang - Punakha

After early breakfast in the hotel, drive to the airport for flight to onward destination.

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