Paro Festival Tigers Nest Monastery
Bhutan - The Dragon Kingdom
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Bhutan - Paro to Paro
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Bhutan, the land of the peaceful thunder dragon,
Itinerary Departure Dates - REF:ASNB1
lies amidst the highest mountains on earth. Like Day 1 Join Paro - Arrival Transfer Included.
Afternoon - National Museum Start Finish 28 Mar 09 05 Apr 09 19 Dec 09 27 Dec 09
Tibet, this remote and ancient mountain
Day 2 Paro City Tour - Drukgyal Dzong, Rinpung
Paro Paro 25 Apr 09 03 May 09 2010
Dzong. Drive Thimphu
kingdom was closed to foreigners for many
Day 3 Thimphu - City Tour & Markets
2008 23 May 09 31 May 09 23 Jan 10 31 Jan 10
years, but has now opened its doors to a limited
Day 4 Dochola Pass to Punakha, Punakha Dzong and
11 Oct 08 19 Oct 08 13 Jun 09 21 Jun 09 20 Feb 10 28 Feb 10
Gangtey 15 Nov 08 23 Nov 08 11 Jul 09 19 Jul 09 20 Mar 10 28 Mar 10
number of travellers each year.The secluded
Day 5 Chendebji Chorten,Trongsa Dzong,Ta Dzong,
20 Dec 08 28 Dec 08 08 Aug 09 16 Aug 09 17 Apr 10 25 Apr 10
Bumthang
kingdom of Bhutan is a remarkable country, with
Day 6 Ura Valley, return Bumthang,Tamshing
2009 12 Sep 09 20 Sep 09 15 May 10 23 May 10
Monastery, Jambay Lhakhang Temple 24 Jan 09 01 Feb 09 10 Oct 09 18 Oct 09 12 Jun 10 20 Jun 10
a vibrant yet beautifully preserved orthodox Day 7 Pelela Pass to Wangdue
28 Feb 09 08 Mar 09 14 Nov 09 22 Nov 09
Day 8 Drive Paro,Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest)
culture, a land full of grandeur and peace, and
Day 9 Tour ends Paro - Departure Transfer Included
unparalleled views of the Himalayan peaks.
Accommodation - Transport
• Hotels - 8 Nights
Our journey starts in Paro, and takes us to the • Private Vehicle and on Foot
capital Thimphu, the ancient capital Punakha, and Grade
Easy - suitable for anyone with an average
on to Gangtey,Trongsa, Bumthang, Ura and
level of fitness and mobility
Wangdue.We visit and explore monasteries,
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ancient fortresses (dzongs), temples, and
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traditional Bhutanese houses, with time to wander
through the fascinating markets.We also drive
Highlights
through picturesque landscapes of spectacular
Bhutan - Paro - Drukgyal Dzong - Kyichu Lhakhang -
mountain ranges, lush green valleys and pine and
Paro Ta Dzong - Rinpung Dzong - Thimphu - Textile
Museum & Markets - Folk Heritage Museum - National
cedar forests.We cross the Dochula Pass, which
Memorial Chorten - TashiChhoe Dzong - Motithnag Mini
Zoo - Punakha Dzong - Wangdue Dzong - Black
offers panoramic views of the Himalayas, and also
Mountain Range - Gangtey - Phobjikha Valley - Himalayan
the Black Mountains, which divide east and west
Views - Chendebji Chorten - Trongsa Dzong - Ta Dzong
- Bumthang & Ura Valleys - Tamshing Monastery - Kurjey
Bhutan. Returning to Paro, we will visit the
Lhakhang - Jambay Lhakhang - Jakar Dzong - Wangdue -
Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest)
beautiful Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), found
high above the valley floor, clinging precariously to
the rock cliff. A fascinating end to a journey which
What's Included
• 8 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 8 Dinners
takes in the highlights of the mysterious kingdom • All Activities and Entrance Fees as per Itinerary
• Escorted Tour - Local Bhutanese Guide
of Bhutan, often referred to as the “living
• Airport Transfers
museum” of the world.
• Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest) Archery Competition, Thimphu
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