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10 Days - Bhutan Cultural Experience Tour
 
 
ITINERARY
     
   
DAY 01: ARRIVE PARO - THIMPU
Upon Arrival at Paro, you will be met by Earth Tours & Travel representative. Enjoy the breathtaking views of Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga and other Himalayan peaks like the sacred Mt. Jhumolhari & Jichu Drake in Bhutan en route. You will be transferred to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Paro, Thimpu.
     
   
DAY 02: THIMPU - Full day of sightseeing.
You have wide variety of places to visit. You can visit the weekly Thimphu market to buy some souvenirs or Arts and crafts school and the Traditional Medicine Institute. Visit Memorial Chorten to honor memory of Late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, popularly known as the Father of Modern Bhutan. A multi-storied stupa that will introduce you to the vitality of Tantric Buddhism. Visit Botanical garden (Zoo) where one can see Yak and Takin, the National wild animal of Bhutan. Or drive up to viewpoint and take a hike beyond to see the clear picture of Thimphu Valley. Overnight Thimphu.
     
   
DAY 03: TRONGSA
After Breakfast, start the journey to Trongsa, Central Bhutan with lots of scenic sightseeing stops en-route.

Tongsa is the ancestral home of Bhutan's Royal Family. Both the First and Second King ruled the Kingdom from this ancient seat. All the Kings of Bhutan has to become Tongsa Penlop (Honorary post of Governor) prior to being crowned as the Druk Gyalpo (King of Bhutan). Tongsa Dzong (fort), one of the largest in the country was first built is 1648 and later enlarged many times. Because of being situated on a highly commanding position on the only connecting route between the eastern and western sectors (where trail actually runs through the Dzong), the Tongsa Penlop was able to control the whole of eastern region very effectively for many centuries. Overnight at Trongsa.

     
   
DAY 04: BUMTHANG
Morning after breakfast, visit the ancient watch tower (Ta Dzong), which is situated just above the town. Mid morning at leisure. After lunch, drive to Bumthang. Tales of the great Guru Padmasambhava dominates this holy valley. View the Jakar Dzong "The Castle of White Bird". A stop will be made on the way in the Chumey Valley where one can see girls weaving Yatha the traditional woolen material used Overnight Bumthang.
     
   
DAY 05: BUMTHANG
Different from all the other valleys in Bhutan, Bumthang is very spacious and open ranging in altitude from 2,600m to 4,000m. Bumthang is a heaven for hikers and trekkers, not to mention the numerous beautiful and important Buddhist monasteries and pilgrimage sites, making it the Cultural and Historic center of Bhutan. One could spend months exploring this fascinating valley. Almost every little valley or hill has a background of interesting myths and legends about Kings, Buddhist masters and Serpents. Bumthang is combined of four main valleys, Chumey, Tang, Ura and Choskhor (Jakar). Commonly known as Jakar valley where you can see a little bit of modern touch with Swiss Influences. Visits to the important cultural and historic sites in the special valley. Afternoon hike. Overnight Bumthang.
   
 
DAY 06: BUMTHANG - URA - BUMTHANG
Full day sightseeing drive further east towards Ura Valley. Ura Valley is famous for one of the most unique and earliest settlements in Bhutan. Visit Ura Village and the Temple. Mingle around with local people and kids and take beautiful pictures. Return to Jakar, Bumthang for Overnight.
     
   
DAY 07: BUMTHANG/PUNAKHA
Full day drive to Punakha with panoramic views en-route. Overnight at Punakha.
     
   
DAY 08: PUNAKHA/PARO
Punakha was the winter capital for over 300 years until the time of second King. Punakha Dzong, which dominates the whole area, was built in 1637 by Shabdrung Nawang Namgyel, and established the central monastic body with 600 monks. Today, Punakha is still the home for Je Khempo (Chief Abbot) and the central monastic body. Punakha Dzong is one of the most impressive Dzongs in the Kingdom. In the afternoon drive to Paro for Overnight.
     
    DAY 10: FINAL DEPARTURE
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for the departure flight.
     
 
 
 

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