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JOURNEY TO DRUK-YUL - I


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Day 01: Arrive by Druk Air. On arrival and after visa formalities you will be received by ITT members and transfer to Hotel. If time permits sightseeing. Evening stroll around the market. Overnight at a hotel. (D)

Day 02: Paro Sightseeing - visit the ruined fortress of Drugyel dzong. Proceed through the beautiful valley to the watch tower or locally known as Ta-Dzong. A short walk downhill to the Rinpung Dzong. Late afternoon drive 2 hours to Thimphu (65 Kms). Evening free time. Overnight at a hotel. (B/L/D)

Day 03: AM Thimphu sightseeing - visit the Memorial Chorten, 15 century Changangkha monastery and the new Drupthob nunnery temple. PM drive 3 hours to Wangduephodrang crossing the Dochula pass 3100 meters. Visit the Dzong from outside and the market area. Overnight at a hotel. (B/L/D)

Day 04: AM drive 45 minutes to Punakha and visit the Punakha Dzong then Drive 3 hours to Thimphu for lunch and proceed 2 hours to Paro via visiting the oldest building in Bhutan, the Simtokha Dzong. It now serves as a Buddhist university. Overnight at a hotel. (B/L/D) D

Day 05: Transfer to airport for departure. (B)