
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. Later drive back and hike to the view point of Taktsang monastery (2/3 hours) through villages and pine forests. Afternoon proceed to the watch tower or locally known as Ta-Dzong. Then a short walk downhill to the Rinpung Dzong Walk further down crossing the traditional bridge into Paro Town. Stroll around the market and return to the hotel. (B/L/D)
Day 03: Drive to Thimphu (2 hours). Upon arrival check into Hotel. PM sightseeing - Visit the Memorial Chorten,15 century Changangkha Monastery, Motithang mini zoo to see the rare "Takin" national animal of Bhutan and drive further down with good view of the Thimphu valley. Visit the new Drupthob nunnery temple and free time in the market. Overnight at a hotel. (B/L/D)
Day 04: AM visit the Painting school, National library, Royal goldsmith workshop and Handicraft centers. PM drive 3 hours to Wangduephodrang crossing the Dochula pass 3100 meters. The drive from the pass is all the way downhill dropping to the lower and warmer valleys of lobesa. Visit the Wangduephodrang Dzong from outside and the market area. Overnight at Hotel. (B/L/D)
Day 05: Day excursion to the Gangtey Gompa valley at an altitude of 2800 meters. This beautiful valley is also home to the rare Black Necked Cranes migrating from the Tibetan plateau. Explore the fascinating glacier valley and return to the Hotel. (B/L/D)
Day 06: 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)
Day 07: Transfer to airport for departure to Kathmandu. (D)
We appreciated the stay in Nepal & the organization by the Travel Makers. The welcome present was a nice gesture…..take care, best wishes.
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