Bhutan Odyssey Tour (7 Nights/ 8 Days Package)
This trip covers Thimpu-the capital city of Bhutan , Paro, Punakha-the old capital of Bhutan , Wangdiphrodang and Phubjika. Phubjika is the winter home the rare black-necked cranes that fly over from Tibet . Phubjika has one of the only two Ngimgma monasteries of Bhutan.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at Paro and drive to Thimpu: Meet our representative at the airport and drive to Thimpu. Overnight hotel.
Day 2: Sightseeing of Thimpu: Morning visit to: colorful vegetable market; the Memorial Chorten and the National Library. After lunch visit the Handmade Paper Factory & the School of Thangka Painting ; stroll about town.
Day 03: Thimpu to Punakha and Wangdiphodrang: Early morning scenic drive on the mountain route towards the former capital of Bhutan passing through the Dochula pass (alt. 10,000 feet); stunning scenery of Himalayan ranges. Descend to Punakha & tour the town. After picnic lunch by the Wangdi River continue to Wangdiphodrang Dzong, the most picturesque in Bhutan .
Day 04: Punakha to Phubjika ( Gangtey): Excursion to serene Gangtey valley, home of the rare black-necked cranes that fly over Tibet in the winter; visit the Gangtey monastery.
Day 05: Gangtey to Paro via Thimpu: Retrace the way via the Simtokha Dzong the oldest one in Bhutan . After lunch visit hospital for Traditional Medicine; National Library. Continue to Paro. Overnight hotel.
Day 06: Sightseeing of Paro: In the morning visit the fortified tower Ta Dzong, now a natural history museum- one of finest in Asia , the impressive Drukgyel Dzong ruins (monastery fortress) and Kyichu Temple of 7th century. Overnight hotel.
Day 07: Takstang Retreat: Today you will hike up o Takstang monastery situated in a cliff overlooking the valley. This is the highlight of your trip. You will walk back to Paro. Overnight hotel.
Day 08: Departure: Trip ends ! fly back home, taking with you the memory of a life time.
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