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The pure beauty of Bhutan is stunning and will bring you from southern borders, North West and to most remote and isolated valley in the east. The land rises through rhododendron filled forest, higher and higher past rushing streams and waterfalls, silent, moss draped pines, and scattered finely crafted Bhutanese houses with prayer flags and golden spire denoting a temple. Neat farms are tended by man and women wearing the brightly colored and embroidered national dress, locally called “Gho” for men and “Kira” for women. Bhutan is a Buddhist kingdom, and the visitors will soon sense that religion in a way of life of the people and perhaps responsible for the calm and happiness which radiates from every face. The genuine friendliness and natural pride and courtesy of a Bhutanese people make the visitors feel at once welcome and privileged to meet and know them. During this trip, the most important sightseeing involves the temples, monasteries and Dzongs. Most of them are century old and filled with priceless treasures and works of art.
In the clear weather, Druk Air flight to Bhutan provides a wonderful view of Himalayan scenery. Wheather flying from Kathmandu or Bangkok, it is breathtaking journey into the kingdom of Bhutan.
On arrival at the airport you will be met by your guide representing Triple-Wings Tours and Travels, The Bhutan Treasure Vase. If time permits you will visit some places in Paro, otherwise your guide will brief you about the trip and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel and hike to the most renowned Buddhist monastery, Tigers Nest. Later after returning from the hike, we will explore Paro valley.
After early breakfast, you will depart to Punakha valley via Thimphu. Soon after leaving Thimphu you will proceed via Dochula Pass measuring 300 meters altitude above the sea level. From there you will get a superb view of snow capped mountains. We will then follow down the road through the rich forest of rhododendron and many different flowers. Upon reaching the valley you will come across unique valleys and smiling people. Then we will lunch in the village and short hike to the temple of fertility which was built by famous Devine Madman, Drukpa Kuenley.
Early morning we will visit sanctuary…explore and walk around the wonderfully situated Wangduephodrang Dzong. Then we will move to Gangtey, one of the remotest valley in the country but most beautiful. On reaching there, we will visit the oldest Buddhist school and followed by valley walk and to the hotel.
Next morning, after early breakfast, we will continue journey toward Thimphu over the Pelela and peaceful Gangtey valley. Gangtey Goenpa has the Nyinmapa (the other sect of Buddhism) being practiced till date. Phobjikha village is known for its beautiful cranes (winter habitat) honored and protected in Bhutan, takes shelter from the coldlness of the Qinghai Platue in Tibet. Soon after lunch you will reach to Punakha and drive to Thimphu. Evening at leisure.
We will visit memorial chorten (stupa), and then continue to the national library…then to the folk heritage museum, which displays the livelihood of the typical Bhutanese people in medieval period. We will also visit the textile museum and break for lunch in the town.
In the afternoon, we will visit Tashicho Dzong, which is summer headquarters of the Je Khenpo or chief Abbot. Later we will visit to Takin compond, National animal of Bhutan, last on the day will be visiting the traditional paper making factory.
Six hours drive to Phuntsholing. On the way you will have many beautiful views of waterfall, birds, mountains and valleys. You will also feel big change in vegetations, ranging from tropical to subtropical vegetation.
Exit Phuntsholing – Bagdrora Air Port (India).