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    The Last Shangri-La

    The Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan lies along the lofty ridges of the eastern Himalayas, bordered by China (Tibet) to the north and northwest, and by the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, West Bengal and Sikkim on the east, south and west respectively.

    With an area of 38,394 square km., Bhutan is comparable to Switzerland both in its size and topography. The mighty Himalayas protected Bhutan from the rest of the world and left it blissfully untouched through the centuries. The Drukpa Kagyupa school of Mahayana Buddhism provided the essence of a rich culture and a fascinating history. The Bhutanese people protected this sacred heritage and unique identity for centuries by choosing to remain shrouded in a jealously guarded isolation. The kingdom is peopled sparsely, with a population approaching 552,996. Opened for tourism in 1974, after the coronation of the fourth King, His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck, Bhutan is perhaps the world’s most exclusive tourist destination. The country still retains all the charm of the old world, and travelers experience the full glory of this ancient land as embodied in the monastic fortresses, ancient temples, monasteries and stupas which dot the countryside, prayer flags fluttering above farmhouses and on the hillsides, lush forests, rushing glacial rivers, and – perhaps most important of all – the warm smiles and genuine friendliness of the people

    Day 01 ARRIVE PARO
    Day 02 PARO
    Day 03 PARO – THIMPHU
    Day 04 THIMPHU – PUNAKHA
    Day 05 PUNAKHA – WANGDUEPHODRANG – GANGTEY (PHOBJIKHA)
    Day 06 GANGTEY (PHOBJIKHA) – TRONGSA
    Day 07 TRONGSA – BUMTHANG (JAKAR)
    Day 08 BUMTHANG
    Day 09 BUMTHANG – MONGAR
    Day 10 MONGAR – TRASHIGANG
    Day 11 TRASHIGANG (EXCURSION TO TRASHIYANGTSE)
    Day 12 TRASHIGANG – SAMDRUP JONGKHAR
    Day 13 SAMDRUP JONGKHAR – GUWAHATI

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    Day 01: ARRIVE PARO

    On a clear day, the flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular of all mountain flights. You will see major Himalayan peaks such as Everest, Kanchenjunga and Makalu. Transfer to your hotel. Afternoon free for activities or at leisure. In the evening, take a stroll around Paro market.
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    Day 02: PARO

    Paro is a most picturesque valley, with quaint hamlets clustered amidst terraced paddy fields. Visit Ta Dzong, formerly a watchtower but now housing the National Museum. ParoDzong (RinpungDzong) built in 1646 during the time of ShabdrungNgawangNamgyal. After lunch, drive up valley to DrukgyelDzong or “the fort of Drukpa victory”. Then head back towards Paro town, en route visiting KyichuLhakhang.
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    Day 03: PARO – THIMPHU

    Drive to Bhutan’s capital, Thimphu. En route visit SemtokhaDzong, one of the oldest fortresses of the country. Afternoon sightseeing in Thimphu valley, visiting: Tashichhodzong, National Memorial Chorten.
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    Day 04: THIMPHU – PUNAKHA

    Visit National Library, Institute for ZorigChusum, National Institute of Traditional Medicine. Proceed to Punakha across Dochu-la pass (3,088m/10,130ft). Visit PunakhaDzong, built by ShabdrungNgawangNamgyal.
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    Day 05: PUNAKHA – WANGDUEPHODRANG – GANGTEY (PHOBJIKHA)

    Drive to Wangduephodrang and visit the Dzong . Explore Phobjikha valley and also visit GangteyGompa (Monastery).

    Day 06: GANGTEY (PHOBJIKHA) – TRONGSA

    Explore Phobjikha valley, drive to Trongsa across Pele-la pass (3,300m/10,830ft). Visit ChendebjiChorten erected in the 18th century.

    Day 07:TRONGSA – BUMTHANG (JAKAR)

    Visit to TrongsaDzong. Proceed to Bumthang, one of the most spectacular valleys in Bhutan.

    Day 08:BUMTHANG

    Bumthang is the general name given to a group of four valleys – Chumey, Choekhor, Tang and Ura.VisitKurjeLhakhang, JambeyLhakhang, JakarDzong.

    Day 09:BUMTHANG – MONGAR

    The drive to Mongar takes about 6 hours, with spectacular views en route. We visit MongarDzong.

    Day 10:MONGAR – TRASHIGANG

    This trip of about 96 km. takes only 3 hours. Visit TrashigangDzong, standing at the extreme end of a rocky outcrop far above the river gorge.

    Day 11:TRASHIGANG (EXCURSION TO TRASHIYANGTSE)

    After breakfast we visit the temple of GomKora, set on a small alluvial plateau, overlooking the river, 24 km. from Trashigang. We will visit TrashiyangtseDzong.

    Day 12:TRASHIGANG – SAMDRUP JONGKHAR

    The Trashigang – SamdrupJongkhar road was completed in 1965, and the journey down it to the Indian border takes about 6 hours. Along the way, we pass by Sherubtse College in Kanglung.

    Day 13:SAMDRUP JONGKHAR – GUWAHATI

    Drive 3 hrs. to Guwahati in India for onwards journey.

    Additional Info

    • Duration : 13 Days, 12 Nights
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    • Highlights: PARO / THIMPHU/ PUNAKHA / WANGDUEPHODRANG / GANGTEY (PHOBJIKHA)/ TRONGSA / BUMTHANG (JAKAR) / BUMTHANG / MONGAR / TRASHIGANG/ SAMDRUP JONGKHAR / GUWAHATI ETC.

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