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Himalayan Wonderland - [3 nights/4 days]
Journey to the Wonderland of Himalayas
3 nights 4 days
Day 01: Arrive PARO
On arrival at the airport you will be received by Snow White representative. After completion of airport formalities, you will drive through fascinating valley of Paro to the hotel. Afternoon visit Taa Dzong, the National Museum (which in the past served as watch tower in order to Paro Rinpung Dzong and the valley), which has a collection of antique Thangka, textiles, weapons, armour, house holds objects and a rich assortment of natural and historic artifacts. Visit Rinpung Dzong “the heap of Jewels” built in 1646 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal has a fascination history. Evening visit to Paro market and take a walk through the main street. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Paro.
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Paro airport
Paro Rinpung Dzong
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Day 02: PARO - THIMPHU
Morning visit Taktsang temple. The walk uphill will be not more than two hours. The trail is broad. At the view point there is a cafeteria. Have a cup a tea or some juice here and then take a walk little higher to the closer view point of Taktsang. Then walk back for lunch in Paro town .
Afternoon Drukgyel Dzong, built in 1647 by the Shabdrung to protect from the invasion of Tibetans.
Kyichu Lhakhang one of the 108 temples in the Himalayas built by Tibetan King, Songtsen Gompo in the 7th century. It reflects the introduction of Buddhism in Bhutan.
After that drive to Thimphu, the capital town of Bhutan on the way lies Simtokha Dzong (Simtokha means the place of profound tantric teaching) this dzong now houses a school for the study of the Dzongkha language. On arrival in Thimphu, check into the hotel. A brisk walk in evening in town before dinner.
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Day 03: THIMPHU – PARO
Morning sightseeing of Thimphu valley includes;
National Library; it holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist texts, manuscripts, modern academic books and printing blocks for prayer flags.
Traditional Medicine Institute: where centuries old healing arts such as acupuncture and herbal remedies are still practiced.
Painting School: teaches the art of Buddhist Thangkhas, and the mask maker workshop.
Tashichho dzong: "fortress of the glorious dharma". It is the center of government and religion, site of King's Throne room and also seat of Je Khenpo or Chief Abbot. Built in 1641 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyel the political and religious unifier of Bhutan. Later reconstructed in 1961 in traditional Bhutanese manner, without nails or architectural plans.
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Tashichho Dzong
Thimphu valley
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Memorial Chorten: constructed in memory of late His Majesty the third king of Bhutan.Finally visit Handicrafts Emporium and local shops if interested to buy fine Bhutanese traditional arts like textiles, thangkha paintings, masks, ceramics, slate and woodcarvings, jewellery, and all manner of unique objects. Evening drive to Paro. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 04: PARO depart
After early breakfast in the hotel, drive to the airport for flight to onward destination.
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Cost : US$ 1200.00 per person in the group of 3+ pax. Includes: - Accommodation on full board.
- Transportation and sightseeing tour as per the itinerary
- Kathmandu –Paro-Kathmandu aifare.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 15 January 2006 )
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