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Explore The Land Of Thunder Dragon And The Gangtey Valley – 6 Nights and 7 Days.
This is a short and sweet trip to experience the Himalayan Hidden Kingdom. Visit Paro valley, Ta Dzong Museum, and Drugyel Dzong Built to commemorate the victory over the Tibetan army.

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Paro Airport

Drugyel Dzong

Painting School

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DAY	ACTIVITIES
Day 1	Arrive at Paro by Druk air, the only national carrier. The flight offers you beautiful mountain and landscape. After arrival, our agent will receive you and help with visa and customs formalities. Transfer to Hotel where after having relaxed and taken a shower and time permitting you may visit the local market. Western Bhutan, in which the Paro Valley is situated, is a region of rice paddies and orchards. All types of vegetables and fruit flourish in the fertile valleys, and the relative wealth of the inhabitants can be inferred from their very large homes in which several generations co-habit. The walls are built of dried mud and the upper floors of the homes are remarkable wood structures frequently beautifully painted. Rest of the day at your own leisure.
Day 2	After breakfast visit the ruined fortress of Drugyel dzong, which still attracts visitors due to the strategic location of the fort. The fort defended the Paro valley from the Tibetan invasion from the north in the early 17th century. On clear weather Mount Chomolhari 7320 meters can be seen towering over the dzong. Proceed through the beautiful valley to the watchtower or locally known as Ta-Dzong. It was housed into the National museum in the 1960s by the third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. The seven floors museum highlights various aspects of Bhutanese culture and history dating back to the 7th century. A short walk downhill to the Rinpung Dzong, which serves as the administrative center and school for monks. Walk further down crossing the traditional bridge into Paro Town. Stroll around the market and return to the hotel.
Day 3	Drive to Thimphu will take 2 hours and will be a pleasant one mainly due to the well maintained road through out Bhutan. Upon arrival check into the hotel. After lunch sightseeing of Thimpu - Visit the Memorial chorten built in the memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, 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.
Day 4	Visit the Painting school, National library, Royal goldsmith workshop and Handicraft centers. After lunch drive 3 hours to Wangduephodrang crossing the Dochula pass, 3100 meters. On fine weather you will see the eastern Himalayan ranges including the highest mountain in Bhutan Mt.Gangar Punsum 7520 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.
Day 5	Day excursion to the Gangtey Gompa valley at an altitude of 2800 meters. The only Nyingmapa monastery in western Bhutan is located here. This beautiful valley is also home to the rare Black Necked Cranes migrating from the Tibetan plateau to escape the harsh winter. Currently there are 200 to 300 cranes residing in this valley and the Royal Society for Protection of Nature (RSPN) is taking every measure to ensure the safety of the Cranes. While the cranes reside in the winter are not allowed to make load noises or fish in the river that runs through the valley. Explore the fascinating glacier valley and return to the hotel.
Day 6	Drive 45 minutes to Punakha and visit the Punakha Dzong which served as an old capital of Bhutan. This remarkable fortress is built between two rivers and has survived many glacial floods and fire. Every year during the month of February a procession known as the Punakha Serda takes place to commemorate the victory over the Tibetans. Drive 3 hours to Thimphu for lunch and proceed 2 hours to Paro and en-route visit the oldest building in Bhutan, the Simtokha Dzong. It now serves as Buddhist University.
Day 7	Transfer to the airport & catch your onward flight. For custom tailored tour packages please contact us.

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