Day 2:
After breakfast, visit to Ta Dzong (National Museum) and
then walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong which has a
long and fascinating history. Afternoon visit to Drukgyel
Dzong, the ruined fortress from where Bhutanese repelled
several invasion by Tibetan armies. Then visit a traditional farm house which
offers good insight into lifestyle of local people. In the evening, visit Kyichu
Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom.
Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 3:
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After breakfast proceed to Thimphu, the modern capital town
of Bhutan. Enroute stop at Chuzom (confluence) where Paro
river joins Thimphu river. Nearby Thimphu, visit to Simtokha
Dzong, the oldest fortress of the Kingdom which now
houses the School for Buddhist studies. Afternoon, in Thimphu, visit to King-s
Memor i a l Chhor t en and Trash i chhodzong , beau t i f u l med i eva l
fortress/monastery. Then, visit Handicrafts Emporium, Textile and Folk
Heritage Museum followed by visit to local market. Overnight at the hotel in
Thimphu.
Day 4:
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Morning, Thimphu sightseeing, visiting National Library,
Painting School and Traditional Medicine Institute. After
lunch, drive to Punakha, the old capital town of Bhutan. Stop
enroute at Dochula pass (3,050m) that heralds the most
enchanting views of Bhutan. On arrival, check into the hotel. Evening visit
Punakha Dzong, the fortress of 17th century and later visit to Khamsm Yulley
Namgyal Chhorten. Overnight at the hotel in Punakha.
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