Day 5:
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After breakfast drive to Gangtey via Wangduephodrang. Visit
majestic Wangdue Dzong and interesting local market.
Further ahead pass through dense forests and oak,
rhododendron tress, reaching at Gangtey (Phobj ikha).
Evening take a
walk around Gangtey village and visit Gangtey Gompa, the only Nyingmapa
monastery in this region. Overnight at Camp / Guest House.
Day 6:
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Morning explore Phobjikha valley which is famous for Black
Necked Cranes. The cranes migrate here from Central
Asiatic plateau to escape its harsh winters. After lunch drive
to Trongsa crossing 3,300m high Pele la pass. Evening
visit to Trongsa market. Overnight at the lodge in Trongsa.
Day 7:
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Morning visi t to Trongsa Dzong, the master piece of
Bhutanese architecture and see Ta Dzong, the watch tower,
built to defend this Dzong and surrounding region.After lunch,
proceed to Bumthang, the religious heartland of the
nation. Evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the lodge in Bumthang.
Day 8:
Bumthang is the general name given to combination of four
valleys - Chumey, Choekhor, Tang and Ura with altitude
varying from 2,600m to 4,000m. It is home to many of
prominent Buddhist temples and monasteries. Visit to
Tamshing
Lhakhang, the treasure house of interesting religious Buddhist paintings.
Then visit, Jakar Dzong, the administrative centre of the valley.Afternoon visit
Kurje Lhakhang, one of the most sacred places. Later visit Jambay
Lhakhang, the ancient monastery dating from the introduction of Buddhism in
the country.Evening visit to local shops. Overnight at the lodge in Bumthang.
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