Day 2:
Today's full day of sightseeing in Thimphu valley includes,
visit to ; National Library; it holds a vast collection of ancient
Buddhist texts, manuscripts, modern academic books and
printing blocks for prayer flags. Painting
School; famous for traditional thangkha paintings.
Day 3:
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After early breakfast, drive to Dochula pass (3,050m). If the
weather permits, you can see a range of high Himalayan
peaks towards the north east. Following peaks can be seen
from this pass, on a clear day ; Masagang (7,158m),
Tsendagang (6,960m), Terigang (7,060m ), Jejegangphugang (7,158 m ),
Kangphugang (7,170 m ), Zongphugang (7, 060 m ), a table mountain that
dominates the isolated region of Lunana - finally Gangkar puensum, the
highest peak in Bhutan at 7,497m.
Day 4:
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After breakfast walk by Trongsa Dzong built by Shabdrung in
1647 and visit the Ta Dzong (watch tower), dedicated to
Buddhist epic hero, King Gesar of ling.
Day 5:
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After breakfast explore fascinating valley of Bumthang. Then
proceed to Trongsa where lunch would be served in local
restaurant, famous for its traditional cuisine.
Day 6:
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Morning visit Punakha Dzong, a massive structure built at the
junction of two rivers. It was the capital of Bhutan until 1955,
and still serves as the winter residence of the monk body.
The first King, Ugyen Wangchuck was crowned
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