Day 6:
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After breakfast drive to Gangtey via Wangdiphodrang. Visit
remarkable Wangdi Dzong and a local village house offering
good insight into lifestyle of people. Further ahead pass
through dense forests and Oak, Rhododendron trees,
reaching at Gangtey (Phobjikha). Evening take a stroll around Gangtey
village and visit Gangtey Gompa, the only Nyingmapa monastery in the
Kingdom.Overnight at Camp/Guest House.
Day 7:
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Morning explore Phobjikha valley which is famous for Black
Necked Cranes. These cranes migrate from Central Asiatic
Plateau to escape its harsh winters. After lunch drive to
Tongsa crossing 3,300 m high Pele la pass. Evening visit
to Tongsa market. Overnight at the lodge in Tongsa.
Day 8:
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Morning visi t to Tongsa Dzong, the masterpiece of
Bhutanese architecture and see Ta Dzong, the watch tower
built to defend this dzong. After lunch proceed to Bumthang,
the religious heartland of the nation. Evening at leisure.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge in Bumthang.
Day 9:
Bumthang is the general name given to complex of four
valleys - Chumey, Choekhor, Tang and Ura with altitude
varying from 2,600 m to 4,000 m. It is home to many of
prominent Buddhist temples and monasteries. Visit to
Tamshing
Lhakhang, the treasure house of interesting religious Buddhist painting. The
visit to Jakar Dzong, the administrative centre of the valley. Afternoon visit
Kurie Lhakhang, one of the most sacred place. Later visit Jambey
Lhakahang, one of the oldest monastery dating from introduction of Buddhism
in Bhutan. Evening visit to local shops. Overnight at the lodge in Bumthang.
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