Day 1:
Druk Airways flight to Bhutan is one of the most spectacular
in entire Himalayas. Whether flying along the Himalayan
range from Kathmandu or over the foothills from Kolkatta,
each flight is a mesmerizing aeronautical feat and
offers an exciting descent into the Kingdom.
Day 2:
Full day Paro sightseeing in Paro. In the morning, visit Ta
Dzong, built in 1651 as watch tower for Rinpung Dzong (Paro
Dzong) and in 1968 inaugurated as the National Museum.
The museum collection includes ancient Bhutanese art and
artifacts, weapons, coins, stamps and small natural history collection. Also
visit the Rinpung Dzong, built in 1646 to defend the valley against Tibetan
invaders. It is now uhouses district administration and Paro monastic
community.
Day 3:
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Drive to Thimphu, the modern capital of Bhutan. About 7 km
before Thimphu, pause briefly to admire Bhutan-s most
ancient fortress Simtokha Dzong (built in 1627), rising up
from a small hilltop on the right side of the road.
Day 4:
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Drive to Trongsa via Dochula pass (3,088m). On a clear day
there is a superb view from here of Bhutan-s highest peaks.
On a clear day following peaks can be seen from this pass
(left to right): Masagang (7,158m), Tsendegang
(6,960m), Terigang (7,060m), Jejegangphugang (7158m), Kangphugang
(7,170m), Zongaphugang (7,060m), a table mountain that dominates the
isolated region of Lunana, and finally, Gangkar Puensum, the highest peak in
Bhutan at 7,497m.
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