Day 9:
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The trai l descends gent ly through a dense forest of
rhododendron, birch and conifers, then drops steeply to meet
Thimphu Chh (river). The trail runs along the left bank of the
river, climbing over ridges and descending into gullies
where side streams runs down into the river. The final stage of the trail climbs
around a cliff face high above the Thimphu Chu river, coming out onto
pastureland where we camp for the night at 3,600m.
Day 10:
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The trail winds in and out of side valleys above Thimphu
Chhu, making a long ascent through a forest of conifers and
high altitude broadleaf species to a pass at 3,510m. The trail
then drops steeply to the river and following it
southward to the roadhead at Dodena, (2,600m). The transport meets us
here, and we drive to Thimphu. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 11:
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Ful l day of sightseeing in Thimphu val ley visiting the
following, as time permits: National Memorial Chhorten,
Trashichhodzong (-the fortress of the glorius religion-),
National Library, Institute for Zorig Chusum (Bhutanese arts
and Crafts school), National Institute of Traditional Medicine (outside only),
Handicrafts Emporium.Evening drive to Paro. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 12:
After breakfast, drive to Paro airport for flight to onward
destination.
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