Day 6:
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After breakfast, explore further the fascinating valley of
Bumthang. Then proceed to Punakha, stopping along the
way at Trongsa for lunch, which would be served in local
restaurant, famous for its cuisine.Visit Wangduephodrang
Dzong and town en route to Punakha, which we will reach late afternoon.
Overnight at the hotel in Punakha.
Day 7:
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Morning visit Punakha Dzong, a massive structure built at the
junction of two rivers. Punakha was Bhutan-s capital until
1955, and Punakha Dzong st i l l serves as the winter
residence of the central monk body. Bhutan-s first King,
Ugyen Wangchuck, was crowned here in 1907. The fortress has withstood
several damages from fire, earthquake and flood over the centuries. The
latest flood, in October, 1994, caused great damages to the fortress but
miraculously spared its most holy statue. Also visit Khamsum Yulley Namgyal
Chorten, the newly built stupa.
Day 8:
Today's full day of sightseeing in Paro valley includes, visit to
Ta Dzong, which in the past served as watchtower for Paro
Dzong (Rinpung Dzong) and now houses the National
Museum, and Paro Dzong (rinpung Dzong), built in 1646 by
Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
Day 9:
After early breakfast in the hotel, drive to the airport for flight
to onward destination.
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