Day 7:
Morning visi t the famous Rumtek Monastery of great
significance. The head of Kagyupa sect of Buddhism was
given refugee in Sikkim.He was granted land to built the
monastery and finally raised Rumtek in 1960s. It is replica of
the
monastery in Taruphu in Tibet, the residence of His Holiness and also the
headquarters of the Dharma Chakra Religious Centre.Afternoon visit Du-drul
Chorten, the Research Institute of Tibetology, the most prestigious one of its
kind in India and Orchid Sanctuary where it is possible to see almost 500
varities of Orchids.Evening visit Cottage Industries and explore Bazars for
souvenirs.
Day 8:
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Morning proceed by road to Dooars. Arrive and over night
stay at hotel.
Day 9:
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Morning proceed to Thimpu.One should occassionally stop
on the way so as not to miss the magnificent view of the
Brahmaputra plains and the Torsa river. Shorlty before
entering Thimphu city, visit to Simtokha Dzong, the oldest
fortress of the Kingdom built by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1627 which
now houses the School for Buddhist studies.Arrive and stay at Hotel DRUK or
similar.Afternoon visit to King''s Memorial Chorten, built in the memory of the
Late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck who is popularly regarded as Father of
modern Bhutan and the most impressing building Tashichhodzong, the home
of National Assembly and summer residence of Chief of monk body and visit
to interesting Handicrafts Emporium and market.
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