tour.Season : The Snowman trek is frequently closed because of
snow and is almost impossible during winter. The recommended
season for this trek is mid June to mid October.
Day 1:
On arrival at Paro airport, received by our representative and
transfer to Thimphu, Bhutan'\s capital town. Overnight at the
hotel in Thimphu.
Day 2:
Today tour Thimphu visiting the following as time permits:
National Memorial Chorten, Trashichhodzong, National
Library, Institute for Zorig Chusum (Bhutanese arts and crafts
school), National Institute of Traditional Medicine
(outside only), Handicrafts Emporium and Folk Heritage and National Textile
Museums. Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 3:
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This morning, we drive to Punakha via Dochula pass
(3,088m), through magnificent forest of rhododendron and
magnolia. From the pass, there is a far-reaching view of the
eastern Himalayan peaks and the Lunana trekking route. We
have
our Picnic lunch by the riverside at Punakha. From here, there is a splendid
view of Punakha Dzong, built in 1637. It now houses the offices of the district
administration, and is the winter residence of the central mon body. After
lunch, we drive up the valley, following the Mo Chu river to Tashithang, where
we camp at the road end (1,600m).
Day 4:
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The trek starts by the riverside, following a well marked path through sub
tropical forest. There are many wild orchids growing in this rather damp area,
but be on the lookout for leeches also! Today'\s walk is fairly gentle climb
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