hearlds the most enchanting views of Bhutan. Until 1955, Punakha served as
the capital of Bhutan and still it is the winter seat of Je Khenpo. Visit Punakha
Dzong built in 17th century at the junction of Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu rivers. It
has been destroyed by four fires and an earthquake in 1897 and has
frequently been devasted by flood water coming from the great northern
glaciers. The Dzong has now been ful ly restored to i ts or iginal
splendour.Evening visit to local market. Overnight at the hotel in Punakha.
Day 11:
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After breakfast, drive to Wangduephodrang. The last town in
the west before arriving at the central region of Bhutan,
Wangdue is typical small Bhutanese town. The town’s
formidable Dzong is its most visible feature. In the 17th
century Wangdue played a crticial role in unifying the western, central and
southern Bhutanese districts. After lunch, drive to Thimphu, small charming
city sandwiched in the heart of Himalayas. Thimphu’s charm is not only
embedded in its wealth of museums or places of historic interest but visitors
must wander along the main street and into shops, all of which are decorated
in traditional style. Afternoon at leisure.Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 12:
Morning visit, Trashichhodzong, situated on the banks of
Wang Chhu. It is home of the National Assembly and the
summer residence of capi tal -s venerated monast ic
community. The Dzong is the impressive result of a redesign
of the
original medieval structure sanctioned by the Third King, HM Jigme Dorji
Wangchuck, when he moved Bhutan-s permanent capital to Thimphu.Bhutan-
s National Library is located close to the Thangkha painting school and
contains arguably the best collection of religious and historic literature in the
Himalayas. The country has its own brand of Himalayan medicines and this
can be seen at the Indigenous Hospital. The Memorial Chhorten, a pious
landmark for Thimphu-s residents, was erected in 1974 by the mother of
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