Experience Punakha Tour Package for 7 Days

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/• Upon your arrival in Paro airport our guide will be there to welcome you and transfer to Thimphu.
/• After 5 PM, visit the fortress of Thimphu, Tashichho Dzong, which houses the throne of the king. Evening walk around the happening town, the
largest and the most crowded town in Bhutan.
Overnight: Thimphu| Altitude: 2300m

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/• Morning visit to Changangkha Lhakhang-This popular temple, perched like a fortress on a ridge above central Thimphu, hums with pilgrim activity. It was established
in the 12th century on a site chosen by Lama Phajo Drukgom Shigpo, who came from Ralung in Tibet.
/• Visit the School of Arts and Crafts where students learn 13 different arts used predominantly in Bhutan.
/• Visit Folk Heritage Museum which explains how a traditional house used to be like in the olden days.
/• Later on Visit national library to see the world/’s largest book and to history of Bhutan
/• After Lunch visit the Memorial Chorten (temple) built in memory of the late 3rd King. This place now happens to be a get together point for the
elderly people, who spend their whole day chanting prayers and meeting their friends.
/• Evening can drive to Buddha point to see the world largest sitting Buddha and beautiful view of whole Thimphu City
/• Leisure time around the most crowed town in the country
Overnight: Thimphu

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/• Morning after breakfast drive to Punakha crossing over Dochula pass (3200 mts). If the weather permits one can enjoy a spectacular breath taking view of the
highest
mountain peaks of Bhutan at a site that stretches almost 180 degrees. Take a break and walk around the newly built 108 stupas and continue
to the sub tropical valley of Punakha offering different vegetation.
/• Visit to Royal Botanical Park at Lampelri, the most refreshing place to be.
/• Evening can go to visit longest suspension bridge of Bhutan.
Overnight: Punakha| Altitude: 1350m

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/• After late breakfast one can take a nice hike through the paddy field and old village to visit Chimmi Lakhang, the temple of fertility associated
with religious art of phallus.
/• Afternoon will visit Punakha Dzong (fortress), after lunch which houses the most elaborated temple in the country. This is a must to see
fortress in Bhutan and a fine example of Bhutanese rich Art and Architecture.
/• Leisure time at Punakha town
/• White water rafting(optional)
Overnight: Punakha

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/• Morning retrace the drive back to Paro crossing over Dochula La pass.
/• Upon arrival visit the Ta dzong, an ancient watchtower, which was built in 1656 and renovated in 1968 and converted into a National Museum
of Bhutan, then visit Rimpung Dzong (Paro Dzong) built in 1646 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. The Dzong presently houses administrative
offices of Paro District and Monastery.
Overnight: Paro| Altitude: 2200m

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/• Morning drive to the base for the hike (3 hrs uphill) to Tiger/’s Nest, the most revered temple in the country that literally hangs on a granite cliff
overlooking the Paro valley. Most of the day will go on the hike. On the way back, if you have the energy and time visit the Kichu Lakhang, one
of the oldest temples in Bhutan which marks the beginning of Buddhism in the country, if not one can visit town for some leisure time and
shopping/’s.
Overnight: Paro

After early breakfast drive to Paro International Airport, our Team will bid you successful good bye to your destination ahead.