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In addition
to paces of interest in Paro, Thimphu and Punkha,
another fascinating destination is the sacred
valley of Bumtang. The picturesque drive to Bumtang
takes you through regions profuse in flora and
fauna, several magnificent mountain passes and
places of great historic sights and ancient palaces
of the ruling importance. The Tongsa Dzong is
a prime example, it is by far the largest Dzong
in the country and was in olden times the seats
of the dominate power in feudal Bhutan. A three
hour drive from Tongsa takes you up to a height
of 12500 feet - The Yotola Pass and then down
to 9500 feet to the valley of Bumtang. Considered
the most secred valley, Bumtang as a rich areity
of religious-Historical sites and ancient palaces
of ruling family of the valley. The cultural trip
to Bumtang also includes a 3-day walking tour
to the sanctified spot where Guru Padhmasambhawa
meditated. He was the great saint who converted
the Bhutanese frompagan worshipers to peace loving
Buddhist. |
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Itinerary: |
| Days |
Route |
| 01 |
Fly Paro, O/N. |
02 |
Sightseeing
at Paro, O/N. |
03 |
Drive to
Thimphu, O/N. |
04 |
Drive to
Tongsa, O/N. |
05 |
Drive to
Bumtang, O/N camp. |
06 |
Excursion/Sightseeing,
O/N camp. |
07 |
Excursion/Sightseeing,
O/N camp. |
08 |
Drive to
Gangtye Gompa, O/N camp. |
09 |
Return dive
to Thimphu, O/N. |
10 |
Return drive
to Paro, O/N. |
11 |
Departure
Paro. Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. |
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