DISCOVER BHUTAN TOUR
As you fly in, your discovery begins with breath taking
views of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, and the sacred Mountains
of Chomolhari and Jichu Drake.
The next day we take you on a guided tour of Drugyal Dzong
a fortress with a unique history. On the way we stop to
admire the sacred Abode of the Goddess Chomo or Mount Chomolhari.
We have also added a visit to a typical Bhutanese
farmhouse.
Farm Village Bhutan
You will be visiting the National Museum
(Ta-Dzong), a massive fortress called Paro Rinchen Pong Dzong,
the central tower (Utse) of the Dzong built in 1645 and renowned
for its beautiful woodwork.
On day three we drive to the capital Thimpu and next day visit
the Memorial Chorten (a huge stupa) built in memory of the
third King of Bhutan. We also visit the National Library where
ancient manuscripts are preserved, Painting School where traditional
art is still kept alive, and visit the Handicrafts Emporium.
We have also scheduled a visit to the King's throne room in
the Tashichho Dzong.
We will take you on a guided tour of the Pangri Zampa
Monastery which was built during the first quarter
of the 16th century.
The next day we will visit a fortress
called Punakha Dzong located in Punakha,
the former capital of Bhutan. Apart from being the local
administrative center, Punakha Dzong is also the winter
residence of the State Monastic Body and its Chief Abbot.
The following morning we drive to Khotokha - one of the most beautiful valleys in Bhutan. Here we visit
the Drajanchu monastery, a very sacred monastery to the
locals. On our return to Thimpu, we visit the famous Taktsang
Monastery.
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