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Day 1: Arrive Paro
Meeting & assistance on arrival and transfer to Thimphu. Overnight Hotel Phuntsho Pelri or Hotel Wangchuk or similar, Thimphu.
Day 2: Thimphu
Morning visit Drukgyel Dzong (dzong = fortress/monastery), the ruined fortress from where Bhutanese repelled several invasion by Tibetan armies. On a clear day, there is splendid view of Mt. Chomolhari from the approach road to this Dzong. Later visit Ta Dzong (National Museum) and then walk down the trail to visit Rinpung Dzong, the fortress which has a long and fascinating history. Evening visit to Kyichu Lhakhang (lhakhang = temple). Overnight Hotel Olathang or similar, Paro.
Day 3: Paro - Thimphu (55 km, 2 hours)
Morning drive to Thimphu en route visit Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the Kingdom which now houses the School for religious and cultural studies. Afternoon free for shopping and leisure. Overnight Hotel Phuntsho Pelri or Hotel Wangchuk or similar, Thimphu.
Day 4: Thimphu
Morning drive to BBS Tower for fascinating view of Thimphu valley and later visit Mini zoo, Anim Dratshang (nunnery), National Library, Handmade Paper factory & Memorial Chorten (stupa). Afternoon, as the time permits, visit to School of Arts & Crafts, Textile & Folk Heritage Museum, Zangtho Pelri Lhakahng (lhakhang = temple) and Handicrafts Emporium. Overnight Hotel Phuntsho Pelri or Hotel Wangchuk or similar, Thimphu.
Day 5: Thimphu – Punakha (75 km, 2.1/2 hours)
Morning drive to Wangduephodrang town visiting Dzong and local market. Later drive to Paro. Overnight Hotel Olathang or similar, Paro.
Day 6: Punakha – Wangduephodrang – Paro (145 km, 5 hours)
Morning drive to Wangduephodrang town visiting Dzong and local market. Later drive to Paro. Overnight Hotel Olathang or similar, Paro.
Day 7: Depart Paro
Morning transfer to the airport for flight to onward destination.