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5 Nights 6 Days Bhutan Land Of Dragons Thimpu Tour

This mystical kingdom, tucked into the Himalayas between India and China, offers visitors a glimpse of an isolated culture untouched by the passage of time. Women still create intricate weavings by hand. Paintings created centuries ago still grace ancient buildings. The land of the Thunder Dragon proceeds cautiously into the 21st Century, committed to preserving its pristine forests, rare wildlife, unique architectural wonders, traditional Bhutanese crafts, and deep Buddhist roots. Tantric Buddhism is the state religion and permeates every aspect of society. The visitor sees tattered prayer flags flying on the highest mountain passes or fluttering on fragile strings over roaring glacial streams. A young man on main street may set a row of prayer wheels spinning as he passes. An old woman spins her own tiny prayer wheel as she sits on the stoop with friends. Majestic fortresses (dzongs) and monasteries grace the hillsides.

Trip Facts:

Detail Itinerary:

• Day 01: NJP RAILWAY STATION / IXB BAGDOGRA AIRPORT - PHUENTSHOLLING
  Arrival at NJP Railway Station / Bagdogra Airport. Transfer to Phuentsholling (980ft/142kms / 03hrs).After a drive of along road lined with lush green tea Garden you will reach Phuentsholling, the gateway to Bhutan, Overnight at Hotel at Phuentsholling.
• Day 02: PHUENTSHOLLING- THIMPHU
  After breakfast, proceed to Thimphu, (7875ft / 170kms / 06 -07hrs) After two hour drive through light mountain jungle, displaying lianas and orchids, we pass over the first ridge and begin a long and gradual decent to the river which is the source of energy for the massive Chukha Hydel hydroelectric power project. We cross the river and rise up the mountainside ever further into the hills, leaving Chukha and the small town of Chimakothi behind us. Lunch is served en route. On arrival in Thimphu, check in hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Thimpu
• Day 03: THIMPHU
  Thimphu, perhaps the most unusual capital city in the world, is the seat of government. This bustling town is home to Bhutan’s royal family. Morning visit to Tashichhodzong, the main secretariat building which houses the throne room of His Majesty, the King. Tashichhodzong is also the summer residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot) Visit the nearby Institute for Zorig Chusum (commonly known as painting school), where a six year training course is given in the 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan. After lunch, visit the National Memorial Chorten. The building of this landmark was originally envisaged by Bhutan’s third king, His Majesty Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, Proceed to the national Library, which houses an extensive collection of Buddhist literature, with some works dating back several hundred years, Also visit the Folk Heritage and National Textile Museums, opened in 2001. Overnight at Thimphu.
• Day 04: THIMPHU – WANGDUEPHODRANG – PUNAKHA
  After break fast drive over Dochu-la pass (10,130ft) to Punakha. Punakha served as the capital of Bhutan until 1955, when the seat of government moved to Thimphu. Originally situated on the riverbank and dominated by the towering walls of Punakha Dzong, Although four catastrophic fires and an earthquake in past time destroyed many historic documents, Punukha Dzong still houses many scared and historic artifacts and also the embalmed body of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. Later drive to Wangduephodrang, the last town on the highway before entering central Bhutan. Situated on a ridge overlooking a river junction, the formidable Wangduephodrang Dzong is the town’s most visible feature. In the 17th century, Also visit the local market. Overnight at the hotel in Punakha.
• Day 05: PUNAKHA – PARO
  After lunch drive to Paro, visiting Simtokha Dzong en route. This Dzong, built in 1627 is the oldest in Bhutan. The valley of Paro contains a wealth of attractions. In the morning, visit Ta Dzong. Once a watchtower, built to defend Rinpung Dzong during inter-valley wars of the 17th century, Ta Dzong was inaugurated as Bhutans’ National Museum in 1968. Arrive Paro and check into the hotel. Afterwards, walk down a hillside trail to visit Rinpung Dzong, which has a long and fascinating history. Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
• Day 06: PARO – PARO AIRPORT
  After breakfast drive to Paro airport for flight to onward destination
• Hotels We use in Bhutan:

• 	Phuntsholing	Thimpu	Punakha	Paro
  Premium	Hotel druk/Hotel Lakhi	Hotel Riverview/Hotel Phuntshopelry/Hotel druk	Singey Resort/Hotel Zantho pelry	Hotel Olathang/Khitchu Resort
  Deluxe	Hotel Centinial/Hotel Namgey	Hotel Singey/Hotel Peaceful Resort	Zantho Pelry/Hotel Dragon Nest	Hotel Sonam Thapel/Mandela Resort/Renchepong Lodge
  Standard	Hotel Central/Hotel Centinial	Hotel ChopelNoggey/Hotel Zeyzong	Hotel Dragon Nest	Hotel Paro/Hotel KK