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Day 1 : Kathmandu - Paro |
| Fly from Kathmandu to Paro and
enjoy a breathtaking drive through a picturesque
valley to your hotel situated on a pine-scented
hillside. After refreshments explore the small
town. (D) |
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Day 2 : Paro - Thimpu |
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| Spend the morning visiting the
fort from which the Bhutanese repelled Tibetan
raiders and in the afternoon tour the National
Museum, housed in an ancient watchtower. In the
evening, a drive through the Thimpu valley takes
you to the capital of Bhutan. (D) |
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Day 3 : Thimpu - Paro |
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| Spend the morning viewing ancient
Buddhist manuscripts and discover centuries old
healing arts. After lunch visit the Tashichho
Dzong (fortress of the glorious reign) built without
using plans or nails. (B,L,D) |
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Day 4 : Thimpu - Punakha - Paro |
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| Morning flight to Bhairahawa.
After lunch, visit the Maya Devi Temple with its
famous 4th century stone sculpture of the Lord
Buddha's mother. Then see the remains of the Ashoka
Pillar, erected in 249BC to commemorate the birthplace
of the Lord Buddha. (L, D) |
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Day 2 : Paro - Kathmandu |
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| Early breakfast before flying
back to Kathmandu. (B) |
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