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Day 1: Arrival in Paro-Drive to Thimphu
Afternoon explore the traditional city and visit the memorial Stupa.
Day 2: Thimphu
Attend Thimphu Tshechu, where deities are prayed to and dances are performed by monks and secular people. Visit the dzong, Memorial Chorten, National Institute of Traditional Medicine, Folk Heritage Museum and the School of Arts and Crafts as well as the bustling bazaar.
Day 3: Wangdue
We drive over the Dochula Pass. Visit Chimi Lhakhang-fertility monastery.
Day 5: Trongsa - Bumthang
A spectacular drive to Trongsa with many waterfalls alongside the climbing road. We go directly to attend the Tamshing Phala Chhoepa Festival.
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Day 6-7: Bumthang
Attend attend Tangbi Mani festival. Visit the many rich cultural sites of Bumthang.
Day 8: Punahka
The route crosses Pelela (11,150 feet) and passes the village of Rukubji, surrounded by fields of wheat and barley. We drop into Trongsa for lunch and visit Trongsa dzong, a fine example of Bhutanese architecture. Continue to Punakha.
Day 9: Punahka-Paro
Visit Punakha Dzong and drive to Paro. Afternoon tour of Paro.
Day 10: Paro
Visit revered monasteries and chortens, the dzong and National Museum. Optional hike to Taktsang Monastery.
Day 11: Fly to Kathmandu
Visit Swayambunath and Durbar Square.
Day 12: Depart
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