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Bhutan Culture Tour 11 Days with 3 Days hiking

Day 01. Arrival at Paro.
Fly into Himalayas with Druk Air , Bhutan 's National Air Carrier. The green wall of hills known as doors, or gateways into Bhutan from the plains climbs continuously higher as the plane flies north towards the Tibet border. Silver rivers thread the valleys, waterfalls plunge down the forested mountain sides and to the north, the great snowcapped peaks of the inner Himalayas rise up into the sky. As the aircraft enters the Paro valley, look down and you will see the Paro Dzong overlooking Paro Chu(river) with Ta Dzong, watch tower, now the national museum, above it. Your escort from Eagle Tours, who accompany you throughout the trip, will be waiting for you at the airport. After completion of airport formalities, you will drive through fascinating valley of Paro to the hotel. In the Evening visit to Paro marker and take a stroll around town's main street. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Paro

Day 02.Paro - Paro.
This day is for sightseeing in the Paro valley. After breakfast drive to the Drugyel Dzong or the Fortress of Victory from where the Bhutanese repelled many Tibetan invasions. The Dzong though in ruins holds great historical importance to the Bhutanese. From there, in fine weather, one can view the majestic Mt. Jhumolhari standing at an altitude of 7329m above the sea. Other places of interest include the National Museum , Paro Rinpong Dzong and the local market. You stay Overnight in Hotel.

Day 03. Paro - Thimphu .
Drive to the capital of the country after breakfast. En-route you will be able to see the Tachogang Monastery. In Thimphu , visit the National memorial Chorten built in the loving memory of the Late King, His Majesty, Jigme Dorji Wangchuk. Also visit the National Library, Painting School (week days) and the Changangkha Lhakhang. In the evening drive to the Sangay gang viewpoint to see the Thimphu valley in the evening sun. Your guide will be able to take you shopping if you will desire. You stay overnight in hotel.

Day 04. Thimphu - Gangtey.
After breakfast drive towards Punakha and the Wangdi valley through the Dochula pass (3050m) from where you can see the majestic Himalayan Mountains on a clear weather.  You take your lunch en-route.You stay overnight in guest house.   Day 05.            Gangtey - Gogona Distance : 16km. Trek Time : 5 -6 Hours. Altitude of camp : 3000m. Begin the trek with the pack ponies and the trekking staff. The trail winds through the meadows and fields.  The gentle climb takes you through mixed forests of jumiper, bamboo, magnolia and rhododendron. You will be crossing the Tselela Pass.

Day 06. Gogona - Khotokha
Distance : 16km. Trek time : 6-7hours.  Altitude of camp : 3200m A gentle climb leads to the Shobjula Pass ( 3390m). The descent from the pass leads to a wide valley surrounded by beautiful mountains.

Day 07. Khotokha-Punakha via Chuzomsa
Distance : 15 km. Trek Time : 4-5 hours. A short ascent will bring you to the Tashila pass - 2780m. Then the descent is through an ever changing landscape into the drainage of the Dangchhu Stream. Your transportation will be waiting for you at the motor able road in Chhuzomsa. Transfer to Punakha.  You stay overnight in Hotel.

Day 08. Sight seeing in and around Punakha.
After breakfast drive to the Punakha. Visit Punakha Dzong. In the afternoon you hike to Khamsum yule chorten. This evening you are at your leisure. You stay overnight in Hotel in Punakha..

Day 09. Drive from Punkha - Thimphu .
Morning visit Chimmy Lhakhang. You take your lunch at Dochula. In  the evening, you stroll around Thimphu town. You stay overnight in Hotel in Thimphu .

Day 10. Drive from Thimphu - Paro
In the morning drive to Paro. You go for sight seeing in Paro.In the afternoon you hike to Taktsang.  You stay overnight in Paro.

Day 11. Fly out from Paro.

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