 Bhutan is a remote & independent kingdom in the eastern Himalayas and the last bastion of Tibetan Buddhist culture and religion in its purest form. Despite opening up to tourism in the late 70's, it has managed to minimize the effect of outside influences and the country is virtually untouched, in terms of the environment, religion, architecture and lifestyle. Bhutan has the youngest reigning monarch in the world, King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, who guards Bhutan's culture and national identity fiercely.
It is a remarkable country and Aventure En Terre Himalayenne offers the opportunity to see, not only Bhutan's exquisite Himalayan scenery but to experience its rich and ancient tradition. Few people have the privilege of experiencing Bhutan and in the light of fragility of such a small nation and traditional culture in this age of superpowers this slice of an old world may, in future, be denied us
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DAY 01 FLIGHT TO PARO AND TRANSFER TO KICHU RESORT
Arrive by Druk air BAe 146-100 series, the only national carrier of Bhutan. The flight offers you beautiful view of mountains and landscapes. On arrival and after visa formalities you will be received by our Bhutanese representative and transfer to Hotel. LD
DAY 02 PARO SIGHTSEEING AND DRIVE TO THIMPHU
Paro Sightseeing - visit the ruined fortress of Drugyel Dzong which still attracts visitors due to the strategic location of the fort. The fort defended the Paro valley from the Tibetan invasion from the north in the early 17th century. On clear weather Mount Chomolhari 7320 meters can be seen towering over the Dzong. Proceed through the beautiful valley to the watch tower or locally known as Ta-Dzong. It was housed into the National museum in the 1960s by the third King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck. The seven floors museum highlights various aspects of Bhutanese culture and history dating back to the 7th century. The drive to Thimphu is 2 hours and will be a pleasant one mainly due to the well maintained road through out Bhutan. Evening free time. Overnight Hotel. BLD
DAY 03 THIMPHU SIGHTSEEING & DRIVE TO WANGDUEPHODRANG
Morning Thimphu sightseeing - visit the Memorial chorten built in the memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, 15th century Changangkha monastery and the new Drupthob nunnery temple. Afternoon drive 3 hours to Wangduephodrang crossing the Dochula passes 3100 meters. On fine weather you will see the eastern Himalayan ranges including the highest mountain in Bhutan Mt.Gangar Punsum 7520m. The drive from the pass is all the way downhill dropping to the lower and warmer valleys of lobesa. Visit the Dzong from outside and the market area. Overnight at Resort. BLD
DAY 04 VISIT THE PUNAKAHA DZONG AND DRIVE BACK TO PARO
Morning drive 45 minutes to Punakha and visit the Punakha Dzong which served as an old capital of Bhutan. This remarkable fortress is built between two rivers and has survived many glacial floods and fire. Every year during the month of February a procession known as the Punakha Serda takes place to commemorate the victory over the Tibetans. Drive 3 hours to Thimphu for lunch and proceed 2 hours to Paro via visiting the oldest building in Bhutan, the Simtokha Dzong. It now serves as a Buddhist university. Overnight at Resort. BLD
DAY 05 TRANSFER TO AIRPORT FOR DEPARTURE
This morning transfer to airport, guide will help you with the formalities for final departure.
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