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Bhutan Odyssey Tour (Ref: YTR05BTN)
You will visit capital Thimpu, Paro valley, the old capital of Bhutan – Punakha, the village of Wangdiphrodang and Pubjika during this trip. Phubjika, that houses one of the only two Ngimgma monasteries of Bhutan, is also the winter home of the rare migratory black-necked cranes that fly from Tibet.
Facts of Trip:
| Trekking Destination: | Bhutan Odyssey Tour |
| Highest Access of the Trekking: | - |
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Transportation: | Bus, Car/plane |
| Types of Trip: | Tour |
| Trekking Hour: | Approximately 4 to 8hrs each day. |
| Total Days: | 08 Days |
| Trip Cost: | On request |
Day to Day Itinerary:
| Day 01 | Arrival at Paro and drive to Thimpu Meet Windhorse representative at the airport and drive to Thimpu. Overnight hotel. |
| Day 02 | Sightseeing of Thimpu Morning visit to: colorful vegetable market; the Memorial Chorten and the National Library. After lunch visit the Handmade Paper Factory & the School of Thangka Painting; stroll about town |
| Day 03 | Thimpu to Punakha and Wangdiphodrang Early morning scenic drive on the mountain route towards the former capital of Bhutan passing through the Dochula pass (alt. 10,000 feet); stunning scenery of Himalayan ranges. Descend to Punakha & tour the town. After picnic lunch by the Wangdi River continue to Wangdiphodrang Dzong, the most picturesque in Bhutan |
| Day 04 | Punakha to Phubjika ( Gangtey): Excursion to serene Gangtey valley, home of the rare black-necked cranes that fly over Tibet in the winter; visit the Gangtey monastery. |
| Day 05 | Gangtey to Paro via Thimpu Retrace the way via the Simtokha Dzong the oldest one in Bhutan. After lunch visit hospital for Traditional Medicine; National Library. Continue to Paro. Overnight hotel |
| Day 06 | Sightseeing of Paro In the morning visit the fortified tower Ta Dzong, now a natural history museum- one of finest in Asia, the impressive Drukgyel Dzong ruins (monastery fortress) and Kyichu Temple of 7th century. Overnight hotel. |
| Day 07 | Takstang Retreat Today you will hike up o Takstang monastery situated in a cliff overlooking the valley. This is the highlight of your trip. You will walk back to Paro. Overnight hotel |
| Day 08 | Departure Transfer to airport for departure |
