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Day 01 :- Arrive Delhi
Arrive in Delhi, the capital city of India. After completing
formalities with customs and immigra tion, you will be
received by our representative with Traditional Indian
Welcome (with garlands).
Delhi is the capital of India since old times. Delhi's
history dates back to the first millenium BC, when it was
known as Indraprastha. The Tomar Rajputs built Lal Kot, the
core of the first of Delhi's seven cities. It is the
epicenter of the nation's politics, economy and culture.
History is alive and throbbing in Delhi, the capital of
India.
Afterwards transfer to your hotel for the overnight stay.
Day 02 :- Delhi
After breakfast you embark on your sightseeing trip of Delhi
City which would include the visit to Old Delhi and New
Delhi.
Old Delhi : An ancient walled city. Here you would see the
Red Fort, the most opulent Fort and Palace of the Mughal
Empire, Rajghat the Samadhi of our Father of Nation, Jama
Masjid the largest mosque in India and Chandni Chowk the
bustling and colourful market of the old city.
New Delhi : The city designed and built by the British in
the 1920’s- a city of wide boulevards impressive Government
Buildings, green parks and gardens. First you will visit the
two monuments from the Delhi’s past Humayun’s Tomb and Qutab
Minar. Then your drive takes you along the ceremonial
avenue, Rajpath, past the Imposing India Gate and Parliament
House.
After completing the sightseeing return back to the Hotel
for Overnight.
Day 03 :- Delhi-
Paro (Flight)
Paro – Thimpu By Road (Approx 70 Kms / 02 Hours).
Breakfast at hotel. After breakfast this morning assisted in
transfer to the International airport to connect the flight
for Paro your starting point for the Bhutan trip.On arrival at the airport received and drive to Thimphu, the
modern capital town of Bhutan.
On arrival check in t o the hotel. Rest of the day free at
leisure.
Overnight at the hotel in Thimphu.
Day 04 :- Thimpu –
Punakha By Road ( Approx 75 Kms / 03 Hours )
Breakfast at hotel. Afterwards embark on the sightseeing
trip of the city which would include your visit to
Trashichhodzong, the beautiful medieval fortress/monastery
which houses most of the Government's office and King's
Throne room.It is also the summer residence of Je Khenpo,
the Chief Abbot. Then visit National Library which has vast
collection of ancient Buddhist texts and manuscripts.
After that drive to Painting School, famous for traditional
thangkha paintings. Here you will see, students at work
producing intricate design on cloth. Also visit to
Traditional Medicine Institute is worthwhile where centuries
old healing arts still practiced. Later visit Textile and
Folk Heritage Museum, a fascinating testimony of the
Bhutanese material culture and living traditions.
In the afternoon visit Handicrafts Emporium which displays
wide assortment of beautifully handwoven and crafted
products. Then drive to Memorial Chorten, the stupa built in
the memory of Bhutan's Third King who is popularly regarded
as Father of modern Bhutan. The paintings and statues inside
this monument provide a deep insight into Buddhist
philosophy.
Evening drive to Punakha across Dochula pass (3,050m ).
Overnight at the hotel in Punakha.
Day 05 :- Punakha –
Wangduephodrang - Paro By Road (Approx 150 Kms / 05 Hours)
After breakfast visit to Punakha Dzong, the 17th century
fortress which has played important role in building up of
modern Bhutan followed by visit to local market. Also visit
here, Khamsum Yu;;y Namgyal Chorten, the newly built stupa.
Then drive to Wangdiphodrang visiting Dzong and local
market. The district of Wangdiphodrang is also famous for
its bamboo products, slate and stone carvings.
After lunch drive to Paro with a short stop at Dochula pass.
Later enroute visit Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of
the Kingdom built in 1627, it now houses the School fo r
Buddhist studies.
Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 06 :- In Paro
After breakfast visit Ta Dzong, the National Museum of the
Kingdom. Originally built as Watch Tower since 1967 it is
acting as the National Museum of the country and holding
fascinating collection of art, artifacts, thangkha paintings
and Bhutan's exquisite postage stamps. Then walk down the
trail to visit Rinpung Dzong which has a long and
fascinating history.
After lunch drive north of Paro valley to ruins of Drukgyel
Dozng. From this fort Bhutanese repelled several invasion by
Tibetan armies. Nearby visit traditional Bhutanese Farm
House which offers good insight into lifestyle of local
people.
While return to Paro town visit enroute Kyichu Lhakhang, one
of the oldest and most sacred shrines of the Kingdom.
Overnight at the hotel in Paro.
Day 07 :- Paro –
Delhi (Flight) Delhi- Overseas
Breakfast at Hotel. Free till departure. This afternoon you
are assisted in your transfer to the airport to connect your
flight back for Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, in Transit, to
connect the flight back home in the evening.
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