TOUR THE DRAGON
TOUR THE DRAGON
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Itinerary:
 
Day 01 : Arrive by Druk airbus 319 series, the only national carrier.
The flight offers you beautiful view of mountains and landscapes. On arrival and after visa formalities you will be received by STT members and transfer to Kichu Resort. If time permit s/seeing. Evening stroll around the market.
 
Day 02 : 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. A short walk downhill to the Rinpung Dzong which serves as the administrative center and school for monks. Late after noon drive to Thimphu( 65 Kms) and will take 2 hours. Evening free time. Overnight at Hotel Druk or River view.
 
Day 03 : Thimphu sightseeing - visit the Memorial chorten built in the memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, 15 century Changangkha monastery and the new Drupthob nunnery temple. PM drive back to Paro via visiting the first building built in Bhutan the Simtokha Dzong. It now houses the Buddhist university. Arrive Paro. Evening at leisure. Overnight at Kichu Resort.
 
Day 04 : Transfer to airport for final departure.