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Day-1 Hong Kong to Kathmndu / Any Thursday ( 1920/2130 Transfer to Hotel .
Day-2 Morning Katmandu City Tour Swoyambhunath Stupa: watches over the valley from the top of a hillock on its western side. The stupa is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal and its establishment is linked to the creation of the Kahtmandu Valley out of a primordial lake. Swoymabhu is also known as Sengu and is listed as a World heritage site. ( BLD)
Fly Kathmandu to Paro 1525

Arrive by Druk air A 319, the only national carrier. The flight offers you beautiful view of mountain and landscape. On arrival and after visa formalities you will be received by ITT members. Afternoon / evening time at leisure. Overnight Kichu Resort or similar. ( BLD)

Day-3 Paro sightseeing - visit the ruined fortress of Drugyel dzong which still attracts visitors due to the strategic location of the fort 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. Walk further down crossing the traditional bridge into Paro Town. Stroll around the market and return to Kichu Resort. ( BLD)
Day-4 Drive to Thimphu (1 & 1/2hrs). Upon arrival check into Hotel Druk or River view or similar. PM sightseeing - Visit the Memorial chorten built in the memory of the late King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, 15 century Changangkha monastery, Motithang mini zoo to see the rare "Takin" national animal of Bhutan and drive further down with good view of the Thimphu valley. Visit the new Drupthob nunnery temple and free time in the market. ( BLD)
Day-5 AM visit the Painting school, National library, Royal goldsmith workshop and Handicraft centers. PM drive 3 hours to Wangduephodrang crossing the Dochula pass 3100 meters. On fine weather you will see the eastern Himalayan ranges including the highest mountain in Bhutan Mt.Gangar Punsum 7520 meters. The drive from the pass is all the way downhill dropping to the lower and warmer valleys of lobesa. Visit the Wangduephodrang Dzong from outside and the market area. Overnight at Wangdi Kichu Resort or similar. ( BLD)
Day-6 AM 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 Kichu Resort or similar. ( BLD)

Day-7 Hike to the view point of Taktsang monastery. The hike which is all the way uphill takes about 2 /3 hours through villages and pine forests. The monastery clings to a huge granite cliff 800 meters from the paro valley. It is believed that the great saint Padmasambhava came in the 7th century on a flying tigress and meditated in a cave for 3 months. The demons were subdued who were trying to stop the spread of Buddhism and converted the Paro valley into Buddhism. During the end of the 17 century a monastery was built on the spot where the saint mediated and it is a pilgrimage site for every Bhutanese to visit once in their life time. Stroll back to Resort. Evening at leisure. ( BLD)
Day-8 Fly Paro to Kathmndu 0855 / 0950 and Kathmndu to Hong Kong 1135 / 1820 (B)
Hotels : KATHMANDU- Himalaya or Similar / http://www.himalayahotel.com.np/ PARO- Kichu Resort / http://www.triptobhutan.com/kichu-resort.htm THIMPHU - Druk Hotel or Rive view / http://www.drukhotels.com/thimphu.htm WANGDI - Kitchu Resort / http://www.magical-nepal.com/bhutan_resort_kichu_wangdi.htm
Cost Include :
- Hotel Accommodation Twin share Base .
- All meals Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner ( As mentioned on the itinerary )
- Transfer and Tours Inclusive entrance fee in Nepal and Bhutan English speaking Guide Nepal / Bhutan
- Bhutan Visa arrangement and Tourism Development fee
Cost does not include:
- Visa Fee Nepal USD 25 / Per Person
- Personal Expenses
- Hong Kong - Nepal - Bhutan / Nepal - Hong Kong airfare inclusive all tax ( HKD 7800 )
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