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Punakha Winter Trek


Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days
Places to visit: Paro – Thimphu -  Song Pang - Dopshing Pang - Chorten Ningpo - Zomlingthang – Limuka - Wangduephodrang - Chungsakha - Wangduephodrang – Paro - Delhi



Day 01: Arrive Paro
On your arrival at airport you will be met and transferred to the hotel.


Paro one of Bhutan's most impressive and well-known Dzong, and the finest example of Bhutanese architecture. The inward-sloping walls form a massive structure that towers over the town and is visible as a great white monolith from vantage points throughout the valley. 

 

Full day we take city tour of Paro.

 

Visiting of the Drukgley Dzong and on a clear day the 24,000 ft. white domed peak of sacred Chomolhari (Mt. of Goddess) looms overhead. A visit to the National Museum housed in an ancient watch tower, which has a fine collection of Thangkha, textiles, weapons, and artefacts-short walk to Paro Rimpung Dzong.

Evening you will visit Paro market or town.

Stay overnight at your hotel.


Day 02: In Paro
 In the morning you will drive to Drukgyel Dzong.


Although now in ruins, this Dzong is of historical importance. From here the peak of Mountain Jhomolhari "Mountain of Goddess" can be seen, on a clear day. On the way back, visit one of the holiest Lhakhang of Bhutan, the Kyichu, built in 7th century A.D. and it dates back to the time of Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo. Afternoon, visit Ta Dzong, round tower built in 1775 as watch tower and refuge fortress for the Rinpung Dzong. The National Museum was opened within its walls in 1967. A visit here is really made worthwhile by the carefully selected and exhibited collections of utensils, folk arts, weapons, thangkhas, statues and postage stamps.


Later visit Rinpung Dzong, the renowned fortress which has a long and fascinating history.
 Stay overnight at hotel.


Day 03: Paro - Thimphu
In the morning you will drive Thimphu with a short stop at Chuzom (confluence) where Paro river joins Thimphu.


Three different styles of chortens adorn the confluence. Before arriving Thimphu, visit Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress of the Kingdom, built in 1627. The complex has survived in its original form and serves today, as religious college, in which, amongst other subjects, Dzongkha is taught. Afternoon Thimphu city tour; visit gigantic Tashichhodzong, the seat of government and home to Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot), and memorial Chorten, the beautiful stupa is other interesting monument to see, which is built in the memory of Bhutan's Third King, His Late Majesty, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
 Evening you will take a stroll in Thimphu market.
Stay overnight at hotel.


Day 04: In Thimphu
Full day of sightseeing in Thimphu valley.


Visit, National Library ; which holds interesting collection of ancient Buddhist texts and manuscripts, Painting School ; known for its thangkha paintings and the Traditional Medicine Institute where indigenous healing arts still practiced. Also visit Handicrafts Emporium. Exotic weaves in wool, silk and cotton, basket ware, silver jewelry, thangkhas and other traditional crafts of the Kingdom are available here.


Stay overnight at hotel.


Day 05: Trek Start
Thimphu to Shong Pang: Drive north of valley towards Dechenchholing palace, following Thimphu river. The transport will drop at Pangrizam. From here the trek starts towards Shong Pang which takes about 5 to 6 hours, passing through villages en-route. The vegetation is mainly blue pines, oak species, and rhododendrons.
Stay overnight at hotel.


Day 06: Song Pang - Dopshing Pang
 The trek trail ascends gradually up till you reach the Sinchula pass. From this point, if the weather is clear, one can see Phajoding monastery. After 2 kilometers, you can view Thinleygang village, the Talo monastery and the motor highway towards the ancient capital of Bhutan. The trek drops gradually from the pass till you reach the campsite.


Day 07: Dopshing Pang - Chorten Ningpo
 The trek to Chorten Ningpo is rather gradual and you will be walking into thick forests. Before reaching camp, you will pass through villages and rice fields.


Stay overnight at hotel.


Day 08: Chorten Ningpo - Zomlingthang
 For about 2 to 3 hours the trek trail will be through villages until the motor road. Later follow the road towards Punakha, the ancient capital town of Bhutan. Evening at leisure and if interested, can do fishing in Mo Chu river.  


Stay overnight in camp.


Day 09: Zomlingthang - Limuka
Follow the road till Punakha Dzong and then across the Pho Chu river, the river that drains the remote Lunana region. It's a steady half day climb into a forest of scattered long needle chip pines. Further you will have a wonderful view of Punakha valley and Dzong. Also, if the weather is clear, you can see some of the snow capped mountain peaks to the north. The camp site is near Limukha village at altitude 2,250 meters.


Day 10: Limukha - Wangdiphodrang via Chungsakha
 The trek trail rises gradually up through the forests of oak species and rhododendrons and then descends gradually through the thick forests till you reach a small monastery dedicated to Lam Drukpa Kuenley. From Chungsakha, you can look across the valley to Samtengang. Walk downhill till you reach the motorable road and then drive for half an hour to Wangdi.


Stay overnight at your hotel.


Day 11: Wangduephodrang – Paro
In the morning you will drive to hotel for with Punakha day excursion


Visit to Wangdi Dzong, standing at the confluence of Punakha Chu and Tang Chu river. This fortress was built in 17th century by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. It holds attractive festival which is celebrated in autumn. Later drive to Punakha, the old capital town of Bhutan. Visit sacred Punakha Dzong, the superb example of Bhutanese architecture. Fire, earthquake and floods have inflicted their devastating influence on this Dzong which under the direction of the present King has been restored completely. The remains of the Shabdrung are extomed here in the Chapel of Machin Lhakhang.


Afternoon you will drive to Paro and on arrival check-in into the hotel for overnight stay.


Day 12: Paro – Delhi
In time proceed to Paro airport to board flight for Delhi, and on arrival transfer to your hotel.

 

Rest of the day you will be free for independent activities.


Stay overnight at hotel.

 

Day 13:  Depart Delhi
In the morning as per your scheduled you will be transferred to airport to board flight for onward Journey.

 
 
 
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