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The massive fortress is situated between two rivers known as 'Phochu Mochu' (Male and Female rivers) The drive takes about three hrs one way.Д®vening : drive back to Thimphu for the night.Дay 12 Thimphu - Paro International Airport.***This is my. The Punakha Dzong houses the winter residence of the monastic body and its Chief Abbot. Punakha is the former capital of Bhutan (77 kms) from Thimphu and Wangdi is 16 kms away from Punakha. The Simtokha Dzong houses the largest monastic school in the country.Дay 11 Thimphu - Excursion to Punakha/WangdiДЄ days trip to Punakha and Wangdi Valley. Visit Simtokba Dzong (6 kms from Thimphu), the oldest Dzong in Bhutan, built in 1629 A.D. Visit the National Library where ancient manuscripts are preserved. Visit the Memorial Chorten, a huge stupa built in memory of the third King who reigned from 1952-1972. Visit the painting and wood craft schools where the traditional art and painting are kept alive. Visit the handicrafts emporium where Bhutanese textiles and other arts are displayed and can be purchased. Visit Tashichbo Dzong, the seat of the Royal Government and the summer residence of the Head Abbot and the central monastic school. Back to hotel for a hot shower and delicious lunch. The walk, at a leisurely pace, takes about three hours. The trek to Thimphu is all the way downhill through a forested area of mostly blue pine. From here, the trek takes you downhill to Phajoding Cafeteria for a nights halt. If the weather permits, you will have a spectacular view of Mount Gangkhar Punsum', the highest mountain in Bhutan as well as other Himalayan mountain ranges from the Dochula pass. The campsite is close to Simkota lake and if you are lucky, you can do some trout fishing. You may come across some yak herders camps where you will have the opportunity to get a glimpse of nomadic life. The trail takes you through dwarf rhododendron trees and the lake of Janctso. These lakes are known for their giant sized trouts and if lucky you may enjoy a well-prepared lake trout for dinner. The campsite is close to the Lake Jimilangtso. The trail follows the ridge and on a clear day the view of the mountains and valley are beautiful. You may seek yaks and yak herders around your camp site. The trail takes you through thick alpine forest and dwarf rhododendron tress. You begin with about an hour and a halts climb. The trek trail is rather gradual till the camp and if the weather is clear, the Paro Valley can be seen against the backdrop of snowcapped mountains. Picnic Lunch at the Taktsang CafeteriaДistance - approximately 7 kms. The hike to Taktsang Monastery takes about 4 hrs. Legend says that Guru Padmasambhava flew here on the back of a tigress - hence the name - to meditate. This magical monastery clings to a vertical granite cliff 4000 ft.

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Spend a full day hiking to Taktsang, the Tiger's Nest. After lunch at the hotel, take a leisurely walk to stretch your legs in preparation for the excursion to Taktsang view point. On the way back, visit a typical Bhutanese farm house. 7329 m (24,029 ft.) can be viewed on a clear day. From here too the peak of Chomolhari 'Mountain of the Goddess', alt. It was here that the Bhutanese finally defeated the Tibetans and drove them back. Although now in ruins, this Dzong is of great historical significance. Our final descent through pine and juniper forests via Phadjoding monastery would lead into Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.Дay 1 - Arrive Paro International Airport by Druk Air.Дrive to Drugyel Dzong (a ruined fortress - 16 kms away from the Paro Town). En route, we come across clear mountain lakes, number of yak herderвЂ™s camps and have splendid views of Himalaya along the Bhutan вЂ“ Tibet border including Mount Jumolhari, Jichu Drake and Gangkar Puensum. In the next 4 days, we climb above the tree line and cross several passes, including the Phume La (4210m.). The trek begins by walking up through apple orchards and pine forest past ruined Jele Dzong (fortress), which sits on a high grassy ridge with breath-taking views of Mount Jumolhari to the north. Trail passes through spectacular rhododendron forests, alpine yak pastures and beautiful lakes stocked with snowy mountain trouts. Leading through an ancient trading route, over high mountain passes, it connects the valleys of Paro and Thimpu. Druk Path Trek is one of the finest short treks in Bhutan.