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exploring, notice the touches of modernity, Dzong (Palace of Great Happiness)
each one introduced thoughtfully and ,Q_P] M]PLVQL^_ bPɪWW OP[L]_ QZ] ;`YLVSL BP
gradually to protect the environment.This O]TaP ZaP] _SP ^_`YYTYR QPP_ /ZNS`WL
morning’s tour is sure to provide insight Pass, one of Bhutan’s most enchanting views.
into Bhutan’s unique culture. We begin Weather permitting, we can see the craggy
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holds a vast collection of ancient Buddhist with Tibet. After a short stop at the pass we
manuscripts as well as one of the world’s NZY_TY`P _Z ;`YLVSL bSP]P bPɪWW NSPNV TY_Z
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Chusum,” the traditional school of the 13 ?SP QP]_TWP aLWWPd ZQ ;`YLVSL T^ O]LTYPO Md _SP
arts and crafts. Next, the Textile Museum Phochu and Mochu rivers and blessed with
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textiles through demonstrations of production XLOP _SP NL[T_LW ZQ -S`_LY ;`YLVSL SPWO _SP
techniques such as weaving, dyeing, and title as the winter capital because of its more
spinning. We then enjoy a visit to a factory temperate climate. Today it is the winter seat
that produces handmade paper before lunch ZQ _SP 5P 6SPY[Z _SP .STPQ ,MMZ_ LYO _SP
at a local restaurant.This afternoon we’ll visit .PY_]LW 8ZYV -ZOd
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artistry of traditional crafts and textiles.
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Then we’ll drive to the Memorial Chorten.
the junction of the Phochu and Mochu rivers
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majestic dzong served as both the religious
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and the administrative center of Bhutan in the
numerous paintings and statues that provide
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a rare insight into Buddhist philosophy.We
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are courtyards and religious statuary that hint
will see the national animal of Bhutan—an
at the depth of history and spiritual tradition
odd beast that confounds the experts, who
embodied here. Your guide will illuminate
have managed to relate it only to sheep. A
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intricate culture.
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After dinner at the hotel, our evening is free.
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 6 Punakha
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, we’ll go on a nature drive of
the surrounding valleys and learn more about
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