Page 89 of Indian Subcontinent by Audley Travel

land of the thunder dragon this tour is ideal for those who want to experience the fascinating culture and architecture of this hidden kingdom including the renowned dzongs and the fabulous tiger s nest monastery in a short trip day 1 day 2 day 3 day 4 day 5 day 6 day 7 day 8 day 9 day 10 fly to delhi arrive in delhi tour of city fly to paro drive to the capital thimpu discover the sights and markets of thimpu day trek from thimpu drive to paro tour of the town including the dzong and museum visit to the tiger s nest monastery and drukgyel dzong fly to delhi fly from delhi to the uk extensions with connecting flights from paro to delhi and calcutta this short tour can be extended to include rajasthan the taj mahal or colonial calcutta and the fascinating tribal state of orissa tailor-made travel tiger s nest monastery paro our private tailor-made journeys offer complete freedom of choice the itineraries and accommodation shown are designed to give you a flavour of what is possible and can be tailored to suit your preferences prices vary according to selected accommodation and season please telephone us to discuss your individual requirements gantey palace paro amankora punakha gangtey palace paro only 10 minutes from the centre of paro gangtey palace is a traditional bhutanese style building predominantly wooden with a small courtyard area and a separate dining room bar and terrace with striking views over paro the 19 guestrooms are decorated with bhutanese textiles and paintings while hot stone baths can be arranged a great way to relax after a day s sightseeing facilities are simple but the relaxed and friendly ambience enhances any stay and the property is a particularly good option outside of festival times crossing the 3,116 metre dochu la the fertile valley floor is the winter home of the country s largest monk body and produces a wide variety of fruits and vegetables which you won t see anywhere else in the country a gentle stroll across rice paddies and through a small settlement of painted houses brings you to chimi lhakang the temple of the divine madman one of bhutan s favourite ­ and most unorthodox ­ saints amankora punakha nestled amid terraced rice fields with wonderful views of the surrounding mountains amankora punakha is a haven of tranquility at one end of the punakha valley all eight rooms are spacious and elegantly furnished while the spa and steam room are available for sheer indulgence for those seeking luxury and relaxation the amankora punakha is the perfect place to stay punakha the former capital punakha was built as a defensive stronghold in the 17th century and lies at the confluence of two major rivers reached by local man thimpu bhutan telephone 01993 838 320 89

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