Altitude: 7,612 ft I Approx Distance: 182 kms. I Approx journey time: 6-7 hrs.
On rout Destinations: Semtokha, Dochula Pass
After breakfast ride towards Punakha. Enroute visit Dochula pass.
Dochula Pass (Alt. 10,200 ft). is a mountain pass in the Himalayas within Bhutan on the road from Thimpu to Punakha where 108 memorial Chortens or Stupas known as "Druk Wangyal Chortens" have been built by Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuk, the eldest Queen Mother. Apart from the chortens there is a monastery called the Druk Wangyal Lhakhang (temple), built in honor of the fourth Druk Gyalpo (head of the state of Bhutan).
Then move towards Punakha to explore its highlights like-
Chimmi Lhakhang, a temple dedicated to the Devine Madman and a sacred place where people pray for children.
Punakha Dzong - the most photogenic Dzong in Bhutan. It is a very beautiful Bhutanese architecture armed by the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers, with rich Buddhist collections.
Suspension Bridge which is the longest bridge in Bhutan
After visiting these beautiful places back to Thimphu. Overnight stay at Thimphu.
Amenities
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DELUXE HOTEL
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TWIN OCCUPANCY
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DINNER
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BREAKFAST