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It was built by first Shabdrung and again reconstructed in the 1960s. Also, we will explore National Memorial Chorten. And in the evening, we will browse in the Handicrafts Emporium, including the splendid thangkha paintings and exquisitely woven textiles. Bhutan is famous for all these things.",{"id":132,"dayLabel":133,"title":134,"description":135,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":125},808,"Day 3","Sightseeing in Thimphu","Today, we go for a full day sightseeing. First, we visit the National Library, established in the late 1960s primarily to conserve the literary treasures. Then, we observe Zorig Chusum, where students learn the 13 traditional arts and crafts of Bhutan. Also, we take a look at National Institute of Traditional Medicine, Folk Heritage and National Textile Museums and Handicrafts Emporium.",{"id":137,"dayLabel":138,"title":139,"description":140,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":141},809,"Day 4","Thimphu to Tongsa","We drive to Tongsa via Dochu-la pass (3,088m) capturing superb views of Bhutan's highest peaks, namely, Masagang (7,158m), Terigang (7,060m), Jejegangphugang (7,158m), Zongaphugang (7,060m), Tsendegang (6,960m), Gangkar Puensum, the highest (7,497m) and more. Zongaphugang is the table mountain that dominates the isolated region of Lunana. Continuing our trail, we arrive at Tongsa.","Lodge",{"id":143,"dayLabel":144,"title":145,"description":146,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":141},810,"Day 5","Tongsa to Bumthang","We visit Tongsa Dzong, an ancestral abode of Bhutan's royal family after which, we visit Ta Dzong that was built as a watchtower to guard Tongsa Dzong. In the afternoon, we take a look at Jakar Dzong and then Kurje monastery, built in the 17th century, where Guru Padmasambhava meditated in the 8th century. The body imprint is found on rocks.",{"id":148,"dayLabel":149,"title":150,"description":151,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":152,"meals":24,"accommodation":153},811,"Day 6","Bumthang to Tang to Ugyenchholing","After spending time for sightseeing in the valley, we depart for Tang and drive along the main highway winding through the hillside. From Tang, we start our trekking and walk up to Ugyenchholing Manor, situated on a hillock above the village.","30 minutes","Guesthouse or camp",{"id":155,"dayLabel":156,"title":157,"description":158,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":159,"meals":24,"accommodation":160},812,"Day 7","Ugyenchholing to Phokpey","We walk through the bamboos, alpine and hemlock to reach Phokpey.","5 to 6 hours","Camp",{"id":162,"dayLabel":163,"title":164,"description":165,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":166,"meals":24,"accommodation":160},813,"Day 8","Phokpey to Ungaar","We climb to reach Rodung-la (4,160m), from where we capture mesmerizing views of the surrounding and descend through the rhododendrons, conifers and broad-leafed forest, as well as patches of dwarf bamboo, ferns and tropical species. We walk further to reach Ungaar.","7 to 8 hours",{"id":168,"dayLabel":169,"title":170,"description":171,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":166,"meals":24,"accommodation":24},814,"Day 9","Ungaar to Taksila","We gently climb through chir pine forests and move to Khaine Lhakhang, which is considered as one of the 108 temples that was built by the Tibetan king, Songtsen Gampo in 659 to subdue demons. We descend through the trail to reach Taksila, where a two day festival is celebrated in the month of November.",{"id":173,"dayLabel":174,"title":175,"description":176,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":159,"meals":24,"accommodation":160},815,"Day 10","Taksila to Tangmachu","Starting our leisure walk to Menjabi, we pass through beautiful houses and terraced fields. We then climb to Tage-la (1,760m) and move downhill to reach Tangmachu village.",{"id":178,"dayLabel":179,"title":180,"description":181,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":182,"meals":24,"accommodation":160},816,"Day 11","Tangmachu to Menji","We cross the river at Kuri Zam and then we wind up gradually through paddy fields and reach Menji.","4 to 5 hours",{"id":184,"dayLabel":185,"title":186,"description":187,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":188,"meals":24,"accommodation":160},817,"Day 12","Menji to Pemi","We move through the narrow ridge and catch the view of forested gorge and mountains beyond. We will see no habitation till we reach Pemi.","6 to 7 hours",{"id":190,"dayLabel":191,"title":192,"description":193,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":188,"meals":24,"accommodation":160},818,"Day 13","Pemi to Taupang","We continue our trail to Dong-la (3,900m) and enjoy the spectacular views of snowy peaks. 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We stroll at the local market and then proceed to next visit at Samdrup Jongkhar. Along the hillside to Kanglung and then to Yongphu-la (2,190m), we then move past dense forest areas and reach Samdrup Jongkhar.",{"id":211,"dayLabel":212,"title":213,"description":214,"altitudeM":24,"walkingHours":24,"meals":24,"accommodation":24},822,"Day 17","Samdrup Jongkhar to Guwahati","We drive all the way to Guwahati. Here, our representatives would drop you at the airport and we bid farewell hoping to meet for another awesome trip soon. 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