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PUNAKHA FESTIVAL

“The festival take place in the first month of the lunar year and ends with ‘Serda’, a magnificent procession which re-enacts an episode of the war against the Tibetan invading troops in the 17th century. The Pazap (medieval Bhutanese army) in red uniforms rush out of the dzong, flourishing swords at the head steep wooden stairs at the entrance. With the deafening sound of firecrackers, the Pazaps leap into horsebacks to ride into battle."

DAY 01 ARRIVE PARO ( by Druk Air ),THIMPHU
DAY 02 THIMPHU
DAY 03 THIMPHU – PUNAKHA ( 3 hour drive )
DAY 04 PUNAKHA ( Festival )
DAY 05 PUNAKHA ( Festival ) – GANGTEY
DAY 06 GANGTEY – PARO ( 6 hour drive )
DAY 07 PARO (Excursion to Taktsang Monastery “Tiger’s Nest”)
DAY 08 DEPART PARO (by Druk Air)

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