The 45 minute walk up to Khasum Yuelley Namgyle Chorten passes through rice paddies. Rice stacks. DouglasTerraces rice paddies. Douglas. The rice harvest, threshing and burning is underway. Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten - a monument built by the Queen Mother dedicated to her son, the current King. Stupas surround the Chorten. Douglas Wild poinsettias on the river bank. DouglasThe nuns here have the most amazing views over the valley as they contemplate the meaning of life. ElaineThe nuns of Pema Choling. Frances.
Overnight: Khuru Resort Hotel, Punakha
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Thursday - Kathmandu
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28
Wednesday - Kathmandu / Bhaktapur
A traditional Nepalese celebration dinner - kneeling room only. Tea is better poured from a great height.
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Nov
27
Tuesday - Paro / Kathmandu
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Nov
26
Monday - Paro
The Chorten at Gangtey Palace Hotel, beckons you to breakfast.Where are we
going? Tigers Nest. Elaine.Stairway to heaven.
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Nov
25
Sunday - Bumthang / Paro
Landing in Paro - not for the faint of heart. Elaine.The landscape of Paro.
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