TravelPod Member ReviewsGangtey Palace Hotel Paro
“Best place for the first emotion of Bhutan ”
sudanthaka 5 contributions
Galle, Sri Lanka
Sep 4, 2006
I was very satisfied my first and even the last nights my holiday in Bhutan. The hotel is situated at a place with a wonderful view and the personals are too very kindly. Thanks for your service. Sudanthaka from Sri Lanka
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Finally in Bhutan!!!!
After almost a 24 hour delay and a delay this morning - arrived at airport 6am, flight took off 12 noon!) I finally arrived in Bhutan. Landing at Paro was interesting just as I thought it would be.....was a definate rollercoaster ride the last 5- 10 last minutes. if you want to see google or go to you tube and search for landing at Paro....
Drugyel Dzong and Druk Path trek
The morning after the night before, we visited the ruined Dzong (fortress) at Drugyel in Paro from where many Tibetan invasions were repelled. It is about to be renovated which will be a huge project but it was an interest sight to see. However, the main highlight of the day was the start of our 5 day Druk Path trek from Paro to Thimpu (the capital …
Hike to Cheri
Suffering from jet lag and awake for hours in the night. Interesting the children seem to have adjusted easily and sleep all night. After breakfast we drive up to the BBS (broadcasting) tower where there is a magnificent view over Thimphu, together with thousands of prayer flags on the hillside. We hang out here for a while in the sunshine and then …
Mt. Everest from sky & incredible landing at Paro
The only airline permitted to land in Bhutan soil is Royal Bhutan Airline with the logo "Druk Air". After the passport and visa paper control at New Delhi airport, short before the high noon we left. The transit landing was at Kathmandu in Nepal. All passengers continuing to Bhutan were remained in the flight. Together with some new passengers the …
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We start our exploration of Bhutan
... it from our room window. Later, back at the hotel, we get more instructions on finding the Zhong, so head out again, only to find ourselves back at the sports ground. The crowd has increased, but the ground itself is reasonably clear, back from the stage. We look at gambling games in stalls around the perimeter, then join the crowd at the stage where a Michael Jackson imitator is performing. Take some overhead videos, then back to the hotel. The guide took us ...


