MEDITATION & RETREAT TOUR

A unique journey of spiritualism and Happiness in Bhutan

Enjoying select day hikes along the Trans Bhutan Trail along the way. Enjoy time for meditation, learning about Buddhism, and self-discovery alongside visits to important spiritual and cultural landmarks across the west and center of the country. Round up your visit with a hike to the incredible Tiger’s Nest Monastery.

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Arrive Paro
The flight to Paro crosses the Himalayan Mountains, affording spectacular views of the awesome peaks, including the sacred Jumolhari and Jichu Drake peaks in Bhutan. If you arrive via Kathmandu, which offers the most breathtaking view of the range, it’s possible to see Mount Everest and Mount Kanchenjunga as well.

Upon arrival in Paro, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon you can visit the Paro Dzong. It was built in 1646 and now houses government offices and religious institutions, as do all the Dzongs (forts) currently.
You can then tour the National Museum, formerly the watchtower for the Dzong. It now houses a collection of fine arts, paintings, thangkas, statues, and antiques. Afterward you will visit Kichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in the country. In the evening you can stroll through the Paro market and town. Overnight in Paro.

Paro – Thimphu
After breakfast, excursion to Taktsang or the “tiger’s nest” perched precariously on the cliff 900m above the floor of the Paro valley. Meditate on the hill. It is said that Guru Rimpoche have flown to the site of the monastery on the back of a tigress and meditated here for three months.


Return to Paro and after tea drive to Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. The road lead through the Paro Valley to the confluence of Paro and Thimphu rivers at Chuzomsa. Three different styles of chortens adorn the confluence. A short way beyond, on the left is the Tachogang Lhakhang built in 15th century by Thangthong Gyelpo, a trader who first introduced Iron Bridges in Bhutan. On the way visit Simtokha Dzong; the oldest Dzong in Bhutan built by Shabdrung in 17th century. On arrival in Thimphu check into the hotel. In the evening you can explore Thimphu freely and visit some interesting handicraft shops. Overnight in Thimphu.

Thimphu
After breakfast you will visit the King’s Memorial Chorten (built in memory of the third King of Bhutan who reigned from 1952-1972), Buddha Point where you can practice Yoga and Mediations. After mediating visit Changgangkha Monastery, the radio tower (for a great view of Thimphu Valley and the Thimphu Dzong), and the zoo, which contains the national animal of Bhutan: the takin.
From there you will visit the nunnery temple, the National Library (which houses ancient manuscripts), and the School of Arts and Crafts (also known as the painting school). After a relaxing lunch, you will visit the National Institute of Traditional Medicine, a traditional paper factory, the majestic Tashichodzong. Overnight in Thimphu.

Thimphu – Punakha (Punakha Dzong)
After breakfast you will drive to Punakha, with a stop en route for tea at Dochu La (3,100 meters), where on a clear day you can get spectacular views of the Himalayas. On arrival in Punakha check into the hotel.
After lunch drive for about 12 km and from the road point take a walk across the rice fields and a river to reach the Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, which is located on a beautiful hillock called Ngezergang.
The former capital of Bhutan, and visit Punakha Dzong, which is noteworthy both for being one of the most beautiful Dzongs in Bhutan and also for having been built by the first Shabdrung in 1637. You will stop at Metshina Village and take a 20-minute walk through the rice fields to Chime Lhakhang, which is a fertility temple, where you may receive a special fertility blessing if you wish. If you wish to mediate or do Yoga in the hotel, there are hall in the hotel. If you wish to prefer outside, than you we will take you near temple/monastery. Overnight Hotel in Punakha.

Punakha- Gangtey (Gangtay Monastery)
You will begin the day by driving to Gangtey en route visit the Wangdi Town and the nearby villages are famous for stone and slate carvings. You’ll pass through dense forests of oak trees and rhododendrons and arrive at Gangtey village. Explore the Phobjikha (Bhutan’s most beautiful valley) and also visit the Education center, which is being looked after by the Royal Society of Protection of Nature (RSPN). Overnight hotel in Gangtay.

What’s Included

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily (11 breakfast, 11 lunch, 11 dinner)
  • Water during meals and treks
  • Private tour guide daily
  • Transportation 
  • Airport transfer
  • Accommodation
  • Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee
  • Bhutan tourist visa 
  • Activities as indicated in itinerary and description 
  • Support, packing tips and constant communication prior to departure

What’s Not Included

  • Cancellation protection
  • Airfare to and from Paro airport
  • Accommodation or transportation upgrades 
  • Travel insurance 
  • Additional excursions
  • Beverages other than water
  • Laundry
Ages: 4-75
Duration: 5 Days
Tour Guide: English

USD 2,455.00

PER PERSON

(price varies by group size)

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