Bhutan Pilgrimage Tour

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Bhutan Pilgrimage Tour

TOUR OVERVIEW

This tour is tailored to those interested in Buddhism & pilgrimage. The itinerary can be personalized according to your interests. Activities (may) include meditation retreats incurring getting up very early in the morning, chanting mantras, fasting, etc. The retreat places are very authentic and remote with easy access to basic amenities

  • Cost: $950
  • Tour Type: Cultural
  • Duration: 16 Days
  • Main Attractions: Lhakhangs(Temples), Monsteries, Meditation, Retreat, Spirtual Experience, etc.
TOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1: Arrival At Paro & Thimphu

Drive to Thimphu and light sightseeing

DAY 2: Thimphu

Hike to a monastery & Thimphu sightseeing, introduction to Buddhism

DAY 3: From Thimphu To Punakha

Dochu la and hike to Lungchutse lhakhang on the way

DAY 4: Punakha

Chimey lhakhang, Punakha Dzong, Nalanda Buddhist College

DAY 5: From Punakha To Phobjikha

Hike or drive, Phobjikha village life

DAY 6: Phobjikha

Valley hike, Gangtey Gonpa

DAY 7: From Phobjikha To Bumthang, Chumey

Trongsa Dzong and Tadzong on the way

DAY 8: Bumthang, Chumey

Tharpaling monastery, meet with monks, village life

DAY 9: From Chumey To Ura

Ura Man Gi lhakhang & village life

DAY 10: Ura

Visit village temples and families tracing back to Longchenpa and Pema Lingpa

DAY11, DAY12, DAY13 : Retreat

2,5 days retreat at a remote Pema Lingpa meditation centre (simple), on the last day drive to Chokhor valley

DAY 14: Chokhor

Visit most important temples (Tamshing, Kurje, Jampe, etc.)

DAY 15: Flight To Paro

Sightseeing in Paro depending on time of arrival

DAY 16: Paro Taktsang

Hike to Taktsang, Tiger’s Nest

DAY 17: Departure

After breakfast, we drive you to airport for your departure.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE ?


Minimum of 3 star rated accommodation


All meals (excluding alcoholic beverages)


All internal transportation (excluding domestic flights if any)


Airport pick-drop


Professional English-Speaking guide and driver


All road permits and entry fees


Government fee, royalty and surcharges


Adventure Equipment


Camp Assistances


All services and assistance before, during and after the trip