Bhutan Spiritual & Wellness Tour Package With Monastic Stay
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About This Tour in Paro
Why Visit Paro?
Paro, Bhutan offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Paro provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Paro
You can reach Paro, Bhutan by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bhutan Visa
- Government SDF of USD 100 per person per night
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Entry Fees, All internal taxes and charges
What's Not Included
- Airfare
- Travel Insurance
- Laundry / Alcohol & Beverages
- Single supplement of USD 350
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 60 minutes before departure
Custom pickup locations may be available. Please contact the supplier for details.
Itinerary
Paro-Thimphu (55Km/1Hour)
We can visit Tashichho Dzong, seat of the... 1 hour
We can visit Tashichho Dzong, seat of the Royal Government and Central Monastic Body & Witness The Lowering of The Flag. It is also one of the finest example of Bhutan Architecture
On top of a Thimphu valley overlooks the giant Buddha Statue 45 minutes
On top of a Thimphu valley overlooks the giant Buddha Statue. The statue is built to bestow blessings,peace and happiness to the whole world
The chorten was built in 1974 30 minutes
The chorten was built in 1974. Due to its accessible location, it is a place where you will get to meet local Bhutanese. Many elderly citizens spend whole day prostrating, circumambulating , chanting around the temple.
THIMPHU- PHOBJIKHA (135 KMS/5-6 HOUR)
Drive via Dochu-la pass (3,088m/10,130ft) stopping briefly here... 45 minutes
Drive via Dochu-la pass (3,088m/10,130ft) stopping briefly here to take in the view and admire the 108 chortens, mani wall, and prayer flags which decorate the highest point on the road. If skies are clear, the high Himalayan peaks towards the north east will be revealed in all their glory. On a clear day, the following peaks can be seen from this pass (left to right): Masagang (7,158m), Tsendegang (6,960m), Terigang (7,060m), Jejegangphugang (7,158m), Kangphugang (7,170m), Zongaphugang (7,060m) a table mountain that dominates the isolated region of Lunana, and finally, Gangkar Puensum, the highest peak in Bhutan at 7,497m. You can hoist prayer flags & make incense smoke offering
GANGTEY VALLEY EXPLORATION The most beautiful and shortest of... 1 hour 30 minutes
GANGTEY VALLEY EXPLORATION The most beautiful and shortest of the existing nature trails in Bhutan. The trail hike starts from the Mani (like Chorten) stone wall to the north of the Gangtey Gonpa and ends in Khewa Lhakhang. The hike takes about 1hr 30minutes through the pine forest and small bamboo plants. You can see the Phobjikha valley so beautifully from this hike. It is one of the best hike places for the Nature lovers. During the winter months, we can see the endangered species of birds – Black Neck Cranes.
• Gangtey Goenpa: is the main seat of... 12 hours
• Gangtey Goenpa: is the main seat of the Pema Lingpa tradition which was established in 1613 by Gangteng Sangngak Choling.It overlooks the Phobjikha Valley. In the evening you can take part in Evening prayer or have a discussion on Buddhism with the learned teacher. Later join the dinner with the monks.
DAY 3 – GANGTEY SHEDRA
Schedule Activities 1 24 hours
Schedule Activities 1. You can participate in morning prayer from 5:30 AM to 6:15Am 2. We can have an evening meditation class from 5:30pm to 6:30pm on Samantha meditation, loving and kindness or Vipassana. 3. You can also participate in evening prayer from 6:30pm to 7:30pm The other Things we can do are - Learn Astrological Reading (Mo) - Hoist Prayer flags - Smoke Offering/Wine offering/ Butter Lamp Offering - Picnic with monks - Attending Dharma talk - Private Meeting with the abbot (Khenpo) of Shedra - Make a meal donation and serve the food to the monks - Attend Dharma Talk - Spiritual cleansing bestows by Trulku. This Programme will be supervised by authentic Buddhist master. Some of the Buddhist master are not comfortable in English but there will be an English translator. This Programme is designed by the Gangtey Shreda to help the visitors to overcome day to day stress and to give a glimpse of Buddhist way of life which is full of love and compassion. (Courtesy: Sherab Lhendrup, Gangtey Shreda)
DAY 4: GANGTEY TO PUNAKHA (78KMS/3HRS)
Visit the ancient Punakha Dzong (a Dzong is... 7 hours 30 minutes
Visit the ancient Punakha Dzong (a Dzong is a fortress-monastery) which dates back to the 17th century, spectacularly situated at the confluence of the Mo and Pho Rivers.
• You will also have an optional short... 1 hour
• You will also have an optional short walk across the rice paddies to visit nearby Chimi Lhakhang, a lovely temple built by Lama Drukpa Kunley. Legend has it he subdued the demoness of the Dochu La with his "Magic Thunderbolt of Wisdom. “A wood effigy of the lama's thunderbolt is preserved in the Lhakhang, and childless women go to the temple to receive a Wang (blessing) from the saint.
After Lunch we can hike to Khamsum Yulley 1 hour 30 minutes
After Lunch we can hike to Khamsum Yulley. Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten: Built by the Queen Mother Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck, this Chorten is a splendid example of the Bhutanese architecture. It was built over eight and a half years and its details have been drawn from religious scriptures.
PUNAKHA TO PARO (120KMS/4HRS)
Perched on a small hill top of Paro... 1 hour 30 minutes
Perched on a small hill top of Paro valley lies a small monastery ‘Dra Karpo ‘ (split Rock), one of the holiest site in Bhutan. Guru Padmasambhava accompanied by his consort Dakini Yeshey Tshogyal and many other yogis and great master down the ages have blessed and sanctified the place. As you circumambulate you can see the foot and hand prints and many other auspicious signs and symbols believed to have manifesrted through some supernatural powers. Maybe owing to all these there is a mystique tranquility in the vicinity of Dra Karpo . It is believed that the demon took refuge inside the rock and Guru Rinpoche had Split the rock and subdued the demons. It is believed that even the deadliest of your sin will be washed away if you can circumambulate 108 times around dra karpo.
PARO TAKTSHANG HIKE (4-6 HOURS)
Hike to Taktshang Monastery, one of the holiest... 5 hours
Hike to Taktshang Monastery, one of the holiest and the most beautiful sites of Bhutan. Taktshang, the tiger’s lair, acquires its name from the legend of its foundation, when in the 8th Century Guru Rinpoche, widely revered as the second Buddha, arrived from Tibet flying across the mountains on the back of a tigress.
Visit the Kichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan 45 minutes
Visit the Kichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan.
Detour another holy place at Paro where the great master have meditated 1 hour
Detour another holy place at Paro where the great master have meditated.
Departure
End of your travel to Bhutan 30 minutes
End of your travel to Bhutan. Our team will drive you to the Airport and bid farewell.
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