BUDDHIST RETREAT AND MEDITATION

ACTIVITIES

Pilgrimage

DURATION

6N7D

BEST TIME

Apr/May/Sep/Nov

PLACES

4

We help organize the trip and you go on the journey! Our retreat and meditation itinerary takes you to secluded and sacred settings such as temples and resorts where practitioners can immerse themselves and practice free of distractions. Whether solo or in a group, the intent is to provide one respite from everyday life and undergo a transformative experience on the Buddhist path. Come and feed your soul!

Highlights

 

AM: Arrive Paro airport, transfer to Thimphu
PM: Pay homage at the largest statue of Buddha Dordenma (Kuenselphodrang), butterlamp offering & mantra recitals

Highlights

 

AM: Morning ceremonial worship, breathing exercises and meditation, breakfast, Teaching 1
PM: Lunch, free time for contemplation or relax, meditation, Visit to Zilukha Nunnery for evening prayer and pooja

Highlights

 

AM: Morning ritual, breathing exercises and meditation, breakfast, Teaching 2, pack and drive towards Punakha
PM: Lunch at Dochula, meditation, drive to Punakha

Thimphu - Punakha: 74km (2hrs)

Highlights

 

AM: Visit majestic Punakha Dzong, drive to Bumthang, Lunch at Drukwilling Waterfall Cafe on route
PM: Arrive Bumthang, free time to rest

Punakha - Bumthang: 215km (6hrs)

Highlights

 

AM: Early morning drive to Mebar Tsho lake, morning puja and tshog offering, packed breakfast, meditation around lake
PM: Jambay Lhakhang butterlamp offering, meditation/circumumbulation/recital of mantras for remainder of day at Jambay Lhakhang

Highlights

 

AM: Early morning to Kurje Lhakhang for tshog offering, breakfast, meditation/circumumbulation/recital of mantras
PM: Teaching 3, free time for relaxation

Highlights

 

AM: Take a domestic flight back to Paro / drive
Full Day on the road

Flight from BUM-PARO (USD 185)Bumthang - Paro: 310km (8.30hrs)

Highlights

 

Full Day: Tigers Nest Hike (2hrs uphill), prayerflag hoisting with prayers, meditation at taktsang, lunch at half point cafe
Traditional Herbal Hot Stone Bath in the evening

Highlights

 

AM: Morning butterlamp offering at Kyichu Lhakhang, breakfast, Teaching 4, meditation/circumumbulation/recital of mantras
PM: Free time to explore town, shopping, tea at Tara Monastery overlooking Paro valley

Highlights

 

Hotel checkout and departure

Starting from $2700 per person

INCLUDED :

  • Accommodation at 3*/3* Superior Hotels
  • Half Board
  • English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Private vehicle transfers
  • Entrance Fees to attractions
  • Activities as per itinerary
  • SDF payable to the government ($200/person/night | INR. 1200/person/night)

EXCLUDED :

  • Meals & Drinks (at restaurants unless otherwise stated)

  • Flights

  • Insurance

  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions

    *** Disclaimer:

  • For Indian Nationals, SDF fees are INR.1200/person/night. Please contact us for applicable price.

Previous
Next