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A week of pure spiritual bliss that includes walking with a purpose and offering of prayers, butterlamps and rituals for the benifit of all sentient beings. A bit of sightseeing is also included in the itinerary so that you dont completely miss out on tourist attraction spots. The tour can be tailormade according to each ones preference.
Highlights
AM/PM: Arrive Paro airport, transfer to Thimphu
Airport - Thimphu: 50km (45mins)
Highlights
AM: Tango Buddhist School & hike to Chari Monastery, where Bhutans monk body began from, Pangrizampa Buddhist Astrology School
PM: Zilukha Nunnery with prayers to Avalokiteshwara. Folk Heritage Museum & Kaja Throm Farmers Market
30min hike uphill on dirt track
Highlights
AM: Drive to dochula Pass (30min drive), Hike to Lungchutse Temple, hanging of prayer flags and lungta prayers
PM: Chimmi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility), Check into hotel
2.5hrs walk one way
Thimphu - Punakha: 74km (2hrs)
Highlights
AM: Hike to Khamsum Yulley Chorten, moment of meditation, picnic lunch
PM: Talo Monastery, prayers with monks, Punakha Dzong
Highlights
AM: Drive back to Paro, Tara Monastery with offering of Tara prayers, lunch
PM: Kyichu Lhakhang, prayers and butterlamp offering with monks
Punakha - Paro: 115kms (3hrs)
Highlights
AM: Tigers Nest Hike, meditation, butterlamp offering and prayers to Guru Rinpoche.
PM: Time in the evening to shop for souviners, dinner in town '
Highlights
AM: Hotel checkout and departure
Starting from $640 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
EXCLUDED :
Meals & Drinks (at restaurants unless otherwise stated)
Flights
Insurance
Anything not mentioned in inclusions
SDF payable to the government
- Visa fee $40 per person
*** Disclaimer:
For Indian Nationals, SDF fees are INR.1200/person/night. Please contact us for applicable price.