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Bhutan Spiritual & Wellness Tour Package With Monastic Stay

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Duration

7 days

Group Size

1 to 5 people

Ages

18 - 82 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

Bhutan is the last bastion of Mahayana Buddhism, a spiritual practice that is known to be one of the most profound schools of teaching in the Buddhist world. The sacred monasteries that sit precariously on sheer cliffs, the fluttering prayer flags that line the high ridges, the red robed monks who chant throughout the day and night give this kingdom an aura that comes from another time.Bhutan Best Inbound Tour organizes spiritual tour for those visitors seeking a place of solace, rest and recuperation. In this tour we will take you to the caves and monasteries where great enlightened master had meditated . We can also arrange the monastic stay whereby you can take guided meditation course from authentic Master. You can also participate in various Buddhist rituals like smoke offering,butter lamp offering and wine offering. You can also learn Bhutanese astrology or have a picnic with monks.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Pickup

Airfare Cost is not included in the package as you may enter Bhutan through various sectors(Bangkok, Kathmandu, Delhi, Kolkatta, Singapore & Dhaka), so the price depends based on the sectors you are entering. We are an authorized ticketing agent for both Bhutan Airlines and Druk Air, the only two Airlines in Bhutan . We can purchase the ticket for you at the same rate the Airlines offer you

What's included

Private transportation

Bhutan Visa

Government SDF of USD 100 per person per night

Lunch: 6

Dinner: 6

Accommodation as per itinerary

Breakfast: 7

Entry Fees, All internal taxes and charges

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Itinerary

Day 1: Paro-Thimphu (55Km/1Hour)

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

Overnight at certified 3* Property-Hotel Thimphu Tower/Similar

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Day 2: THIMPHU- PHOBJIKHA (135 KMS/5-6 HOUR)

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

Overnight At Gangtey Shedra (Monastic Stay)

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Day 3: DAY 3 – GANGTEY SHEDRA

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)

Overnight At Gangtey Shedra (Monastic Stay)

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Day 4: DAY 4: GANGTEY TO PUNAKHA (78KMS/3HRS)

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.

Overnight At 3* Property- Dumra Farm Resort/Similar

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Day 5: PUNAKHA TO PARO (120KMS/4HRS)

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.

Overnight at homestay/ 3* Certified Property

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Day 6: PARO TAKTSHANG HIKE (4-6 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.

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Day 7: Departure

End of your travel to Bhutan. Our team will drive you to the Airport and bid farewell.

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Min 1 days: 100%
From 0 to 1 days: 0%

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Adult (18 - 82 years)

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