Bhutan Meditation Tour

Bhutan Meditation Tour: As one of the last strongholds of Vajrayana Buddhism, meditation and mediation retreats are a common practice amongst Monks and Buddhist practitioners in Bhutan. Small retreat centers and hermitages are located all over the country, usually next to temples, monasteries and monastic schools.

These retreats and meditation centers provide places of respite from the cares and stress of everyday life. Devout Buddhists often venture into the mountains for months at a time to meditate. The retreats provide practitioners with the opportunity to draw upon their inner self and meditate upon the purpose of life.

Join us on this unique journey to Bhutan for meditation & retreat. This itinerary includes serious meditation programs that last for days or solitary retreats for few hours in the high hills and temples where the serenity and beauty of nature can be appreciated in undisturbed silence, the choice is purely yours.

Bhutan Meditation Tour: Day 01 Bangkok – Paro – Thimphu
Arrive Paro International Airport, during the flight to Paro, one will experience breath taking views of Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga and other famous Himalayan peaks, including the sacred Chomolhari and Mount Jichu Drake in Bhutan. On arrival at Paro International Airport, you will be received by representatives of our tour guide, who will escort you to the Hotel. Lunch at hotel. After lunch drive further to Thimphu and overnight at the hotel

Bhutan Meditation Tour: Day 02 – Explore Thimphu valley
Sightseeing includes visit the Weaving centre, Buddha point, Memorial Chorten ( a huge stupa ) built in memory of the third king of Bhutan who reigned the Kingdom from 1952-1972, Changangkha monastery built in 12 century, Takin zoo, view point of Thimphu valley, Nunnery monastery, lunch at local restaurant .

After lunch visit National Library where ancient manuscripts are preserved, the Wood Craft and Painting school where traditional arts and crafts are still kept alive and the Folk Heritage museum and the Tashichho Dzong, the main secretariat building. This massive structure houses part of the government Ministries, the office of the King and the Throne Room. It also houses the State Monastic Body and the living quarters of the Chief Abbot and the senior monks. Overnight at the hotel

Bhutan Meditation Tour: Day 03 & 4– Cheri Monastery
Morning drive 30 munite, and then hike to Tango monastery it was built in 12 century, that hold the Buddhist University in Bhutan and Cheri monastery it was built in 16 century by Zhabdrung. This both hiking is very scenic of the nature. Picnic lunch on the beautiful spot. Overnight at meditation house above the cheri monastery.

Bhutan Meditation Tour: Day 05: Thimphu – Punakha/Wangdue. 1400M
After breakfast process to Punakha about 3 hrs drive through beautiful forests of rhododendron and fields of dwarf bamboo breathtaking scenery of the landscape, green meadows, beautiful wildflowers, gushing waterfalls and constantly changing vegetation. About 45 min from Thimphu, lies Dochula pass (3,100m), offering visitors their first glimpse of the eastern Himalayan range. There you will see spectacular view 108 stupa or chorten at the Dochula pass. From the pass have panoramic view of the eastern Himalayan peaks over 6000m to 7554m snow Cap Mountains. After pass descent down to low lying sub tropical valley, Punakha served as the capital of Bhutan until 1955 and still it is home of Chief Abbot in winter months. Punakha Dzong, built in 1637 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal has played prominent role in civil and religious life of the Kingdom. Destroyed four times by fire and an earthquake in 1897, the Dzong has been now fully restored in its original splendour. On the way to Punakha hike about 1 hour round trip to (Drupa Kuenly) Divine monastery it was built in 15 century. Lunch at local restaurant. Afternoon visit Punakha Dzong. Overnight at the hotel

Bhutan Meditation Tour: Day 06: Punakha/Wangdue – Trongsa
Early morning drive to Trongsa via Wangdue Phodrang across Pelela pass (alt. 3,300m), the traditional boundry between east and west. The pass is marked by a large prayer flag and the ground is covered with high altitude dwarf bamboo.Stop enroute at Chendbji Chorten, which was built in 18th century by a lama named Shida, it is Nepalese in style with eyes painted at four cardinal points. Overnight at the hotel

Bhutan Meditation Tour: Day 07: Trongsa – Bumthang
After breakfast walk by Tongsa Dzong, built by Shabdrung in 1647 and visit the Ta Dzong (watch tower), dedicated to Buddhist epic hero, King Gesar of Ling. Then drive to Bumthang which is about 3 hours. 29 Kms from Tongsa road reaches the Yutong La pass (alt. 3,400 m). Further 13 kms ahead, the road enters into a wide, open,cultivated valley known as Chumey valley. On arrival in Bumthang, check into the hotel

Bhutan Meditation Tour: Day 08: Bumthang
Bumthang valley is one of the most sacred in the Kingdom and innumerable legends surround the area. It is here that the kings are cremated and the present royal family traces their ancestry back to the famous saint, Pemalingpa. Full day sightseeing include visit to Kurje Lhakhang (where the saint Padsambhava subdued a local demon and left his body imprint on a rock), Jampel lhakhang which was built in 7th century, then jakar dzong (the fortress of white bird) built in 17th century by tenzin rabgay ( the fourth desi), Tamshing lhakhang built in 1501 by terton pema lingpa ( the founder of religious treasures). Then visit kunchosum lhakhang and membertsho ( the flaming lake) in fact it is a gorge where the river runs through but the story says that pema lingpa discovered religious text from this lake.Also worth seeing are the woodcraft workshop, Traditional hospital, and the cheese factory. Overnight at hotel

Bhutan Meditation Tour: Day 09: Bumthang – Trongsa – Gantey / Phobjikha
After breakfast proceed to Gantey/Phobjikha via Trongsa. The approach to Phobjikha valley is through a forest of Oak and Rhododendron. Phobjikha is one of the few glacial valleys in Bhutan and chosen home of black necked cranes which migrate from the central Asiatic Plateau to escape its harsh winters. Overnight at the hotel

Bhutan Meditation Tour: Day 10: Gantey / Phobjikha – Wangdue – Thimphu- Paro
After breakfast explore Phojikha valley and also visit to Gangtey Monastery, than drive to Paro via Wangdue Phodrang\, lunch at Doclula pass. After lunch drive to Paro and visit Kyichu Lhakhang, Rinpung Dzong and Paro’s market. Overnight at hotel

Bhutan Meditation Tour: Day 11 – 15: Paro – Takstang monastery hike
After breakfast, hike full day excursion to the Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest) monastery, drive 20 minute and hike to Taktsang monastery 2hrs, Follow an ancient path marked by river powered prayer wheels to the site of the famous Tiger’s nest, the Taksang Monastery, t-tragically wrecked in a fire early in 1998, rebuilt, it is perched some 1000m/3,000ft up on a cliff overlooking the valley. It was said to be where the legendary Indian saint, Guru Padma Sambhava, flew from Tibet on the back of a tiger to defeat five demons, who were opposing the spread of Buddhism in Bhutan in 746 A.D. On the way visit the Drugyel Dzong, located 16 Km away from the Paro town. Although in ruins, this Dzong is of great historical importance. It was here that the Bhutanese finally defeated the invading Tibetans and drove them back. From here, the peak of Chomolhari “Mountain of the Goddess” can be seen on a clear day (Alt. 7,329m/24,029ft.). Overnight at Meditation house nearby monastery.

Bhutan Meditation Tour: Day 16 Paro
Morning hike to paro check into hotel. Than have leisure time.

Bhutan Meditation Tour: Day 17 Paro – Drakarpo
Overnight at hotel.
Morning drive 30 minite from hotel and hike one to Drakarpo visit the temple; there you can see the meditation cave of Guru Rimpoche. You can spend some hour with meditations.

Bhutan Meditation Tour: Day 18 Paro – Bangkok
Early breakfast drive to the airport for flight to onward destination.

Bhutan Meditation Tour: Departs daily on request, this is a private tour and represents excellent value for money.

Bhutan Meditation Tour: Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs, private basis not join in, please inquire for pricing which varies depending on accommodation standards.

Bhutan Meditation Tour: Suggested hotels used are:
Thimphu Hotel Phuntsho Pelri or Similar Hotel Standard Room
Gangtey Hotel Dewachen or Similar Hotel Standard Room
Bumthang Hotel Mt. Lodge or Similar Hotel Standard Room
Punakha Hotel Zangtopelri or Similar Hotel Standard Room
Paro Hotel Udumwara or Similar Hotel Standard Room

Bhutan Meditation Tour: What’s Included:
Assistance on arrival & departure at airport/hotel by a representative
Transport using A/C Transport as detailed in the program.
Accommodation on Single/Twin sharing basis for a total of 17 nights.
All Meals included in the program.
English speaking Accompanying guide for sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary.
Entrance fees at the monuments and places of visit. (Only one visit to all the monuments).
Bhutan Visa Fee
Tourism Development fee. (Bhutan)
Govt royalty and taxes. (Bhutan)

Bhutan Meditation Tour: What’s NOT Included:
Visa fees/airport tax
Insurance coverage
Meals not specified.
Domestic Airfare.
Camera/Video Charges
Personal expenses like telephone bills/laundry charges/table drinks/tips of any nature to driver/guide/restaurant boys etc.
Christmas and New Year Dinner.

Bhutan Meditation Tour: Creating Unique Touring Experiences
All the touring itineraries on this website have been carefully crafted. However, we understand that every travel experience should be as unique and individual as each traveler. We can tailor or custom design a Bhutan tour to your individual specifications, contact us now.

Bhutan Meditation Tour: Accommodation changes and upgrade are available for all our Bhutan Tour, make an inquiry now