Bhutan Spiritual Tour offers a transformative experience, guiding visitors through meditation centers and sacred sites under the mentorship of renowned Buddhist practitioners and spiritual masters. This carefully curated journey is designed to cleanse the mind, alleviate distractions, and cultivate inner tranquility. By engaging in formal spiritual practices led by experienced guides, participants are gently steered away from the chaos of everyday life, opening a path toward deeper self-awareness and peace.
The Bhutan Spiritual Tour provides a rare opportunity to explore Bhutan’s profound spiritual heritage while immersing oneself in its serene and picturesque landscapes. Our team ensures that clients are escorted to carefully selected meditation centers and spiritual sanctuaries, where the environment fosters comfort, reflection, and enlightenment. In these peaceful settings, participants gain insights into the nature of their inner struggles and begin to recognize the transient nature of worldly attachments and distractions.
As clients engage in these practices, they are guided to understand and address the shortcomings in their lives, ultimately creating a profound sense of balance and harmony. This Bhutan Spiritual Tour not only allows participants to detach from the pressures of materialistic pursuits but also nurtures a “sea of peace,” where the mind finds solace and clarity. The result is a lasting sense of fulfillment that enriches the soul and leaves an indelible mark on the heart.
Bhutan Spiritual Tour is not just a retreat but a deeply enriching experience that promises astounding results. By participating in this journey, clients embark on a path of self-discovery and spiritual growth, creating memories that remain vivid and meaningful long after their return. It’s an opportunity to connect with Bhutan’s revered spiritual traditions, guided by masters who impart wisdom and practices that resonate deeply with the modern quest for peace and purpose.
This Bhutan Spiritual Tour is more than a vacation; it is a gateway to transforming the mind and spirit. Participants leave with a renewed sense of self, a deeper understanding of life’s essence, and the tools to sustain inner peace in their daily lives. The Bhutan Spiritual Tour offers an unparalleled experience for those seeking a meaningful escape from the complexities of life, making it an unforgettable journey to the heart of serenity and enlightenment.
Visit Sacred Monasteries and Temples
Hosting of Prayer Flags.
Private Audience with Buddhist Monks
Meditation and Mindfulness Retreats
Experience the Spiritual Way of life in Bhutan.
Astrology and Spiritual Readings
Connect with Bhutanese Spiritual Life
Explore and learn how to be happy in Life.
Day 01. Arrive to Paro - Paro.
On the arrival to Paro International Airport, we will directly drive to Paro Kyichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple in Bhutan, built by Tibetan King Songtshen Gaympo in 7th century. Here we will have a ceremony dedicated to the cleansing of our body, mind and soul by a monk. We will receive a white scarf (Khadar) from monk, which is a symbol of purity and brings blessings and good lucks to us. You can take back this good luck white scarf to your home. Then we will drive to the town for lunch. After our lunch, we will drive to Dzongdrakha and visit the Dzongdrakha Lhakhang. We can mediate inside all the temples, if you like to do so.
Evening stroll around the Paro town.
Dinner and over night stay in Paro.
Day 02. Paro – Thimphu
Today we will drive to Thimphu but in the morning we will hike to Taktshang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), the most important pilgrimage site in the Buddhism world and it is the one of the main highlight of Bhutan Tour. If you wish to mediate here in the Taktshang monastery for sometime we can do so. Lunch at Taktshang Cafteria or at Paro. Drive to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. On reaching Thimphu, we will visit to Buddha Point, to see and pray in front of the tallest Buddha Statue in the world, then Memorial Chhorten, where you will see old and young people making circumambulation around the Chhorten and you will also join them. . Evening visit Thimphu Trashichhoe Dzong. Stroll around the Thimphu town.
Dinner and overnight stay at Thimphu Hotel.
Day 03. Thimphu – Halt.
Today we will make a short hike to Tango Monastery. It will take about 45 mins by car till the road end at Doedhena, From here it will take about 1 hr hike up to Tango Temple. Lunch we will have a picnic lunch at the riverside on our way back. On your way back, we will visit Pangrizampa and see the Astrology. Evening we will visit to Bhutanese farmhouse for diner and hot stone bath (Traditional Bath in Bhutan). If you like to stay over night at Bhutanese Farm House, we can organize over night stay at hotel Thimphu.
Day 04. Thimphu – Punakha.
Today we will drive to Punakha over dochula pass (3150m) above sea level. The pass is adorned with 108 small stupas. On the clear days, we can see the Eastern Himalayan Mountains, including the highest mountain of Bhutan so impressively. On reaching Lobesa, we will visit Chhimi Lhakhang, which is located at a hilltop. It takes about 30minutes to reach to the temple through farm fields. The temple is known as ‘the temple of fertility’. Lunch will be served at Chhimi Lhakhang cafeteria. Then we will continue our journey to Punakha and visit the most impressive or beautiful dzong in Bhutan, Punakha dzong and visit the temples inside the dzong.
Evening at leisure.
Dinner and overnight stay at Punakha Hotel.
Day 05. Punakha - Phobjikha
Today after the breakfast at hotel or Farmhouse (if stay at farmhouse) we will drive to off beaten track of Phobjikha Valley. It is a glacial valley and is the winter home of the black-necked cranes. This valley is a designated conservation area and borders Black Mountain National Park. Lunch will be served on the way. On reaching Gangtey, visit to Gantey Goenpa Lhakhang, the most important temple in Nyingmapa sect of Buddhism in Bhutan. After this we will go Gangtey Natural Trail hike. This hike is one of the easiest hike in Bhutan through pine forest and open meadow. It offers panoramic and stunning view of the valley. Dinner and overnight stay at Phobjikha Valley Hotel or Traditional Farm Stay
Day 06. Phobjikha Stay
Unique Spiritual Experiences in Bhutan.
Early morning visit to Gangtey Shedra (monastic School) – for Morning Prayer. Back to hotel and have breakfast. Then visit Gangtey Goenpa Lhakhang. This temple is one of the most important temples in Nyingmapa Sect of Buddhism in Bhutan). Gangtey Natural Trail Hike-This is one of the easiest hike in Bhutan through pine forest and open meadow. Make time to meet the Khenpo/trulku to discuss and ask some clarification about your spiritual quest. Lunch at hotel. Free time to stroll around the valley. Evening visit again to Gangtey Shedra for Meditation Class and evening prayer. We have customs to give a small donation to the head monk or temple.
Day 07. Phobjikha – Paro.
After the breakfast at hotel, drive back to Paro. The road descents to Wangdi Valey and the road climbs steeply through forests of pine, hemlock spruce and rhododendrons. At Dochula Pass (3150m) you will have a breathtaking panoramic view of the Eastern Himalayan Mountain ranges on clear days. The pass is adorned with 108 small stupas and many kinds of prayer flags. Lunch will be served at Dochula Café or on the way. Continue the journey to Paro. On the way we will visit to Tachho Gang Lhakhang crossing over the iron chain bridge. On reaching Paro, we will stroll around Paro town, for some shopping. Dinner and overnight stay at Paro Hotel.
Day 08. Paro - Airport
After our breakfast drive to Paro International Airport for your onward flight. We wish a very safe and pleasant journey back to your country. We hope to see you again in Bhutan in the future.Today we will drive to Paro International Airport for your onward flight to Bangkok. Our representative will bid you farewell here at the airport. We wish you a very pleasant and comfortable journey back to your country. Thank you very much for visiting Bhutan through our company and we will always cherish your visit to Bhutan and we will always look forward to see you again in Bhutan – The Land of Happiness!
Thank You & Tashi Delek!
This is a sample itinerary for Bhutan Spiritual Tour, intended to give you a general idea of the likely trip schedule. Numerous factors such as weather, tour conditions, group options and the physical condition of participants, may dictate itinerary changes either before departure or while on tour. We reserve the right to change this schedule in the interest of our guests, safety, comfort and general well being.
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In order to experience the best and rewarding fulfillment clients must plan in advance the different logistics that you have in your minds before actually venturing into the world of trips. You might have wishes and hopes for which you need to plan.
The following information will help you to plan your dream trip to Bhutan.
1. When and how to visit Bhutan?
Choose your traveling date like Arrival/Departure date. You also need to choose entry/depart Bhutan via AIR or LAND.
By Air: Druk Air, the national carriers is the only service operator in the kingdom and operates several flights per week from Bangkok (Thailand), Delhi & Kolkata (India) and Kathmandu (Nepal) to Paro (Bhutan). The Paro International Airport is located about an hour and a half drive from Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan.
Paro airport is daylight restricted, and the flights are totally dependent on the weather. As a result, sometimes flights are delayed. It is therefore a good idea to keep at least 24 hours of transit time for connecting flights out of Paro. You might also want to consider traveling on a non-restricted ticket so that if you miss a connecting flight, you can be rerouted or seated on the first available carrier.
Sometimes flights into Paro are disrupted because of unfavorable weather conditions. If this occurs, the flight will stop for the night at the transit airport. To be prepared, you may want to carry your essential personal items in your carry-on luggage.
By Land: Phuentsholing, a Bhutanese town in the southwest has road access to India. It is located about 170 km from the Indian domestic airport at Bagdogra, West Bengal. Phuentsholing is about 172 km from Thimphu the capital city of Bhutan and is about 6hours drive distance. And S/
2. What are your itineraries?
All the tours can be customized and extended as per our valued client’s requirements. There are sample itineraries for your kind reference and it will give you some general idea of the likely trip scheduled.
Complete the tour request form and submit it to us. Send us correct name list. We will send you the flight reservation status via email.
After confirming your reservation, we need the scanned copy of member’s passport.
Please remit us full payments and send us the copy of remittance paper via email. Visa will not be accepted without full payment.
We will send you the flight ticket copy and Visa Clearance Copy prior to your departure to Bhutan via email. You need to print out and carry along with you.
Start packing and looking forward to have a memorable trip in the LandThunder Dragon, DrukYul.
Hot stone bath (Dhotsho) is a traditional bath of Bhutan, where a tradition of heating up stones and then soaking in the water that is in turn heated by the stones. This is also a curative method and is used throughout the country We Bhutanese belief that this bath has so much of medicinal benefits. Some diseases are curable-like joint pains, hypertension, stomach disorder, arthritis and many other minor diseases. Especially for the old age, where we have lots of body pains, joints pains helps a lot by this Hot Stone Bath (Dhotsho).
I think, the minerals in the rocks have certain chemicals, which can cure certain disease of our body. Hot stone bath has no side effects. It is in its pure natural form. We can organize the hot stone bath during your stay in Bhutan.
The Bhutanese textiles are rich, vibrant, and colorful and are a complex art form as well as an integral part of the Bhutanese culture. This Bhutan weaving experiences will give you an insight about the rich textiles in Bhutan. You can sit one of the handlooms of Bhutan and weave your self practically. We promise that you will really enjoy this with great satisfaction in your life.
We will also see or learn the natural coloring and dyeing. You can bring your own materials like handkerchief to dye and color. So visit Bhutan and experience it practically by yourself.
Folk Performing Arts & Music in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan
We have Cultural Program Performing groups, which they will perform like Traditional folk songs, dances and keeps original tunes and dances alive. Moreover, new choreography for some traditional and regional songs is sometimes developed.
The troupe also performs mask dances that have historical and spiritual significance.
Tiger’s Nest is most visited spot in Bhutan and it is much awaited by every tourist who visits Bhutan to climb to Tiger’s Nest.
It takes about 2 hrs 30mins up steep climb through the forest of pine, oak and Rhododendron. However you can ride the horse and climb till the Taktshang cafeteria.
The above activities can be incorporated easily into your travel itinerary. However some activities need to pay some additional fees. So let us know which activities you would like to experiences so that we will include in your invoice.
Trip Length: 05 Nights /06days
Costs
| No. of Pax | Off Season (Dec, Jan, Feb, June, July & Aug | High Season (Mar, April, May, Sept, Oct & Nov |
| 1 | $ 1160 | $ 1385 |
| 2 | $ 1100/person | $ 1325/person |
| 3 + | $ 945/person | $ 1170/person |
The above price is inclusive of the followings:
- Government Royalty USD 65/person/night
- All government Taxes.
- Lodging (3* hotel – Twin Sharing)
- Meals (Three Meals a day)
- Comfortable Land Transportation within Bhutan.
- Service of guides (English Speaking)
- Camping Equipment & Haulage of trekking tours.
- Visa Fee of USD 40/person
- Mineral Water
- Tea/coffee with snacks ever evening at hotel
- Trying and wearing of our Traditional Costumes and photo shoot.
The above price shall be exclusive of the following:
- Travel Insurance Coverage
- Medical Expenses
- Laundry
- Drinks
- Sleeping bags on treks.
- Tips to guide and driver, others
- Personal bills and others
- Airfare.
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