Bhutan, the mystical Land of the Thunder Dragon, stands as a living testament to faith, compassion, and devotion. In this Himalayan kingdom, Buddhism is deeply woven into everyday life. A Bhutan Pilgrimage Tour offers a rare opportunity to journey through sacred landscapes and ancient monasteries, allowing pilgrims to walk in the footsteps of saints and sages.
At the heart of this journey is the awe-inspiring Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Taktsang), perched on a sheer cliff above Paro Valley, where Guru Padmasambhava is believed to have meditated. The trek to Taktsang is both physically demanding and spiritually uplifting. Nearby, Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples, offers pilgrims the chance to seek blessings while spinning prayer wheels and lighting butter lamps.
In Thimphu, the towering Buddha Dordenma statue overlooks the valley, symbolizing hope and compassion. The pilgrimage then continues to Punakha Dzong, the “Palace of Great Happiness,” a remarkable blend of spirituality and Bhutanese architecture. Chimi Lhakhang, founded by the “Divine Madman” Drukpa Kunley, offers blessings of fertility and happiness to pilgrims from around the world.
In the “spiritual heartland” of Bumthang Valley, pilgrims encounter Kurjey Lhakhang—where Guru Rinpoche’s body imprint is enshrined—and the ancient Jambay Lhakhang, a temple tied to the subduing of a Himalayan demoness. Jambay Lhakhang is also renowned for its vibrant fire rituals and masked dance festival.
Further spiritual serenity can be found at Gangtey Monastery in Phobjikha Valley and the tranquil Tango and Cheri Monasteries near Thimphu, centers for meditation and reflection. Bhutan’s majestic landscapes—snowy peaks, lush valleys, and clear rivers—enhance the pilgrim’s spiritual experience.
Participating in rituals, receiving monk blessings, attending Tshechu festivals, and making offerings at temples immerse pilgrims deeply into Bhutan’s living Buddhist culture. A Bhutan Pilgrimage Tour is not merely a journey through sacred sites, but a profound adventure into faith, inner peace, and timeless spiritual wisdom.
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Majestic Himalayan Mountain Tour
Photography Opportunities.
Luxury & Comfort Tour.
Spectacular Landscapes.
Scenic Flights.
Experience Bhutanese Farm Houses.
30 Mins Helicopter Tour (USD 2500)
- Paro Dzong
- Paro Valley
- Tiger’s Nest Monastery
- Drukgyel Dzong
- Mt. Jhomolhari.
60 Mins Helicopter Service (USD 5000)
- Paro Dzong
- Paro Valley
- Tiger’s Nest Monastery
- Drukgyel Dzong
- Mt. Jhomolhari.
- Stop Over at Jangothang (Base camp of Mt. Jhomolhari).
- Lingzhi Dzong.
90 Mins Helicopter Service (USD 7500)
- Paro Dzong
- Paro Valley
- Tiger’s Nest Monastery
- Drukgyel Dzong
- Mt. Jhomolhari.
- Stop Over at Jangothang (Base camp of Mt. Jhomolhari).
- Lingzhi Dzong.
- Mt. Jichu Drake.
This is a sample itinerary, 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.
Start planning your tailor-made Dream Holiday to Bhutan – The Land of happiness!
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.
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Get inspired by the trip ideas on our website and in our brochures. Then speak to us for first-hand expert advice and if you’re ready, start planning your trip in detail.