Culture and Meditation Tour

This trip is provides light walks, excursion, and meditation opportunities.

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Day 1 Arrival in Paro.
Meet the guide at the airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 2 Paro
Visit the north parts of Paro valley; the impressive Drukgyel Dzong ruins (monastery fortress). Visit Paro Kyichu Lhakhang, Ta Dzong museum, and Paro Rinpung Dzong.

Day 3 Paro - Thimpu
Drive by the two river valleys to the capital city of Thimphu. After lunch visit the hospital for traditional medicine, memorial chorten and the national library. After lunch visit the handicrafts centre & the school of Thangka painting.

Day 4 Thimphu - Punakha
Scenic drive on the mountain route towards the former capital of Bhutan passing through the Dochula pass (alt. 10,000 feet); beautiful scenery of Himalayan ranges. Descend to Punakha and Wangdi valleys.

Day 5 Punkha - Thimphu
Return to Thimphu; hike to Choekortse monastery, for an afternoon session of meditation, over-looking Thimphu valley.

Day 6 Thimphu
Hike to Tandin Ngey monastery for a full day session of meditation. Return to hotel late afternoon.

Day 7 Thimphu
Visit the open vegetable market; afternoon free.

Day 8 Thimphu - Paro
Morning visit the Zilukha monastery for nuns; and the Simtokha Dzong- oldest in Bhutan. After lunch drive to Paro.

Day 9 Paro - Trashigang monastery
After a short drive hike to this private and unique monastery for an afternoon session of meditation, return to hotel in Paro.

Day 10 Paro
Morning hike upto the Taktsang retreat (the Tiger's Lair, Alt. 3000 metres.) Lunch at Taktsang cafeteria. Return to Paro and visit the town.

Day 11 Paro - Departure
Transfer to Paro airport for morning flight
Price Include
  • Arrival/Departure assistance by company representative
  • Arrival/Departure transfers
  • Accommodation on mentioned Hotels on bed and breakfast basis
  • All transportation by private Vehicle
  • Sight seeing tour with English or other language speaking guide
  • All Entrance fees

Price Exclude
  • Flight ticket domestic / international    
  • Visa Fee
  • Travel and Medical insurance
  • Airport tax domestic / international
  • Bar bills and beverages
  • Museum entrance and cameras fees
  • Personal nature expenses
  • Evacuation charges
Available Througout the whole Year. Make Inquiry for the best time.

Trip Facts

  • Length of Trip:11 Days
  • Trip Activity (s): Cultural Tours
  • Destination:Bhutan
  • Group Size:2-20 pax

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