Bhutan Buddhism/Pilgrimage Tour - 12 Nights/ 13 Days
Places Covered: Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Wangdue, Trongsa and Bumthang
Main Highlights of Bhutan Buddhism
Buddhism has been the predominant religion from the 7th century and since then many saints, religious masters, mystics and scholars have visited and blessed Bhutan and its people with invaluable spiritual and cultural heritage that shapes the Bhutanese lives and history. Today, the Buddhist world, considers Bhutan with special importance as the last bastion of Mahayana Buddhism. Hundreds of sacred monasteries, stupas, religious institutions, fluttering prayer flags and prayer wheels which dot the landscapes and countryside are the strong evidence of immense living faith in Buddhism. This tour will enable you to experience the in depth spirituality and profound understanding of Mahayana Buddhism.
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Day 01 Arrive Paro
Arrive Paro, transfer to hotel for overnight halt. Evening, take a leisurely walk through Paro town.
Day 02 Paro
Hike to Taktsang Monastery. Lunch at Taktsang cafeteria. Overnight halt in the hotel.
Day 03 Paro - Thimphu
Paro sightseeing. After lunch drive to Thimphu (about 1 hr 30 m drive). Enroute, visit Semtokha Dzong, housing the educational institute of Buddhist studies. On arrival, transfer to hotel for overnight halt.
Day 04 Thimphu
Full day Thimphu sightseeing. Overnight halt in the hotel.
Day 05 Thimphu
Excursion around Thimphu; visiting sacred monasteries.
Day 06 Thimphu –Punakha/Wangdue
After breakfast, drive to Punakha and Wangdue (about 2 hrs drive). Enroute, halt at Dochula pass (10500 feet) to see the spectacular view of snow capped eastern Himalayan Mountains, if the weather is clear.
Sightseeing in Punakha after lunch. Overnight halt in the hotel.
Day 07 Punakha/Wangdue - Trongsa
After breakfast, visit Chimi Lhakhang/Temple and Wangdue Dzong/Fortress. After lunch, drive to Trongsa (about 4 hrs drive) and upon arrival transfer to hotel for overnight halt.
Day 08 Trongsa - Bumthang
Morning visit Trongsa Dzong and Ta Dzong. After lunch drive to Bumthang (about 2 hrs drive) and on arrival transfer to hotel for overnight halt.
Day 09 Bumthang
Visit sacred monasteries and sites. Evening, stroll through town. Overnight halt in the hotel.
Day 10 Bumthang
Full day sightseeing in Bumthang; visiting sacred and revered monasteries and temples
Day 11 Bumthang - Wangdue
After breakfast drive to Wangdue,(about 6 hrs drive), enroute visit Gangtey Gompa at Phobjikha . Overnight halt in the hotel
Day 12 Wangdue - Paro
Morning, drive to Paro (about 3hrs 20 m drive). Upon arrival, check into hotel for overnight. Evening, take a leisurely walk through Paro town.
Day 13 Depart Paro
Transfer to Airport for your next destination.
