Accommodation

Bhutanese style 3 star hotels with private bathrooms.

Meals

All meals (buffet system /include evening tea/snacks per pax each day).

Guide

A qualified & licensed English-speaking guide.

Others

All entrance fees and sightseeing. Bhutan (SDF) Sustainable Development fee. Bhutan visa fees. Bhutan local taxes. Camping equipment and haulage for trekking tours. All hotel tax & service charges. Mineral bottled water throughout your tour. An experienced licensed driver. A tour vehicle.

Transport

All touring & transfers throughout your journey.

Not included:

Flights

Flight into Bhutan can be arranged with us.

Others

Drukair/ Bhutan Airlines flights to/from Paro Bhutan. Personal items – phone calls, laundry, drinks etc. Travel Insurance – which is mandatory to enter Bhutan.

Insurance

We strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance against medical and personal accident risks ( including repatriation costs, air ambulance and helicopter rescue services ), as well as cancellation insurance. You should be aware that some policies may not cover travel to Bhutan and may not cover activities such as trekking,mountain biking and rafting. Please ensure that your policy provides a sufficient level of protection and covers you for the activities involved in this package. You must carry proof of insurance ( e.g. your insurance certificate ) with you in Bhutan.

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Day 1 Arrival In Paro – Thimphu (1.2 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arrival In Paro – Thimphu (1.2 Hrs)

Paro Altitude: 2,250 m (7,200 feet)

Flying into the country’s only airport, in the beautiful Paro valley, the clear mountain air, forested ridges, imposing monasteries and welcoming Bhutanese people in their striking national dress, provides a breath-taking first impression.

On arrival at Paro airport, you will be greeted by World Tour Plan representative. On completion of airport formalities, drive towards Thimphu. Next check-in to your hotel and take lunch before some afternoon sightseeing including the Folk Heritage Museum; the Institute of the 13 Arts & Crafts of Bhutan and where you can interact with the students; and the Takin Preserve, home to Bhutan’s most unusual national mammal. Dinner and overnight in Thimphu.
Day 2 Thimphu- Punakha Sightseeing (77 Kms- 3 Hr )
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Thimphu- Punakha Sightseeing (77 Kms- 3 Hr )

Altitude: 1,300 m (4,260 feet)

Activities in the Thimphu Valley today.

After breakfast visit the awesome Golden Buddha (with 3km hike option) offering spectacular city & valley views. On the way back visit the National Memorial Chorten and continue on and view the celebrated National Textile Museum before taking lunch in a local restaurant.

After lunch drive towards Punakha valley eastwards across the Dochu La (Pass) to the Punakha Valley. Stop at Dochu La to view the 108 Stupas, erected in 2005 as a memorial for the Bhutanese soldiers and Indian separatists who died during a short war of ‘eviction’ in 2003, and on a clear day you will witness a breathtaking view of the eastern Himalaya. Dinner and overnight in Punakha.
Day 3 Punakha- Gangtey Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Punakha- Gangtey Sightseeing

Activities in the Punakha Valley.

This morning visit the very impressive Punakha Dzong which previously served as the seat of the government. Punakha Dzong is still the winter residence of the Dratsheng (Central Monk Body) and holds the title as the winter capital because of its more temperate climate. This afternoon enjoy a fascinating hike through fields and small hamlets to Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten. This beautiful structure was built by the current King’s mother for his protection from evil.

After lunch drive towards Gangtey Valley

Driving Distance: 78 kms- 3 hrs Phobjikha / Gangtey Valley Altitude: 3,000 m (9,840 feet)

After lunch drive to Gangtey/Phobjikha Valley .When you reach Phobjikha valley you will visit Gangtey Gonpa/Phobjikha Valley. This valley is a broad glacial valley (10’000 ft) on the flanks of the Black Mountains, Phobjikha with it’s gently slope is a place of astonishing beauty described as” the most beautiful valley in the most beautiful country of Himalayas”. Every winter, the rare and beautiful black-necked cranes return from Tibet to the Gangtey valley where they are protected. Gangtey also has a very interesting and ancient Nyingmapa monastery, the only one of its kind west of the Black Mountain range. Visit Gangtey Gompa Monastery (more than 450 years old). Gyaltse Pema Thinley, the grandson and mind reincarnation of Pema Lingpa founded the Temple in 1613, and Tenzin Legpai Dhendup, the second re-incarnation, built the temple. The present Abbot, Kunzang Pema Namgyal is the ninth re-incarnation. It is a Nyingmapa monastery and is affiliated to other Nyingmapa monasteries including Tamshing in Bumthang. Dinner and overnight in Hotel in Gangtey.
Day 4 Gangtey- Phobjikha Valley Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Gangtey- Phobjikha Valley Sightseeing

Early morning, 6:AM gather in the monastery’s main temple for the special Lhabsang Thruesel ceremony (long life and purification ceremony ).This Puja is a ceremony to celebrate new beginnings and special occasions with monks performing a 1 hr ritual ceremony & blessing.

After breakfast, introductory teaching by Khenpo and Sand Mandala building begins. The Tibetan mandala is a tool for gaining wisdom and compassion The Tibetan mandala. Lunch at 12 PM and afternoon at your own. At 4 PM meet yoga/meditation master for introduction session and briefing of your retreat in the yoga and Meditation room followed by welcome dinner at 6.30 PM.Dinner and overnight in Phobjikha.
Day 5 Gangtey - Meditation & Yoga With Monks
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Gangtey - Meditation & Yoga With Monks

After breakfast at 9 AM visit the monastery and familiarize yourself with the surrounding and join the monks for prayer flag hoisting and butter lamp lighting ceremony-A thousand butter lamps will be offered by the participants for all the sentient beings, group photograph will be taken .Dinner and overnight in Gangtey.
Day 6 Gangtey - Meditation- Sightseeing And Hike.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Gangtey - Meditation- Sightseeing And Hike.

6.30-8.30-Yoga Session. 4.30-6.30pm –

Meditation Session followed by talk on Buddhist Symbolism introduction.

Depart at 11 AM to visit the small incense making unit, learn and involve in making incense at Khewa Lhakhang. A light picnic lunch will be included and you will be back at the guest house by approx 4.00pm. Alternative program for the day- Hike to Kubum drak and meditate. Dinner at leisure in the guest House.Dinner and overnight in Gangtey.
Day 7 Gangtey - Talk On Traditional Bhutanese Medicine.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Gangtey - Talk On Traditional Bhutanese Medicine.

6.00-8.00 – Yoga Session. 4:30-6.30- Meditation and Talk on Traditional Bhutanese Medicine.

10 AM: Wiping Sand Mandala with long life and world peace prayer ceremony lead by Khenpo with the monks. Evening 2 hours session on Traditional Bhutanese medicine. Dinner and overnight in Gangtey.
Day 8 Gangtey- Paro Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Gangtey- Paro Sightseeing

After breakfast drive back to Paro.

On the way visit Chimi Lhakhang which was built by Lama Drukpa Kuenley popularly known as “The Devine Madman” in the 15th Century. He subdued the demons with his “Magical Thunder bolt”. The Temple is also known as “The Temple of Fertility”. The divine madman is a famous teacher with whom the phallic symbol is associated. Tales told by your guide would have excited you to visit Chhimi Lhakhang.

The Divine Madman sits there though a statue this time. Do not miss the master’s deeds painted on the walls. Japanese and several American couples visited this temple and were blessed miraculously with children. Ask yourself, do I need this Fertility Tour or not? Dinner at the restaurant followed by talk on The Divine Madman- Lam Drukpa Kuenlay.Dinner and overnight in Paro.
Day 9 Paro - Hike To Tiger Nest Monastery.
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Paro - Hike To Tiger Nest Monastery.

Morning Pilgrimage to Taktsang Monastery 6.00-7.30 PM

After breakfast drive through Paro valley-one of the most beautiful valleys in Bhutan with its slate-roofed farmhouses, graceful willow trees and rushing glacial river beneath snow covered peaks. Take an excursion to Taktsang Monastery, also known as Tiger’s Nest, (one of the most sacred places in Bhutan due to its association with Guru Rinpoche). It is believed that Guru Rinpoche reputedly flew to Paro Taktsang cliff in the form of Guru Dorji Drolo, mounted on a flaming dakini-tigress in the 747 A.D., where he meditated and subdued evil spirits. Take the rest of the day at leisure.A farewell dinner with cultural programmes in the Restaurant at 7.00pm. Dinner and overnight in Paro.
Day 10 Departure From Paro International Airport
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Departure From Paro International Airport

In the morning, after breakfast our representative from World Tour Plan,will see you off at the Paro international airport for your onward flight.

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Bhutan Wellness Retreats With Meditation And Yoga

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Itinerary of your trip Bhutan Wellness Retreats With Meditation And Yoga

Arrival In Paro – Thimphu (1.2 Hrs)

Thimphu- Punakha Sightseeing (77 Kms- 3 Hr )

Punakha- Gangtey Sightseeing

Gangtey- Phobjikha Valley Sightseeing

Gangtey - Meditation & Yoga With Monks

Gangtey - Meditation- Sightseeing And Hike.

Gangtey - Talk On Traditional Bhutanese Medicine.

Gangtey- Paro Sightseeing

Paro - Hike To Tiger Nest Monastery.

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