Bhutan Buddhist Pilgrimage Tour (13 Days / 12 Nights)
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.
Day 1: Paro
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Arrive Paro, transfer to hotel for overnight halt. Evening, take a leisurely walk through Paro town.
Day 2: Paro
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 - Thursday, April 4, 2024
After breakfast drive to Taktsang Monastery. Overnight halt in the hotel.
Day 3: Paro - Thimphu
Thursday, April 4, 2024 - Friday, April 5, 2024
At Morning 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 4: Thimphu
Friday, April 5, 2024 - Saturday, April 6, 2024
Full day Thimphu sightseeing. Overnight halt in the hotel.
Day 5: Thimphu
Saturday, April 6, 2024 - Sunday, April 7, 2024
Excursion around Thimphu; visiting sacred monasteries.
Day 6: Thimphu - Punakha
Sunday, April 7, 2024 - Monday, April 8, 2024
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 7: Punakha - Trongsa
Monday, April 8, 2024 - Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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 8: Trongsa - Bumthang
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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 9: Bumthang
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - Thursday, April 11, 2024
Visit sacred monasteries and sites. Evening, stroll through town. Overnight halt in the hotel.
Day 10: Bumthang
Thursday, April 11, 2024 - Friday, April 12, 2024
Full day sightseeing in Bumthang; visiting sacred and revered monasteries and temples
Day 11: Bumthang - Punakha
Friday, April 12, 2024 - Saturday, April 13, 2024
After breakfast drive to Punakha (about 6 hrs drive), enroute visit Gangtey Gompa at Phobjikha . Overnight halt in the hotel.
Day 12: Punakha - Paro
Saturday, April 13, 2024 - Sunday, April 14, 2024
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: Paro
Sunday, April 14, 2024 - Monday, April 15, 2024
Transfer to Airport for your next destination.