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
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 - Thursday, February 20, 2025

Arrive Paro, transfer to hotel for overnight halt. Evening, take a leisurely walk through Paro town.
Day 2: Paro
Thursday, February 20, 2025 - Friday, February 21, 2025

After breakfast drive to Taktsang Monastery. Overnight halt in the hotel.
Day 3: Paro - Thimphu
Friday, February 21, 2025 - Saturday, February 22, 2025

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
Saturday, February 22, 2025 - Sunday, February 23, 2025

Full day Thimphu sightseeing. Overnight halt in the hotel.
Day 5: Thimphu
Sunday, February 23, 2025 - Monday, February 24, 2025

Excursion around Thimphu; visiting sacred monasteries.
Day 6: Thimphu - Punakha
Monday, February 24, 2025 - Tuesday, February 25, 2025

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
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - Wednesday, February 26, 2025

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
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 - Thursday, February 27, 2025

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
Thursday, February 27, 2025 - Friday, February 28, 2025

Visit sacred monasteries and sites. Evening, stroll through town. Overnight halt in the hotel.
Day 10: Bumthang
Friday, February 28, 2025 - Saturday, March 1, 2025

Full day sightseeing in Bumthang; visiting sacred and revered monasteries and temples
Day 11: Bumthang - Punakha
Saturday, March 1, 2025 - Sunday, March 2, 2025

After breakfast drive to Punakha (about 6 hrs drive), enroute visit Gangtey Gompa at Phobjikha . Overnight halt in the hotel.
Day 12: Punakha - Paro
Sunday, March 2, 2025 - Monday, March 3, 2025

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
Monday, March 3, 2025 - Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Transfer to Airport for your next destination.