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
Friday, December 15, 2023 - Saturday, December 16, 2023

Arrive Paro, transfer to hotel for overnight halt. Evening, take a leisurely walk through Paro town.
Day 2: Paro
Saturday, December 16, 2023 - Sunday, December 17, 2023

After breakfast drive to Taktsang Monastery. Overnight halt in the hotel.
Day 3: Paro - Thimphu
Sunday, December 17, 2023 - Monday, December 18, 2023

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
Monday, December 18, 2023 - Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Full day Thimphu sightseeing. Overnight halt in the hotel.
Day 5: Thimphu
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 - Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Excursion around Thimphu; visiting sacred monasteries.
Day 6: Thimphu - Punakha
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 - Thursday, December 21, 2023

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
Thursday, December 21, 2023 - Friday, December 22, 2023

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
Friday, December 22, 2023 - Saturday, December 23, 2023

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
Saturday, December 23, 2023 - Sunday, December 24, 2023

Visit sacred monasteries and sites. Evening, stroll through town. Overnight halt in the hotel.
Day 10: Bumthang
Sunday, December 24, 2023 - Monday, December 25, 2023

Full day sightseeing in Bumthang; visiting sacred and revered monasteries and temples
Day 11: Bumthang - Punakha
Monday, December 25, 2023 - Tuesday, December 26, 2023

After breakfast drive to Punakha (about 6 hrs drive), enroute visit Gangtey Gompa at Phobjikha . Overnight halt in the hotel.
Day 12: Punakha - Paro
Tuesday, December 26, 2023 - Wednesday, December 27, 2023

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
Wednesday, December 27, 2023 - Thursday, December 28, 2023

Transfer to Airport for your next destination.