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
Saturday, February 1, 2020 - Sunday, February 2, 2020
Arrive Paro, transfer to hotel for overnight halt. Evening, take a leisurely walk through Paro town.
Day 2: Paro
Sunday, February 2, 2020 - Monday, February 3, 2020
After breakfast drive to Taktsang Monastery. Overnight halt in the hotel.
Day 3: Paro - Thimphu
Monday, February 3, 2020 - Tuesday, February 4, 2020
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
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 - Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Full day Thimphu sightseeing. Overnight halt in the hotel.
Day 5: Thimphu
Wednesday, February 5, 2020 - Thursday, February 6, 2020
Excursion around Thimphu; visiting sacred monasteries.
Day 6: Thimphu - Punakha
Thursday, February 6, 2020 - Friday, February 7, 2020
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
Friday, February 7, 2020 - Saturday, February 8, 2020
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
Saturday, February 8, 2020 - Sunday, February 9, 2020
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
Sunday, February 9, 2020 - Monday, February 10, 2020
Visit sacred monasteries and sites. Evening, stroll through town. Overnight halt in the hotel.
Day 10: Bumthang
Monday, February 10, 2020 - Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Full day sightseeing in Bumthang; visiting sacred and revered monasteries and temples
Day 11: Bumthang - Punakha
Tuesday, February 11, 2020 - Wednesday, February 12, 2020
After breakfast drive to Punakha (about 6 hrs drive), enroute visit Gangtey Gompa at Phobjikha . Overnight halt in the hotel.
Day 12: Punakha - Paro
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 - Thursday, February 13, 2020
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
Thursday, February 13, 2020 - Friday, February 14, 2020
Transfer to Airport for your next destination.
