Paro-Thimphu (55Km/1Hour)

Tashichho Dzong - We can visit Tashichho Dzong, seat of the Royal Government and Central Monastic Body & Witness The Lowering of The Flag.

It is also one of the finest example of Bhutan Architecture

Buddha Dordenma - On top of a Thimphu valley overlooks the giant Buddha Statue. The statue is built to bestow blessings,peace and happiness to the whole world

Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten) - The chorten was built in 1974. Due to its accessible location, it is a place where you will get to meet local Bhutanese.
Many elderly citizens spend whole day prostrating, circumambulating , chanting around the temple.

THIMPHU- PHOBJIKHA (135 KMS/5-6 HOUR)

Dochula Pass - Drive via Dochu-la pass (3,088m/10,130ft) stopping briefly here to take in the view and admire the 108 chortens, mani wall, and prayer flags which decorate the highest point on the road.
If skies are clear, the high Himalayan peaks towards the north east will be revealed in all their glory. On a clear day, the following peaks can be seen from this pass (left to right): Masagang (7,158m), Tsendegang (6,960m), Terigang (7,060m), Jejegangphugang (7,158m), Kangphugang (7,170m), Zongaphugang (7,060m) a table mountain that dominates the isolated region of Lunana, and finally, Gangkar Puensum, the highest peak in Bhutan at 7,497m.
You can hoist prayer flags & make incense smoke offering

Gangtey Monastery - • Gangtey Goenpa: is the main seat of the Pema Lingpa tradition which was established in 1613 by Gangteng Sangngak Choling.It overlooks the Phobjikha Valley.

In the evening you can take part in Evening prayer or have a discussion on Buddhism with the learned teacher.
Later join the dinner with the monks.

DAY 3 – GANGTEY SHEDRA

Gangtey Monastery - Schedule Activities

1. You can participate in morning prayer from 5:30 AM to 6:15Am
2. We can have an evening meditation class from 5:30pm to 6:30pm on Samantha meditation, loving and kindness or Vipassana.
3. You can also participate in evening prayer from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
   The other Things we can do are

• Learn Astrological Reading (Mo)
• Hoist Prayer flags
• Smoke Offering/Wine offering/ Butter Lamp Offering
• Picnic with monks
• Attending Dharma talk
• Private Meeting with the abbot (Khenpo) of Shedra
• Make a meal donation and serve the food to the monks
• Attend Dharma Talk
• Spiritual cleansing bestows by Trulku.
  This Programme will be supervised by authentic Buddhist master. Some of the Buddhist master are not comfortable in English but there will be an English translator.
  This Programme is designed by the Gangtey Shreda to help the visitors to overcome day to day stress and to give a glimpse of Buddhist way of life which is full of love and compassion. (Courtesy: Sherab Lhendrup, Gangtey Shreda)

DAY 4: GANGTEY TO PUNAKHA (78KMS/3HRS)

Punakha Dzong - Visit the ancient Punakha Dzong (a Dzong is a fortress-monastery) which dates back to the 17th century, spectacularly situated at the confluence of the Mo and Pho Rivers.

Chimi Lhakhang Temple - • You will also have an optional short walk across the rice paddies to visit nearby Chimi Lhakhang, a lovely temple built by Lama Drukpa Kunley. Legend has it he subdued the demoness of the Dochu La with his “Magic Thunderbolt of Wisdom. “A wood effigy of the lama’s thunderbolt is preserved in the Lhakhang, and childless women go to the temple to receive a Wang (blessing) from the saint.

Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten - After Lunch we can hike to Khamsum Yulley.
Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten: Built by the Queen Mother Ashi Tshering Yangdon Wangchuck, this Chorten is a splendid example of the Bhutanese architecture. It was built over eight and a half years and its details have been drawn from religious scriptures.

PUNAKHA TO PARO (120KMS/4HRS)

PARO TAKTSHANG HIKE (4-6 HOURS)

Paro Taktsang - Hike to Taktshang Monastery, one of the holiest and the most beautiful sites of Bhutan. Taktshang, the tiger’s lair, acquires its name from the legend of its foundation, when in the 8th Century Guru Rinpoche, widely revered as the second Buddha, arrived from Tibet flying across the mountains on the back of a tigress.

Kyichu Lhakhang - Visit the Kichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan.

Dzongdrakha Temple - Detour another holy place at Paro where the great master have meditated.

Departure

Paro - End of your travel to Bhutan. Our team will drive you to the Airport and bid farewell.

• Bhutan Visa
• Government SDF of USD 100 per person per night
• All meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
• Accommodation as per itinerary
• Private transportation
• Entry Fees, All internal taxes and charges

• Airfare
• Travel Insurance
• Laundry / Alcohol & Beverages
• Single supplement of USD 350

Bhutan is the last bastion of Mahayana Buddhism, a spiritual practice that is known to be one of the most profound schools of teaching in the Buddhist world. The sacred monasteries that sit precariously on sheer cliffs, the fluttering prayer flags that line the high ridges, the red robed monks who chant throughout the day and night give this kingdom an aura that comes from another time.Bhutan Best Inbound Tour organizes spiritual tour for those visitors seeking a place of solace, rest and recuperation. In this tour we will take you to the caves and monasteries where great enlightened master had meditated . We can also arrange the monastic stay whereby you can take guided meditation course from authentic Master.

You can also participate in various Buddhist rituals like smoke offering,butter lamp offering and wine offering. You can also learn Bhutanese astrology or have a picnic with monks.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.