Seeking Enlightenment: A Heart of Bhutan Retreat

Duration: 6 Nights / 7 Days
Destinations Covered: Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha

A Glimpse of What’s Ahead

Meditation at Buddha Point

Kneel in the golden gaze of compassion - where silence speaks louder than prayers.

Let your breathing sync with fluttering prayer flags as the towering Buddha pours tranquility into your soul. For these precious minutes, meditate in the eye of divine compassion, where every exhale dissolves worries into mountain air. The statue's serene smile becomes your anchor, the wind your mantra.

 

Rise not just refreshed, but transformed - carrying Buddha's peace within you.

Clinging to cliffs like a tiger's leap of faith, Paro Taktshang hums with eight centuries of miracles.

This sacred monastery, where Guru Rinpoche meditated in a flaming halo, floats above whispering pines and plunging ravines. Breathe in cedar-scented air as prayer flags dance around you, then pause—close your eyes and touch the same stone walls that absorbed the saint's compassion. Let that ancient energy quiet your mind, if only for five trembling heartbeats.

 

Descend different than you arrived—lighter, brighter, with a spark of the divine now glowing within.

Step into the rainbow aura of Chimi Lhakhang – where fertility meets enlightenment in a single, joyful blessing.

This whimsical temple, born from the divine madness of Saint Drukpa Kunley, pulses with an earthy spirituality unlike any other. The air hums with devotion as pilgrims receive blessings from his sacred phallus relics—symbols of wisdom beyond convention. Pause here, even briefly, and let his fearless compassion dissolve your doubts.

Walk away carrying his truth: that enlightenment springs forth from the sacred phallus, uniting joy and liberation in one fearless laugh.

 

View Itinerary

  • Morning:

    • Arrive at Paro International Airport. Complete immigration and visa formalities.

    • Meet your guide and transfer to Thimphu (1.5-hour drive).

    Afternoon:

    • Check in to your hotel and enjoy lunch.

    • Visit the Buddha Dordenma Statue and Tashichho Dzong.

    Evening:

    • Stroll around Thimphu town and visit local markets.

    • Overnight stay in Thimphu.

    Overnight: Thimphu

    Transportation

    SUV Car

    • Meals

      Breakfast

      Lunch

      Dinner

  • Morning:

    • Drive to the base of Tango Monastery (12 km from Thimphu) and hike up to the monastery (approximately 1 hour). Tango is a center for Buddhist studies and meditation.

    • Participate in a guided meditation session led by a resident monk.

    Afternoon:

    • Enjoy a simple vegetarian lunch at the monastery.

    • Hike to Cheri Monastery (about 1.5 hours), another sacred site where meditation is practiced. Cheri is where the first monastic body in Bhutan was established.

    • Spend time in quiet reflection or meditation amidst the serene surroundings.

    Evening:

    • Return to Thimphu and relax at your hotel.

    Accomodation

    • Overnight: Thimphu

    Transportation

    • SUV Car

    Meals

    • Breakfast

    • Lunch

    • Dinner

  • Included Activities

    Morning:

    • Visit the National Memorial Chorten, a sacred stupa dedicated to world peace.

    • Explore Changangkha Lhakhang, an ancient temple offering panoramic views of Thimphu.

    Afternoon:

    • Head to Simtokha Dzong, the oldest fortress in Bhutan, known for its spiritual significance.

    • Visit the Folk Heritage Museum to learn about traditional Bhutanese life.

    Evening:

    • Enjoy a traditional Bhutanese dinner with cultural performances.

    Accomodation

    • Overnight stay in Thimphu.

    Transportation

    • SUV Car

    Meals

    • Breakfast

    • Lunch

    • Dinner

  • Included Activities

    Morning:

    • Drive to Punakha (3 hours) via the Dochula Pass (3,100m). Enjoy breathtaking views of the Himalayas and visit the 108 Druk Wangyel Chortens.

    Afternoon:

    • Visit Punakha Dzong, the "Palace of Great Happiness," located at the confluence of two rivers.

    • Take a short hike to Chimi Lhakhang, the fertility temple dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kunley.

    Evening:

    • Check in to your hotel and relax.

    Accomodation

    • Overnight stay in Punakha.

    Transportation

    • SUV Car

    Meals

    • Breakfast

    • Lunch

    • Dinner

  • Morning:

    • Drive back to Paro (4 hours).

    Afternoon:

    • Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred temples in Bhutan.

    • Explore Rinpung Dzong, a fortress-monastery with stunning architecture.

    Evening:

    • Stroll around Paro town and shop for souvenirs.

    Accomodation

    • Overnight stay in Paro.

    Transportation

    • SUV Car

    Meals

    • Breakfast

    • Lunch

    • Dinner

  • Included Activities

    Morning:

    • Hike to the iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery (Taktsang Palphug). This is a must-visit spiritual site in Bhutan.

    Afternoon:

    • Descend and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

    • Visit the National Museum of Bhutan, housed in a historic watchtower.

    Evening:

    • Farewell dinner with your guide and group.

    Accomodation

    • Overnight stay in Paro.

    Transportation

    • SUV Car

    Meals

    • Breakfast

    • Lunch

    • Dinner

  • Morning:

    • Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel.

    • Transfer to Paro International Airport for your departure flight.

    • Bid farewell to Bhutan.

    Accomodation

    • Overnight: Paro

    Transportation

    • SUV Car

    Meals

    • Breakfast

    • Accommodation in 3-star hotels (upgrade available).

    • All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner).

    • Licensed English-speaking guide.

    • Private transportation.

    • All entry fees and permits.

    • Mineral water during the trip.

    • Airfare to/from Bhutan.

    • Travel insurance.

    • Personal expenses (shopping, tips, etc.).

    • Alcoholic beverages.

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