Spirit of the Himalayan
This trip offers a unique blend of cultural immersion and spiritual practice. Besides exploring its breathtaking landscapes and ancient monasteries, you can indulge in meditation experiences that allow you to connect deeply with yourself and the serene surroundings. This journey is punctuated with light walks and excursions to enhance your spiritual journey and provide a holistic retreat for mind, body, and soul.
Reception by our represantive at the airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Visit the north parts of Paro valley; the impressive Drukgyel Dzong ruins (monastery fortress). Visit Paro Kyichu Lhakhang, Ta Dzong museum, and Paro Rinpung Dzong.
Drive by the two river valleys to the capital city of Thimphu. After lunch visit the hospital for traditional medicine, memorial chorten and the national library. After lunch visit the handicrafts centre & the school of Thangka painting.
Scenic drive on the mountain route towards the former capital of Bhutan passing through the Dochula pass (alt. 10,000 feet); beautiful scenery of Himalayan ranges. Descend to Punakha and Wangdi valleys.
Return to Thimphu; hike to Choekortse monastery, for an afternoon session of meditation, over-looking Thimphu valley.
Hike to Tandin Ngey monastery for a full day session of meditation. Return to hotel late afternoon.
Visit the open vegetable market; afternoon free.
Morning visit the Zilukha monastery for nuns; and the Simtokha Dzong- oldest in Bhutan. After lunch drive to Paro.
After a short drive hike to this private and unique monastery for an afternoon session of meditation, return to hotel in Paro.
Morning hike upto the Taktsang retreat (the Tiger's Lair, Alt. 3000 metres.) Lunch at Taktsang cafeteria. Return to Paro and visit the town.
Transfer to Paro airport for morning flight
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