ITINERARY
Bhutan is a small, landlocked country nestled in the eastern Himalayas between China and India. Known for its stunning natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and commitment to preserving its environment,
This is a journey of self discovery through immersion into Bhutan’s rich cultural, spiritual, and pristine natural environment. We will be visiting 8th to 14th century temples, holy sites, and caves, small hamlets, and traveling across valleys, deep forests, pines, orchids, rice fields, and orchards.
We will be meeting monks and nuns, and scholars, engage in deeply enriching discussions. We will also indulge in Bhutan’s national pastime of eating chilies and doma. Bhutan’s fast running rivers provide for some thrilling adventures but we choose to raft down the calm Mochu river at Punakha.
Day 1
PARO & THIMPHU
Arrival in Paro
Visit National Institute of Art & Craft
Lunch at Folk Heritage for a taste of Bhutanese cuisine
After lunch, visit the nunnery at Zilukha
Visit the National Memorial Chorten, considered one of the most sacred modern chortens conceived by His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche.
Arrive at hotel
NOTE: for those traveling to India and Bhutan, we will stay the night at the hotel in Aerocity and board flight Delhi-Paro, Druk Air KB 202 at 0445 and arrive at Paro at 0715.
Day 2
THIMPHU
After yoga and meditation we head out to our day visits
Traditional handmade paper making at Lungtenzampa
Visit the Buddha Dordenma, at 54m tall it is one of the largest in the world. The statue was built for world peace and it is a beautiful location for meditation
Lunch at Khenpo (Dr) Karma Phuntsho center. We will taste cuisine from his village in Bumthang
After lunch we will have a meditation session with Dr Karma Phuntsho, a Buddhist scholar, historian and social worker. Afterwards, we may feel inclined to discuss subjects ranging from spiritualism to any mundane issues.
Day 3
PUNAKHA
After yoga and meditation we head out to our day visits
We will drive to Punakha, and on the way stop at the Dochula Pass (3140m) and walk around the 108 stupas
Visit the Punakha Dzong, one of the largest and most impressive, built on the confluence of two rivers, Phochu and Mochu.
After a short hike, passing through rice fields, we will raft the calm and safe waters of the Mochu river. Mo means female, therefore calm and safe.
Day 4
PARO
After yoga and meditation we head out to Paro
Visit Bhutan National Museum, built in 1649. It houses Himalayan and Bhutanese artistic, cultural, and anthropological artifacts and tradition.
Visit the Dzong and stroll down over the historic stone paved path, crossing the cantilever bridge into town for lunch and shopping.
After lunch visit the Dzongdrakha monastery above Bondey valley, also known as mini Taktshang.
Day 5
PARO
After yoga and meditation we will have the morning free to enjoy the grounds of the hotel and enjoy its services and peaceful surroundings
Afternoon stroll in town and shopping
Day 6
PARO
After meditation we will head out to visit the Taktshang. This is a 4 mile hike to the well known Tiger’s Nest, at a 2950m altitude. The legend has it that Guru padmasambhava flew on the back of a tigress from Singye Dzong as Dorji Drolo (one of the manifestations of the Guru himself) and meditated in the cave to tame spirits and forces of darkness and negativities that infested the area. The rock face on which it is built resembles the face of Dorji Drolo.
This may well be the highlight of the visit to Bhutan. A very enjoyable and fulfilling trek physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Day 7
PARO
Transport to Paro airport to take flights back
To see full program details, pricing and payment plan, visit www.bodhiyogastudio.com, click on Events and Retreats.
EARLY BIRD - Register with deposit only to save your spot - by May 30th- to take advantage of the early bird pricing.
Bodhi Yoga Studio
eGltZW5hIHwgYm9kaGl5b2dhc3R1ZGlvICEgY29t
(786) 732-6233
www.bodhiyogastudio.com
You may also like the following events from Bodhi Yoga:
Also check out other
Health & Wellness events in Thimphu,
Arts events in Thimphu.
