2-Day Trek + 1 Hike + Charity + Yoga + Meditation (minimum 10 pax) + Interactions with locals + Sightseeing
Paro International Airport, Bhutan
2 hours after arrival at the airport
★ Arrival at Paro Airport, our guide & driver will welcome you
★ Drive to Paro town for lunch
★ After lunch, drive to Thimphu
★ Visit National Memorial Chorten and Kuensel Phodrang (Buddha Point – one of the largest stupa in the world), where you can catch a bird’s eye view of Thimphu.
★ Visit National Zoo to see the national animal of Bhutan, Takin
★ Visit Zilukha Nunnery + 45 mins Meditation with the nuns, to bless our trip. We will donate some robes & gifts for the young monks
★ Overnight in Peaceful Resort, Thimphu.
★ Early breakfast and drive towards Gangtey
★ Stop at Dochula for a short break whilst enjoying the breathtaking view of the Himalayan mountain range
★ Visit Chimmi Lhakhang (Fertility temple of the Divine Madman)
★ Lunch at Chimmi Lhakhang village where you will notice phallus symbols as paintings on walls and flying carved wooden phalluses on house tops at four corners of the eves.
★ Drive to Gangtey
★ Dinner & Overnight at Nga Yabling Lodge, Phobjikha
★ Early breakfast and drive towards Bumthang
★ Via Pelela Pass + Buddha Graffiti by mountainside
★ Lunch at Trongsa View Point
★ Dinner and Overnight in Hotel Norling Int. (KNI), Bumthang
★ Distance 16 km, 6 hours, 750 ascent, 670 m descent, camp altitude 2,720m
★ Distance 16 km, 4-5 hours, 230 m descent Overnight in Hotel Kuenzang Norling Int’l (KNI)
★ Early breakfast and change into Bhutanese national costume.
★ Visit Kurjee Lhakhang, be part of this fascinating festival. Be amazed & enthralled.
★ After lunch, visit a school or some homes in a poor village to do charity, distribute donation packs.
★ After dinner, and about 10pm watch Jambay Lhakhang Drup (Naked Dance)
★ Dinner and Overnight in Hotel Norling Int. (KNI), Bumthang
★ Early breakfast and begin the journey to Punakha
★ Visit Yathra factory at Chumey Village
★ Dinner & Overnight in Punakha at Damchen Resort
★ After an early breakfast, enjoy the quiet morning walk to & along the Longest Suspension Bridge in Bhutan. Take a deep breath at every step , breathe deeply the cool crisp morning air and stop to cherish the serene & picturesque landscapes before your eyes.
★ Visit Punakha Dzong
★ Meditation in Punakha Dzong or by the river led by a monk (1 hour)
★ Lunch at Lobesa cafeteria.
★ Drive towards Paro after lunch
★ Dinner & Overnight in Hotel Olathang, Paro
★ Yoga in the garden or in a hall, depending on the weather. (6.30 – 7.15am/45 mins)
★ After breakfast drive to Paro valley to hike the famous Taktsang Monastery (3,120m).
★ Your guide & driver will send you to the airport and bid you farewell.
★ Tashi Delek