- 16 days to prior to arrival – 50% of the tour/service cost.
- 15 days to 01 days prior to arrival or no show – 100% of the tour/service cost.
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16 Nights/17 Days
On the trail of Bhutan
16 Nights/17 Days
PLACES COVERED :
- Thimphu
- Punakha
- Paro
- Taktsang
Highlights :
- Catch a glimpse of local culture
- Meditation retreats in bhutan
- Meeting with interesting people
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Tour Description
This tour is tailored to those interested in Buddhism & pilgrimage. The journey follows in the footsteps of famous Bhutanese saint Pema Lingpa and you will also not miss important pilgrimage sites of Longchenpa and Guru Rinpoche. The itinerary can be personalized according to your interests. Activities (may) include meditation retreats incurring getting up very early in the morning, chanting mantras, fasting, etc.. The retreat places are very authentic and remote with basic facilities. You will get a glimpse into the fascinating life of Bhutanese yogis and yoginis who retreat from society to pursue enlightenment. This is not for those who seek luxury on their trip.
Daywise Itinerary
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Arrival at Paro & Thimphu
A perfect trip for people who want to know more about Buddhism in Bhutan and how it manifests in everyday village life. Hike to monasteries, meet with monks and lamas and enjoy a short meditation retreat in a very remote hermitage.
Drive to Thimphu and light sightseeing
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Thimphu
Hike to a monastery & Thimphu sightseeing, introduction to Buddhism
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From Thimphu to Punakha
Dochu la and hike to Lungchutse lhakhang on the way
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Punakha
Chimey lhakhang, Punakha Dzong, Nalanda Buddhist College
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From Punakha to Phobjikha
Hike or drive, Phobjikha village life
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Phobjikha
Valley hike, Gangtey Gonpa
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From Phobjikha to Bumthang, Chumey
Trongsa Dzong and Tadzong on the way
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Bumthang, Chumey
Tharpaling monastery, meet with monks, village life
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From Chumey to Ura
Ura Man Gi lhakhang & village life
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Ura
Visit village temples and families tracing back to Longchenpa and Pema Lingpa
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Retreat
2,5 days retreat at a remote Pema Lingpa meditation centre (simple), on the last day drive to Chokhor valley
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Retreat
2,5 days retreat at a remote Pema Lingpa meditation centre (simple), on the last day drive to Chokhor valley
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Chokhor
Visit most important temples (Tamshing, Kurje, Jampe, etc.)
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Flight to Paro
Sightseeing in Paro depending on time of arrival
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Paro Taktsang
Hike to Taktsang, Tiger’s Nest
Includes
- Accommodation is on twin sharing basis
- Meals : breakfast at all places
- Transfers from one place to another
- Sightseeing in private cars
- Vehicle will be provided based on the itinerary
- All current taxes such as hotel taxes and transportation taxes
Excludes
- Entrance fees at the monuments/ temples
- Meals not mentioned in inclusions
- Personal Expenses / Purchase of things
- Any kind of insurance
- Any increase in the govt. taxes and state taxes
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary.
Booking & Cancellation Policy
Policy Regarding Cancellation / No Show / Early Departure
In case of cancellation of tour/travel services due to any avoidable/unavoidable reason/s we must be informed in writing. Cancellation charges would be effective from the date we receive letter in writing and cancellation charges would be as follows:
Please note – Irrespective of above mentioned cancellations slabs – in case of cancellation of tour services after the booking is made with us – a minimum 10% service charges would be applicable.
In case you cancel the trip after commencement refund would be restricted to a limited amount that too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from the hoteliers we patronize. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation and missed meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.
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