Explore, Relax & Heal with Yoga, Meditation, Chanting, Ritual Himalayan Mindfulness Journey
Inclusions in the tour:
1. ACCOMMODATION THROUGH THE TRIP – All stays at premium hotels and campsites
2. LAND TRANSPORT WITHIN BHUTAN
3. ALL MEALS EVERYDAY, INCLUDING:
4. TRANSFERS IN 12 SEAT MINI BUS
5. PERMITS AND PASSES THROUGH THE TRIP
6. TRAVEL GUIDE AND LOGISTICS MANAGER: Two-member team will accompany the guests through the tour
7. CYCLES WITH FULL GEAR FROM TRASHIGANG TO RADHI VALLEY (optional on pay)
9. MONASTERY AND WILDLIFE FEES
10. VISIT TO COMMUNITY CENTERS AND CONSERVATION OFFICES
Daily Details
DAY 1
ARRIVE IN BHUTAN, PARO: Our representatives will receive the guests at the PARO International airport and drive to Thimphu. Visit local attractions in Thimphu. Group introduction sessions at hotel dining room
Accommodation: Hotel in Thimphu
Meal plan: Morning tea / fruits / breakfast / lunch / eve snacks / dinner
Transport: 12 seats MINI BUS / SUV CARS
DRIVE HOURS: 1 hour to Thimphu
DAY 2
THIMPHU TO PHOBJIKHA: Today the guests will drive towards Phobjikha via Punakha, and Wangdue Districts.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meal plan: Morning tea / fruits / breakfast / lunch / eve snacks / dinner
Transport: 12 SEAT MINI BUS / 4 SEAT SUV
DRIVE HOURS: 6 drive hours
DAY 3
FULL DAY RETREAT IN PHOBJIKHA: Morning chanting and meditation sessions. Today the guests will visit Gangtey temple, Black neck crane information center and practice mindfulness walk at the beautiful Phobjikha valley. These places are around Phobjikha and the day’s drive is short and relaxed. In the evening the guests will have dinner in farm house.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meal plan: Morning tea / fruits / breakfast / lunch / eve snacks / dinner Transport: MINI BUS / SUV
DRIVE HOURS: 30 drive minutes
DAY 4
PHOBJIKHA TO BUMTHANG: In the morning the guests will leave from Phobjikha to Bumthang crossing the first high Himalayan pass called the Pele la (la means Pass). On reaching Bumthang the guests will check in the hotel and will spend the evening engaging in retreat programs and walking by the Bumthang Street.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meal plan: Morning tea / fruits / breakfast / lunch / eve snacks / dinner
Transport: MINI BUS / SUV
DRIVE HOURS: 6 – 7 drive hours
DAY 5
BUMTHANG TO MONGGAR: Today the guests will drive to first eastern district of Bhutan, crossing one of the highest pass called Thrimshingla. The journey will descent towards warmer lowland with golden yellow paddy fields, a main source of livelihood for the communities in Bhutan. On reaching Monggar the guests will check in the hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meal plan: Morning tea / fruits / breakfast / lunch / eve snacks / dinner
Transport: MINI BUS / SUV
DRIVE HOURS: 6-7 Drive hours
DAY 6
MONGGAR TO RADHI: Today the guests will drive to farther east via Trashigang for the destination to Radhi valley, which is called rice bowl of eastern Bhutan.
Accommodation: farm house
Meal plan: Morning tea / fruits / breakfast / lunch / eve snacks / dinner
Transport: MINI BUS / SUV
DRIVE HOURS: 5 Drive hours
DAY 7
RADHI TO MERAK: This stretch of journey will be driven on a farm road with lots of bumps and potholes. On the way, we will be visiting Nomadic settlements. There will be stopover for a picnic lunch and a meditation session at Shatimi which is half way to Merak.
Accommodation: Farm house and home stay
Meal plan: Morning tea / fruits / breakfast / lunch / eve snacks / dinner
Transport: SUV
DRIVE HOURS: 3-4 drive hours
DAY 8
MERAK CHILLED DAY: A day long community tours at Merak and acclimatize for hike in and around Merak Valley.
Accommodation: Farm House Home Stay
Meal plan: Herbal tea / fruits / breakfast / lunch / eve snacks / dinner
Transport: N/A
DRIVE HOURS: No driving
DAY 9
DAY HIKE TO JOMO KUNGKHAR: After early morning breakfast, the guests will start to hike to Jomo Kungkhar. The guest will get to explore the flora and fauna with occasional sight of red panda and other wild habitats. At Jomo Kungkhar, the guest will seat around lake and practice guided mindfulness meditation.
Accommodation: Farm House Home Stay
Meal plan: Herbal tea / fruits / breakfast / lunch / eve snacks / dinner
Transport: Hiking
DRIVE HOURS: No driving
DAY 10
DAY ECOTOURISM AT MERAK: Today we shall start the day with the morning focus attention. The guest will visit Merak Primary School and Forest Rang Office in Merak to explore the Red Panda Conservation effort and talk to junior Rangers Club. In the afternoon, the guest will be taken for mindfulness walk to Gengo Village and visit some cultural and religious sites.
Accommodation: Farm House Home Stay
Meal plan: Morning tea / fruits / breakfast / lunch / eve snacks / dinner
Transport: Walk
DRIVE HOURS: No driving
DAY 11
MERAK TO TRASHIGANG: The guests will drive to the Trashigang, a district headquarter via Radhi valley with beautiful sight of women weaving and yellowish paddy field. The guest will make visit to Rangjung Monastery and practice visualization (breathing) meditation and stop for lunch.
Accommodation: Druk Deojong Hotel
Meal plan: Morning tea / fruits / breakfast / lunch / eve snacks / dinner
Transport: SUV
DRIVE HOURS: 4 to 5 Hours
DAY 12
TRASHIGANG TO MONGGAR: Early morning the guests will drive to Monggar. On the way, the guest will visit Dramitse Monastery for religious and culture pilgrimage and practice empathy meditation session. The guest will continue the journey to Monggar after lunch at café Yangkholom.
Accommodation: Druk Zhongar Hotel, MOnggar
Meal plan: Morning tea / fruits / breakfast / lunch / eve snacks / dinner
Transport: SUV
DRIVE HOURS: 5 to 6 hours driving
DAY 13
MONGGAR TO BUMTHANG: After early morning breakfast, the guest will be driven to Bumthang. Depending on the weather (if warm) will stop at Thrimshingla Pass and stroll down through mindfulness walking to explore nature in the protected areas of Thirmshingla National Park. Lunch will be served at the local restaurant in Ura. After lunch, the guest will visit beautiful Ura village to experience the rural life and culture.
Accommodation: Kaila Guest House, Bumthang
Meal plan: Morning tea / fruits / breakfast / lunch / eve snacks / dinner
Transport: SUV
DRIVE HOURS: 6 to 7 hours driving
DAY 14
BUMTHANG TO THIMPHU: This morning the guest will drive to Thimphu, Capital City of Bhutan.
Accommodation: Jamyang Resort, Thimmphu
Meal plan: Morning tea / fruits / breakfast / lunch / eve snacks / dinner
Transport: SUV
DRIVE HOURS: 6 to 7 hours driving
DAY 15
DAY IN THIMPHU: A day long culture tours will be organized for guest in and around Thimphu. The local attractions are, craft market, Institute of Thirteen Arts and Crafts, Buddha Dordhenma among many other important cultural sites. The guest will visit Buddha Dhordenma and practice guided meditation on open awareness.
Accommodation: Jambayang Resort, Thimphu
Meal plan: Morning tea / fruits / breakfast / lunch / eve snacks / dinner
Transport: SUV
DRIVE HOURS: less than 1 hour drive
DAY 16
THIMPHU TO PARO: The guests will leave in time for their flights from Paro on their onward journey.