5 June to 13 June 2009
Want to wake-up refreshed and see the morning sun casting its rays on snow-capped mountains? Do you want to walk on ancient trails where Tibetan Yogis and Lamas had taken, where ancient temples beckon you to enter? Take this opportunity to combine your yoga practice with experiencing the unique culture of Bhutan, land of the thunder Dragon. Bhutan is a nation that cherishes Happiness instead of economic advancement. Time stops in this land of Shangri-la. Be prepared for a powerful transformation from within.
5 JunArrival @ Bangkok and Stay for One Night
Arrive at Bangkok and check-in at your own time by 2pm Bangkok time. Free and Easy for the rest of the day. Meals on your own.
6 Jun
Arrival @ Paro and driving to Thimphu
Early flight to Paro from Bangkok. Take a slow drive to the capital city Thimphu. Check into Hotel and have a sumptuous lunch. Rest for the afternoon. Cultural Show for 30mins and Yoga starts at late afternoon. Evening Talk after dinner on Bhutan history and culture & religion.
Arrival @ Paro and driving to Thimphu
Early flight to Paro from Bangkok. Take a slow drive to the capital city Thimphu. Check into Hotel and have a sumptuous lunch. Rest for the afternoon. Cultural Show for 30mins and Yoga starts at late afternoon. Evening Talk after dinner on Bhutan history and culture & religion.
7 and 8 JunSightseeing @ Thimphu (Capital City)
Morning 6.30 – 8.30 Yoga. After breakfast, trek up Tango Monastery, one of the most ancient monastery in Thimphu region. A beautiful view of the valley. Breakfast and visit Tango Monastery. the residence of the Druk Desi Gyaltsen Tenzin Rabgye, who is the reincarnate of the 16th-century monk who built Tango. Be prepared for a vigorous 45-minute climb into the clouds. Tango (means horse, for the horse-head-like rock formation on the side of the mountain) . After descent from Tango enjoy a boxed lunch on the banks of the Thim Chu (Thimphu River) next to the picturesque Cheri Zam (Cheri Bridge.) This covered wooden footbridge is one of only a handful of traditional cantilevered bridges left in the Himalayas. Afternoon, visit the Indigenous Hospital guided by one of the traditional medicine doctors with briefing on the method of herbal medical treatment in Bhutan. Thimphu town for shopping and back to hotel for yoga.
9 Jun
Leave Thimphu for Punaka and Wangdi
Morning 6.30 – 8.30 Yoga.Breakfast and drive to Punakha crossing over the spectacular Dochu La to the verdant Punakha Valley. The road winds through lush pine forests to the 10,000 foot pass, which, in good weather provides a 180-degree panorama of distant Himalayan summits. At the pass, you can walk around the 108 stupas and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee at the Dochula Cafeteria. As you descend from the pass, observe dramatic changes in vegetation. After lunch drive to Punakha. En route take a short hike to Chhi-Med (means “no dogs”) Lhakhang in the picturesque Lobesa valley, to visit the temple of one of Bhutan’s foremost saints, the Buddha Drukpa Kunley, affectionately known as the Divine Madman.
Leave Thimphu for Punaka and Wangdi
Morning 6.30 – 8.30 Yoga.Breakfast and drive to Punakha crossing over the spectacular Dochu La to the verdant Punakha Valley. The road winds through lush pine forests to the 10,000 foot pass, which, in good weather provides a 180-degree panorama of distant Himalayan summits. At the pass, you can walk around the 108 stupas and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee at the Dochula Cafeteria. As you descend from the pass, observe dramatic changes in vegetation. After lunch drive to Punakha. En route take a short hike to Chhi-Med (means “no dogs”) Lhakhang in the picturesque Lobesa valley, to visit the temple of one of Bhutan’s foremost saints, the Buddha Drukpa Kunley, affectionately known as the Divine Madman.
10 Jun
Leave Punaka and Wangdi to go back to Paro
Morning 6।30 – 8.30 Yoga. After breakfast, long drive back to Paro via Thimphu for lunch. After arrival at Paro, check into hotel and rest for the day. Afternoon yoga in hotel.
Leave Punaka and Wangdi to go back to Paro
Morning 6।30 – 8.30 Yoga. After breakfast, long drive back to Paro via Thimphu for lunch. After arrival at Paro, check into hotel and rest for the day. Afternoon yoga in hotel.
11 JunParo Takstang Walk (Tiger Nest Temple)
Morning6।30 – 8.30 Yoga. After breakfast at the hotel, prepare for a rigorous hike to Taktsang Monastery, also known as Tiger’s Nest, Bhutan’s most famous and scenic icon. The climb is steep and takes about 4 hours round trip. Riding mules will be available on request. An important place of pilgrimage and refuge for more than 1200 years, Taktsang Monastery clings to sheer cliffs two-thousand feet above Paro Valley. This sacred place got its name when Guru Rinpoche rode there on the back of a flying tiger and meditated in a cave behind the present-day monastery. Sadly, in 1998, the central temple was destroyed by fire, leaving the country in mourning for their holiest of spiritual places. But religious leaders and the King quickly developed a plan to rebuild Taktsang and donations started pouring in from Buddhist centers all over the world, and today, the magnificently rebuilt exterior is complete. Tiger’s Nest is once again the subject of cloud-shrouded posters that say, “Bhutan, Land of the Thunder Dragon.”
12 JunParo Sight-seeing
Morning: 6.30 - 8.30 Yoga. After breakfast, visit to Kiychu Lhakang. One of the oldest monastery built by a Tibetan King in the 7 century. It is a live museum by walking into this monastery. All the statues are origin from that time. Thereafter, visit to Paro Dzong and National Museum. You will be educated of the entire history and culture of Bhutan. Thereafter, Paro town for shopping. Back to hotel for yoga.
13 Jun
Early departure back to Bangkok and Connecting back to home country.
Early departure back to Bangkok and Connecting back to home country.
Estimate of Price
Twin Sharing: USD 3500
Single: USD 3800
*Price include Druk Air flight cost from BKK to Paro & all land cost in Bhutan & BKK.
**Flight cost from home country to BKK is NOT included.
Early Bird Discount (Payment by 1 May 2009)
Twin Sharing : USD ३३००
Single : USD 3600
Contact for Booking
Christine Plaud
Contact for Booking
Christine Plaud
Telephone : 65 90216325
Tour guide:Victor चंग
Tour guide:Victor चंग
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