Himalayan Mentor arranges culture tour in Bhutan with Yoga and Meditation with resident monks. Bhutan culture tour with yoga and meditation is one of the best trips to Bhutan if you are seeking to enjoy your stay culturally and spiritually. Bhutan is one of the best place in the world to enjoy a spiritual journey with Yoga & Meditation because of its serenity of nature and rich in culture. This tour takes a part of the lifestyle of Bhutanese people and experience for you the country's culture and tradition. The monks in monasteries will let you know to how they are happy and how you can keep yourself happy from the today’s modern life. This 9 days Bhutan Yoga tour delivers you permanent peace as you take part in physical, mental, and spiritual practices. This is the reason you say this is Bhutan welness tour. Beside that easy hikes, visit of culture sites and beautiful nature will add fragrance in the trip.
Day 01: Arrive Paro, Bhutan- Drive to Thimphu
Arrival in the beautiful Paro airport. On arrival at Paro airport, you will be greeted by our tour guide. Then drive to Thimphu. On the way visit Tamchog Lhakhang, dedicated in the 13th century to Thangthong Gyalpo, the bridge builder. Once you get into the Thimphu, check in to the hotel. If your time permits, visit some sites around Thimphu.
Day 02: Thimphu sightseeing
After breakfast visit the awesome Golden Buddha (with 3km hike option) offering spectacular city & valley views. On the way back visit the National Memorial Chorten and continue on and view the celebrated National Textile Museum. After lunch visit Takin Preserve Centre. There will be leisure time in the evening.
Day 03: Thimphu- Punakha
You will start your morning with a yoga session at your hotel. After breakfast hike to Cheri Monastery which was built in 1750. The monastery till today maintains spectacular views of the cascading mountain ranges. Retreat inward with a guided meditation led by resident monks. After lunch in Thimphu, drive to Punakha. On the way you will enjoy spectacular Himalayan view from Dochula (If the weather permits). You will visit the Royal Botanical Park at Lam Pelri.
Day 04: Punakha sightseeing
You will start your day by visiting Punakha Dzong, built in 1637, by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. After lunch, hike to Chhimi Lhakhang, dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kuenley also known as “Divine Madman.”
Day 05: Punakha –Gangtey
Morning serenity walk and yoga practice. Hike to the Nalanda Monastery which is situated among the farming fields. Visit and meditate with the resident monks, partaking in their Buddhist teachings. Late afternoon drive to Gangtey.
Day 06: Gangtey- Phobjikha Valley
After breakfast, introductory teaching by Khenpo and Sand Mandala building begins. The Tibetan Mandala is a tool for gaining wisdom and compassion. Afternoon visit Gangtey Monastery and practice meditation by resident monks.
Day 07: Gangtey- Paro
After breakfast drive back to Paro. In Paro, visit National Museum, Satsam Chorten Monastery and Paro Dzong.
Day 08: Hike to Tiger Nest Monastery.
After breakfast drive through Paro valley-one of the most beautiful valleys in Bhutan with its slate-roofed farmhouses, graceful willow trees and rushing glacial river beneath snow covered peaks. Take an excursion to Taktsang Monastery, also known as Tiger’s Nest, (one of the most sacred places in Bhutan due to its association with Guru Rinpoche). It is believed that Guru Rinpoche reputedly flew to Paro Taktsang cliff in the form of Guru Dorji Drolo, mounted on a flaming dakini-tigress in the 747 A.D., where he meditated and subdued evil spirits.
Day 09: Final Departure
After breakfast our representative will see you off at the Paro airport for your onward flight.
Bhutan Culture with Meditation and Yoga tour is designed to learn Bhutanese culture and practice the Yoga and meditation. The Meditation will be with the resident monks at monasteries as per their availability.