Immerse yourself in the deep-rooted spiritual and cultural traditions of the last remaining Vajrayana Buddhist country in the world. Experience the ancestral magic, timeless mystery, and the spectacular Himalayan landscapes in the Kingdom of Bhutan-CypressHimalaya
7 days, departs on Day 8-Highlights
- Day 1 Kathmandu to Paro 1 hour drive towards Thimphu, Milarepa Cave, blessing water
- Day 2 Thimphu, Opening ceremony Lhasang, visit 2nd Largest Seated Buddha, Memorial Chorten, Astrology College
- Day 3 Punakha, Dochula Pass, Chimmi Lhakang,
- Day 4 Punakha Dzong, Khamsum Chorten
Detailed Itinerary for 7 days, Departs on Day 8
What’s included in the Total Cost?
10 Day Departs on Day 11-Highlights
- Day 1 Kathmandu to Paro, morning arrive, take 1 hour drive towards Thimphu, Stop at Iron Bridge and Milarepa Cave, drink blessing waters from the holy mountain
- Day 2 Thimphu, Opening ceremony Lhasang, visit 2nd Largest Seated Buddha, meditation instruction, afternoon Astrology College, get an astrological reading from the lamas
- Day 3 Punakha, 3 hour drive stop at Dochula Pass (10,000 ft) visit to Chimmi Lhakang, the temple of the Divine Madman, Drukpa Kuenely.
- Day 4 Punakha, Punakha Dzong, Suspension Bridge, picnic lunch
- Day 5 Bumthang 5 hour Drive to Bumthang, visit Trongsa Museum, featuring Wangchuk Dynasty exhibition
Detailed Itinerary for 10 days, departs on Day 11
For Total Costs, Email us: Cypresshimalaya@gmail.com
What is the Sustainable Development Fee? (SDF)
Visa Details, E-tickets and Travel Insurance
- We will process your Visa through Immigration
- Your E-ticket and your Visa will be emailed to you to you one month before travel time
- You will be responsible for obtaining a Visa for any other countries you will be transiting on your way into Bhutan
Accommodations
- Rooms are Standard, Shared, double for couples
- We only use exclusive resorts and hotels
- Tiger’s Nest Camp is an exclusive Tent Hotel directly opposite Tiger’s Nest
Food/Meal Options
Let us know your preferences, food allergies/sensitivities
- Breakfast will be a choice of continental, breads, pancakes, eggs, coffee and teas.
- Lunch and dinners consist of freshly cooked organic vegetables, a meat dish and either Bhutanese red rice or white rice, and a noodle dish.
- Veg and Non Veg options at each meal, sometimes influenced by the cuisine of India, Nepal, chefs will try to incorporate traditional dishes of Bhutan.
- Bhutan is almost 100 percent organic, we will visit some incredible market places in Paro and Thimphu if time permits.
- Red Rice is by far the most popular exported grain, (pictured)
- The main dish for the Bhutanese is a chili cheese dish called Ema Datshi, and also momo’s which are a dumpling influenced from Tibet and Nepal.
- Beef, chicken and pork are the most popular meats, there is no butchery in Bhutan, it’s exported from India.
What to bring to Bhutan-the Checklist (downloadable)
Helpful links and Resources about Bhutan
- About Bhutan-The Land of the Thunder Dragon. Read all about Bhutan, The Monarchy, Heritage, Policies and more https://bhutan.travel/about
- Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Memorial House https://shechen.org/cultural-preservation/memorial-house/–
- Tiger’s Nest Monastery– Paro Taktsang, the most famous destination in Bhutan and in the Buddhist world. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paro_Taktsang
- Memorial Chorten-Thimphu. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Chorten,_Thimphu
- History of Gross National Happiness (GNH) https://www.gnhcentrebhutan.org/history-of-gnh/
- Buddha Dordenma-2nd Largest Seated Buddha in the world https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddha_Dordenma_statue
- Invoking the Medicine Buddha–https://www.lionsroar.com/how-to-invoke-the-medicine-buddha/
- Bhutanese favorite pastimes, Hot Stone Baths: https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/hot-stone-baths-the-bath-culture-of-bhutan
Our Cancellation Policy
Cancellation must be approved by us in an email
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