WELCOME TO THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME

The Spiritual Tour Bhutan

We are very happy to guide you across the Land of the Thunder Dragon, exploring its hidden treasures, the sacred sights and the incredible history and life of Bhutanese people.

• In our trip to the Kingdom of Bhutan we will have the fortune to witness at least two amazing religious festivals , meeting spiritual leaders and enjoy the beauty of this sacred and magical place

• Every visit to the Land of the Thunder Dragon is unique, blissful, full of blessings and simply unforgettable.

• On the following pages, find a glimpse of our magical trip together…

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Bhutan, the land of Happiness

Hidden away high amongst the mighty Himalayan range, the hidden kingdom of Bhutan is a destination that even the most seasoned traveller considers a privilege to visit.

Sacred monasteries sit precariously on sheer cliffs, fluttering prayer flags line high mountain ridges, red robed monks chant in distant temples, and colourful masked dancers perform ancient rituals on sacred Dzong (fortress) grounds during Buddhist festivals.

The people of Bhutan have drawn a rich culture from this heritage and made it the essence of their timeless identity.

There is no place like it

Bhutan is unique in measuring its economic prosperity not by how wealthy its people are, but by how happy they are. Their official equivalent of our ‘Gross Domestic Product’ or ‘GDP’ is ‘Gross Domestic Happiness’. This measure incorporates numerous metrics that each contribute to well-being, such as infant mortality rates, pollution, consumer debt and so on.

Bhutan’s landscape, fauna, culture, architecture and most important of all, the people, will leave an impression, a permanent one for you – something you will cherish throughout your life.

BHUTAN ITINERARY

  • Arrival to Paro through one of the most spectacular mountain flights in the world, with a constantly changing panorama of some of the highest mountains on earth.
  • After visa formality, you will meet the guide of Buthan Glorious travel tours at Paro airport exit doors.
  • We drive to Thimphu and after a short refreshment in hotel, walk around the city to enjoy the local life.
  • After breakfast, drive towards the North of Thimphu to Dodina and hike to Tango monastery.The monastery’s significance dates back to the 13th century when Phajo Drugom Zhigpo founded it.Now Tango is an upper-education level monastic school and the residence of the 7th Tri Rinpoche.
  • Walk back down and hike to Chari Monastery. The trail starts from bridge that spans the Thimphuchhu. And then limbs steeply to the monastery. It was built by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel in 1620.
  • After lunch visit: Buddha Dordenma Statue at Buddha Point/ KuenselPhodrang: It stands as one of the largest Buddha statues in the world. This statue, positioned on a hilltop at Kuensel phodrang, located in the outskirts of Thimphu city gives a breathtaking panoramic view of the southern entrance to Thimphu valley, surrounded by the lush greenery of the Himalayas. The Buddha Dordenma statue embodies the teachings and values of Buddhism
  • Thimphu Tshechu: After breakfast, visit Tashichho Dzong which is a Buddhist fortress and the seat of Bhutan’s government since 1968. There, you will witness the grand Thimphu Tshechu which is a yearly religious and cultural festival in Bhutan’s capital city. It is a significant event in the Buddhist follower’s cultural and spiritual life. It showcases mask dances, music and religious ceremonies.
  • Meeting of Buddhist Lama/Rinpochhe: By late afternoon, have a session with a renowned Buddhist leader who can offer some deep insights into Buddhist teachings and also guide through some meditation practices.
  • Some relaxed time in the evening to stroll around and shop.
  • After breakfast, drive to Phobjikhathrough picturesque valleys and mountain slopes dotted with typical Bhutanese villages. From the Dochula pass, at over 10,000ft, vast panoramic views of the high snowcapped peaks of the Bhutanese Himalaya can be enjoyed on a clear day. Tea/coffee and snack at the cafeteria.
  • Continue drive to Phobjikha.Reach Phobjikha by evening. Apart from its beautiful and timeless scenic splendor, Phobjikha valley is also known for the impressive ancient Buddhist Monastry (Gangteng Monastry), the endangered black necked cranes and a rich floral and faunal biodiversity.
  • There will be unique annual BLACK NECKED CRANE festival each year on 11th of November. The festival is an occasion for the locals to rejoice and celebrate the arrival of Black- necked crane. It’s a one Day festival and it includes folk songs, environment related songs and mask dances.
  • Get ready to get amazed!
  • Visit Gangteng Monastery also known as Gangtey Gongpa ,which is a monastery of Nyingmapa school of Tibet Buddhism, the main seat of the Pema Lingpa tradition. This was built in 1613 by the first Peling Gyalse or Gangtey Tulku Rigzin Pema Tinley, the grandson of great Bhutanese Treasure revealer ,Terchen Pema Lingpa. This monastery is traced to establishments of Vajrayana tradition of Buddhism by Guru Rinpoche, who was instrumental in making Bhutan a Buddhist nation.
  • On the way we will visit Chendebji Chöten- built in the style of the great Bodhanath Chöten of Nepal, was constructed by Lama Oensey Tshering Wangchuk, son of Yon-Say and the Maha siddha Zhidag in accordance with the prophecy of the Second Gangteng Tulku Tenzin Lekpai Dhundrup in order to subdue harmful, anti-religious demons.
  • Visit Trongsa Dzong – seat of the district administration, built in 1648. We will also visit Tower of Trongsa, which has been converted into a museum.
  • Whole day sightseeing:
  • Jambay Lhakhang. Is a sacred monastery built in the 7th century by the Tibetan king, Songtsen Gampo. It is one of the 108 monasteries built by him to subdue evil spirits in the Himalayan region.
  • Chakhar Lhakhang. A short distance beyond -Jambay Temple is Chakhar (Iron Castle) Lhakhang. It is the site of the palace of the Indian King Sendha Gyab also known as Sindhu Raja.
  • Kurjey Lhakhang (Kurjey means, «Body imprint»). The temple was built by Minjur Tempa in 1652. It was built around the cave in which Guru Rinpoche meditated and left his body imprint. The body imprint can be seen in this Temple.
  • Tamshing Lhakhang. This temple is also known as Tamshing Lhendrup Chholing (Temple of the Good Message). It is now the seat of Sungtrul Rinpoche, the current speech incarnation of Pema Lingpa.
  • JakarDzong. The fortress is now used as an administrative center of the valley and summer residence of monks.
  • After breakfast, start the day by driving up to Rimochen and Ogyen Choling monastery. Rimochen is a Buddhist monastery belonging to the Nyigma school of Tibetan Buddhism.

  • On the way to Rimochen, visit Mebar Tsho (Burning Lake): is a holy site, revered as the place where Pema Lingpa, the greatest terton (treasure revealer) discovered several of Guru Rinpoche’s terma in the 15th century. Also visit Ura valley, the true Switzerland of Bhutan.

  • Drive back to hotel and have leisure time.

  • Early morning drive to Punakha. Visit Chhimi Lhakhang. This was built in the 15th Century (dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kunley also known as divine mad man). It is half hour walk across a local village and rice field. It is well known as the temple of fertility. There are many instances and testimonies where couples who wished for but could not expand their family were blessed with children after visiting and carrying out the blessing rituals at the monastery.
  • Later, visit Punakha Dzong (old capital of Bhutan) built in 1637 by Zhabdrung. It is one of the most beautiful Dzongs in the country.
  • After breakfast, drive to Paro. Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most sacred temple in the kingdom, dating back to the 7th century.
  • Next, Visit Ta Dzong, the former Watch Tower which now houses the National Museum and then visit Rinpung Dzong which houses the monastic school and the office of the civil administration and walk down passing close by crossing the Bhutanese typical wooden roofed bridge to Paro town.
  • After breakfast, we hike to Taktsang Monastery. This monastic retreat is built into a sheer cliff face high above the Paro valley. Legend says that the Indian Buddhist Saint Padmasambhava flew across the Himalayas on the back of a tigress and landed here and mediated in one cave. He was also a religious hero for almost all Bhutanese people as he brought Buddhism to Bhutan in early 8th-century
  • On our way back, we will visit another symbolic structure, the Drugyel Dzong, or “Castle of the Victorious Drukpa,” which was also built by the Zhabdrung to commemorate Bhutan’s victory over the Tibetans in the 16th and 17th centuries. It is being rebuilt now after remaining as ruins for a long time. From here, the Jomolhari Peak (“Mountain of the Goddess”) can be seen on a clear day (Alt. 7,329m/24,029ft.).

Travel to the Paro airport and departure.

Your guides

Javier Rodriguez

Javier Rodriguez, a multicultural citizen of the world , is a certified travel photographer with a passion for knowing and capturing the beauty of this world , knowing people and culture and leaving a positive legacy.

After 27 years working in marketing for big corporations , he travelled to Bhutan in 2018 and since that he decided that travel and photography is what he wanted to devote his life to.

Over the course of this trip Javier will be happy to share his knowledge of Bhutan and passion for photography with you and give you some tips along the road..

He speaks English Spanish Portuguese and basic French.

And Our Tour Operator, Bhutan Glorious Travel!

Bhutan Glorious Travel, founded in 2015 and based in Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan, is a leading travel company dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences in the breathtaking Kingdom of Bhutan.

Bhutan Glorious Travel, expertise is to take you to these less visited places on earth and have a glance of Beautiful Mountains ,Monasteries and whole lot of natures.

The Spiritual Tour Discover the profound peace and tranquility of Bhutan’s sacred sites, seeking solace and spiritual renewal and provides expert guides that facilitate the trip and share their extensive knowledge.

10 DAYS & 9 NIGHTS

All transportation.

Excursions and tours with guides.

All accommodation is in a double room (shared room).*

Food includes three meals a day.

Bhutan
photography trip prices.

Our program lasts 10 days/9 nights in Bhutan and the price of this tour is 2700$ per personThis price is all included with breakfast lunch and dinner and for accommodation in 3 to 4 stars hotels in double rooms throughout the trip .If you want to stay in single rooms, extra payment is 280$ (for the whole trip).

It also includes Transportation and English speaking guide from Bhutan Glorious travel ( our Tour Operator ).

SDF (Government Royalty Fee of 100 USD per night is also included )

Additional costs such as organization expenses and guides commission are included too.

Expenses not included in the price:

-Flights from and to the country of origin and backto Paro airport in Bhutan.

40 dollars VISA to enter the country

-Monument fee ( wherever applicable )-Any expenses in alcoholic drinks, or food and drinks out of what is offered.

 

CONFIRMATION
Please send your confirmation before the end of May 2025 to participate in this trip to

javier@lifeisaphototrip.com

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