Guru Rinpoche Pilgrimage Tour Bhutan

What's Included

Tour Itinerary

Discover a carefully curated journey that covers the must-see highlights and hidden gems of India. Our itinerary is designed to balance sightseeing with relaxation, giving you an authentic cultural experience while ensuring a smooth and comfortable travel schedule.

From bustling cities to serene landscapes, each day has been thoughtfully planned to provide memorable experiences, local interactions, and seamless travel across destinations.

• Day-1 Arrival in Paro,Travel to Thimphu city +

  On your arrival at Paro International Airport, you'll be warmly greeted and taken to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan, by our Bhutan representative. Experience spectacular scenery on the long journey to include gorgeous mountain scenery, beautiful villages and streams and lush valleys, where you will find the Bhુઃ for the first time.
  Once in Thimphu, get settled at your hotel, rejuvenating from the trip. After the festival, take your time to visit and wander through the local markets, visiting the traditional boutiques to browse traditional handicrafts, textiles, souvenirs, prayer flags and locally made products, getting to experience the culture and hospitality of Bhutan.
  1 Night Overnight stay at Thimphu.
   

• Day-2 Sightseeing Tour in Thimphu +

   Have breakfast before taking a city tour to see Thimphu. Explore one of the most sacred religious and spiritual places in Bhutan – the sacred Memorial Chorten, where people come to pray each day. Keep on to the gorgeous Buddha Dordenma which is one of the world's highest Buddha statues providing panoramic views of the valley.
  Later, visit the impressive Tashichho Dong – Administrative and religious centre of Bhutan. Take a jeep ride in the afternoon towards Punakha passing the famous Dochula Pass. In fine weather, the ever-changing landscape of snowcapped mountains and magnificent views of the 108 memorial chortens is spectacular. Upon arrival, you should check in at your hotel, and sit back to relax. Stay in Punakka (overnight).
   

• Day-3 From Punakha to Bumthang via Trongsa +

  After breakfast visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong beautifully located at the confluence of Pho Chhu & Mo Chhu rivers. Continue to Chimi Lhakhang – the Temple of Fertility which is nestled amongst the serene rice fields and picturesque countryside. Later commence the journey to Bumthang, through the picturesque route of Trongsa. Take a moment to explore the historic Trongsa Dzong – Bhutan's largest fortress, which was an important part in Bhutan's historical path. Pass through pine woods, cross over mountains, rivers and through fantastic villages before reaching the sacred Bumthang Valley. Stay the night in your hotel and enjoy the evening in Bhutan's spiritual hub. Overnight at Bumthang.
   

• Day-4 Visit the Sacred Sites in Bumthang Valley +

  Following breakfast, make a round of the many sacred sites of Bumthang in the spiritual centre of Bhutan, where Guru Rinpoche is very much associated. Start at the most sacred monastery of Bhutan — Kurjey Lhakhang — believed to be the site of the last incarnation of Guru Rinpoche meditating and imprinting his body on a sacred rock.
  Visit the one of the oldest temples in Bhutan, Jambay Lhakhang, which was built in 7th century AD by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo. Next, visit Tamshing Lhakhang, the building established by the great Buddhist saint, Pema Lingpa and the famous paintings and religious artifacts. Take time to visit some local villages, meet the locals and church the tranquility of Bumthang Valley. Walks, relaxation, meditation, photography, and contemplating spirits are all wonderful activities to do on this day; the peaceful setting is perfect for all these things.
  Stay overnight in Bumthang.
   

• Day-5 Bumthang to Kangtey Valley +

  Upon finishing breakfast, head for the beautiful Gangtey Valley, which can be regarded as one of Bhutan's most scenic mountainous rides. Enjoy the ride through pine, rhododendron and fir woods, the lovely valleys and traditional villages. Now come to Gangtey where you can visit one of the most renowned Buddhist monasteries, "Gangtey Monastery" (also called "Gangtey Goemba"). The beautiful Phobjikha Valley looks down on the monastery, which itself boasts superb views of the surrounding scenery. At night, then, take a quiet, tranquil stroll down the valley, which remains a sacred place and time of natural beauty and tranquility. In the winter seasons, the special visitors of the valley are the black-necked cranes from Tibet. Enjoy a relaxing evening in this peaceful location, perhaps a few minutes of jawfall relaxation. Overnight stay in Gangtey.
   

• Day-6 Gangtey to Paro +

  After breakfast take the afternoon journey back to Paro passing through Bhutan's countryside. Pass through mountain passes, luxuriant forests, rivers and lovely villages – and enjoy spectacular Himalayan views all the way along. When you arrive in Paro, you will have to stay at one of the hotels and unwind. Later head to the marvelous Paro Dzong (Rinpung Dzong), one of the best specimens of traditional architecture of Bhutan. Follow to the National Museum of Bhutan where the fascinating collection of antiques, paintings of religious monuments, textiles, weapons and cultural exhibits will showcase Bhutan's rich heritage.
  Visit Paro night market in the evening and buy some souvenirs which are locally made items such as prayer wheels, handmade cloths, wooden carvings or simply wonderful handicraft items. Stay with the locals and enjoy a night's rest in Paro.
   

• Day-7 Visit Tiger's Nest Monastery +

  Enjoy breakfast afterward and then the best part of the tour—the visit to the world famous Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest Monastery). Bedrocked in a dramatic position at the edge of a cliff that lies some 900 metres above the Paro Valley, this sacred monastery is one of the holiest places of pilgrimage in Bhutan. The location is one of the holiest in Bhutan as Guru Rinpoche is believed to have flown here on the back of a tigress and meditated here.
  The walk is through stunning pine forests draped in colourful prayer flags and provides terrific panoramic views of the way along. Rest after some quiet hours at the monastery and head back down to the enchanting valley and back to your hotel. Stay with the locals and enjoy a night's rest in Paro.
   

• Day-8 Explore Paro +

  Following the breakfast further explore spiritual and cultural treasures in Paro. Visit Kyichu Lhakhang, the oldest (and holiest) temple to be built in the 7th Century by King Songtsen Gampo. This is a sacred temple and is closely related to the dissemination of Buddhism in the Himalayas and China and is still a very important place for pilgrimage for Buddhists. Eventually you will get to Drukgyel Dzong, the ancient fortress where Bhutan's victory over the Tibetan invaders is honoured. From the surrounding land enjoy amazing views on the sunny days to Mount Jomolhari. Then head on to explore the idyllic Bhutanese villages where you can see the lifestyle of the people, meet friendly people and visit the handicraft shops.
  Enjoy the evening in the town of Paro, shopping for souvenirs, tasting authentic Bhutanese food or simply relaxing with its environs of peace. Stay with the locals and enjoy a night's rest in Paro.
   

• Day-9 Departure +

  Following breakfast, get in touch with your hotel for the gathering at Paro International Airport, then travel to your final destination with the support of your guide. Ending your Guru Rinpoche Pilgrimage Tour Bhutan will leave you with a treasure trove of indelible childhood Buddhist memories—a unique blend of Buddha temples, quiet valleys and ancient temples, fantastic landscapes, and Bhutan's profound Buddhist heritage. Planned by Namaskar India Tour, this pilgrimage assures us a blendful blend of spirituality, nature, culture and relaxation. Book Bhutan Tour with Guru Rinpoche today and take a tour through the land of the Thunder Dragon!