About This Tour
Sacred Bumthang Valley Spiritual Tour is an ideal tour for all those who want to experience Bhutan's peace, spirituality and experience an adventure to explore its untouched beauty. This highly customized tour routes you through parts of Bhutan that offer ancient settlements, monasteries, temples, mountain passes, villages and valleys, where Bhutanese culture is still alive and kicking. The tour provides an even mix of the spiritual, the natural and an opportunity to take in the amazing terrain of the Himalayas, meet local people and see the incredible wealth of Bhutanese Buddhist traditions in a tranquil, peaceful and invigorating setting.
Trip Highlights
- Explore Bumthang Valley, the sacred places where monasteries and temples are located.
- Driven with beautiful landscapes as you drive past Dochula Pass, and Thenjipur village of Trongsa.
- Visit the Trongsa Dzong – Historic Palace and the Ta Dzong Museum.
- Discover Jambay Lhakhang, Kurjey Lhakhang and Tamshing Monastery.
- Enjoy tranquility and peaceful valleys, along with traditional Bhutanese villages.
- Make a visit to Buddha Dordenma, Memorial Chorten and Paro Dzong.
- Shop from local markets and get a true taste of Bhutanese culture.
- Have a relaxed judgement ride surrounded with natural beauty.
Included/Exclude
Included
- Hotel accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Sightseeing and transfers
- English speaking service person and well experienced driver.
- All applicable toll taxes, parking charges and government taxes.
Exclude
- International airfare
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners
- Monument entrance fees
- on file fee for camera and/or videotaping.
- Weather expenses/flight delay costs.
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.
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Day-1 Reach Paro & Drive to Thimphu
Once you reach the airport there you will be met by our representative who will help you to be taken to the beautiful capital of Bhutan, THIMPHU. See scenic beauty as you drive along beautiful rivers, green valleys, forests and traditional Bhutanese villages. The calm and serene scenes are extremely pleasant to the eyes to welcome the Kingdom of Bhutan. Once in Thimphu, be sure to get a good night's sleep in your hotel. In the evening have a relaxed stroll and gaze upon the local markets that allows you to see families and travelers look at the handicrafts and what is going around – the local crafts, textiles, souvenirs and traditional Bhutanese products. In this context, an overnight stay is a short trip taken overnight. On day two, go for a sightseeing in the city of Thimphu and drive to Trongsa.
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Day-2 Thimphu Sightseeing
Start off sightseeing in Thimphu after breakfast. Check out the iconic memorial Chorten, which is one of the most important places of religious significance in Bhutan, where locals come along daily to pray. Then make your way to the wonderful Buddha Dordenma, in view of which was presented a truly stunning panoramic view of the valley. Later visit to Tashichho Dzong, an amazing fortress which houses important governmental offices and Buddhist monasteries. Once finished sightseeing, set out back on a beautiful drive to Trongsa. Pass through the famous Dochula Pass which has 108 memorial chortens and marvels of the Himalayas. Enjoy an abundance of scenic forests, rivers and mountains before reaching Trongsa. As you arrive at the hotel, be sure to relax and enjoy the evening. Rent of a room at Trongsa.
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Day-3 Bumthang Valley to Punam Chukha Valley Explore
After breakfast visit one of the most majestic and historically important fortresses in Bhutan - Trongsa Dzong. Visit the nearby Ta Dzong museum offering an insight into Bhutan's royal history and cultural heritage. Then head on with its scenic drive towards Bumthang Valley, which is the spiritual hub of Bhutan. The ride is scenic, traveling through pine forests, mountain roads, charming villages and the picturesque mountain valleys.
As soon as you arrive at Bumthang you need to check in at the hotel and have a rest sitting amidst the tranquillity of the surroundings. Enjoy a relaxing evening in a tranquil setting, whilst enjoying the fresh mountain air. On Night Arrange a stay in Bumthang.
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Day-4 Sacred Bumthang Valley Spiritual Exploration
Upon rising, visit in full detail the holy temples of Bumthang Valley and the holy monasteries of Bumthang Valley.
Pay a visit to one of the older temples in Bhutan Jambay Lhakhang which was constructed in the 7th century. Move on to one of the most religious monasteries in the country related to Guru Rinpoche--Kurjey Lhakhang.
Next visit Tamshing Lhakhang, where you can appreciate some of the ancient Buddhist paintings and their spiritual importance. Travel within Bhutan to discover scenic villages in Bhutan where Bhutanese traditions are maintained on a year round basis. Take the time to meditate, go for a stroll amidst the serene ambiance, and delve into the rich traditions of the Buddhist faith in Bhutan. Head back to the hotel. One nights' accommodation in Bumthang.
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Day-5 Bumthang - Punakha
Following breakfast take a drive towards Punakha passing through spectacular Himalayan scenery. The route flows through the country's scenic countryside, mountain woods, valleys and rivers. On arrival visit the Wonderful Punakha Dzong, one of the finest architectural masterpieces in Bhutan and located at the confluence of two rivers. Later visit Chimi Lhakhang, the Temple of Fertility, amongst peace and beauty of the countryside and peaceful rice fields. The walk is down a pretty temple lane and is a good opportunity to see rural Bhutan. Go and check-in to your hotel. Accommodation at Punakha (Overnight).
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Day-6 Punakha to Paro
After breakfast, ride the jeeps back to Paro, overlooking stunning burmese landscapes, all the way back. On arrival, upon checking in the hotel visit among the landmarks, the immaculate Paro Beautiful Dzong. Proceed onward to the National Museum where you can discover the fascinating history, traditional arts, ancient weapons, textiles and religious artifacts of Bhutan.
Later, head into the colonial town of Paro market where people can buy handicrafts, local vegetables, Prayer flags, souvenirs and Home made Bhutanese crafts. Have a pleasant time after work. One Night accommodation in Paro.
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Day-7 Departure
Following breakfast visit this sacred Kyichu Lhakhang that is one of the oldest and holiest Buddhist temples in Bhutan before transfer to Paro International Airport to fly for onward travel. Bring back incredible memories of the sacred monasteries, tranquil valleys, stunning landscapes and Bhutan's spiritual heritage from your spiritual tour of the Holy Valley of Bumthang. Visited carefully (by Namaskar India tour) this trip is a relaxation and spiritual journey where one does not miss exploring nature as well. This is also an adventure and a memorable trip filled with cultural learning. Take a Sacred Bumthang Valley Spiritual Tour with Namaskar India tour, and immerse yourself in the spiritual center of Bhutan.
