Journey through the heart and soul
Is a visit to Bhutan a spiritual experience anyway, this trip goes a lot further. You will actively participate in ceremonies at monasteries and visit sacred Buddhist sites. In addition, you will meet a Rinpoche, a high-ranking lama with whom you can exchange views. Meditate with the monks, see and experience monastic life up close, and be immersed in the often serene atmosphere in the ancient dzongs. In short, a trip where you get to know the heart and soul of the country of Bhutan.
Tips & Tops of spiritual journey Bhutan:
- During this trip, there is plenty of time for meditation and local spiritual ceremonies; you will also learn to paint a mandala and visit an astrologer
- Visit to many monasteries and dzongs; in a women's monastery, participate in various activities
- The flight to Paro passes over some of the highest mountain peaks on this earth. Be sure to get a window seat to enjoy this beautiful view
- In Bumthang, try the dish puta, noodles made from buckwheat and often eaten with chili peppers
- Meet the locals in the countryside and see what they grow
- The local sport is archery. Give it a try!
- Combine culture with nature? Then fly on to Guwahati in India and travel on to Kaziranga National Park where you can see the rhinoceros from the back of an elephant
- The view from the Tiger's Nest is spectacular. Part of the route you can travel by pony
- Best travel time is from September to May
- Combine this trip with a visit to one of Bhutan's many colorful festivals
- Bhutan is a great country for trekking. Combine this trip with a multi-day hike through a pristine nature reserve
- You can fly into Bhutan (Paro) with Druk Air from Bangkok, Singapore, Delhi and Kathmandu, among others. So extending the trip in those places is possible
