Bhutan Pilgrimage Tour
37 Nights / 38 DaysBhutan's mystical valleys and majestic peaks have been graced by the profound presence of Guru Rinpoche. This 38-day pilgrimage retraces the divine footsteps of this revered sage through the heart of Bhutan's sacred sites.
Visit every major sacred site in Bhutan – from ancient temples of western Bhutan to remote monasteries of eastern Bhutan. The definitive Buddhist pilgrimage experience.
Bhutan's mystical valleys and majestic peaks have been graced by the profound presence of Guru Rinpoche. This 38-day pilgrimage retraces the divine footsteps of this revered sage through the heart of Bhutan's sacred sites.
Visit every major sacred site in Bhutan – from ancient temples of western Bhutan to remote monasteries of eastern Bhutan. The definitive Buddhist pilgrimage experience.
Welcome to Bhutan! Begin your 38-day sacred pilgrimage. Visit Paro Rinpung Dzong. Overnight in Paro.
Hike to Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest). Visit Kyichu Lhakhang (7th century). Overnight in Paro.
Tachogang Lhakhang. National Memorial Chorten. Changangkha Lhakhang. Overnight in Thimphu.
Tango Monastery. Cheri Goemba (Bhutan's first monastery, 1620). Tashichho Dzong. Buddha Point. Overnight in Thimphu.
Dochula Pass. Punakha Dzong. Chimi Lhakhang. Overnight in Punakha.
Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten. Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery. Sacred sites of Punakha valley. Overnight in Punakha.
Drive to Gangtey. Gangtey Goemba (1613). Gangtey Nature Trail. Overnight in Gangtey.
Explore Phobjikha valley sacred sites. Black-necked Crane Centre. Meditation at Gangtey monastery. Overnight in Gangtey.
Drive to Bumthang via Trongsa. Trongsa Dzong. Overnight in Trongsa.
Jambay Lhakhang. Kurjey Lhakhang. Tamshing Monastery. Overnight in Bumthang.
Day 11 pilgrimage: Visit sacred temples, monasteries and meditation caves throughout Bumthang. Ancient Buddhist heritage sites dating back centuries. Overnight at hotel in Bumthang.
Day 12 pilgrimage: Visit sacred temples, monasteries and meditation caves throughout Bumthang. Ancient Buddhist heritage sites dating back centuries. Overnight at hotel in Bumthang.
Day 13 pilgrimage: Visit sacred temples, monasteries and meditation caves throughout Bumthang. Ancient Buddhist heritage sites dating back centuries. Overnight at hotel in Bumthang.
Day 14 pilgrimage: Visit sacred temples, monasteries and meditation caves throughout Bumthang. Ancient Buddhist heritage sites dating back centuries. Overnight at hotel in Bumthang.
Day 15 pilgrimage: Visit sacred temples, monasteries and meditation caves throughout Bumthang. Ancient Buddhist heritage sites dating back centuries. Overnight at hotel in Bumthang.
Day 16 pilgrimage: Visit sacred temples, monasteries and meditation caves throughout eastern Bhutan. Ancient Buddhist heritage sites dating back centuries. Overnight at local guesthouse.
Day 17 pilgrimage: Visit sacred temples, monasteries and meditation caves throughout eastern Bhutan. Ancient Buddhist heritage sites dating back centuries. Overnight at local guesthouse.
Day 18 pilgrimage: Visit sacred temples, monasteries and meditation caves throughout eastern Bhutan. Ancient Buddhist heritage sites dating back centuries. Overnight at local guesthouse.
Day 19 pilgrimage: Visit sacred temples, monasteries and meditation caves throughout eastern Bhutan. Ancient Buddhist heritage sites dating back centuries. Overnight at local guesthouse.
Day 20 pilgrimage: Visit sacred temples, monasteries and meditation caves throughout eastern Bhutan. Ancient Buddhist heritage sites dating back centuries. Overnight at local guesthouse.
Continue pilgrimage through central Bhutan (Trongsa, Wangdue). Visit ancient monasteries, sacred caves, and holy lakes. Overnight at local accommodation.
Continue pilgrimage through central Bhutan (Trongsa, Wangdue). Visit ancient monasteries, sacred caves, and holy lakes. Overnight at local accommodation.
Continue pilgrimage through central Bhutan (Trongsa, Wangdue). Visit ancient monasteries, sacred caves, and holy lakes. Overnight at local accommodation.
Continue pilgrimage through central Bhutan (Trongsa, Wangdue). Visit ancient monasteries, sacred caves, and holy lakes. Overnight at local accommodation.
Continue pilgrimage through central Bhutan (Trongsa, Wangdue). Visit ancient monasteries, sacred caves, and holy lakes. Overnight at local accommodation.
Continue pilgrimage through western Bhutan (Punakha, Thimphu). Visit ancient monasteries, sacred caves, and holy lakes. Overnight at local accommodation.
Continue pilgrimage through western Bhutan (Punakha, Thimphu). Visit ancient monasteries, sacred caves, and holy lakes. Overnight at local accommodation.
Continue pilgrimage through western Bhutan (Punakha, Thimphu). Visit ancient monasteries, sacred caves, and holy lakes. Overnight at local accommodation.
Continue pilgrimage through western Bhutan (Punakha, Thimphu). Visit ancient monasteries, sacred caves, and holy lakes. Overnight at local accommodation.
Continue pilgrimage through western Bhutan (Punakha, Thimphu). Visit ancient monasteries, sacred caves, and holy lakes. Overnight at local accommodation.
Visit remaining sacred sites in Paro and Thimphu regions. Deep meditation and reflection at ancient temples.
Visit remaining sacred sites in Paro and Thimphu regions. Deep meditation and reflection at ancient temples.
Visit remaining sacred sites in Paro and Thimphu regions. Deep meditation and reflection at ancient temples.
Visit remaining sacred sites in Paro and Thimphu regions. Deep meditation and reflection at ancient temples.
Visit remaining sacred sites in Paro and Thimphu regions. Deep meditation and reflection at ancient temples.
Final pilgrimage visits. Return to Paro. Overnight in Paro.
Final pilgrimage visits. Return to Paro. Special farewell ceremony. Meditation. Hot stone bath. Last night in Paro.
Tashi Delek! May the blessings of Guru Rinpoche be with you always. Congratulations on completing the 38-day sacred pilgrimage!
- Bhutan visa fee
- 3-star and 4-star hotels
- Three meals daily
- Bottled water
- SDF US$100/night/person
- 5% GST
- Museum fees
- Private car driver
- Licensed guide
- Gho or Kira dress
- Bhutan SIM card
- Walking sticks
- Hot stone bath in Paro
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Airfares
- Airport taxes
- Excess baggage
- Tips
- Services not mentioned
Paro → Thimphu → Punakha → Gangtey → Bumthang → Eastern Bhutan → Trongsa → Punakha → Thimphu → Paro
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