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Meditation Journey In Nepal & Bhutan

We start the first 6 days of the Pilgrimage Journey in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal, where we explore the sacred sites of Swayambhu, Pharping, Namo Buddha and Boudha – listed to be some of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage spots in the world. After becoming acquainted with the Nepali Buddhist cultures of the Himalayan region, we travel to the other sacred Buddhist land of Bhutan. Here we spend 8 days, embarking on a journey where we get to both observe and learn about the spiritual heritage of Bhutan, as much as taking time to practice ourselves and take in the many blessings of this place.

Hike in Shivapuri National Park Stay in a beautifully located cottage resort Visit to Bhutan Hike up to Tiger's Nest

Day - 1 Boudha

ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU (D)

Arrival and pick up at Tribhuvan International Airport of Kathmandu. We drive straight to our guesthouse in Boudha, five minutes walking distance to the sacred Boudha Stupa. There may be time to rest from the journey or go for a walk to the Boudha Stupa. In the afternoon there will be an introduction to the meditation journey by instructors Alex d’Artois & Sisse Budolfsen. Overnight: Boudha

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Day - 2 Boudha

FULL DAY IN BOUDHA (B, L, D)

Morning meditation session followed by breakfast. We have our introduction session to before lunch. After lunch and a rest, we walk to the Boudha Stupa and Shechen Monastery, the first Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Kathmandu. We get to visit ’s meditation room, the founder of Shechen Monastery and one of the greatest Tibetan Buddhist masters of out time. We have dinner in Boudha and overnight at the guesthouse. Overnight: Boudha

Day - 3 Shivapuri National Park

HIKE FROM KOPAN TO SHIVAPURI NATIONALPARK (B, L, D)

Morning meditation and breakfast. After breakfast we start our 6-7 hike that day up to Kopan and from there across the Northern hills of the Kathmandu valley to Shivapuri National Park. On our way we stop at Nagi Gompa, a nunnery nestled in the national park and we pay homage to Urgyen, the late founder of the nunnery and one of the greatest Tibetan Buddhist masters of his generation. We take our lunch at the nunnery before doing the last stretch of the hike up to the beautifully located cottage where we will stay for the next coming nights. Dinner and overnight at the cottage. Overnight: Shivapuri National Park

Day - 4 Shivapuri National Park

FULL DAY AT THE COTTAGE IN SHIVAPURI NATIONAL PARK (B, L, D)

Morning meditation and breakfast. We spend the full day at the cottage in the Shivapuri National Park. Free morning and lunch at the cottage. In the afternoon we have a meditation and philosophy session followed by a sunset view over the Kathmandu valley. Dinner and overnight at the cottage. Overnight: Shivapuri National Park

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Day - 5 Swayambhu

WE DRIVE TO SWAYAMBHU (B, L, D)

Morning meditation and breakfast at the cottage. After breakfast we drive to Swayambhu and settle into our hotel which is 20 min walk from the Stupa. We take lunch at the hotel. Overnight: Swayambhu

Day - 6 Paro

WE FLY TO PARO, BHUTAN (B, L, D)

After breakfast we depart for the international airport and fly to Paro, Bhutan. We visit Dhuntse and Kyichu Lakhang – the house of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, one of the greatest Tibetan Buddhist masters of this century. We spend the night at a lovely resort. Overnight: Paro

Day - 7 Jala Dzong

WE DRIVE TO JALA DZONG (B, L, D)

After breakfast, we drive to up the hill behind the dzong to begin our walk to Jala Dzong. We have lunch at camp and then visit the Dzong and enjoy the day at this location. This is also a famous location for encountering the national flower of Bhutan – the blue poppy – but only during summer season. We spend the night camping at Jala Dzong. Overnight: Jala Dzong

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Day - 8 Lataykha Monastery

WE CAMP AT LATAYKHA MONASTERY (B, L, D)

After breakfast, we continue our walk to Lataykha monastery, which is a retreat location for Buddhist practitioners in the region. From this location, we can enjoy great views of Hemphug Monastery, Bemri and Phurdo Gompa. Overnight: Lataykha monastery

Day - 9 Paro

HIKE TO BEMRI, SITE OF THE 100,000 (B, L, D)

After breakfast, we walk to Bemri a sacred site which is known as the mountain of 100,000 Dakinis who took flight from here. We continue hiking for visits at Dhunkalha or Phurdo Gompa and return to hotel by vehicle. We spend the night at a beautifully located resort in Paro. Overnight: Paro

Day - 10 Haa Valley

CHELE LA & KILAY NUNNERY (B, L, D)

We rise early for the drive to Chele la and visit Kilay gompa (nunnery) along the way. We have a picnic lunch at the top of the pass where we will get great Himalaya views if the weather is clear. After this continue down the back side of the pass to Haa valley. We spend the night at a beautiful farmhouse. Overnight: Haa Valley

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Day - 11 Thimphu valley

VISIT TO SHEKHAR DRAK & THIMPHU (B, L, D)

We visit Shekhar Drak (dedicated to Avalokitsvara, Buddha of Compassion) and continue on driving the back road of Haa. We will stop for a picnic lunch at the scenic Dobsey Dzong. We continue onto Thimphu and check into the hotel. In the afternoon – free time for exploring the city. Prior to dinner, we pay a visit to the Dordenma Buddha which sits above the city and overlooks the entire Thimphu valley. Overnight: Thimphu valley

Day - 12 Paro

RETURN TO PARO (B, L, D)

We spend the morning (half day) in Thimphu – and we can select from visits to: Zorig Chusu the School of 13 Traditional Arts, Textile Museum, the Traditional Medical Center or Memorial Chorten. Lunch in Thimphu and then return to Paro with a stop at Tamchoe monastery the famous location of Iron bridge builder Thang Thong Gyalpo and see his chain bridge and other relics located here. We spend the night back at a beautiful resort in Paro. Overnight: Paro

Day - 13 Paro

TAKTSANG/TIGER’S NEST (B, L, D)

We begin our early morning pilgrimage walk to Taktsang Monastery or the famous Tiger’s Nest. On the way back down, we have lunch at the Taktsang “cafeteria”. Return to the hotel where an optional Bhutanese hot stone bath can be organized (at an additional cost) and a farewell dinner for our last night in Bhutan. Overnight: Paro

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Day - 14 Boudha

RETURN TO KATHMANDU (B, L, D)

We return to Kathmandu, Nepal by morning flight and spend our last night in Boudha. Free day and farewell dinner at Roadhouse in Boudha, with direct view to the Stupa. Overnight: Boudha

Day - 15 Kathmandu

DAY OF DEPARTURE (B)

We provide transportation to the airport.

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Inclusions Exclusions

14 nights in your chosen accomodation International flights Return flight between Kathmandu & Paro Meals other than mentioned in itinerary Meal as specified in itinerary Tours and Excursions other than mentioned in itinerary (B = Breakfast, BR = Brunch, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) Early check-in and late check-out at hotels ALL MEALS ARE VEGETARIAN MEALS Personal travel insurance Activities and excursions according to itinerary Personal expenses and tips for driver/guides Visa fees FOR EXAMPLE: - Hike in Shivapuri National Park & visit Nagi Gompa nunnery - Stay in a beautifully located cottage resort in the Shivapuri National Park - Visit to Bhutan - one of the most well preserved shangri-las of the Himalayan region - Hike up to Tiger's Nest - one of the most sacred Buddhist sites of Bhutan - Daily talks & introduction to meditation - Notebook for journaling during the pilgrimage

Tours and excursions in mini buses/buses or with public transportation according to itinerary English speaking tour guide Admission fees according to itinerary

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Payment Details:

Group of 6 persons and more starting from (p.P) SGD 9729 Private tour for 2 persons starting from (p.P.) SGD 9729

Booking Availabilities

Booking in between : 8th November 2020 & 8th November 2020

Guesthouses and Lodges Single Supplement : SGD 1024.00 Double Room Price (per person) - Booking of 2 People : SGD 9729.00 Double Room Price (per person) - Booking of up to 4 People : SGD 9729.00 Double Room Price (per person) - Booking of up to 6 People : SGD 9729.00

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