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From 14 to 21 March 2027
Summary Itinerary
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Detailed Itinerary
Flight
Market
We left Delhi for a flight which will follow alongside the highest mountains on our planet, the Himalayas, towards Paro Airport in Bhutan. Weather permitting, we will see some of the few mountains over 8 meters high on the planet, including Everest.
Stepping onto Bhutanese soil is already an experience… we need to get there to understand. We will continue our journey by vehicle to the capital, Thimphu, for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Along the way, we will stop to see the confluence of the Thimphu and Paro rivers, where there are 3 stupas of different styles: Tibetan, Nepalese, and Bhutanese. We will be able to… walk At the end of the day, explore the city market.
For those beginning their pilgrimage with the "In the Footsteps of Buddha" program in Bhutan:
- The pilgrimages were organized sequentially. Thus, after the "In the Footsteps of Buddha" program in India, the itinerary naturally continues with the "In the Footsteps of Buddha" programs in Nepal, Dharamsala, and Bhutan;
- For those starting their pilgrimage in Nepal, Dharamsala, or Bhutan, we highly recommend arriving a day before the program to rest from international flights, adjust to the time zone, and then begin our visits and activities together the following day.
- Let's talk so we can organize your arrival and accommodation in the best way possible for that day (March 13th);
- The group will already be in Delhi on the last day of the previous program (March 13th), so we will meet there, we will already be together on that day (March 13th), and we will begin March 14th with our visits and activities of the "In the Footsteps of Buddha" program in Bhutan as described above.
Memorial Chorten
Buddha Point
School of Art
Tashichho Dzong
We will enjoy our entire day in Thimphu. After breakfast, we will perform some koras with the Bhutanese people around the... King's Memorial Church (stupa in languages of Tibetan origin), conceived by the country's third king, the 'father of modern Bhutan', in the name of world peace and prosperity. Continuing our tour, we will visit the great statue Kunsel Phodrang, or Buda PointFrom there we will have a view of the Thimphu Valley. Then we will visit Zorig Chusum, the school of traditional Bhutanese painting, weaving, and carpentry workshops, where students study art in a 6-year course. In the late afternoon we will visit... Trashichhoedzong, the 'fortress of glorious religion', which is the governmental and religious headquarters of the country, built in 1641.
Dochula pass
Chimi Lhakhang
Today we will continue our journey from Thimphu to Punakha, via the Dochula passDochula Pass, at an altitude of 3080m, offers a beautiful mountain view on clear days, with many stupas and prayer flags. After crossing the pass and having lunch, we will hike for approximately 1 hour through rice paddies and villages until we reach the end of the pass. Chimi LhakhangThis is the monastery of a great master of unconventional wisdom, known as the Temple of Fertility. Locals say that to get pregnant, all you have to do is pray in this temple. We can read some of his texts and practice them.
We'll arrive at our hotel for a nice dinner and some rest.
Khamsum Chorten
Punakha Dzong
We're going to have another very special day. In the morning, a walking through the pepper and rice plantations, alongside the Mo Chhu River, to the special chörten KhamsumBuilt to remove negative forces and promote peace, stability, and harmony in this impermanent world. At the top of this hill, we will have a beautiful view of the entire Punakha Valley, with its Feminine and Masculine Rivers, as they are called in Dzongkha, the language of Bhutan. An excellent place for our practice.
In the afternoon, we will then visit the Punakha DzongThe Palace of Great Happiness, built at the confluence of the Phochu and Mochu rivers in 1637, was the seat of government and religion in the past. We will return to our hotel for a nice dinner.
National museum
Rinpung Dzong
Time to return to Paro, the city where we landed in Bhutan, where we will visit the very interesting National museumWe will learn a little more about Bhutanese culture, its history, flora, and rich fauna. From the museum, we will then proceed to... Dzong de Paro...with beautiful murals and a view of the city. We'll continue to the city where we can enjoy a good coffee, visit the market, and even buy dried fruit, chocolate, pennants, and incense for our very special walk tomorrow!
Walk
Taktshang Monastery (Tiger's Nest)
Gkyichu Lhakhang
Today is the big day for the beautiful and special walk to Taktshang MonasteryThe most famous cave in Bhutan, carved into a rock, is where Guru Rinpoche arrived on the back of a tigress and meditated for a while. We will be able to visit and sit in front of the cave where Guru Rinpoche meditated. That is why it is called the Tiger's Nest, the most sacred temple in Bhutan. At least once a year, Bhutanese people visit it. The hike will take approximately 4 hours, with a stop for a few minutes' rest at a café along the way. The return trip is very easy.
On the way back to the city, we will visit the very important Kyichu LhakhangThis is one of the 108 monasteries from the 7th century, built by the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo. The construction of this temple marks the beginning of Buddhism in Bhutan. It was also the practice site of the great master, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. It will be a very special way to conclude our days in Bhutan. A good meal and preparations for our flight tomorrow.
Flight
Free afternoon
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and farewell to the driver and guide who accompanied us all day in Bhutan.
As this was the preference of virtually the entire group, and after speaking with everyone, we confirmed our return to Kathmandu. Therefore, flight Back to Kathmandu. If the weather is good, we will see the 9 Himalayan mountains over 8 meters high. There are only 14 mountains in the world on this list. The other five are in the neighboring Karakoram mountain range. In order of the flight: Kangchenjunga on the border between India and Nepal (3rd with 8586m), Makalu (5th with 8485m) already in Nepal, Lhotse next to Everest (4th with 8516m), Everest (1st with 8850m), Cho Oyu right after (6th with 8188m). After Kathmandu: Shishapangma further into Tibet (14th with 8027m), Manaslu closer, in Nepal (8th with 8163m), Annapurna I next (10th with 8091m) and Dhaulagiri (7th with 8167m).
End of free day so we can enjoy the city.
If anyone prefers to return to Delhi, it's also quite simple for us to fly from Paro back to Delhi. Let's discuss and consider what will be best for each traveller. As we have already confirmed with the whole group and issued the flight from Paro to Kathmandu, we will need to change that flight. Let's see how that works. Is that alright?
Flights
We hope you enjoyed your trip and had a wonderful time. We hope they were meaningful experiences.
Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Brazil. Have a great flight and see you soon!