Tshelung Nye Spiritual Tour

DAY 1: PARO/THIMPHU

As you fly into Bhutan, you will be treated visually with high snow-clad mountain peaks, untouched dense forests, and lush green paddy fields.
When you walk out of the airport terminal, our guide will be greeting you in traditional Bhutanese ways—offering a silk scarf—and usher you to the car. Then, you will be traveling toward Thimphu.
In Thimphu (2300m), if time permits, we will take an orientation walk in town, do some shopping, and get settled in.

Meals Included: Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Tara Phendeyling (or similar)

DAY 2: THIMPHU

Today, we will begin our day by hiking to Tango Monastery. This monastery is the only tertiary education center for all the Buddhist monks in the country. The monastery is particularly important for all the Bhutanese because it is the seat of the famous and revered HH Gyalsey Tulku. After offering our prayers, we will return to Thimphu and visit the majestic Tashichhodzong which houses the office of His Majesty the King and other high-ranking government officials. The dzong also shares its space with the abbot of the central monastic body, HH Je Khenpo.
Our next visit will be to Buddha Dodernma Statue. This statue is considered as the tallest statue of Buddha Dodernma in the world. Then we will visit National Memorial Hospital and Takin Park to see the national animal of Bhutan, the Takin which looks like sheep.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Evening
Accommodations: Hotel Tara Phendeyling (or similar)

DAY 3: Tshelung-Nye Excursion

Bhutan flaunts a mélange of staggering ethereal beauty, fluttering prayer flags, and a host to ancient monasteries throughout its mountainous landscape. There are so many holy places in the country that instantly calm our hearts and exude the religious aura within us. And Tshelung Nye was one among many that I have visited recently.
Tshelung Nye is one of the most popular sacred destinations located west of Thimphu. It is about two hours drive from Thimphu. The Nye was located on the gentle sloppy hill, lopsidedly bifurcated by the river. The rustling of the trees in the breeze and the prayer flags fluttering overhead were extremely soothing.

This Nye was also been blessed according to the lama, by Phajo Drugom Tharpa Gyaltshen (1179-1249), Gyalwang Je Kunga Paljor (1428-1476), Drukchen Ngawang Chogyal (1465-1540), Drukpai Wangchuk Kunga Lekpa (1455-1570), PelingThuksey Dawa Gyentshen (1499-1587), Neyphu Tulku Yongzin Ngawang Drakpa (1525-1599), and Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, who visited the place in person on their way to Paro via Pumola and Drela. Terton Drukdra Dorji, while in Pumola, received many prophecies from the Dakinis, and in accordance with these prophecies, he came to Tselung Nye and discovered many powerful treasures.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Evening
Accommodations: Hotel Tara Phendeyling (or similar)

Day 4: THIMPHU/PARO

Right after breakfast, we will begin our journey toward Paro.
En route, we will visit TaChog Lhakhang built by the famous 15th-century Buddhist Master known as the Iron Bridge Builder.
After lunch at Paro, we will visit the fortress believed to be built on a heap of jewels. The fortress is called Paro Rinpung Dzong. Then we will visit the National Museum to see some of the sacred artifacts, paintings, and ancient weaponries. After that, we will head towards Kyichu Lhakhang-one of the oldest temples built in the 7^th century.
In the evening, have a stroll along the peaceful town of Paro.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Bhutan Mandala Resort

DAY 5: HIKE to TIGER’S NEST MONASTERY

Today, we will be hiking to the world-famous Taktsang Monastery which is also known as the Tiger’s Nest Monastery. This is one of the holiest sites in the country. Legends have it that the most famous Buddhist master, Guru Padmasambhava, flew riding on the back of a tigress and subdued a dreaded demon at the place where the monastery is nestled.
After coming back from Tiger’s Nest, we will visit a homestay, have a hot-stone bath and witness a cultural show performed by a group of local people.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Bhutan Mandala Resort

DAY 6: DEPARTURE

It’s sad for all of us but we Bhutanese believe that ‘we meet to depart’. Today, your trip to Bhutan ends. We will bid farewell to you with the hope that you will come back some other day.
We will be there at Paro Airport until you fly back to your country.

• GROUP SIZE: Any group Size
• MEALS: Full Board
• TRIP ACCOMMODATION: Tourist Standard Hotel, generally, 3 to 4-star category.
• ROUTE: Paro & Thimphu
• TRIP TYPE: Cultural & Spiritual Tour
• TRIP SEASONS: Throughout the year
• BEST MONTHS: Throughout the year
• TOUR MONTHS: Throughout the year
• Sustainable Development Fees (SDF): USD 200 Per person
• VISA FEE: USD 40 (One time)

INCLUDED

• Bhutan Royalties, tourist fees, Visa fees, and taxes.
• Accommodations in listed or similar hotels (pleasant hotels 3-4-star type) during the tour and in tents during the trek.
• All meals, including evening tea/coffee, etc. throughout the trip.
• All land transfers, and sightseeing with entrance fees.
• Experienced Culture Tour Guide.
• Bottled water in the vehicle and other camp services.

NOT INCLUDED

• Flights in and out of Bhutan.
• Travel insurance, Drink, Visa fees, Laundry