Come join us for a trip of a lifetime to the world's most renowned "Land of Happiness". Enjoy 10 nights and 11 days of touring some of the most amazing cities, villages, and sites in one of the most beautiful, 'untouched' countries in the world.
We will spend our first 2 nights in the city of Paro,
where we will be able to immerse ourselves in the country's largest cultural capital. We will be welcomed by a traditional Chipdrel ritual where monks and dancers will escort us into our first hotel followed by a very special welcome ceremony that will take place in our hotel lobby.
We will then spend the next full day in Paro, taking in some of the most majestic temples in all of Bhutan.
We will then continue on to the the capital city of Thimphu, where we will spend two nights enjoying some more of the local beauty, culture and architecture. On our way there, we will make a stop at the world famous Tiger's Nest Monastery where will will take a day hike and enjoy some most awe-inspiring views !
While in Thimpu, we will also have the honor of participating in a Puja ceremony, where will be personally blessed in a ceremony by the local monks. This will be a most memorable moment for all as we will be in the presence of some of the most enlightened beings in all of Bhutan.
We then travel over the awe-inspiring Dochu La pass to the mountainside village of Punakha where we will spend 3 nights enjoying many wonderful walks, picnics on the river and hikes to some more magnificent Buddhist temples and villages, all the while enjoying the blossoming rhododendrons all around us.
One of the highlights of this trip is the stop we make at the Buddha Dordenma Statue, one of the largest golden Buddhas in the world, standing at a height of 51 meters. It is truly a breathtaking site to see in person.
After Punakha, we will slowly make our way back to Thimpu with a leisurely drive that will get us into town for a fun early Easter celebration with the local families and children. It is all about the easter egg hunt that day and we will have so much fun with the local kids !
We will then end the tour with a very big "high note" as we arrive in Paro just in time for the country's most popular religious dance festival of the year: The Paro Tshechu. Here we will witness the entire city gathering for this most colorful event that celebrates the birth of Buddha. This is truly an unforgettable experience !
This will truly be a trip you will not want to miss !
Total tour cost of $3975.00* includes all of the following :
- 10 nights hotel accommodations in wonderful 4-star hotels specially chosen by our local Bhutanese tour operator.
- Roundtrip airfare from Bangkok to Bhutan (an $1100 value)
- All Visa processing and fees
- All meals
- All transportation
- All transfers
- All guided treks
- Entrance into the Paro Tshechu, the biggest Bhutanese festival of the year
- A Puja ceremony (a welcome blessing from local monks)
- Visit to the one of the world's largest golden Buddhas.
- All entrance fees into temples and national parks
- Services of a professional, English-speaking Bhutanese guide and driver throughout the trip (and we have the best ! )
- All meals, drinks, and daily bottles of water
- Special events/meals/and parties
- Services of your Live Laugh Love tour guide with you throughout your trip
- Bhutan royalty and government taxes
*$4325 for single-occupancy.
IMPORTANT NOTE: You must plan to arrive in Bangkok by March 25th, at the latest. This will give you a couple of days to rest and recover from your flight and be ready to get on your early morning flight from Bangkok to Bhutan on the morning of March 27th.
Hotel accommodations in Bangkok can be arranged for you if you like at an additional cost . (Price TBA) We stay at a wonderfully quiet and centrally located hotel in Bangkok and this would be a good meeting place for all of us to gather before we head to Bhutan.
Please email me if you are interested in this tour: livelaughlovetours@yahoo.com .
Seats will be limited to 15 so please let me know if you would like to join us as soon as possible. The first deposit deadline of $1000.00 is due Dec 15th and can be paid via Venmo or Zelle without additional fees. If you prefer PayPal, a 3% fee will need to be added (link is below). Final balance for trip is due Feb 15, 2020
Seats will be limited to 15 so please let me know if you would like to join us as soon as possible. The first deposit deadline of $1000.00 is due Dec 15th and can be paid via Venmo or Zelle without additional fees. If you prefer PayPal, a 3% fee will need to be added (link is below). Final balance for trip is due Feb 15, 2020
Highlights of this trip:
An official welcome blessing ceremony conducted by a Bhutanese monk. This ritual is formally known as a "Puja Ceremony" in Bhutan.
Entrance into the Paro Tsechu Festival, one of Bhutan's most important cultural events of the year.
A drive to the ancient ruin of Drukgyel Dzong, considered to be the most beautiful and famous archeological site in Bhutan.
Seeing the world-famous Bhutanese rhododendrons in bloom
as we drive over the Dochula Pass.
A wonderful day hike to the spectacular sacred temple complex of Paro Taktsang, more famously known as the "Tiger's Nest". This is perhaps the most famous landmark in all of Bhutan and is a not-to-be-missed experience.
A visit to the Buddha Dordenma statue, one of the world's largest Buddhas standing at 169 feet. The statue will also soon house over 100,000 smaller buddhas within its interior.
A visit to the glorious Trashicho Dzong, home to the Bhutanese King and many of the country's main government officials.
A drive through the awe-inspiring Dochu La Pass that will get us up to an altitude of almost 10,000 feet. Here we will see beautiful forests of fluttering prayer flags, mazes of memorial chortens, and if it is clear, we will have a wonderful sweeping view of the main Himalayan range !
An opportunity to engage with local children
in every town we visit.
You will truly feel like a VIP as you will be taken care of by one of the very best Bhutanese tour operators,Yanki Tshering. This lovely and amazing woman will make you feel right at home the minute you walk off the plane.
Spending time getting to know the locals
in every town we visit
Meeting new friends from all over the world
- This will truly be a trip of a lifetime; I hope you can join us...
