Embark on the Spiritual’s Journey – TEMPLE OF FERTILITY, where visitors are guided through meditation temples and adjoining spaces by revered Buddhist practitioners and masters. This sacred expedition aims to purify minds, dispelling distractions and offering a structured approach to spiritual practices under the wise tutelage of learned guides. Our mission is to lead guests to places of solace, where they find tranquility and gain insights into personal limitations. As worldly attachments fade away, a profound sense of peace dawns. Prepare for an enriching and unforgettable journey of the soul.
Overview
This Spiritual’s Journey-TEMPLE OF FERTILITY promises the Guests with astounding results. In doing this tour, you will witness symbols and object of phallus. Phallic objects – carved or painted – are found all over Bhutan. Beyond these facades, the phallus symbolism is at the root of Bhutanese culture. They are used as amulets of luck, antidote against curse, harbingers of prosperity and to bestow fertility to barren couples. This tour will take you to one a visit to the 16th century “Temple of Fertility” for phallic blessings, Bhutan. You will experience all its cultural richness, besides understanding the life of the happiest people on this earth.
Come and explore the best of a secret HIDDEN place in the Himalaya.
Itinerary
The flight into Paro is a befitting introduction to the spectacular beauty of our country. In clear weather, magnificent views of the world’s highest peaks like Gangkar Puensum, give way to the lush green Paro valley as you land. Your Bhutanese guide and driver from Eureka Expeditions will warmly welcome & greet you on arrival, who will remain with you all throughout your journey across Bhutan. Then we will drive to Thimphu. Lunch will be served at Thimphu. After lunch we will visit to Memorial Chhorten - built in 1974 in the memory of third king late JigmeDorjiWangchuk, and the temple inside gives good examples of tantric Buddhist and its philosophy and then we will visit to Big Buddha Statue - this gigantic statue of Shakyamuni measures in at a height of 51.5 meters, making it one of the largest statues of sitting Buddha in the world. Evening stroll around Thimphutown.
Dinner and overnight stay in Thimphu.
After enjoying the breakfast at hotel, we will do sightseeing in Thimphu City. Visit to Takin(National Animal of Bhutan) Reserve at Motithang and followed by Changangkha Temple which was built in 12th century. Then Visit to folk museum and Bhutanese Traditional Painting School. Lunch will be served at one of the Restaurant at Thimphu. After lunch, we will continue with our sightseeing and visit to Drupthop Dewachen Nunnery, this nunnery was founded in 1976 by RikeyJadrel, who is considered an emanation of ThangtongGyalpo and make visit to farmers vegetable Market. Evening visit to TrachichhoDzong, it is an architectural delight and houses the throne room and the office of His Majesty the king and the ministries of home affairs and finance.
Then Bhutanese traditional dance and Buddhist dance will be performed for 1 hour mainly to understand more about Bhutanese Buddhism.
Dinner and overnight stay in Thimphu.
After our breakfast, we will drive to Gantey valley via Punakha/Wangdi. The road climbs steeply through forests of pine, hemlock spruce and rhododendrons. At Dochula Pass (3150m) you will have a breathtaking panoramic view of the Eastern Himalayan Mountain ranges on clear days. The pass is adorned with 108 small stupas and many kinds of prayer flags. Then the road descends through lush forests to the fertile valley of Punakha & Wangdi Phodrang. We will drive to off beaten track of Phobjikha Valley. It is a glacial valley and is the winter home of the black-necked cranes. This valley is a designated conservation area and borders Black Mountain National Park. Lunch will be served on the way.
Upon reaching Gantey, experience a short Gangtey Natural Trail hike. This hike is one of the easiest hikes in Bhutan through pine forest and open meadow. It offers panoramic and stunning view of the valley. Then visit to Black Necked Crane information centre where you will get a chance to see black necked cranes on the valley through vernaculars and Documentary movie about black necked cranes.
UNIQUE SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES IN BHUTAN
In the evening visit to GangteyShedra (monastic School) –for evening prayer. Then visit Gangtey GoenpaLhakhang. This temple is one of the most important temples in Nyingmapa Sect of Buddhism in Bhutan). Make time to meet the Monk master or Khenpo (Lama) to discuss and ask some clarification about your spiritual quest. After that back to hotel.
Dinner and overnight Phobjikha valley
UNIQUE SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES IN BHUTAN
Early in the morning visit to GangteyShedra (monastic School) –Morning Prayer. Then again visit Gangtey GoenpaLhakhang. This temple is one of the most important temples in Nyingmapa Sect of Buddhism in Bhutan). Make time to meet the Monk master or Khenpo (Lama) to discuss and ask some clarification about your spiritual quest. After lunch transfer to Punakha valley.
On reaching Lobesa, we will visit ChhimiLhakhang, which is located at a hilltop. The temple is known as ‘the temple of fertility’. Then, transfer to hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay in Punakha.
After the breakfast at hotel, visitto Khamsum Yule Namgyle Chhorten, then visit the most beautiful dzongs in Bhutan, Punakha Dzong and Suspension bridge. After this, we will drive back to Paro. On the way we will visit to Tachho Gang Lhakhang crossing over the iron chain bridge. On reaching Paro, we will stroll around Paro town, for some shopping. Evening at leisure.
Dinner and overnight stay in Paro.
After the breakfast we will drive till the Ramthangka, where the hike to one of the Bhutan’s most dramatic monuments, the Tiger’s Nest (Taktshang Monastery). From cafeteria, we have to hike up to monastery about 1hr 30minutes. Even from the cafeteria, we can see the spectacular views of this most scared monastery in the Buddhism world. Some of you, if you cannot hike from cafeteria, we can sit and enjoy the view of the monastery, which is perched on the rocks, 900m above the valley floor. Our lunch will be served here at cafeteria.
On our way back to hotel, we will visit to KyichuLhakhang, it is one of the two most sacred and the oldest temples in Bhutan, built in 7th century by Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo (the 33rd Tibetan king, who is also the manifestation of avoloketeshivara, commonly known to Bhutanese as Chenrize). Evening stroll around the Paro valley, the valley of surpassing Beauty.
Dinner and overnight stay at 3 star hotel or Similar
After our breakfast, we will drive to Paro International Airport for your onward flight. Our guide and driver will bid you farewell here at the airport. We wish you a very safe and pleasant flight for your onward destinations.
The Trip Cost Includes
- Department of Tourism’s certified 3 star Standard hotel accommodation twin sharing room;
- All Meals.
- USD 100 nightly SDF Fee (Sustainable Development fee) that goes for free education and health care for the citizens of Bhutan and tourist alike.
- Tourism Council’s certified Professional English speaking Cultural tour guide.
- Comfortable Toyota/Hyundai Tour Vehicle with Tourism Council’s Certified Driver.
- Mineral Water
- Domestic travel insurance.
- Entry Fees to museums, cultural monuments and fortresses.
- Visa/Permit process.
- USD 40 Visa fee
The Trip Cost Excludes
- Any airfare.
- Any cost of excess baggage/weight.
- Tips to the guide and driver.
- Beverage, alcohol, laundry and any personal nature expenses.
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will to, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, hot water facility could be free at lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during off season.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
