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The Way of Silence: Hidden Wisdom in Bhutan's Monasteries
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Paro, Bhutan
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Thimphu, Bhutan
Thimphu, Bhutan Thimphu, Bhutan
Punakha, Bhutan
Punakha, Bhutan Punakha, Bhutan
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 6 days of initiatory journey in a hidden kingdom between mountains, active meditation, ritual art, symbolic cooking, Tibetan astrology and paths to inner enlightenment.
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5Nights
3Destinations
5Accommodation

Visiting

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Days 1, 2, 3
Paro
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Days 3, 4
Thimphu
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Days 4, 5, 6
Punakha
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Day 6
Paro
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN PARO AND FIRST ENCOUNTER WITH CALM
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN PARO AND FIRST ENCOUNTER WITH CALM
  • 10:30-11:00 Arrival at Paro International Airport at 2225 meters altitude. Transfer to the Naksel Boutique Hotel and Spa among forests and temples.


  • 12:30-14:00 Lunch at Chhimi Lhakhang Kitchen Restaurant Buddhist cuisine based on the five elements. Ema datshi chili with local cheese, Paro red rice, vegan Tibetan spinach dish with artisanal tofu. Butter tea with saffron.


  • 15:00-17:30 Welcome ceremony at the Dzong of Paro traditional monastery fortress. Offering of flowers, incense and water, blessing of monks with songs of protection.


  • 19:00-20:30 Dinner at the hotel restaurant with candles and wind instruments. Dessert sweet rice with cardamom and ground almonds. Lotus leaf infusion.


  • 20:30-21:30 Cocktail Thunder Interior plum liqueur with Tibetan elderflower. Introduction to the symbolic journey in the starry garden.
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DAY 2: TAKTSANG – TIGER'S NEST AND REBIRTH
DAY 2: TAKTSANG – TIGER'S NEST AND REBIRTH
  • 07:00-08:00 Light breakfast at the hotel: Barley bread, fresh fruit, Tibetan tea or mountain tea.


  • 08:00-12:00 Spiritual ascension to the Taktshang Tiger's Nest Monastery. Guided meditation every step of the way. Ceremony of silence in front of Padmasambhava Cave.


  • 12:30-14:00 Ritual lunch at Taktshang Café Viewpoint with panoramic views. Mushroom soup, vegetable curry, Tibetan spinach momos. Himalayan jasmine tea.


  • 14:30-17:00 Conscious descent in silence. Sacred cascading water ritual. Pick-up of intention stone for the inner journey.


  • 18:30-20:00 Dinner at My Kind of Place family house with traditional dishes and Tibetan atmosphere. Black lentil dhal, red rice, barley bread. Mango dessert in coconut milk. Vegan option and children's menu.


  • 20:00-21:00 Cocktail The Tiger's Veil Tibetan brandy with rose petals and ginger. Close up with Tibetan sounds in quartz bowls.
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DAY 3: TO THIMPHU – THE RHYTHMS OF DHARMA
DAY 3: TO THIMPHU – THE RHYTHMS OF DHARMA
  • 08:00-09:00 Breakfast at the hotel. Tibetan bread with red fruit jam, fresh fruit and mountain tea. Check-out at the hotel.


  • 09:00-11:00 Transfer to Thimphu, along scenic paths blessed by prayer flags. Check-in at the hotel.


  • 11:30-13:00 Visit to Changangkha Lhakhang Monastery, a children's protection center. Ritual of writing prayers on bodhi leaves. Reading auspicious names according to Tibetan astrology.


  • 13:30-15:00 Lunch at Zombala Restaurant. Thukpa noodles with vegetables, pumpkin dumplings, fermented rice. Cardamom tea with honey.


  • 15:00-17:00 Workshop on symbolic mandalas and Tibetan sacred geometry. Session guided by the artist. Creation of a symbol of power with natural dyes and traditional brushes.


  • 19:00-20:30 Dinner at the Six Senses Thimphu boutique hotel , a menu of medicinal cuisine. Dessert with chia seeds, berries and blue lotus essence.


  • 21:00-22:00 Cocktail Sacred Mandala mountain gin with lavender and hints of Himalayan salt. Guided meditation with candles in a circular room.
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DAY 4: HIDDEN MONASTERIES AND PROPHECIES IN PUNAKHA
DAY 4: HIDDEN MONASTERIES AND PROPHECIES IN PUNAKHA
  • 06:30-07:30 Breakfast, check-out at the hotel and departure to Punakha. A trip in which you cross the Dochula Pass at 3100 meters. Breath ritual among the 108 stupas and contemplation of sacred mountains. Check-in at the hotel in Punakha.


  • 11:00-13:00 Visit to the Punakha Dzong, ancient spiritual capital of Bhutan. Purification ceremony with juniper smoke. Possible traditional shamanic dance if the date permits.


  • 13:30-15:00 Lunch at Chimi Lhakhang Café next to the Mad Lama Monastery. Mushroom curry, nettle omelette, fruit dessert in honey. Natural white wine from Sikkim.


  • 15:00-17:30 Ritual of silent vows at Chimi Lhakhang Monastery. Meeting with astrologer monk and reading of the Tibetan oracle.


  • 19:00-20:30 Dinner at Sonam's Farmhouse organic restaurant. Whole vegetarian menu prepared according to principles of Tibetan medicine.


  • 21:00-22:00 Dharma Destination Cocktail: iced infusion of black tea with pomegranate and sage leaves. Short night walk among lanterns in the mountain.
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DAY 5: THE TEMPLE OF THE FUTURE AND THE FINAL INTEGRATION
DAY 5: THE TEMPLE OF THE FUTURE AND THE FINAL INTEGRATION
  • 08:00-09:00 Mindful breakfast in the medicinal herb garden. Tibetan bread, fresh fruits, soft cheese and infusion of digestive herbs. Check-out at the hotel.


  • 09:00-12:00 Hike to the Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten. Ritual of intention with Tibetan bowl at the top. Each traveler deposits his mandalic symbol on the altar of the wind.


  • 12:30-14:00 Picnic lunch at the top. Flatbread, Tibetan cheese, fresh fruit and Tibetan tea. 360-degree view over sacred fields and the Madre River.


  • 14:00-16:00 Return to Paro and check-in at the hotel. Closing ceremony at the hidden temple of the forest. Collective offering of incense, group singing of OM and delivery of red cord of protection.


  • 19:00-20:30 Final dinner at Olathang Heritage Restaurant hand-carved wooden lounge. Bhutanese ritual banquet with traditional dishes. Full vegan menu and golden rice dessert.


  • 21:00-22:00 Light of Compassion cocktail, pear liqueur and Tibetan cinnamon. Experience Starlight astronomical observation with introduction to Tibetan astrology. Farewell with soft drums under the night sky.
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DAY 6: FAREWELL AND INNER REBIRTH
DAY 6: FAREWELL AND INNER REBIRTH
  • 08:00-09:00 Silent breakfast and check-out at the hotel. Indoor retreat space with Tibetan teas, Tibetan bread, fresh fruits and mountain tea.


  • 09:00-10:30 Closing circle in the hotel garden. Each traveler delivers their intention stone collected in the Tiger's Nest. Symbol of transformation and closure of the inner journey.


  • 11:00-12:00 Transfer to Paro airport.
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Day 1: Paro
Day 2: Paro
Day 3: Paro, Thimphu
Day 4: Thimphu, Punakha
Day 5: Punakha
Day 6: Punakha, Paro

Routes available from 1 pax.

INCLUDED:

  • Transfer airport-hotel-airport.
  • Accommodation in charming hotels, including breakfast and dinner.
  • All services mentioned in the itinerary, except those specified in the excluded section.
  • Places with ancestral energy: hermitages, sanctuaries, initiatory paths.
  • Meditations, symbolic ceremonies, silence, nature, inner connection.
  • Mindful gastronomy, simple and inspiring accommodation, spiritual guides.
  • Guided tours:

o  Peninsular Product: guided tours offered by the venue itself or audio guides.

o  International and long-distance product: guided tours or audio guide offered by the venue itself. 1 plus accompanying guide.

  • Insurance with cancellation included. (Consult casuistry)
  • The selected restaurants have all the necessary characteristics to consider it a genuine experience. The customer will have the final decision when it comes to consuming the desired menu. TGTE merely mentions the specialty for which it is recognized in the market. It will always be direct payment. All of our restaurants offer vegan options, allergy-friendly menus, and children's menus. It is essential to communicate in advance. The menus will be informed in the final communication of the itinerary.
  • Dinners will be held in the same hotels where the accommodation is located. Anything not included in the menu will be at the customer's expense.
  • For quality reasons or for issues related to the establishments or venues to be visited, TGTE may change the order of the program or the content, without prior notice.


ITINERARY TRANSPORT:

  • International flights:(not included) to be booked on the platform.
  • Domestic flights: included with transfer in out.


AT THE DESTINATION:

Peninsular Product: Base price with the customer's car. Optional rental or private car with supplement. Consult Booking 00 34 93 566 66 61.

International Product:

o  Europe: Included rental car and driver/guide. Includes tolls, petrol and rent.

o  Long distance: including car with driver and accompanying guide. 
  • Drinks not included.
  • Everything that is NOT indicated as included.
  • Optional VISA processing with supplement.


 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

❖Weather conditions: TGTE is not responsible for adverse weather conditions that may affect the development of the route. In case of cancellation or modification of activities and services due to weather phenomena, no refunds or compensation are contemplated.

❖Food intolerances and allergies: It is the customer's responsibility to inform in advance about any food intolerance or allergy.

❖Customer's responsibility: TGTE is exempt from any liability for damages, injuries or accidents that the customer may suffer during the route, scheduled activities or any other circumstance arising from their participation in the trip. Premium insurance included. (Consult casuistry)

❖Modifications due to closures or schedule changes: TGTE is not responsible for changes in the itinerary caused by the closure of facilities, modifications of schedules or adjustments in the operation of the places visited due to seasons or special events. In these cases, alternatives will be proposed according to availability.

❖ Late arrival to activities: It is the client's responsibility to show up punctually to the scheduled activities. In case of delay, the activity will be considered cancelled without the right to a refund.

❖Official schedules and changes outside of hours: The activities will take place according to the established official schedules. If the client wishes to make changes or schedule activities outside of official hours, this may be done at an additional charge, subject to availability. It is recommended to consult beforehand to manage the necessary adjustments.

❖Confirmation voucher: Once the booking is reconfirmed, TGTE will provide the final itinerary along with the confirmation of all the services included in the trip. Throughout the route, the customer must have in paper or digital format the confirmation of all the services provided by TGTE to present in the establishments.

❖TGTE reserves the right to modify or change activities without prior notice to ensure the quality of the tour.

❖The published prices are subject to possible changes due to reasons beyond our organization’s control, arising from factors such as occupancy, limited availability in certain services, or changes in supplier conditions (releases). Rates and availability will be reconfirmed at the time of booking to ensure final availability and price. If the client does not agree with the price, the reservation may be canceled within 48 hours without penalty, and any paid deposit will be refunded.

❖You can purchase international flights and other services on the platform by clicking "modify your trip".

Remarks

Does not include:

* Tips.

* Personal expenses.

* No other services not specified in the previous section.

* We inform you that in some countries there is a local tax known as "stay tax", "municipal tax", "tourist tax" (or similar denomination) that is not included in the price of the reservation and must be paid directly by each guest at the corresponding establishment and / or airport. Keep in mind that these taxes can change over time, therefore, it is necessary to check if the country of destination charges this type of tax and the current amount to be paid.



Very important:

* Once the User has designed his trip with Haiku Dinámico, he must formalize the reservation and contract his trip through the intervention of a retail travel agency, so any User interested in confirming his reservation should contact any of the agencies retailer associated with Haiku Dinámico to the document previously generated with the referred tool.


* This document, obtained by the User through Haiku Dinámico, does not constitute a confirmation of reservation or a firm reservation of any of the travel services described therein. Such confirmation will only be obtained when Haiku Dinámico receives the total price of the reservation through the retail agency selected by the User among those associated with Haiku Dinámico.


* The booking of tourist services and product purchases contained in this document will be governed by the specific contractual conditions with which they have been offered and by the General Conditions applicable to travel services and products sold by Haiku Dinámico that are published on this website, a copy of which is attached to this document.


* The confirmation of the reservation obtained by the User through the Haiku Dinámico is also subject to availability at the time the User makes his payment for places in the means of transport, accommodation, or any type of service selected within the tariff selected or used for the offer.


* The final price obtained in the document generated through Haiku Dinámico may be subject to change at the time of requesting and confirming the reservation as a result of the companies' dynamic pricing policy aerial.


* Likewise, the final price is always conditioned to currency fluctuation, fuel price, taxes and tourist surcharges for airports, accommodation, airline tickets, maintenance services, visas and in general all those that apply to the services included in the travel, which may justify a price change, even after the reservation is confirmed under the terms and limits set by law.


* Once the reservation is confirmed, cancellation fees will be applied to the total amount of the reservation.


* This trip may not be suitable for people with reduced mobility. Check with your agency about its suitability based on your personal needs.


* We inform you that in some countries there is a local tax known as "stay tax", "municipal tax", "tourist tax" (or similar denomination) that is not included in the price of the reservation and must be paid directly by each guest at the corresponding establishment and / or airport. Keep in mind that these taxes can change over time, therefore, it is necessary to check if the country of destination charges this type of tax and the current amount to be paid.


* Group reservations are considered to be those reservations or blocks made by the agency of 5 rooms or more under the same or several locators with the same creation date, or made on different dates and the dates of stay of the reservations coincide on several of the days or at all. Therefore, in these situations, the wholesaler reserves the right not to accept said reservations, having to confirm the price and availability of said places expressly by it and after the quotation of places and prices through the department of groups.



INCLUSION INSURANCE IN COMBINED TRAVEL RESERVATIONS


With regard to our inclusion insurance, said insurance exclusively includes those people who have their residence and origin of the trip in Spain or Portugal.


CHAPTER I (Obligations of information and content of the combined travel contract), Article 153 (Pre-contractual information), point 1, section H:


"1. Before the traveler is bound by any package travel contract or corresponding offer, the organizer, and also the retailer, when the package is sold through the latter, will provide the traveler with the form with the standard information regarding to the package trip that appears in annex II, A or B, as well as the following information that is applicable to the package trip:

"h) Information on the subscription of an optional insurance that covers the expenses originated in the event that the traveler decides to terminate the contract or the expenses of assistance, including those of repatriation, in case of accident, illness or death."



Said section refers to the obligation to inform the client of the possibility of contracting insurance, not to the obligation to include insurance on the trip, that is, the client has the power (option) to contract insurance with the agency or not. . The agency has the obligation to inform that it is recommended that the client take out insurance that includes, at least, issues such as repatriation,... which is basically inclusion insurance.


Once the agency informs the client about the recommendation to contract insurance for the trip, it is the client who can contract insurance with the agency, or contract it directly with whoever they want.