{"product_id":"pilgrimage-to-paro-thimphu-punakha-phobjikha-bhutan","title":"Pilgrimage to Paro • Thimphu • Punakha • Phobjikha - Bhutan.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNamgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist Studies \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilgrimage Registration Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelhi to Paro • Thimphu • Punakha • Phobjikha - Bhutan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease complete and return to: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNamgyal Monastery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e201 Tibet Drive Ithaca,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNY 14850\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe total package for the 10 days to Delhi to Paro • Thimphu • Punakha • Phobjikha – Bhutan. \u003c\/span\u003eTo register you will need to complete the following form with a photocopy of your current passport and a $500.00 non-refundable deposit. Please make your check payable to:\u003cstrong\u003e Namgyal Monastery\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003ePlease write Bhutan - Pilgrimage in the memo.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once we receive your completed form and deposit, we will begin the registration process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Official registration begins July 25, 2026. We will process the registration material in the order of which it was received. The final payment must be made by no later than 15th October 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease print out your name exactly like in the passport and send a copy of your valid passport and copy of VISA together with this form.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst name_________________ Last name____________________________________\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate of  Birth______________________ Sex______Email_______________________________ Address_______________________________________________________________________\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhone (Reachable) _______\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeposit (non-refundable) _________, or Pay in full_________ Check #_______\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate paid__________ Balance amount _____________ \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature _________________________ Date ________________\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePilgrimage Cost to Paro -Thimphu – Punakha – Phobjhikha - Bhutan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003e$5,000.00 per person (Includes Room, Board and Internal Transportation in India and Bhutan) If one would like to take a single room there will be an extra $700.00 \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Price Includes: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll lodging (double occupancy; some private rooms will be available on a limited basis for an extra charge), all meals in India and Bhutan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Price Does NOT Include:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visa fees, airport taxes, miscellaneous transportation other than what is scheduled for the group, spending money, emergency evacuation insurance (required), travel insurance (recommended), expenses for meals that participants choose to purchase outside the scheduled meals, medicine, immunizations, personal tips, extra luggage fees, hotel laundry service, personal offerings at temples and monasteries, extended stay beyond the scheduled trip dates, changes to or extensions of air ticket, express mail delivery of air tickets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCancellation Policy:\u003c\/strong\u003e In the event that a participant cancels their tour and requests a refund, the In the Steps of the Buddha Committee will consider a full or partial refund (less the $500 deposit) on an individual case-by-case basis. The $500.00 deposit is non-refundable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlease read the following information carefully: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll participants are advised to check with their health insurance carrier as to coverage abroad and for precautionary medical treatment for travel in India and Bhutan. Namgyal Monastery requires that all participants have \u003cstrong\u003eboth health coverage and emergency evacuation\u003c\/strong\u003e insurance for the duration of the trip. \u003cstrong\u003eTravel insurance\u003c\/strong\u003e is also highly recommended. Although this program is designed to accommodate people of varying ages, please note that there will be periods of \u003cstrong\u003eaerobic walking and stair climbing\u003c\/strong\u003e due to the design of some temples and the steep topography of certain areas. All participants are advised to see their health care provider well in advance to ensure that they are in good health at the onset of the trip. We also require that you inform both Namgyal Monastery and the program instructors of any chronic or acute health problems that might impact your travel in India and Bhutan. Namgyal Monastery and the program instructors will take the utmost care and precaution in all stages of the planning and executing this program, but there is always the potential for physical dangers. \u003cstrong\u003ePlease be advised that we cannot always guarantee your safety, \u003c\/strong\u003ebut we can assure you that your safety, comfort, and the quality of your experience are of paramount importance to us. \u003cstrong\u003eNamgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist Studies cannot be held accountable for any unforeseen occurrence that should happen while the tour is underway in Bhutan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel in Bhutan has its challenges, but it can be an exciting and enriching experience that can change your life. Please join us for this unique spiritual adventure, and experience for yourself the rich beauty and extraordinary wonders of Bhutan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTENTAVICE TOUR ITINERARY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eY\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eou will need to book your airline ticket from your destination to Delhi and from Delhi to your destination by yourself based on this itinerary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctober 21, 2026 Arrival in Delhi \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOctober 22, 2026 Depart from Delhi to Paro -Bhutan.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDRUK DAKINI TRAVELS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItinerary for 7 Nights \/ 8 Days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate of travel: 22nd to 29th October’26.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDestinations: Paro • Thimphu • Punakha • Phobjikha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e • Day 1 – 22nd Oct, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrival in Paro - Drive to Thimphu - Overnight: Thimphu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpon arrival at Paro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your guide and driver of Druk Dakini Travels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy a scenic drive towards Thimphu. It will take 1 hour 15 minutes drive to Bhutan’s charming capital, Thimphu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter hotel check-in and lunch, enjoy a relaxed afternoon visiting:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* Buddha Dordenma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* Memorial Chorten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* Tashichho Dzong outside if government offices are open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpend the evening strolling along Norzin Lam, exploring cafés, handicraft shops, and local boutiques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e • Day 2 – 23rd Oct, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore Thimphu - Overnight: Thimphu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter a leisurely breakfast, enjoy a full day discovering Bhutan’s unique capital.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisit:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e*Tango Monastery (Hike)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e * Folk Heritage Museum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e * National Textile Museum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* Motithang Takin Preserve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e* Centenary Farmers’ Market weekends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e*Visit Zulukha Nunnery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy lunch at a local restaurant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe evening is free for shopping, café hopping, or an optional traditional hot stone bath or spa treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e• Day 3 – 24th Oct, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThimphu to Punakha - Overnight: Punakha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter breakfast, drive toward Punakha via the beautiful Dochula Pass 3,100 m. 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