Neykor - A Spiritual Immersion Retreat in Bhutan
When employees are happy, organisations thrive. What is the health of yours? Above the usual communication, leadership, delegation, motivation, training - are you perhaps looking more towards balancing efficacy with empathy? Learning how to listen before you can lead? Our special program led by His Eminence Khedrupchen Rinpoche will cover these aspects and more, on Tour Neykor.
Day 1
Practice: Mindfulness meditation
Day 2
Talk: Applying mindfulness in daily life
Day 3
Interact: Mindfulness workshop
ItineraryDay 1: Arrival in ParoStop At: Paro, Paro, Paro District
Welcome to Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon. Touching down at Paro International Airport, you will be greeted by your guide upon exiting the arrival hall.
Today, we will take it easy to acclimatize to the altitude. Meet and greet with the guide. Introductory dinner with the Rinpoche and tour briefing.
Duration: 20 minutes
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Accommodation included: Accommodation included: 3-star hotels
Day 2: Paro to Bumthang via Domestic flightStop At: Bumthang, Bumthang, Bumthang District
Today we will take a domestic flight from Paro to Bumthang.
Bumthang is one of the most spectacular valleys in Bhutan and the heartland of Buddhism in Bhutan. It is an area with a wide variety of fauna and flora. The Guru Rinpoche and his lineage of Tertons (treasure finders) making Bumthang his home have led to more than 40 temples being built in this peaceful valley.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kurje Lhakhang, Bumthang Bhutan
One of the most sacred monasteries in Bhutan. Built by Guru Rinpoche in 1652, it houses a rock with his body imprint. Legend has it that Guru Rimpoche manifested as a Garuda to defeat the demon Shelging Karpo who had taken the form of a white lion.
Duration: 20 minutes
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Accommodation included: Overnight at 3*Hotel
Day 3: BumthangStop At: Burning Lake, Bumthang Bhutan
We will visit Burning Lake (Mebar Tsho or Mebar Tsho). It is a holy site where Bhutan’s greatest terton (treasure finder), Pema Lingpa, discovered several of Guru Rinpoche’s treasures in the 15th century.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bumthang, Bumthang, Bumthang District
Rinpoche will lead a visualization meditation at Burning Lake. Eight auspicious aspiration and relaxation meditation with the natural sound and mindfulness.
Tamshing monastery, connecting to Pema Lingpa and its history and legacy and mindfulness meditation.
Duration: 1 hour
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Accommodation included: Overnight at 3* hotel
Day 4: Bumthang to TrongsaStop At: Tharpaling Monastery ཐར་པ་གླིང་ལྷ་ཁང་།, Tharpaling ,Chummey,, GMJP+6WP, Jakar, Bhutan
We will make our way to Tharpaling Monastery, also known as the place of liberation, located on the face of a hillock overlooking the villages of Chumey and Gaytsa in Bumthang. Rinpoche will lead an awareness meditation.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Yotongla Mountain, Bhutan
We drive to Yotongla Pass where we will have Yotongla mountain smoke practice (analytic meditation). Drive to Trongsa, take a short tour to the Trongsa Museum.
Duration: 1 hour
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Yangkhil Resort
Day 5: TrongsaStop At: Trongsa, Trongsa, Trongsa District
Today you will visit Rinpoche’s Monastery, Sangchen Ogyen Tsuklag Monastery. The drive will be about 45 minutes from the hotel. You will be spending the whole day at the century-old monastery.
Rinpoche will continue with the Buddhist values in Business leadership at the Monastery.
We will also have time to interact with the followers of Rinpoche.
You will dive into the following sessions:
Intro to fearless wisdom
Talk on Four immeasurable thoughts
Metta meditation
Karuna meditation
Duration: 4 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at 3* hotel
Day 6: Trongsa to GangteyStop At: Gangtey, Gangtey, Wangdue Phodrang District
We will make our way to Gangtey.
You will learn about applying compassion in business management from Rinpoche.
Dive into the Six Pāramitā.
Q&A with Rinopche
Free and Easy
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at 3* Hotel
Day 7: GangteyStop At: Gangtey Monastery, Gangtey Bhutan
Today’s Practice: Mindfulness meditation
Morning session:
Silent meditation
What’s a mindfulness meditation & its benefits
Meditation practice
Q&A
Afternoon session:
Body scanning meditation
Visualization meditation
Deconstruction meditation
Outcome:
This retreat will enable you to explore the nature of the mind, transform your consciousness and enhance happiness and true joy through simple yet powerful techniques.
Duration: 6 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3* Hotel
Day 8: Gangtey to PunakhaPass By: Punakha, Punakha, Punakha District
oday we will move to Punakha.
Session included:
Six Pāramit meditation
Q&A
Explore Punakha Dzong with Rinpoche.
Stop At: Punakha Dzong, Punakha 13001 Bhutan
The Punakha Dzong, also known as Pungthang Dewa chhenbi Phodrang, is the administrative centre of Punakha District in Punakha, Bhutan.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Punakha Suspension Bridge, Punakha Dzong, Punakha 13001 Bhutan
Hailed as the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan, the Pho Chu Suspension Bridge is such a spectacular construction connecting the mainland to the villages spread in the grand valley of Pho Chu Valley and the hilly ranges of land across the Punakha Dzong. The bridge is situated at a thrilling height above the fast-paced Pho Chu River.
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Accommodation included: Overnight at 3* Hotel
Day 9: Punakha to Paro via ThimphuPass By: Punakha, Punakha, Punakha District
Morning mindfulness meditation.
After breakfast we will make our way to Thimphu and then drive to Paro for the night.
Today will be free and easy with a bit of local sight-seeing.
Pass By: Dochula Pass, Thimphu Bhutan
We will pass Dochula Pass - At 3,100 meters, this beautiful pass offers stunning 350-degree panoramas of the Himalayan mountain range. You will also see 108 chortens built by Her Majesty the Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck.
Stop At: Buddha Dordenma, Kuensel Phodrang Viewing Point, Thimphu 11001 Bhutan
Located at Kuensel Phodrang Nature Park, the 51.5 meter tall bronze statue of Buddha Dordenma, Vajra Throne Buddha is one of the largest statues of Buddha in the world.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Thimphu, Thimphu, Thimphu District
Walk around Thimphu Town - Shop and walk around Thimphu town.
Then we will make our way to Paro.
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Accommodation included: Overnight at 3* Hotel
Day 10: Paro - Tiger’s Nest HikeStop At: Paro Taktsang, Taktsang Trail, Paro Bhutan
Often called the Tiger’s Nest, is a prominent Himalayan Buddhist sacred site and temple complex perched on the cliff side of Paro Valley. “Trip to Bhutan is never complete without climbing to Taktsang”, says one tourist. Indeed, it’s true as the journey there fills you with spiritual bliss. For those who are non-spiritual, it is the dramatic, artistically built monument that becomes a hiker’s delight.
At the monastery, Rinpoche will lead a visualization meditation.
Upon descending from Tiger’s Nest, you will freshen up and have free and easy time.
In the evening, you will enjoy your dinner with Rinopche (Session Ends)
Duration: 6 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at 3* Hotel
Day 11: Depart ParoPass By: Paro, Paro, Paro District
Today we will bid a fond farewell to this beautiful Himalayan country and take an early flight back to Singapore. We hope by now you would have made some friends and also kept many photos and beautiful memories of Bhutan! And we look forward to seeing you again in this beautiful land of endless Enchantments! Tashi Delek!
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Horário de Início:
09:00 AM
Duração: 11 Days
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
Ports- Paro International Airport
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
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