Experience overnight in beautiful monastery and interact with the monks, see their daily chores, attend the regular ceremonies and get teaching from the monastery's high lama.
Accommodation
Be prepared for simple conditions. Monastery guests houses offers very basic rooms equipped with bed, blankets and clean bedding. Toilet is shared and shower is not always available.
Monasteries
- Dodedra Shedra above Thimphu can be reached by 90 minutes hike. Although located right above the busy town, it offers pristine atmosphere and peace. Monks speak good English and are very welcoming to visitors. Small museum is located in one of the temples.
- Rincheling monastery in Khotokha valley, requires somewhat about 90 minutes drive from Wangdue. Access might be difficult in case of heavy rain, since road is muddy. This monastery is another center of higher Buddhist studies.
- Tshokherling monastery in Tsirang with English language speaking Rimpoche (reincarnate lama) is the palce for lovers of road less traveled.
- Gangtey monastery in Phobjikha, famous historical establishment offers comfortable guest rooms, almost comparable to standard hotel.
Photographs
