Your Bhutan
Participant Dashboard
November 2 - 10, 2024
Your Quest Starts Now
We’re very excited that you’ve made the commitment to join us on a lifechanging quest to the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. Below you will find our official sign up form, packing list, travel insurance recommendations, and other logistical items to prepare you for this experience.
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Complete the official Sign Up form below
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Once signed up, we will send you a PDF with wire transfer instructions
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We require travel insurance for our quests, See recommended options below
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Join us on the community call 1 month before the quest
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Review our packing list and pack your bags
Sign Up Form
Travel Insurance
You will need to secure travel insurance. We recommend GeoBlue for travel medical and international health insurance. SquareMouth is a great site for US participants to compare several policies against each other. Many credit card companies offer travel insurance policies as well.
We recommend you consider coverage for emergency medical needs, medical evacuation, cancellation coverage of at least $2k and interruption coverage of at least $3k. It is up to you if you'd like to secure coverage for the cost you will pay Abroad.
Packing List
November is the tail end of the autumn peak season in Bhutan. November is a month with pleasant maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Thimphu. November is a dry month with an average rainfall around 8mm (0.3inch) in Thimphu. Below is a comprehensive packing list that we recommend you follow as you pack your bags. Alternatively, you may download the list as a PDF too.
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Valid Passport (Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months following the date of your arrival to Bhutan!)
Copy of passport (save digitally or keep separately from the original)
Travel Insurance policy
Flight information (digitally or printed)
Credit cards and cash
List of emergency contacts and allergies, if applicable
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Underwear
Thermal underwear (pants and long sleeve)
Breathable t shirts (short and long sleeve)
Fleece or warm sweater
Light sweater
Trekking pants
Light long pants
Lightweight shorts
Pajamas
Warm socks or slippers
Rain jacket
Down jacket
Warm hat
Thin gloves or mittens
Swimsuit
Baseball Hat (for sun protection)
**Layers are helpful as it’s typically cool in the morning and evening and warms up throughout the day
*There is opportunity for laundry at both hotels
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Headlamp (rechargeable or with spare batteries)
Strong powerbank or solar charger
Cell phone with charger
Travel plug adapter (EU Adaptor)
Headphones
Camera, tablet, computer, necessary batteries and chargers
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Glasses/Sunglasses
Books/Magazines
Journal and Pen
Sleep Mask
Travel Pillow
Water Bottle
Snacks/protein bars for the hikes
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Toothbrush/toothpaste/floss
Deodorant
Hairbrush
Sunscreen
Face lotion
Razor
Shower Gel/Soap
Shampoo/Conditioner
Wet Wipes
Lip Balm
Lotion/Body Oil
Eye Drops
Allergy Medicine
Advil or Aleve
Small toiletry bag for overnight at Monastery
Band aids
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Day pack
Trekking Pants
Heavy socks
Broken in tennis shoes / hiking boots
Walking sticks are not necessary but if you use them, bring them.
I T I N E R A R Y
November 2 - 10, 2024
Arrival
Day One
Check-into COMO Metropolitan Hotel + Thai Massages
2-6 p.m.
Community Dinner Michelin Thai Restaurant
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Good night rest
8:30 p.m. onward
Day Two
Bangkok to Bhutan
Grab and Go Breakfast, Check-Out & Vans to Airport
3:30 a.m.
Transfer to Suvarnabhumi Airport
3:30 - 4:30 a.m.
6:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Fly to Paro, Bhutan with Himalayan Views
10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Drive from Paro to Terma Linca Hotel
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch & Check-in to Hotel
Rest & Integration
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Traditional Welcome Ceremony and a Brief History and Culture of Bhutan by Dr. Dorji Wangchuk
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Setting Your Intentions & Sharing Your Story with Mark Levy
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Dinner with Traditional Bhutanese Music
9:00 p.m. onwards
Contemplation and Good Night Rest
Day Three
Punakha Dzong
Morning Mindfulness & Movement with Justin Milano
6:30 - 7:00 a.m.
7:00 - 7:30 a.m.
Breakfast at Hotel
Drive to and Stop at Dochula Pass for Himalayan Views & Gratitude Ceremony
7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Drive to Punakha Dzong
9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Compassion & Loving Kindness by Dr. Dorji Wangchuk
11:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Brief History & Guided Tour of Punakha Dzong with Local Guides and Monks
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Picnic Lunch by the river
1:00 - 2:00 p.m
2:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Drive back to Chimi Lhakhang Monastery
Being Your Authentic Self by Dr. Dorji Wangchuk, an introduction to the Divine Madman Drukpa Kunley
2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Drive back to Terma Linca Hotel & Rest
4-7 p.m.
Buffet Dinner at Hotel
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Fire Circle (Optional) with Justin Milano and Mark Levy, Good Night Rest
8 p.m. onward
Day Four
Dodedhra Monastery
Morning Mindfulness & Movement with Justin Milano
7:00 - 7:30 a.m.
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast at Hotel
Full Moon Blessing and Q&A with a Reincarnate Rimpoche
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
10:00 – 12.30 p.m.
Hike/Trek to Dodedhra Monastery with Guides*
Welcome Tea and Lunch with the Abbot & Rinpoches
12:30 – 13:30 p.m.
1:30 – 2.30 p.m.
Rest, Integration, and Room Assignment
Compassion & Community (Moelam) by Dr. Dorji Wangchuk
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Tour of Dodedra Temples with Dr. Dorji Wangchuk
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Individual Reflections & Journaling (Tea & Refreshments Available)
4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Dinner with Monks
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. Onward
Fire Circle, Storytelling, Group Sharing
Day Five
Dodedhra to Paro
Gho & Kira Dressing
7:00 - 7:30 a.m.
Long Life Ceremony - Context Setting by Dr. Dorji Wangchuk: Purity of Heart, Intentions and Self-Compassion
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Breakfast with Monks and Rinpoches
Q&A with the Abbot and the Rimpoches
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Silent Hike Down the Mountain, Practicing Unconstrained Observation & Self Enquiry
11:00 - 12:30 p.m.
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch at Folk Heritage Restaurant
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Transfer to Naksel Paro
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Check-Into Hotel, Rest & Journaling
Compassion, Wisdom & Leadership with Dr. Dorji Wangchuk
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Dinner at Naksel
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Optional Fire Circle and Good Night Rest
7:30 p.m. Onward
Day Six
Paro Dzong
Morning Mindfulness & Movement with Justin Milano
6:30 - 7:30 a.m.
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Breakfast at Hotel
Mark Levy Employee Experience Session with Break
9:30 - Noon
Noon - 1:00 p.m
Lunch at Hotel
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Rest, Massages and Shopping in Paro
Private Session with Abbot Kinley Tenzin in Paro Dzong
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
5:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Transfer from Dzong to Nephyu Cafe
Selfless Service Dinner at Neyphu Cafe (Fantastic Shopping Opportunity at the Restaurant)
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
8:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Transfer back to hotel
Day Seven
Tiger’s Nest
6:00 - 7:00 a.m.
Breakfast at Hotel
Drive to Tiger's Nest Monastery (Dongkala Gonpa, one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Bhutan,for those not wanting to do the big hike)
7:00 - 7:30 a.m.
Hike to Monastery with Tea and Snacks at Viewpoint*
7:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Session on Contentment & Balance (The middle path philosophy) with Dr. Dorji Wangchuk
10:00 - 11.00 a.m
11:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Guided Tour of Monastery
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Lunch at Tiger’s Nest Viewpoint Cafe
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Hike back to base & transfer to hotel
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Free time, Rest & Massages/Hot Stone Baths
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Closing Circle Led by Justin Milano
Dinner & Farewell Ceremony for Guides and Drivers
7:30 p.m. onward
Day Eight
Departure
6:45 - 7:45 a.m.
Checkout hotel & breakfast
7:45 a.m.
Depart hotel for Paro Airport
Flights back to BKK with Letter to Self Reflection Activity
10:35 a.m.
Arrival in Bangkok and Transfers to COMO Metropolitan Hotel
4:05 p.m.
Dinner at Benjarong Restaurant with Bhutanese Reflection Session
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m. onward
Good Night Rest
Have Additional Questions?
If you have any questions, you may email our event production team at any time.