Bhutan
Butter Lamps and Monk Blessing
You’ll probably have been in Bhutan for a few days by the time you reach Gangtey, by which time you’ll have a sense of the extent to which spirituality is part of life here.
This special experience is a great way to mark an occasion such as a honeymoon or simply get a deeper sense of Buddhism in Bhutan.
Travel with your guide to Gangtey Goempa to experience an early morning traditional Tshewang prayer ceremony in the company of crimson-clad monks, this culminates in the lighting of a traditional butter lamp and is followed by a personal blessing from a reincarnated master. After the blessing, there is time to enjoy a private breakfast within the monastery overlooking the vast valley below.
What you’ll do
- Visit Gangtey Goempa for a serene early morning Tshewang prayer ceremony
- Take part in lighting a traditional butter lamp with monks
- Receive a personal blessing from a reincarnated master
- Enjoy a private breakfast overlooking Gangtey Valley
