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Outdoor extended 5 nights / 6 days

A six-day trip through Sikkim with highlights such as a welcome ceremony in the Fabong Lho sanctuary, a typical outdoor bath, a full-day excursion to Gangtok with various sights, a day trip to Tsomgo Lake and a yak ride.


Program

  • Day 1: Pick up from Bagdogra airport and transfer to Bamboo Retreat Hotel. Dinner. Overnight stay.
  • Day 2: Enjoy a full day hike in the Fabong Lho Conservation Area. Before the start of the tour, a local shaman will perform a welcome ceremony. Experience the old-growth jungle and, weather permitting, the Khanchenjunge mountain. After the trekking you can visit the Rumtek monastery. Typical Bhutia dinner and overnight stay.
  • Day 3: Enjoy a typical outdoor bath today to relax your muscles after yesterday’s trekking. Also visit the Ranka Monastery. Typical Lepcha dinner and overnight stay.
  • Day 4: Enjoy a full day excursion to Gangtok with well-known and lesser-known sights! Sights include Tashi Viewpoint, Lusyama, Enchey Monastery, Orchid and Flower Exhibition, Palace Temple, Tibetology Center, Do-Drul Choerten, MG Marg (pedestrian area of Gangtok). If you want to see a typical Bollywood movie, we can arrange that as well. Typical Nepali dinner and overnight stay.
  • Day 5: Enjoy a day trip to Lake Tsomgo. On the way you will visit a sanctuary and at the lake you can take a walk around the lake or to a viewpoint. You can also take a yak ride here. On your return, you can go shopping again in MG Marg and have dinner. Return to the Bamboo Retreat Hotel in the evening, overnight stay.
  • Day 6: Transfer to Bagdogra airport or to your onward destination.

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Mindful 5 nights / 6 days

A five-day spiritual journey in Sikkim awaits you, starting with a herbal bath, massage therapy and meditation on the first day. Follow a mandala class, experience a Lepcha village welcoming ceremony and visit Ranka Monastery on the following days. The fourth day includes an exploration of Rumtek monasteries, terraced rice fields and a guided meditation.


Program

  • Day 1: Today you will enjoy a herbal bath, a massage therapy and an introduction to meditation. Dinner on the farm. Overnight stay.
  • Day 2: Take part in a mandala class and enjoy a garden tour. Dinner at the farm. Overnight stay.
  • Day 3: After breakfast, take a short optional hike through terraced fields to a Lepcha settlement. You will then drive to a Lepcha village and experience a welcoming ceremony by the village shaman. Taste typical Lepcha snacks. Also visit a rare, old Lepcha house on stilts. Afterwards, visit the Ranka monastery. Dinner from farm to table. Overnight stay.
  • Day 4: After breakfast, visit the old and new monasteries of Rumtek and visit the terraced paddy fields of Martam. Enjoy a guided meditation session. Dinner from farm to farm. Overnight stay.
  • Day 5: Transfer to Bagdogra airport or to your onward destination.

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Monsoon Special

Take advantage of our special prices during the monsoon season, which runs from mid-June to the end of August.


Program

  • Offer for 2 persons: Spend the night in one of our cozy double rooms and enjoy half board (breakfast and dinner) for only CHF 68 per night.

  • Offer for 1 person: Relax in one of our single rooms and enjoy half board (breakfast and dinner) for only CHF 48 per night.

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Christmas Special

Enjoy our special prices during the most beautiful and special time of the year.Celebrate the festive season with us in the inviting ambience of our hotel and let yourself be pampered by our warm hospitality. Our Christmas offers are specially designed to make your holidays an unforgettable experience.


Program

  • Offer for 2 people: Spend the nights of 24 and 25 December in one of our cozy double rooms and enjoy 2x breakfast and 2x special Christmas dinner for only CHF 85. Experience the festive atmosphere and the culinary delights we have prepared for you.

  • Offer for 1 person: Relax in one of our single rooms and get 2x breakfast and 2x special Christmas dinner for only CHF 60 for the nights of December 24th and 25th. Enjoy the special atmosphere and festive meals alone or in company.

    Let’s experience the magic of Christmas together and make your holidays special. We look forward to welcoming you to our restaurant.

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Wellness Special

Treat yourself to some time out and experience unforgettable days of relaxation and regeneration with our exclusive wellness special offer. In our wellness oasis, we offer you a wide range of soothing treatments to pamper body and soul.


Program

  • Special for 2 people: Spend two nights in one of our comfortable double rooms and enjoy not only 2x breakfast, but also a traditional herbal bath together, which will transport you and your partner into a world of relaxation. This comprehensive package is available for just CHF 150 to make your time together extra special.

  • Special for 1 person: If you would like to enjoy the peace and relaxation on your own, we invite you to spend two nights in one of our single rooms. Here you will also receive 2x breakfast and a personal traditional herbal bath to help you regain your inner balance. This relaxing offer is available for only CHF 128.

    Our wellness offers are designed to revitalize the senses and leave the stress of everyday life behind. In our cozy atmosphere, you can enjoy the healing power of wellness treatments to the fullest.

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Honeymoon Special


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Experience the fresh, cool breeze, romantic walks in the picturesque villages and visits to world-famous monasteries in our enchanting surroundings. A honeymoon is a very special time to celebrate your love and create memories together. With us, newlyweds can enjoy their romantic getaway undisturbed and spend precious moments in complete privacy.

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Program

Our honeymoon package includes:

  • Three nights’ accommodation in a double room with balcony or an Emerald Apartment with TV.
  • Breakfast and dinner in front of the fireplace.
  • A candlelight dinner during your stay.
  • A honeymoon cake to celebrate your love.
  • A fruit basket and delicious cookies in your room.
  • Fresh flowers every day to enhance the romantic atmosphere.
  • A relaxing herbal bath to help you unwind together.
  • A romantically decorated bed of your choice to celebrate your love.

Our special prices for your honeymoon:

3 nights in an Emerald Apartment: CHF 788
3 nights in a standard room with balcony: CHF 428

For more information on our honeymoon packages and to book, please contact us directly.

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Monasteries of Rumtek


New monastery in Rumtek

Description

Immerse yourself in the Buddhist heritage of Sikkim and join us on a visit to the two Kagyu monasteries of Rumtek. Your guide will explain the different schools of Buddhism and the significance of the Buddhist murals, statues, and symbols. You will gain deep insights into the life of the monks at the monastery.

If possible, we will allow you to experience a “Puja”: a religious ceremony where monks or devotees invoke spiritual powers through prayers, chants, offerings, and rituals to attain prosperity, healing, protection, or enlightenment.

Both monasteries host mask dance festivals in winter. We are happy to provide information on the anticipated dates.
Optionally, you can end the day with a walk from the nunnery to the Bamboo Retreat Hotel.

The new monastery

The new Rumtek Monastery, also known as the Rumtek Dharma Chakra Centre, was built in 1966 in Tibetan style under the leadership of the 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje. After the Karmapa fled Tibet, the Chogyal (King of Sikkim) offered him asylum and support to build a new monastery. It is one of the most significant Buddhist monasteries in Sikkim and the main monastery of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism in India. It houses the Golden Shrine, which displays statues of the Karmapa reincarnations, and is an important pilgrimage site for Buddhists worldwide. The monastery holds great religious significance and is also a center for Buddhist studies and practices. During the lifetime of the 16th Karmapa, it was an important pilgrimage destination for Tibetan Buddhists from around the world. The Karmapa is one of the most important reincarnations in Tibetan Buddhism and the head of the Karma Kagyu school, one of the four main branches of Tibetan Buddhism. The Dalai Lama is the head of the Gelugpa (Yellow Hat) tradition. Your guide will also show you the “Golden Shrine,” the most important sanctuary in the main Rumtek Monastery, where all previous Karmapa reincarnations are represented with statues.

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    New monastery Rumtek

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    Monk reciting a prayer

The old monastery

The old Rumtek Monastery, founded in 1734, is situated on a picturesque hill and radiates a peaceful, meditative atmosphere. It was originally the main monastery of the Kagyu tradition in Sikkim before the new monastery was built. It is a less-visited site compared to the new monastery, but it holds significant historical and spiritual importance. Visitors can experience its simpler, original architecture and enjoy the tranquil surroundings. The monastery is also known for its impressive views of the surrounding landscape and occasional religious ceremonies.

Olt monastery Rumtek

Olt monastery Rumtek

Program

Duration: 4 – 6 hours (Travel time: approx. 1 hour)

Included in the price:

  • Transport to the Rumtek monasteries with entrance fees
  • Accompaniment by an English-speaking local, expert guide
  • Drinking water and lunch (either packed or at a local restaurant)
  • Sightseeing as per description, including the “Golden Stupa”
  • Opportunity to experience a prayer ceremony

Optional:

  • Guided walk from the Rumtek Nunnery to the Bamboo Retreat Hotel
  • Visit to the Rumtek Nunnery
  • Arrangement of a “Puja” tailored to your needs, performed by one or more monks in the meditation room of the Bamboo Retreat Hotel

Price on request: Varies depending on the number of participants, season, and qualifications of the guide.

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A collection of impressions that await you in Rumtek.

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Cultural experience in the Lepcha village


Lepcha shaman at a protection and purification ceremony in Sikkim

Description

Experience the rich cultural heritage of Sikkim’s indigenous people, the Lepchas, and gain insights into rural life.

After breakfast, we embark on a hike along narrow paths through terraced rice fields to a small indigenous village. Depending on the season, various fieldwork activities are carried out: from plowing the fields with oxen in spring to planting rice seedlings, irrigating the rice fields, and harvesting rice in the autumn. This hike offers year-round fascinating glimpses into village and rural life.

Afterward, a short drive takes us to another Lepcha village, where we can see an old Lepcha house built on stilts. In a village house, we are invited to join the village shaman for a ceremony. We experience a welcoming and protection ritual and enjoy a cup of tea together.
Finally, we visit the “Lingdum Zurman Kharwang” monastery. Inside this colorful complex, the murals depict important events in the life of the Buddha. The monastery also houses an active monk school, and young monks can often be seen memorizing the Tibetan alphabet or reciting mantras (powerful prayers).

In the full-day version, we will take an extended hike through the rural area. We will ascend to the village of Rey. On the way back to the Bamboo Retreat Hotel, we may visit the village monastery, a typical rural house, a school, and a small dairy farm.

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    Short hike on terraced rice fields in the fall

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    Sometimes the ceremony takes place in a village house…

  • Traditionally, the cows are fed cut branches of leaves

    Traditionally, the cows are fed cut branches of leaves

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    Typical Lepcha house on stilts

Program: Option 1

Duration: 3 – 4 hours (hike approx. 1 hour; drive approx. 40 minutes)

Included in the price:

  • All transfers in a Toyota Innova or similar vehicle
  • Drinking water
  • English-speaking guide
  • Short hike from Bamboo Retreat Hotel
  • Village walk / traditional houses and a Lepcha house on stilts
  • Shamanic ceremony with typical Lepcha snacks and millet beer in a village house or outdoors
  • Visit to the “Lingdum Zurman Kharwang” monastery

Price on request: Varies depending on the number of participants and season

Program: Option 2

Duration: 6 – 8 hours (hike approx. 3 hours; drive approx. 40 minutes)

Included in the price:

  • All services included in the half-day program, plus:
  • Visit to a local school (depending on the season)
  • Visit to the village Buddhist temple
  • Lepcha cultural program with folk dances, songs, and/or instrumental performances
  • Ethnic Lepcha lunch

Price on request: Varies depending on the number of participants and season

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Gallery

A little collection of impressions that have been made on this journey.

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