In Brief

When: 7th - 30th September
The Teachers of the Present pilgrimage takes place twice a year – Usually in March and September.

Cost: The commercial value of the 24 day pilgrimage is high, but our Pilgrims simply agree to cover the remarkably low costs (Approximate: 250 UK Pounds), and then make a donation towards Dharma and Social projects we sponsor.

Included: All accommodation transport food and site fees.

Excluded: Airfares and Insurance.

Connections: You can be met at either Delhi or Kolkata Airports and accompanied to Kalimpong by Train. Kolkata (Calcutta) is the closest international airport, Delhi a little cheaper. Alternatively, you can get a Domestic flight to Bagdogra and likewise be met and accompanied to Kalimpong – 3 ½ hrs.

Travel: 6-9 pilgrims, plus your guide and two assistants. Easy walking every day. Not much travelling. The short trips on good scenic roads are by Jeep. In Kalimpong, Darjeeling and Gangtok, we use Taxis when it’s too far to walk. A day-long trek in Sikkim is optional.

Accommodation and Food: Mostly twin share. In Sikkim, we twice stay in clean rustic rooms and eat good home cooked food. Other accommodation and food is of a medium or high standard.

Practice: The first half is active, and stimulating. Every day filled with constant reminders of Bhante and his eight main teachers. The second half is rural; meditative, reflective, - a rare chance to deepen one’s connection with the ancient tradition at places blessed by Padmasambhava.

More Information: When you book we will send information sheets covering; Spiritual Preparation, Visas, Insurance, What to Take, What to Expect, Health and Safety, Recommended Reading, Detailed Itinerary, Character Notes, Literary Extracts and the Practice of Pilgrimage.

Booking: Contact us at justratna@yahoo.com