Last week, we shared long weekends that are coming in 2020.  We know everyone is excited so here’s some suggestions for meaningful adventures in 2020!

Good Friday – Borobudur, Indonesia (10 Apr 2020, Friday)

 

Entering April, the weather in Yogyakarta starts to get warmer but the good news is that it will also be less cloudy, thus making it a good occasion to visit Borobudur and catch the famous Borobudur Sunrise!

 

Visit the largest Mahayana Buddhist structure in the world and be awed by the immensity of the achievements of the Sailendra Empire more than 1000 years ago.  We will also visit the magnificent Prambanan Temple, tour local arts and crafts and walk the bustling Malioboro Street!

 

Check out our Borobudur Ancient Candi Tour starting from SGD799 (airfare inclusive)

 

 

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Labour Day -  Ladakh, India (1 May 2020, Friday)

 

The high-altitude Himalayan terrain of Ladakh (literally the “land of high passes”) is largely inaccessible during the cold seasons of the year.   Summer is the best time to visit this picturesque beauty with unique cultures and majestic Buddhist monasteries. 

 

Join our special in-depth limited quantity Ladakh tour to see the enchanting valley lakes, holy mountains and mysterious sand dunes.

 

Our 10 Day in Search of Spirituality in Ladakh are limited to registration only. Please contact us to reserve your spot and to get more information.

Vesak Day – Borobudur, Indonesia (7 May 2020, Thursday)

 

Vesak (or Waisak) is a major Buddhist event and commemorates the Birth, Enlightenment and Parinirvana of the Lord Buddha some 2500 years ago. What better time to visit this world heritage site that took almost a century to complete by the Javanese empire Sailendra back in 800 AD.

 

With 504 Buddha statues and 2,670 relief panels depicting various aspects of Buddhism, including the life of the Buddha, Jataka tales and aspects of the Avatamsaka Sutra, be prepared to spend at least three hours peering at these amazingly detailed panels.

 

Check out our Borobudur Ancient Candi Tour starting from SGD799 (airfare inclusive)

 

 

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National Day – Singapore (9 Aug 2020, Sunday)

 

Staying in town to celebrate National Day with our fellow citizens? Great move! In addition to the festivities, it is also timely to take advantage of the rest days to visit some truly amazing Buddhist temples here in Singapore!

 

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple

 

The majestic Buddha Tooth Relic Temple (BTRT) is located at the heart of Chinatown and is a towering four storey building filled with Buddhist sculptures, statues and artefacts.  Located amidst the prayer halls is a museum dedicated to the Life of the Buddha.

 

Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery

Singapore’s oldest Buddhist monastery and arguably also its finest in Buddhist architecture and heritage conservation the Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery (LSSLM) is a national treasure and truly a sight to behold.  Modelled after the Xi Chan Si (Western Zen Temple) in Fuzhou, LSSLM has been extensively restored and looks completely new despite 120 years old.  Call us to book a walking tour and we will share with you the deep and rich history behind this amazing temple!

 

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Hari Raya Puasa (24 May 2020, Sunday) /

Hari Raya Haji (31 July 2020, Friday) /

Deepavali (14 Nov 2020, Saturday) - Sikkim, India

 

Fancy a journey to one of those rare destinations that is still relatively unknown to international tourists.  Sikkim, is a state of India, having joined India as her 22nd state in a referendum conducted in 1975. The state borders Tibet in the north and northeast, Bhutan in the east, Nepal in the west, and West Bengal to the south. 

 

Highly popular amongst Indian domestic tourists for its biodiversity, pristine alpine and cool climates, Sikkim is also a host to Kanchenjunga the third highest mountain in the world.  When travelling within Sikkim, one gets to see waterfalls and Kanchenjunga mountain throughout! Truly majestic!

 

Bodhi Travel is a Sikkim travel specialist – contact us to find out more about the following

1. 7D6N Sikkim Spiritual Tour (SGD 1099 airfare excluded)
2. 8D7N Sikkim Village Tour (SGD 1199 airfare excluded)
3. 8D7N Sikkim Cultural Tour (SGD 1299 airfare excluded)
4. 11D10N Goecha La Trek (SGD 999 airfare excluded)
5. 8D7N Sikkim Yoga Retreat (SGD 1199 airfare excluded)

 

 

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Christmas Day - Chiang Mai, Thailand (25 Dec 2020, Friday)

 

It is a well-known fact that sakuras are a wonderful indicator of spring in Japan.  However, sakuras (or cherry blossom) are a common tree found along the temperate zone of the Northern Hemisphere.

 

Do you know that you can actually see these magnificent pink flowers in Chiang Mai too*? We will make special stops during our signature CHIANG MAI BUDDHISM AND CULTURAL TOUR to view these beautiful blooming flowers! As you know, all conditioned states are impermanent, so don't miss this short window of opportunity to catch these flowers while they are in season!

 

* sakura seasons are subject to climate and seasonality and can be delayed to January/February.

 

 

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