wellness

Rest, Reflect, Renew

Yoga, meditation, traditional medicine and Bhutanese spiritual practice — journeys built around wellness, not sightseeing.

5 days / 4 nights

Paro & Thimphu Wellness Retreat

Paro · Thimphu — Rest · Reconnect · Renew

Himalayan yoga, meditation and traditional medicine in Thimphu, a spa and wellness treatment in Paro, and the Tiger's Nest pilgrimage hike for spiritual renewal.

Wellness journey through Thimphu, Paro and Punakha

7 days / 6 nights

Thimphu, Paro & Punakha Wellness Journey

Thimphu · Paro · Punakha — Slow Down · Nourish · Connect

Everything in the 5-day retreat, extended into the Punakha Valley with a scenic cycling descent from Dochula Pass and a homestay built around a Bhutanese cooking class and family life.

10 days / 9 nights

Complete Bhutan Wellness Journey

Thimphu · Paro · Punakha · Phobjikha — Move · Reflect · Connect · Become Still

The full progression from movement and ritual to family connection, closing with a monastery stay and silent reflection in Phobjikha, Bhutan's most contemplative valley.

wellness journey progression

Choose Your Depth

5 Days

Reconnect

Thimphu + Paro

Rest your body, quiet your mind and reconnect with yourself.

7 Days

Restore

Thimphu + Paro + Punakha

Slow down, nourish yourself and experience the warmth of Bhutanese family life.

10 Days

Transform

Thimphu + Paro + Punakha + Phobjikha

A deeper journey through movement, spirituality, local connection, nature and stillness.

wellness journey · rest · reconnect · renew

Paro & Thimphu Wellness Retreat

5 days of Himalayan yoga, traditional medicine and spiritual renewal across Thimphu and Paro, closing with the Tiger's Nest pilgrimage.

Duration

5 days / 4 nights

Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Max Altitude

3,120m

Best Season

Mar–May · Sep–Nov

Route: Paro → Thimphu → Paro

Day by Day

Day 1

Arrival & Unwind · Paro → Thimphu

Arrive at Paro International Airport to a warm Bhutanese welcome, then take the scenic drive to Thimphu. Check in and settle into your accommodation over a welcome herbal tea, followed by a gentle evening walk and a traditional Bhutanese dinner before an early rest.

Day 2

Mind, Body & Inner Guidance · Thimphu

Begin with morning Himalayan yoga, then visit the Traditional Medicine Hospital in Thimphu for an introduction to Bhutanese traditional medicine and wellness philosophy. After lunch, hike to Wangditse Temple, hoisting personal prayer flags along the way and pausing for quiet meditation overlooking Thimphu Valley. The day closes with a Bhutanese astrology consultation and a relaxing dinner.

Day 3

Renewal · Thimphu → Paro

Start with morning meditation before the scenic journey from Thimphu to Paro. Visit Kyichu Lhakhang and take a gentle countryside walk, followed by a traditional Bhutanese lunch and a spa and wellness treatment. Enjoy free time to rest before an evening walk through Paro town.

Day 4

Tiger's Nest & Spiritual Renewal · Paro

After an early breakfast, undertake the Taktshang (Tiger's Nest) pilgrimage hike, walking mindfully through the pine forest with time for prayer, reflection and contemplation at the monastery. Descend for lunch and rest, then visit Wang Sisinang Shechen Orgyen Chodzong Nunnery to take part in a butter lamp offering, closing with a quiet evening of reflection.

Day 5

Departure · Paro Airport

Enjoy a final breakfast before checking out and transferring to Paro International Airport for your departure from Bhutan.

What's Included

Included

Full board meals (breakfast & dinner)
Twin-share accommodation
Licensed English-speaking guide
All ground transportation & airport transfers
Visa & SDF filing assistance
In-country medical insurance

Not Included

International airfare
Guide and driver gratuities
Travel & medical evacuation insurance
Monument & dzong entry fees
Personal expenses & shopping
Optional activities (spa treatments, etc.)

Thimphu, Paro and Punakha wellness journey

wellness journey · slow down · nourish · connect

Thimphu, Paro & Punakha Wellness Journey

7 days extending the Paro and Thimphu retreat into a Punakha homestay built around a Bhutanese cooking class and family life.

Duration

7 days / 6 nights

Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Max Altitude

3,120m

Best Season

Mar–May · Sep–Nov

Route: Paro → Thimphu → Paro → Punakha

Day by Day

Day 1

Arrival & Unwind · Paro → Thimphu

Arrive at Paro International Airport to a warm Bhutanese welcome, then take the scenic transfer to Thimphu. Check in over a welcome herbal tea, followed by a gentle evening walk and a traditional Bhutanese dinner.

Day 2

Mind, Body & Inner Guidance · Thimphu

Begin with Himalayan sunrise yoga, then visit the Traditional Medicine Hospital to learn about Bhutanese traditional medicine. After lunch, hike to Wangditse Temple, hoisting prayer flags and meditating overlooking the valley, before a Bhutanese astrology consultation and an evening of relaxation.

Day 3

Nature & Renewal · Thimphu → Paro

Start with morning meditation before the scenic drive to Paro. Visit Kyichu Lhakhang and take a gentle walk through the countryside, followed by a traditional Bhutanese lunch and a spa and wellness treatment, with a free evening to rest.

Day 4

Tiger's Nest & Spiritual Cleansing · Paro

After an early breakfast, undertake the Taktshang (Tiger's Nest) pilgrimage hike with a mindful forest walk and time for prayer and reflection. Descend for lunch and rest at your accommodation, then visit Wang Sisinang Shechen Orgyen Chodzong Nunnery for a butter lamp offering and a quiet evening.

Dochula Pass and cycling towards Punakha

Day 5

Movement & Nature · Paro → Punakha

After an early breakfast, depart Paro for Punakha on a scenic journey through the Himalayan landscape, stopping at Dochula Pass for a cycling experience down towards Punakha as the valley opens up below. Following lunch, arrive at your Punakha homestay and settle into the peaceful farmhouse environment.

Bhutanese cooking class with a host family in Punakha

Day 6

The Art of Slow Living · Punakha Homestay

Wake slowly into the Punakha countryside with a gentle meditation and a traditional Bhutanese breakfast. Join a Bhutanese cooking class with your host family, learning to prepare traditional dishes before sharing a farm-to-table lunch together. Spend the afternoon walking through the village and farmland, with free time to rest before an evening of conversation and storytelling with your hosts.

Day 7

Departure

Share a final breakfast with the host family before checking out and transferring towards the departure point for your flight out of Bhutan.

What's Included

Included

Full board meals (breakfast & dinner)
Twin-share accommodation & Punakha homestay
Licensed English-speaking guide
All ground transportation & airport transfers
Visa & SDF filing assistance
In-country medical insurance

Not Included

International airfare
Guide and driver gratuities
Travel & medical evacuation insurance
Monument & dzong entry fees
Personal expenses & shopping
Optional activities (spa treatments, etc.)

wellness journey · move · reflect · connect · become still

Complete Bhutan Wellness Journey

10 days from Himalayan yoga and ritual in Thimphu to a Punakha homestay and a monastery stay with silent reflection in Phobjikha.

Duration

10 days / 9 nights

Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Max Altitude

3,120m

Best Season

Mar–May · Sep–Nov

Route: Paro → Thimphu → Paro → Punakha → Phobjikha

Day by Day

Day 1

Arrival & Exhale · Paro → Thimphu

Yoga and traditional medicine in Thimphu

Day 2

Body & Breath · Thimphu

Rise for Himalayan sunrise yoga, then visit the Traditional Medicine Hospital in Thimphu for an introduction to Bhutanese traditional medicine and wellness philosophy. Enjoy a traditional Bhutanese lunch and a free afternoon to relax, closing the day with an evening meditation.

Wangditse Temple and prayer flags overlooking Thimphu Valley

Day 3

Pray, Reflect & Look Within · Thimphu

After morning meditation, hike to Wangditse Temple, hoisting personal prayer flags and pausing for quiet meditation overlooking Thimphu Valley. Following lunch, take free time for reflection before a Bhutanese astrology consultation and an evening of relaxation.

Day 4

Renewal · Thimphu → Paro

Begin with morning meditation before the scenic drive to Paro. Visit Kyichu Lhakhang for a gentle countryside experience, then enjoy a traditional Bhutanese lunch followed by a spa and wellness treatment, with a free evening to rest.

Day 5

Tiger's Nest · Paro

After an early breakfast, undertake the Taktshang (Tiger's Nest) pilgrimage hike, walking mindfully through the forest with time for prayer and contemplation. Return to Paro for lunch and rest, followed by a spa or recovery treatment and a quiet evening.

Butter lamp offering, Dochula Pass and cycling towards Punakha

Day 6

Cleansing, Cycling & Arrival in Punakha

Start with morning meditation, then visit Wang Sisinang Shechen Orgyen Chodzong Nunnery to take part in a butter lamp offering. Continue the journey towards Punakha, stopping at Dochula Pass for a cycling experience down towards the valley through the changing mountain landscape. Arrive in Punakha and check in to your traditional homestay for a slow and peaceful evening.

Day 7

The Art of Slow Living · Punakha Homestay

Wake naturally into the peaceful Punakha countryside with a gentle meditation and a traditional Bhutanese breakfast. Join a Bhutanese cooking class with your host family, learning to prepare traditional dishes before a farm-to-table lunch. Walk through the village and farmland with time to relax at the homestay, closing with evening storytelling and conversation with your hosts.

Day 8

From Activity to Stillness · Punakha → Phobjikha

After a slow breakfast and morning meditation, journey through scenic countryside to Phobjikha Valley, arriving in Gangtey for a gentle nature walk. Visit Gangtey Monastery for an introduction to monastic life as the journey shifts into a quieter rhythm, with an overnight monastery stay.

Day 9

Silence & Reflection · Phobjikha

Begin with early morning meditation, experiencing the peaceful rhythm of monastic life with optional participation in appropriate monastic prayers or practices. Take a silent walk through Phobjikha Valley for nature appreciation and birdwatching, followed by personal reflection, journaling and a digital detox. The journey closes with a wellness reflection and farewell dinner.

Day 10

Departure · Paro Airport

Enjoy a final breakfast before checking out and transferring to Paro International Airport for your departure from Bhutan.

What's Included

Included

Full board meals (breakfast & dinner)
Twin-share accommodation, Punakha homestay & monastery stay
Licensed English-speaking guide
All ground transportation & airport transfers
Visa & SDF filing assistance
In-country medical insurance

Not Included

International airfare
Guide and driver gratuities
Travel & medical evacuation insurance
Monument & dzong entry fees
Personal expenses & shopping
Optional activities (spa treatments, etc.)