Rest, Reflect, Renew

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

Route: Paro → Thimphu → Paro

1. 

   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.

2. 

   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.

3. 

   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.

4. 

   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.

5. 

   Day 5

   Departure · Paro Airport

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

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

Route: Paro → Thimphu → Paro → Punakha

1. 

   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.

2. 

   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.

3. 

   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.

4. 

   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.

5. 

   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.

6. 

   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.

7. 

   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.

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

Route: Paro → Thimphu → Paro → Punakha → Phobjikha

1. 

   Day 1

   Arrival & Exhale · 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.

2. 

   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.

3. 

   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.

4. 

   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.

5. 

   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.

6. 

   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.

7. 

   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.

8. 

   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.

9. 

   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.

10. 

    Day 10

    Departure · Paro Airport

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