Himalayan Wellness Retreat
Meditation with monks, traditional hot stone baths, Sowa Rigpa medicine and gentle forest walks: a restorative week.
A week designed around rest. Mornings begin with meditation or yoga, days move slowly between forest walks and temple visits, and evenings end in a hot stone bath.
You'll also meet practitioners of Sowa Rigpa, Bhutan's traditional medicine, and take part in a purification ceremony with a lama.
Highlights
- Meditation guided by a monk
- Traditional hot stone baths
- Sowa Rigpa, Bhutan's traditional medicine
- Forest bathing in Phobjikha
Day by day
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Day 1
Arrive in Paro
A private transfer to your lodge and an afternoon spa treatment.
Paro valley · Photo: Christopher J. Fynn, CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Day 2
Paro
Morning meditation at a temple, then yoga and a hot stone bath.
Paro valley · Photo: Doctor 17, CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Day 3
The Tiger's Nest
Walk to Paro Taktsang slowly, with pauses to rest and reflect.
Paro Taktsang · Photo: Athira.tuttu, CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Day 4
Paro to Punakha
Visit the traditional medicine institute in Thimphu on the way, then over Dochula to Punakha.
Dochula · Photo: David Broad, CC BY 3.0 -
Day 5
Punakha
Riverside meditation, a Thruesel purification ceremony and a massage.
Punakha valley · Photo: David Broad, CC BY 3.0 -
Day 6
Punakha to Gangtey
Forest bathing on the Gangtey nature trail.
Gangtey Goenpa · Photo: Prof. Mortel, CC BY 2.0 -
Day 7
Gangtey to Paro
A relaxed drive back west, and a final hot stone bath.
Paro valley · Photo: Doctor 17, CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Day 8
Depart
A private transfer to Paro airport.
Paro International Airport · Photo: Vinayaraj, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Make it yours.
Tell us your dates and wishes, and we'll tailor this journey around you.
- Private & tailor-made
- Licensed by Bhutan’s Department of Tourism
- Every enquiry answered personally