A shorter tour perfect for those seeking spiritual rejuvenation. Visit Bhutan’s sacred monasteries and fortresses, and engage in mindful activities such as meditation, prayer flag hoisting, and hot stone baths.
Paro International Airport (Google Map)
◦ Meditation sessions at Paro Taktsang and Kyichu Lhakhang
◦ Visit the sacred sites of Jakar Dzong and Tamshing Lhakhang
◦ Relax in a traditional Bhutanese hot stone bath
◦ Experience the quiet charm of Punakha Valley
◦ Light butter lamps for blessings at local temples
Activities:
▪ Warm welcome at Paro International Airport with a traditional Bhutanese scarf.
▪ Scenic drive to Thimphu (1.5-hour drive) through river valleys and mountain landscapes.
▪ Visit Tashichho Dzong, a fortress and monastic center.
▪ Check-in to your hotel, followed by a relaxing orientation walk around Thimphu town.
▪ Evening meditation session at a local monastery to introduce Bhutan’s spiritual practices.
◦ Overnight: Thimphu
Activities:
▪ Begin your day with a spiritual visit to the National Memorial Chorten, where locals come for daily prayers and circumambulation.
▪ Participate in a guided meditation session at Buddha Dordenma, a serene site with a towering Buddha statue overlooking the valley.
▪ Visit Changangkha Lhakhang, an ancient temple known for its peaceful ambiance and panoramic views.
▪ Experience traditional Bhutanese healing at the Institute of Traditional Medicine, learning about ancient wellness practices.
▪ Optional visit to the Textile Museum or Handicraft Bazaar for a cultural touch.
◦ Overnight: Thimphu
Activities:
▪ Drive to Punakha (3-hour drive), crossing the Dochula Pass. Stop at the 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens and take in the panoramic Himalayan views.
▪ Visit the sacred Punakha Dzong, beautifully situated at the confluence of two rivers.
▪ Take a spiritual pilgrimage hike to Chimi Lhakhang, the fertility temple, where you can participate in a short prayer ceremony.
▪ Evening free for a stroll along the riverside, soaking in the tranquil atmosphere of the Punakha Valley.
◦ Overnight: Punakha
Activities:
▪ Morning meditation session at a local monastery in Punakha to deepen your spiritual experience.
▪ Drive back to Paro (4-hour drive), with opportunities to stop and take in scenic viewpoints.
▪ In Paro, visit the Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest and most revered temples in Bhutan, and join monks in a prayer session for blessings.
▪ Visit Rinpung Dzong in the evening, a fortress that once served as a monastery and military defense structure.
◦ Overnight: Paro
Activities:
▪ Early morning hike to the legendary Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest), Bhutan’s most iconic spiritual site, perched on a cliff 900 meters above the valley.
▪ Participate in a guided meditation session in the serene surroundings of the monastery, a perfect conclusion to your spiritual journey.
▪ After the hike, return to Paro for a traditional Bhutanese hot stone bath (optional) to rejuvenate before departure.
▪ Transfer to Paro International Airport for your departure flight, concluding your spiritual retreat in Bhutan.
