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Reset Your Mind & Body in the Mountains of Bhutan
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Duration
9 Days
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Paro, Bhutan
Accommodation
8 Nights
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How This Trip Can Change Your Life
  • You’ll rediscover the art of slowing down: Bhutan invites you to breathe, to listen, and to simply be. Here, you’ll learn to let go of the need to always move forward and instead rediscover the power of stillness.
  • You’ll shift your perspective on happiness: as you walk through its valleys, speak with locals, and immerse yourself in their way of life, you’ll start questioning what really matters. This journey plants the seeds for a new kind of happiness, one shaped by connection, gratitude and simplicity rather than constant striving.
  • You’ll reconnect with your inner self: nature has a way of reflecting the truths we often overlook. Surrounded by Bhutan’s untouched landscapes and embraced by its deep spiritual traditions, you’ll find space to listen to yourself again.
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Tucked into the emerald folds of the Neyphu Valley and just 15 minutes from Paro Airport, lies a rare kind of sanctuary—one that doesn’t just pamper, but gently transforms. Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary invites you to experience the Himalayan Kingdom in its purest form—without changing hotels, rushing through temples, or chasing enlightenment. Here, transformation begins in stillness.

Over the course of nine soul-stilling days, you’ll be welcomed not as a tourist, but as a guest of Bhutanese tradition. From the moment you step into the Sanctuary—following a quiet Buddhist ritual to mark your arrival—the pace softens. A Traditional Bhutanese Medicine Doctor greets you with ancient wisdom. Days unfold with morning yoga, guided valley hikes, and herbal baths heated by stones from nearby rivers. You might find yourself reading in the library one moment and harvesting herbs for your own wellness treatment the next.

The highlight? A mindful pilgrimage to the iconic Tiger’s Nest Monastery—climbing through forested paths at your own rhythm, stopping for tea, reflection, and awe. You’ll also journey to the high Chele La Pass, stringing prayer flags across the wind, and wander through the sacred stillness of the Haa Valley, where centuries-old temples whisper their secrets.

And all the while, the Sanctuary holds you. Healthy, flavourful farm-to-table cuisine is served whenever you’re ready—on a terrace under the stars or beside the pool with sweeping valley views. The in-house wellness team cares deeply and quietly, tailoring your treatments to your needs. Everything is designed to help you leave not with more, but with less: fewer distractions, fewer burdens, and a little more clarity.

This is not a retreat with an agenda. It’s an invitation to return to what matters—guided by Bhutanese tradition, modern comfort, and the rarest of luxuries: time to simply be.

The 2025 Signature Journey is limited in availability and curated with care. For those seeking an immersive, meaningful way to experience Bhutan—one that respects its traditions while nurturing your own inner shift—this is your moment.

 

What's Included
  • Seven nights' accommodation
  • Early check-in upon availability
  • Special welcome ceremony
  • Daily Á la carte breakfast
  • Four-course set lunches
  • Six-course set dinners
  • Consultation with Traditional Bhutanese Medicine Doctor
  • One wellness treatment per paid night
  • Daily yoga classes
  • Sauna and steam rooms
  • Use of fully equipped gym
  • Daily meditation sessions
  • Use of indoor heated pool
  • Bhutanese cooking classes
  • Archery games
  • Pottery classes
  • Bhutanese clothing photoshoot
  • Visa processing assistance
  • Personalised itinerary planning
  • Late check-out upon availability
  • Soft drinks, fruit juices, house wine, and local beers during meals
  • Packed breakfast or lunches for day trips
  • Home-made picnics
  • Tea bar with 20 herbal teas

GOOD TO KNOW

  • Transport to or from the airport in Paro is not included
  • International/domestic flights are not included
  • Entry visa or travel permit is not included
  • 10% Bhutan Sales Tax and 10% Service Charge are not included
  • The mandatory Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) is not included
  • Costs for hiring transport and a licensed guide to visit sites outside the Sanctuary are not included
  • Entry fees for tourist sites and donations are not included

 

 

ITINERARY
Day 1
ARRIVAL
  • Arrival at the international airport in Paro.
  • Our guest experience team will welcome you at the airport.
  • The sanctuary is only a 15-minute ride from the airport.
  • Upon arrival, you are invited to participate in a special Buddhist transformation ritual before entering the sanctuary.
  • Our guest experience team will accompany you to your room and will make sure all is in order.
  • A 4-course set lunch will be served in the restaurant.
  • In the afternoon we invite you for a complimentary consultation with one of our in-house traditional Bhutanese medicine doctors.
  • After the consultation, you can have your first wellness treatment.
  • The 6-course set dinner will be served on the restaurant terrace if weather permits.
Day 2
DAY 2: ACCLIMATIZATION
  • The à la carte breakfast is served in the restaurant and always starts with a freshly blended healthy morning shot.
  • Today is all about relaxation and acclimatization, our suggestions for you:
  • Visit our library with a wide collection of magazines and books on travel, meditation, yoga, spirituality, Bhutan, and wellness.
  • Short hike in the Neyphu Valley guided by one of our guides and accompanied by a homemade picnic lunch.
  • Nice swim in our infinity pool and a rest on the sundeck terrace.
  • Herbal walk in our garden under the guidance of one of our Wellness therapists.
  • Lunch and dinner will be served in the restaurant at the time of your choice.
Day 3
TIGER’S NEST
  • The day will start in the tea bar with an early cup of herbal tea and a healthy fruit shot.
  • The ride to the Tiger’s Nest base is about 45 minutes.
  • The hike up to the Tiger’s Nest will take about 3-6 hours depending on your fitness level – during the hike there will be several pauses, where we can enjoy our packed breakfast.
  • In the Tiger’s Nest, a still operating Monastery, your guide will give you a tour and explain the meaning of all the different rooms and altars.
  • We will return to the Sanctuary in the afternoon, and recommend a hot stone herbal bath to prevent muscle pain the next day.
  • Before dinner, we invite you to dress in traditional Bhutanese clothing, and our team will take pictures of you.
  • In the evening, you have the opportunity to enjoy a traditional Bhutanese dinner.
  • If there are no clouds, our Restaurant Terrace is the perfect place for some star gazing after dinner.
Day 4
CHELE LA & HAA VALLEY
  • Before breakfast, you can join a yoga or meditation session.
  • After breakfast, we leave to make our way by car to Chele La. At around 13,000 feet (3,988 meters) it is the highest motorable pass in Bhutan. It is also the perfect place to hang some prayer flags for your well-being and a long life.
  • If you feel fit and adjusted to the high altitudes, you can still hike up another 1,000 feet (305 meters) and experience a 360-degree view of Bhutan’s natural beauty, including the Paro and Haa valleys.
  • We continue from Chele La Pass to Haa to explore the Haa Valley and have our homemade picnic lunch there.
  • After lunch, we will visit Lhakhang Karpo which was built in the 7th century by Tibetan king Songtsen Goempo.
  • On the way back to Paro, you can hike to the Kila Goenpa Nunnery, which will take about 1-2 hours.
  • We will be back in the Sanctuary around dinner time and you can enjoy another wellness treatment in the evening.
Day 5
THIMPHU
  • After breakfast, we leave for a visit of Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, about a one-hour drive from the Sanctuary.
  • On the way to Thimphu, we will stop at Chuu-zom, the junction between Paro and Thimphu where you will see different types of stupas across the river
  • We will take a short detour towards Dochu La pass, located at 3000 meters above sea level, 30 minutes from Simtokha junction. On clear days, this site offers stunning views of the Himalayan mountain ranges.
  • Lunch will be taken in one of the many local restaurants in Thimphu.
  • After lunch, we will visit the Simply Bhutan Museum, where you will have a chance to see and learn all about Bhutanese culture
  • If there is time left, we recommend a visit of Choki Traditional Art School (CTAS). CTAS is the only private institute in Bhutan that provides free education to underprivileged youths who have a keen interest in learning traditional arts and crafts.
  • Late afternoon, we will drive back to the Sanctuary, just in time for the 6-course dinner.
Day 6
REMOTE BHUTAN
  • Before breakfast, you can join a yoga or meditation session.
  • The à la carte breakfast is served in the restaurant.
  • After breakfast, you will leave to visit the remote villages around Ugyen Guru Lhakhang and Pangbisa in the Haa Valley.
  • You can either take a packed lunch, or we can arrange a Bhutanese meal at a farm.
  • We will be back at the Sanctuary in the afternoon, where you can enjoy your wellness treatment.
  • The 6-course dinner will be served on the restaurant terrace if weather permits.
Day 7
EUTOK GOENPA MONASTERY
  • Before breakfast, you can join a yoga or meditation session.
  • After breakfast, we hike to the Eutok Goenpa monastery, right across the valley under the guidance of one of our guides (about 1 hour).
  • At the Monastery, we will be welcomed by the head monk and some Buddhist rituals will be performed.
  • You will have the opportunity to talk to the monks and the students. Our guides will translate if necessary.
  • During the hike back to the Sanctuary, we will pause to enjoy a homemade picnic lunch.
  • In the afternoon, you can use the wellness facilities, participate in traditional Bhutanese sports, enjoy a wellness treatment, or join a cooking class with our Chefs.
  • The 6-course set dinner will be served on the restaurant terrace if weather permits.
Day 8
PARO
  • Before breakfast, you can join a yoga or meditation session.
  • After breakfast, we leave for Paro, where we can visit the Paro Dzong, the Bhutan National Museum, the newly renovated farmer’s market, and the Tashi Gonphel handmade paper factory.
  • For those interested in textiles, fashion, and art, you can learn more about weaving and the traditional dress of Bhutan, the gho and kira, by visiting a textile shop or gallery
  • Lunch will be taken in one of the local restaurants in Paro to discover the Bhutanese version of dim sums.
  • The afternoon can be used for wellness treatments, a nice swim in our infinity pool and a rest on the sundeck terrace, or a visit to the Namgay artisanal beer brewery in Paro.
  • The surprise farewell dinner will be served on the restaurant terrace – if weather permits.
Day 9
FAREWELL

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