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Bhutan Wellness & Meditation Retreat

An 8-day private Bhutan retreat with guided meditation, a traditional hot stone bath and gentle walks in the Punakha valley. Fewer hotel changes and free afternoons leave time to rest.

  • Slow travel
  • 8 days
  • Wellness & meditation
  • Gentle

Highlights

  • Guided meditation in Thimphu

  • Punakha valley walks

  • Hot stone bath in Paro

  • Tiger’s Nest at an easy pace

Your route

  1. Thimphu Days 1–22 nights

    Drive about 2.5 hours

  2. Punakha Days 3–53 nights

    Drive about 4 hours

  3. Paro Days 6–82 nights

    Fly home on day 8

Before choosing dates, see how the full trip cost works and what to expect for visa and entry.

Itinerary

  1. Day1ThimphuArrive in Paro, drive to Thimphu

    Meet your guide at Paro airport and drive about 1.5 hours to Thimphu. Keep the rest of the day free to settle in after the flight.

    Overnight Thimphu

  2. Day2ThimphuMeditation and the Memorial Chorten

    Start with a guided meditation session with a monk or meditation teacher, arranged for your dates. Later, join locals walking around the National Memorial Chorten, and visit the traditional medicine institute to learn about Sowa Rigpa, Bhutan's herbal healing tradition. The afternoon is free.

    Overnight Thimphu

  3. Day3PunakhaOver Dochula to Punakha

    Cross the Dochula pass, pausing among the 108 chortens if the sky is clear, and drop down to the warmer Punakha valley for three nights. The evening is yours.

    Overnight Punakha

  4. Day4PunakhaRice fields and Chimi Lhakhang

    A gentle walk through rice fields to Chimi Lhakhang, a small temple on a hill, then lunch at a farmhouse. Spend the afternoon resting or walking by the river.

    Overnight Punakha

  5. Day5PunakhaKhamsum Yulley Chorten and Punakha Dzong

    Walk up through fields to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten for the view over the valley, then visit Punakha Dzong in the quieter late afternoon.

    Overnight Punakha

  6. Day6ParoPunakha to Paro and a hot stone bath

    Drive back over Dochula to Paro, around 4 hours. Light a butter lamp at Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan's oldest temples, then end the day with a traditional hot stone bath at a farmhouse.

    Overnight Paro

  7. Day7ParoTiger's Nest at an easy pace

    Hike to Tiger's Nest without rushing, usually 4–6 hours return, with time to sit quietly at the monastery before walking down.

    Overnight Paro

  8. Day8ParoParo and home

    Transfer to Paro airport for your onward flight.

    Departure day

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Total$3,780all-inclusive

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What's included

In the price

  • Hotels for 7 nights
  • Licensed guide and driver
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • Dedicated vehicle transport throughout
  • Visa, permits and Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
  • Monastery and dzong entry fees
  • A guided meditation session in Thimphu
  • A traditional hot stone bath in Paro

Not in the price

  • International flights to Bhutan
  • Travel insurance
  • Spa treatments beyond the hot stone bath
  • Gratuities
  • Personal shopping and extras

Questions about this tour

Do I need any meditation experience?

No. The session is led for beginners, and your guide explains what to expect beforehand. If you already meditate, tell us and we can ask for a longer or quieter session.

Is this a religious retreat?

No. You visit temples and meet monks, and you're welcome to take part, but nothing is required. It's a slower way to travel through Bhutan, not a course.

Can we add yoga or more meditation?

Yes. Tell us what you'd like when you enquire or book, and we'll suggest what can be arranged for your dates and how it changes the price.

Is it suitable for older travellers?

Yes. Walks are short and gentle apart from Tiger's Nest, which you can take slowly, ride partway on horseback, or skip for a quieter morning in Paro.

Where you'll stay

These are examples of hotels we often use on this tour. We may book a different hotel of the same standard, depending on availability.

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  • Thimphu · 2 nightsAriya HotelA modern hotel in the capital with a spa, restaurant and gym.4-star
  • Punakha · 3 nightsDhensa Boutique ResortValley views and a pool, ten minutes from the dzong.4-star
  • Paro · 2 nightsHotel Kaachi GrandIn Paro town, with rain showers, floor heating and balconies facing the mountains.4-star

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