medical wellness

hot stone bath

hiking

bhutanese cuisine

monastery visit

nunnery visit

museum visit

yoga

Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary ♦ Paro · Bhutan

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Discover How Traditional Bhutanese Medicine Works

Medical Wellness

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A consultation at Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary gives you a closer look into Bhutan’s traditional approach to health and wellbeing. Guided by an experienced Bhutanese medicine doctor, the session focuses on understanding your body, lifestyle, energy and overall balance rather than just specific symptoms. Conversations are calm and personal, giving you space to ask questions and learn how traditional healing practices are connected to everyday life in Bhutan. Depending on the consultation, recommendations may include herbal remedies, lifestyle adjustments or wellness therapies inspired by local healing traditions. Included as part of the stay, the experience adds a meaningful cultural and wellness element.

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Relax with Bhutan’s Herbal Hot Stone Bath Ritual

Hot Stone Bath

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A hot stone herbal bath at Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary is one of Bhutan’s most well-known wellness traditions. Heated river stones are placed into the bath to warm the water naturally, while local herbs are added to create a soothing and deeply relaxing experience. The heat from the stones slowly spreads through the body, helping ease tired muscles and encourage rest, especially after long walks or days spent exploring Bhutan’s landscapes. The experience is simple and closely tied to traditional Bhutanese healing practices. Included as part of the stay, it offers a chance to slow down and experience wellness through local tradition and care.

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Enjoy a Guided Hike to Eutok Goenpa

Hiking

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A guided hike from Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary to Eutok Goenpa Monastery combines nature, local culture and fun moments along the trail. The walk passes through forest paths and open hillside views, with plenty of time to slow down and enjoy the surroundings. At the monastery, a traditional blessing ritual showcases Bhutan’s spiritual practices and daily life. The experience continues with a homemade picnic prepared with local flavours, enjoyed in a peaceful outdoor setting. More than just a hike, it’s an opportunity to spend time in the landscape while learning about the traditions that shape life in Bhutan.

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Relish a Six-course Dinner with Mountain Views

Bhutanese Cuisine

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A dinner at Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary brings together thoughtful food, fresh mountain air and wide views across the valley. Served on the restaurant terrace, the six-course dinner unfolds at a relaxed pace, allowing time to enjoy each dish and the lovely atmosphere around you. The menu often highlights seasonal ingredients and local flavours, giving a closer look at Bhutan’s food culture. As the light changes across the hills and the evening settles in, the space feels calm and unhurried. Conversations stretch longer, meals slow down naturally, and the experience becomes part of how you experience the landscape of Bhutan itself.

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Explore the Neyphu Valley on a Guided Hike

Hiking

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A short guided hike through the Neyphu Valley offers a slower and more personal way to experience the landscapes around Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary. The trail moves through wonderful paths, open valley views and small natural clearings, with your guide sharing stories about local life, nature and Bhutanese traditions along the way. The pace is relaxed, making the walk accessible while still giving plenty of time to enjoy the surroundings. Midway through the experience, a homemade picnic lunch is served outdoors, adding a warm and local touch to the journey. It’s a simple but meaningful way to spend time in Bhutan’s peaceful countryside.

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Walk the Mountain Trail to Tiger’s Nest Monastery

Monastery Visit

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A visit to Tiger’s Nest Monastery is one of Bhutan’s most memorable experiences. The journey begins with a scenic drive from Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary to the trailhead, followed by a steady mountain hike through pine forests and hillside paths. The climb takes a few hours depending on your pace, with regular pauses along the way to rest, enjoy the views and share a packed breakfast outdoors. Reaching the monastery, built dramatically into the cliffside, feels rewarding and connected to Bhutan’s spiritual traditions. Inside, your guide explains the meaning of the prayer rooms, murals and sacred spaces, giving you an understanding of the monastery’s history and importance.

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Explore the Cliffside Kila Goenpa Nunnery

Nunnery Visit

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A visit to Kila Goenpa Nunnery takes you into one of Bhutan’s lesser-known spiritual sites. Located in the forested landscapes of Chelela, the nunnery sits dramatically against a steep rock cliff, surrounded by mountain views and peaceful walking trails. Dating back to the ninth century, the monastery remains an active place of worship, where nuns continue their daily spiritual practices away from busy towns and cities. The journey itself is part of the experience, with fresh mountain air, prayer flags along the paths and changing views across the valley. From Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary, it’s a meaningful way to experience Bhutan’s spiritual and natural landscapes together.

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Enjoy a Cultural Visit to Bhutan’s National Museum

Museum Visit

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A visit to the National Museum of Bhutan gives an understanding of Bhutan’s history, traditions and daily life. Located in the town of Paro, the museum houses collections that include traditional clothing, religious artefacts, paintings, weapons, tools and objects connected to Bhutanese culture across different regions and generations. Walking through the galleries gives you a broader picture of how the country’s identity has been shaped over time while still holding onto strong traditions today. The setting itself adds to the experience, with views across the Paro Valley and surrounding hills. It’s an easy and meaningful cultural outing that connects history with present-day Bhutan.

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Indulge in a Mindful Yoga Session at Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary

Yoga

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Slow down and reconnect with yourself in a peaceful setting surrounded by the mountains of Bhutan. Guided by experienced instructors, the yoga sessions are designed for all levels, making them approachable even if you are new to the practice. Gentle movement, breathing exercises and mindful practices help create a sense of calm while allowing you to fully embrace the stillness of the surrounding landscape. The atmosphere feels unhurried and grounded, shaped by Bhutan’s strong connection to mindfulness and wellbeing. It’s an experience that combines wellness, nature and the slower charm of life found in the Himalayas.

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Visit the Ancient Lhakhang Karpo in Haa Valley

Monastery Visit

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A visit to Lhakhang Karpo shows you the cultural side of Bhutan. Located in the peaceful Haa Valley, this seventh-century monastery is closely connected to local legends, history and spiritual life. According to tradition, Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo released a white pigeon to choose the sacred site where the temple now stands. Walking through the monastery grounds, you can observe prayer rituals, traditional architecture and the slower charm of life in the valley. The monastery also remains an important gathering place during annual festivals and ceremonies. The journey into Haa Valley adds mountain scenery and rural landscapes to the experience.

Glimpse of Bhutan

Bhutan is often described as the last Himalayan kingdom, where ancient traditions, spiritual wisdom, and pristine landscapes remain deeply woven into daily life. This immersive six-day journey offers a balanced introduction to Bhutan's culture, nature, and wellbeing, combining iconic sights such as Tiger's Nest Monastery with meaningful encounters in monasteries, valleys, and traditional communities.

Based at Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary, Bhutan's first and only five-star wellness-inclusive resort, this experience combines guided exploration with daily wellness rituals, traditional Bhutanese medicine, yoga, meditation, and nourishing farm-to-table cuisine. Designed to create lasting positive change, the journey offers an opportunity to discover not only Bhutan, but also a deeper sense of wellbeing and connection.

Day 0 — Arrival in the Land of Happiness

A Sacred Welcome to Bhutan

Arrive at Paro International Airport, where you will be welcomed by the Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary team before a short transfer to the property.

After settling into your room, begin your Bhutanese journey with a traditional Buddhist transformation ritual, designed to mark the beginning of your stay and offer blessings for the days ahead.

Following a chef-prepared lunch, enjoy a personal consultation with an in-house Traditional Bhutanese Medicine Doctor. Based on this consultation, your wellness journey begins with your first treatment.

The day concludes with a gourmet dinner overlooking the valley.

Day 1 — Settling into Bhutan's Rhythm

Morning | Wellness & Gentle Acclimatization

Start the day with an optional yoga or meditation session before enjoying a healthy à la carte breakfast.

Afternoon | Explore the Sanctuary & Neyphu Valley

Spend the day acclimatizing to Bhutan's altitude and slower pace of life. Guests may choose to relax within the Sanctuary, browse the library, enjoy the infinity pool, or join a guided herbal walk through the wellness gardens.

For those wishing to explore, a gentle hike through the Neyphu Valley offers beautiful views and a homemade picnic lunch surrounded by nature.

Evening | Relaxation & Wellness

Return to the Sanctuary for a leisurely evening, enjoying wellness facilities, nourishing cuisine, and peaceful surroundings.

Day 2 — Bhutan's Most Sacred Landmark

Morning | Journey to Tiger's Nest Monastery

Begin early with herbal tea before setting off for one of Bhutan's most iconic experiences.

Hike through pine forests and mountain trails to reach the legendary Tiger's Nest Monastery, dramatically perched on a cliffside high above the Paro Valley. Along the way, enjoy a packed breakfast while taking in breathtaking Himalayan views.

Afternoon | Discover the Spiritual Heart of Bhutan

Explore the monastery with your guide and learn about its history, symbolism, and significance within Bhutanese Buddhism before returning to the Sanctuary.

Evening | Bhutanese Traditions Under the Stars

Ease tired muscles with a traditional hot stone herbal bath before dressing in traditional Bhutanese attire for a commemorative photoshoot.

In the evening, enjoy an authentic Bhutanese dinner and, weather permitting, stargazing from the restaurant terrace.

Day 3 — High Mountain Passes & Hidden Valleys

Morning | Crossing Chele La Pass

After breakfast, travel to Chele La Pass, Bhutan's highest motorable mountain pass at nearly 4,000 metres above sea level.

Surrounded by prayer flags and panoramic Himalayan views, this spectacular viewpoint offers an opportunity to experience Bhutan's dramatic mountain landscapes.

Afternoon | Exploring the Haa Valley

Continue into the remote Haa Valley, one of Bhutan's least-visited regions. Enjoy a homemade picnic lunch before visiting the historic Lhakhang Karpo temple, believed to date back to the 7th century.

On the return journey, those wishing for further exploration may hike to the secluded Kila Goenpa Nunnery.

Evening | Wellness & Reflection

Return to the Sanctuary in time for dinner and another wellness treatment.

Day 4 — Culture, Community & Bhutanese Heritage

Morning | Discovering Thimphu

Travel to Bhutan's capital city, Thimphu, beginning with a stop at Chuzom, where the Paro and Thimphu rivers meet.

Continue to Kunsel Phodrang to visit the towering Buddha Dordenma statue overlooking the valley.

Afternoon | Understanding Bhutanese Life

After lunch in a local restaurant, visit the Simply Bhutan Museum for an immersive introduction to Bhutanese culture, traditions, and everyday life.

Depending on timing, guests may also visit the Choki Traditional Art School, which supports young Bhutanese artisans through traditional arts education.

Evening | Return to the Sanctuary

Arrive back at Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary in the evening for dinner and relaxation.

Day 5 — Monastic Life & Meaningful Encounters

Morning | Hike to Eutok Goenpa Monastery

After breakfast, embark on a scenic hike across the valley to Eutok Goenpa Monastery.

Meet resident monks, participate in traditional Buddhist rituals, and gain a deeper understanding of monastic life in Bhutan. Guests will have the opportunity to engage in conversation with monks and students through their guide.

Afternoon | Wellness, Culture & Local Traditions

Enjoy a picnic lunch during the return hike before spending the afternoon as you choose.

Relax with wellness treatments, participate in traditional Bhutanese sports, or join a Bhutanese cooking class led by the Sanctuary's chefs.

Evening | A Final Evening in Bhutan

Celebrate your final night with a memorable dinner overlooking the surrounding mountains and valleys.

Day 6 — Departure

Farewell to Bhutan

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before your transfer to Paro International Airport.

Depart with lasting memories of Bhutan's landscapes, spirituality, culture, and wellness traditions—along with a renewed sense of balance and connection inspired by the Kingdom of Bhutan.

Journey Highlights

Hike to the iconic Tiger's Nest Monastery
Explore the remote Haa Valley and Chele La Pass
Visit Bhutan's capital, Thimphu
Experience authentic Bhutanese culture and traditions
Meet monks at Eutok Goenpa Monastery
Daily wellness treatments and Traditional Bhutanese Medicine consultation
Yoga, meditation, and holistic wellbeing experiences
Farm-to-table dining throughout your stay

Inclusions

5 nights accommodation at Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary
Airport transfers
Licensed English-speaking guide for sightseeing days
Transportation for included excursions
Entry fees to included attractions
Consultation with a Traditional Bhutanese Medicine Doctor
Five wellness treatments per person
Daily yoga and meditation sessions
Access to sauna, steam room, gym, and heated indoor pool
Bhutanese cooking classes
Archery and cultural activities
Traditional Bhutanese clothing photoshoot
Daily à la carte breakfast
4-course lunches
6-course dinners
Packed breakfasts and picnic lunches during excursions
Soft drinks, juices, house wine, and local beers during meals
Laundry service
Visa processing assistance
Personalised itinerary planning
Applicable service charges and taxes

Exclusions

International and domestic flights
Bhutan visa fees and travel permits
Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
Donations and personal expenses
Premium alcoholic beverages outside inclusions
Optional activities not included in the programme
Travel insurance
Gratuities and tips

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