Overview
Bhutan for Solo Souls is a soul-enriching journey tailored for independent travelers looking to disconnect from global noise.
Guided by a senior specialist companion who handles all logistics behind the scenes, you will explore wide glacial valleys, interact deeply with monastic communities, and find absolute internal clarity in Bhutan’s untouched landscapes.
Trip Highlights
- Thimphu’s craft stalls, cafes and independent bookshops at your own pace.
- Tea with young monks at a monastic school and a sunset tour of Tashichho Dzong.
- An evening of complete silence over the wetlands of the Phobjikha Valley.
- The Gangtey Nature Trail and silent meditation inside 17th-century Gangtey Monastery.
- A home-cooked meal and shared life stories with a farming family.
- An unhurried hour of meditation inside a quiet sanctuary cave at Tiger’s Nest.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive at Paro International Airport and meet your private guide and executive driver. Drive 1.5 hours to Thimphu along the pristine river valleys. Spend the evening exploring the capital’s artisan craft stalls, cozy local cafes, and independent bookshops at your own pace.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Thimphu
Visit the National Memorial Chorten to walk alongside local devotees. Spend the afternoon at a monastic school, interacting with young monks over tea to learn about their daily lives. Conclude the evening with an unhurried sunset tour of Tashichho Dzong.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Thimphu
Journey 4.5 hours over Dochula Pass and drop into the wide, peaceful Phobjikha Valley, a protected winter home for rare birds. Check into a luxury valley-view lodge and enjoy an evening of complete silence, watching the clouds pass over the wetlands.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Phobjikha
Hike the scenic Gangtey Nature Trail through blue pine forests. Spend a quiet afternoon practicing mindfulness and silent meditation inside the 17th-century Gangtey Monastery, followed by a private hot stone bath.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Phobjikha
Drive back to Paro. Stop at a local family farmhouse along the way to share an authentic home-cooked meal and exchange personal life stories with your hosts, gaining true insight into rural Bhutanese happiness.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Paro
Ascend the mountain trail to the cliff-hanging Tiger’s Nest Monastery. Spend an extended, unhurried hour meditating inside a quiet, dimly lit inner sanctuary cave with your guide keeping watch outside to ensure uninterrupted quiet.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Paro
Final morning breakfast before your private escort to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Inclusions & Exclusions
What’s Included
- Private Transport & Guide: All ground transportation in a private vehicle with an English-speaking licensed guide.
- Accommodation: Twin/double-sharing rooms in 3-star tourist-standard hotels.
- Meals: All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) as per itinerary.
- Sustainable Development Fee: The daily SDF is included.
- Hydration: Bottled water during transfers and sightseeing.
- Government Dues: Government royalty and applicable taxes.
What’s Not Included
- Airfare: International/regional airfare to and from Paro.
- Visa Fee: Bhutan visa processing fee (arranged in advance by Gu-Mar as part of permit clearance).
- Personal Expenses: Laundry, telephone, beverages and tips.
- Insurance: Travel insurance.
- Pony Hire: Pony hire for the Tiger’s Nest hike (optional, paid on-site).
- Other Services: Any services not mentioned under Inclusions.
Good to Know
- Licensed Operator: All non-Indian, non-Bangladeshi and non-Maldivian nationals must travel through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator such as Gu-Mar; we process visa clearance and the SDF on your behalf before arrival.
- Hotel Upgrades: Hotel categories can be upgraded to 4-star or boutique/heritage properties under our Deluxe or Luxurious collections.
- Flexible Sequencing: Itinerary sequencing may shift slightly depending on flight timings, road conditions or festival dates — your guide will confirm the final day-by-day plan on arrival.