Overview
The Bhutan Wellness & Rejuvenation package is an absolute sanctuary for the mind and body.
Grounded in the principles of Sowa Rigpa (Bhutan’s ancient traditional medicine), this itinerary balances daily sunrise yoga sessions, silent meditation guided by monks, forest breathing walks, and premium herbal therapies to naturally restore your body’s energy.
Trip Highlights
- An evening sound bath and breathing session at a wellness resort on arrival.
- A private Sowa Rigpa consultation with a traditional doctor (Dungtsho).
- Sunrise yoga over Thimphu and forest bathing in the blue pine woods near Cheri.
- A deep-tissue herbal oil massage at a riverside lodge in Punakha.
- A private silent meditation on the rooftop terrace of Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten.
- A water purification ritual (Thrue) with a senior monk and a Dotsho hot stone bath.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive in Paro. Transfer directly to your premium wellness resort. Meet with your resort’s wellness coordinator for a brief orientation. Enjoy a calming evening sound bath and breathing session to ease your transition into the high altitude.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Paro
Drive to Thimphu. Visit the National Institute of Traditional Medicine for a private consultation with a certified traditional doctor (Dungtsho), who will analyze your pulse and identify your bodily element imbalances. Relax with an evening herbal tea tasting session.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Thimphu
Begin with a sunrise yoga session overlooking the Thimphu mountains. Spend your afternoon “forest bathing” (mindful walking) through the blue pine woods surrounding Cheri, breathing in the clean mountain air. Drive across Dochula Pass to the warm climate of Punakha.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Punakha
Take a silent, mindful walk through the agricultural valleys of Punakha, ending at Punakha Dzong. In the afternoon, return to your riverside lodge for a deep-tissue herbal oil massage derived from local botanicals to release bodily tension.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Punakha
Hike up to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten. Enjoy exclusive access to the temple’s rooftop terrace for a private, silent 1-hour meditation session, surrounded by sweeping valley views and the soft sound of prayer wheels.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Punakha
Drive back to Paro. Visit a historic local temple to participate in a private water purification ritual (Thrue) led by a senior monk, designed to clear stress and negativity. Spend a quiet evening resting at your resort.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Paro
Complete the pilgrimage hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery. Upon descending, melt away all muscle strain with a premium traditional hot stone bath session (Dotsho). River stones are heated over an open fire and dropped into a wooden tub filled with wild, medicinal mugwort leaves.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Paro
Enjoy a final wellness breakfast before your private transfer to Paro Airport.
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.