Spiritual Journey
Meditation retreats, monasteries, and sacred heritage in Bhutan’s valleys.
Journey Facts
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Best season
Year-round
Difficulty
Easy
Region
Western Bhutan
Group size
2–12 guests
Journey Overview
Curated for immersive Bhutan travel
Connect with Bhutan’s Buddhist traditions through guided visits and reflection.
Signature Moments
Highlights tailored to this journey
Monastery stays
Meditation sessions
Sacred sites
Day by Day
Immersive itinerary flow
7 days of curated experiences
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Arrival & Setting Intention
Day 1Paro · 2,250 mArrive in Paro and settle into the valley's quiet rhythm. In the evening, meet your guide over tea to set an intention for the week, followed by a gentle introduction to Bhutanese Buddhist practice at the hotel altar room.
Dawn Prayers at Kyichu
Day 2Kyichu Lhakhang, ParoJoin morning prayers at 7th-century Kyichu Lhakhang, one of 108 temples said to have been built in a single night to pin down a demoness. Learn to light butter lamps and turn prayer wheels the traditional way, then spend the afternoon with a monk discussing the dharma over tea.
Thimphu's Sacred Circuit
Day 3Thimphu · 2,320 mReceive a protection-cord blessing at Changangkha Lhakhang, where Thimphu's newborns are traditionally presented, and visit the monastic school at Dechen Phodrang. A guided evening meditation session closes the day in stillness.
Over the Pass, Into the Warm Valley
Day 4Punakha · 1,250 mPause among Dochula's 108 chortens for a walking meditation with the Himalaya on the horizon, then descend to Punakha. Walk the paddy fields to Chimi Lhakhang and end with quiet reflection on the banks of the Mo Chhu.
Chorten Sunrise & the Nunnery
Day 5Punakha ValleyClimb through morning mist to the Khamsum Yulley Namgyal chorten as the valley wakes below. In the afternoon, sit with the nuns of Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup high above the valley, sharing their chants and their view.
Pilgrimage to the Tiger's Nest
Day 6Taktsang · 3,120 mMake the ascent to Taktsang as pilgrims have for centuries — through prayer-flag pines, past the waterfall chapel, to the monastery on the cliff where Guru Rinpoche meditated. Time is kept unhurried for practice in the shrine rooms before the descent.
Departure with a Blessing
Day 7Paro International AirportA final butter-lamp offering at breakfast light, a khadar from your guide, and the week's stillness packed carefully for the journey home.
What’s included
Inclusions
- Guided cultural experiences
- Accommodation
Not included
- International flights
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FAQs
Can beginners join?
Yes, the program is beginner-friendly.
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