Bhutan is known as the land of happiness, for; it is the perfect place to have mental and physical wellness. Thus, it is not wrong to say that Bhutan and yoga go hand in hand. In this yoga retreat trip, you will have a yoga teacher with us throughout your stay in Bhutan and he/she will provide or train you in the art of maintaining your mental, physical and spiritual wellness. We are confident that you will go back home bereft of stress and physical pains. At the end of the trip, you will feel refreshed and relaxed.
DAY 1: PARO/THIMPHU
Arrive at Paro International Airport (2200 meters above sea level) at any time and transfer to Thimphu.
In Thimphu (2300m), if time permits, take an orientation walk in town, do some shopping, and get settled in.
You will have a yoga session for about an hour today in the evening.
Meals Included: Dinner
Accommodations: Hotel Tara Phendeyling (or similar)
DAY 2: THIMHU/PUNĀKHA
Rise early and do yoga for one hour.
Enjoy a full day of exploration including a visit to Dochula Druk Wangyel Chorten (108 victory stupas) at Dochula Pass (3150m), Chhimi Lhakhang (temple of fertility), Punakha Dzong (1200m), and Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Nunnery.
You will have an hour of a yoga session in the evening.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Zhingkham Resort (or similar)
DAY 3: PUNĀKHA
Hike through rice terraces and forests to Khamsum Yueley Chorten.
Ramble through the suspension bridge.
In the afternoon, go river rafting.
You will have a one-hour yoga session in the morning and another hour in the evening.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation: Zhingkham Resort (or similar)
DAY 4: PUNAKHA / PARO
This morning, we will practice for 30 minutes and have breakfast.
Then, we will travel to Paro.
Visit Paro Dzong and National Museum and Kyichu Lhakhang, one of the oldest temples built in the 8th century.
Before going to bed, we will one more yoga session.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Bhutan Mandala Resort (or similar)
DAY 5: TAKTSANG HIKE
We will have 30 minutes session before moving out of the hotel.
Hike to tiger nest famously known as Taktsang Monastery (2900M). It will take at least 2 hours to reach the monastery.
In the evening, we will have the session for an hour.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Bhutan Mandala Resort (or similar)
DAY 6: DEPARTURE
Depart from Paro International Airport