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Six Senses Bhutan Retreat

Paro I Thimphu I Punakha I Gangtey

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Highlights

Mindful travel combining architecture, nature, and holistic wellbeing.

Itinerary
DAY 1
ARRIVAL IN PARO: A GENTLE ARRIVAL

Your flight descends through folds of Himalayan peaks before touching down in the Paro Valley, where crisp mountain air and prayer flags signal a world apart. A private transfer brings you to your Six Senses lodge, seamlessly blending contemporary design with Bhutanese tradition. After a warm welcome and personalized wellness consultation, the remainder of the day is unhurried — time to rest, breathe, and acclimatize as dusk settles softly over the valley. Meals included: Dinner.

DAY 2
DAY 2 – TIGER’S NEST & RESTORATION: PILGRIMAGE AND PAUSE

The morning begins quietly, setting out early toward Taktsang Monastery. The ascent unfolds at a mindful pace, with frequent pauses beneath pine trees scented with resin and the low murmur of prayer flags overhead. As the monastery reveals itself, clinging impossibly to sheer cliffs, there is time to linger, observe, and absorb its spiritual gravity. Returning to the lodge, the afternoon is dedicated entirely to restoration — spa therapies, gentle yoga, or simply resting with valley views framed by floor-to-ceiling windows. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 3
PARO TO THIMPHU: FROM VALLEY TO CAPITAL

A scenic drive follows the Paro River as it widens and transforms en route to Thimphu. Along the way, cultural stops offer quiet insight into Bhutanese life — a riverside temple, a small village, or a moment spent watching prayer wheels turn. In Thimphu, the capital reveals itself not with urgency but with subtle contrasts: monks and civil servants, prayer and policy, tradition and modern life coexisting in calm balance. The evening returns you to the sanctuary of your Six Senses lodge for wellness rituals and rest. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 4
THIMPHU TO PUNAKHA: CROSSING THE PASS

The journey eastward climbs steadily to Dochula Pass, where 108 chortens emerge through drifting mist. On clear days, snow-capped Himalayan peaks appear briefly, almost shyly, before clouds reclaim them. Descending into the warmer Punakha Valley, the landscape softens — rivers slow, rice fields spread wide, and air grows gentler. The afternoon is intentionally unscheduled, inviting deep rest: guided meditation, spa treatments, or quiet contemplation as river light shifts through the valley. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 5
PUNAKHA TO GANGTEY: INTO THE HIGH VALLEYS

Today’s drive leads into Bhutan’s highlands, where open skies and expansive landscapes replace dense forests. Arriving in the Phobjikha Valley, time seems to stretch. Visit Gangtey Monastery, perched above the valley like a silent guardian, its courtyards echoing softly with chants and wind. As evening settles, the lodge becomes a retreat within a retreat — fires lit, silence deepened, and the vastness of the valley encouraging stillness and presence. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 6
GANGTEY AT LEISURE: THE LUXURY OF STILLNESS

A full day devoted to simply being. Gentle walks trace the valley floor through wetlands and open meadows, where black-necked cranes arrive seasonally in elegant migration. Wellness sessions unfold slowly — breathwork, meditation, or spa rituals — while long pauses invite reflection. There is no agenda beyond reconnecting with nature’s rhythms and allowing the mind to settle, unforced and unhurried, into the quiet of Bhutan’s highlands. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 7
RETURN TO PARO & DEPARTURE: A SOFT FAREWELL

The journey back to Paro retraces mountain roads now familiar, yet newly seen. With body restored and senses recalibrated, you return carrying a calm shaped not by spectacle, but by silence, space, and intention. Meals included: Breakfast.

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Unforgettable experiences you’ll get:

Daily Experiences

Morning yoga, guided hikes, spa rituals, cultural excursions, and farm-to-table dining — with each lodge offering a distinct design and wellness focus.

Unforgettable Experiences

• Integrated spa journeys
• Guided meditation & nature immersion
• Design-led luxury in sacred settings

TRIP OVERVIEW

Paro I Thimphu I Punakha I Gangtey

Wellness, Nature & Contemporary Luxury

7–8 Days

starts from USD 8,500 per person

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