Bhutan Wellness Retreats With Meditation And Yoga

Paro Altitude: 2,250 m (7,200 feet)  Flying into the country’s only airport, in the beautiful Paro valley, the clear mountain air, forested ridges, imposing monasteries and welcoming Bhutanese people in their striking national dress, provides a breath-taking first impression.  On arrival at Paro airport, you will be greeted by World Tour Plan representative. On completion of airport formalities, drive towards Thimphu. Next check-in to your hotel and take lunch before some afternoon sightseeing including the Folk Heritage Museum; the Institute of the 13 Arts & Crafts of Bhutan and where you can interact with the students; and the Takin Preserve, home to Bhutan’s most unusual national mammal. Dinner and overnight in Thimphu.

Altitude: 1,300 m (4,260 feet)  Activities in the Thimphu Valley today.  After breakfast visit the awesome Golden Buddha (with 3km hike option) offering spectacular city & valley views. On the way back visit the National Memorial Chorten and continue on and view the celebrated National Textile Museum before taking lunch in a local restaurant.  After lunch drive towards Punakha valley eastwards across the Dochu La (Pass) to the Punakha Valley. Stop at Dochu La to view the 108 Stupas, erected in 2005 as a memorial for the Bhutanese soldiers and Indian separatists who died during a short war of ‘eviction’ in 2003, and on a clear day you will witness a breathtaking view of the eastern Himalaya. Dinner and overnight in Punakha.

Activities in the Punakha Valley.  This morning visit the very impressive Punakha Dzong which previously served as the seat of the government. Punakha Dzong is still the winter residence of the Dratsheng (Central Monk Body) and holds the title as the winter capital because of its more temperate climate. This afternoon enjoy a fascinating hike through fields and small hamlets to Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten. This beautiful structure was built by the current King’s mother for his protection from evil. After lunch drive towards Gangtey Valley Driving Distance: 78 kms- 3 hrs Phobjikha / Gangtey Valley Altitude: 3,000 m (9,840 feet)  After lunch drive to Gangtey/Phobjikha Valley .When you reach Phobjikha valley you will visit Gangtey Gonpa/Phobjikha Valley. This valley is a broad glacial valley (10’000 ft) on the flanks of the Black Mountains, Phobjikha with it’s gently slope is a place of astonishing beauty described as” the most beautiful valley in the most beautiful country of Himalayas”. Every winter, the rare and beautiful black-necked cranes return from Tibet to the Gangtey valley where they are protected. Gangtey also has a very interesting and ancient Nyingmapa monastery, the only one of its kind west of the Black Mountain range. Visit Gangtey Gompa Monastery (more than 450 years old). Gyaltse Pema Thinley, the grandson and mind reincarnation of Pema Lingpa founded the Temple in 1613, and Tenzin Legpai Dhendup, the second re-incarnation, built the temple. The present Abbot, Kunzang Pema Namgyal is the ninth re-incarnation. It is a Nyingmapa monastery and is affiliated to other Nyingmapa monasteries including Tamshing in Bumthang. Dinner and overnight in Hotel in Gangtey.