Bhutan Yoga Retreat Tour – 7 Days

The amazing views of the Jumolhari and Jichu Drake mountains welcome you to the 'Land of the Thunder Dragon', Bhutan. Upon arrival at the Paro Airport from Kathmandu, you will be welcomed by our representatives from Extollo Adventures. You will then be driven to the capital city, Thimphu.

After dropping your luggage off at the hotel and taking some rest, your guide will take you on a short tour around the city. Visit the Tashichho Dzong, the biggest architecture of the city, located on the western bank of the Wang River.

Overnight in Thimphu.

Begin the day by attending a Yoga Session for an hour at your hotel starting at 7:00 am. You will be guided by a professional and introduced to different postures.

After the session, have breakfast and take a guided tour of different sightseeing places in Thimphu.

Starting, drive to witness a 50m tall Buddha Dordenma, one of the tallest statues of Shakyamuni Buddha. Then drive off to the Motithang Takin Reserve, built to protect the National Animal of Bhutan, the Takin.

After lunch, you can drive to the National Memorial Chorten, built in honor of the late King Jigme. From the busy street, you can also progress to the Thimphu weekend market, which is open from Friday to Sunday. It is an excellent opportunity to meet and interact with the locals and witness their culture and traditions.

After returning to the hotel in the afternoon, you will join another yoga session from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm.

Overnight in Thimphu.

Start the morning with yet another yoga session for half an hour from 7:00 am, and enjoy the city's cool breeze and fresh air.

You will be transferred to the Punakha Valley to the east after breakfast. Make a brief stop at Dochula Pass (3,100m/10,170 ft) to witness the majestic mountain range while sipping tea.

After driving downhill, make a stop at the Metshina village to cross the rice fields and visit the fertility temple of Chimi Lhakhang, built by the Divine Madman Drukpa Kuenley. After a quick tour, drive to Punakha.

At around 4:30 pm on your hotel premises, your Yoga instructor will teach you different forms, postures, and practices for about one hour, awakening your mind and spirit.

Overnight in Punakha.

The morning begins with a yoga session in the hotel for about one hour. Then you will head out for a sightseeing tour around the valley after having breakfast.

First on the list of places is the second oldest and second largest Dzongs in Bhutan, the Punakha Dzong, anchored between two rivers.

You will drive through fields and hamlets to the Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten. The Queen Mother built the stupa. Its four stories contain images of deities, mandalas, and more.

At around 5:00 pm, after you've returned from the tour, you will be doing a one-hour meditation and relaxation session at the hotel, which is sure to re-energize you.

Overnight in Punakha.

You will have a yoga session from 7:00 am to 8:00 am in your hotel. By this day, you will already feel a difference in your physical and mental being with these sessions.

After breakfast, pack up your belongings and take a scenic drive from Punakha to Paro, passing by the amazing Dochu La.

At Paro, you can visit the National Museum to witness the famous ancient watch tower known as Ta Dzong. You can also drive to see the Kichu Lhakhang, the oldest temple and the spiritual heart of Bhutan.

At about 4:00 pm, the yoga session will begin in your hotel and last till 5:00 pm. After the refreshing session, you can enjoy the evening market and buy souvenirs.

Overnight in Paro.

Early in the morning, we will take a hike to Bhutan's most popular site, the Tiger's Nest Monastery; hence there is no yoga session. After being driven to the base of the cliff, you will walk up a steep trail and eventually reach the monastery situated at the cliff top at 3,180m.

Along with the views of the mountains, witness the legendary caves where the Guru Rimpoche is said to have landed to meditate after flying on a tiger's back. After exploring the thangka paintings, statues of Lord Buddha, and other deities, head back on the trail and drive off to your hotel.

After the hike, take a much-needed spa in the hotel to soothe your muscles. From 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, enjoy your final Restorative yoga and deep relaxation session at the hotel.

Overnight in Paro.

It is time to bid farewell to the peaceful country of Bhutan. Our representatives will drive you to the international airport well on time to catch your flight to Kathmandu. As the plane leaves Bhutan, feast your eyes for the final time on the verdant Bhutanese landscape. Savor breathtaking views of snowcapped mountains and rolling green hills. In less than an hour, you reach Kathmandu.