“Roots of Stillness” – A Himalayan Wellness Journey

Thimphu, Paro, Punakha

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Duration:
7 days

Tour Type:
Specialty Tours

Language(s):
English

Highlight:
Top-rated experience

Overview

This journey blends Himalayan nature therapy, yoga, meditation, sound healing and mindful cultural immersion — designed to restore balance, reduce stress and reconnect you with stillness.

Included Services

Hotel, Meals, Transport, Guide

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Description

Roots of Stillness is a guided wellness journey designed for deep restoration and inner balance. It takes you through Bhutan’s sacred landscapes, combining meditation, yoga, forest immersion, and traditional healing practices with mindful cultural encounters. From silent monastery visits to riverside grounding rituals and mountain sunrise yoga, every experience is designed to slow time, quiet the mind, and reconnect you with stillness.

What's Included

Inclusions

Accommodations on twin sharing / double occupancy basis.
Single supplement will be applicable to single travelers
All Meals (buffet system).
All hotel tax & service charges.
All tours and transfers in private coach.
Any demand for an extra vehicle other than above mentioned will be charged extra.
Services of an English-speaking local guide.
Certified Yoga/wellness instructor

Exclusions

Sustainable Development Fund (SDF)
Visa fees
Air fares and taxes
Travel & Medical insurance coverage.
Drinks/Beverages.
Communication charges, laundry, tips, porters at hotels.
Other expenses of personal nature.
Monument entrance fees

Additional information

Confirmation is sent at the time of booking
Please provide your arrival details so pickup can be arranged
Some sites may close at short notice for religious or official events
The itinerary may change based on weather and local conditions

Itinerary

1

Day 1: Paro to Thimphu | Arrival & Gentle Grounding

Arrive at Paro and drive to Thimphu (approx. 1 hour).
Enroute or upon arrival:
Memorial Chorten – mindful circumambulation with locals
Welcome circle & intention-setting ritual
Gentle breathwork for altitude adjustment
Introductory sound healing session
2

Day 2: Thimphu | Urban Mindfulness & Energy Alignment

Morning:
Sunrise yoga session
Guided calm-abiding meditation
Buddha Dordenma – silent contemplation session
Afternoon:
Visit Bhutan Institute of Wellbeing, Tshaluna for meditation and contemplative practices, and inspirational talks and discussion on life and living.

Optional:
Spiritual cleansing ceremony

Evening:
Introduction to Bhutanese herbal healing traditions
Deep relaxation sound bath
Journaling & reflection session
3

Day 3: Thimphu to Punakha | Expansion & River Energy

Drive across:
Dochula Pass – meditation stop among 108 chortens
Continue to Punakha valley.

Visit:
Punakha Dzong – mindful riverside walk
Forest bathing in nearby pine forest
Tree hugging & grounding ritual
Barefoot grounding by Pho Chhu river
Guided riverside meditation
4

Day 4: Punakha | Nature Immersion & Sacred Blessings

Visit:
Chimi Lhakhang – symbolic blessing visit
Afternoon:
Organic farm visit
Bhutanese cooking experience (wholesome local cuisine)
5

Day 5: Punakha to Paro | Return to Sacred Mountains

Drive back to Paro.
Afternoon:
Forest bathing session in Paro valley
Apple orchard grounding ritual
Tree embracing meditation
Optional:
Butter lamp offering at a local temple
Evening:
Guided loving-kindness meditation
6

Day 6: Paro | Sacred Mountain Energy

Morning:
Sunrise yoga overlooking the valley
Excursion:
Taktsang Monastery
(Full hike or viewpoint option depending on group ability)
Evening:
Closing talk/lecture on Buddhism
Integration circle: “Seeds of Stillness”
Optional:
Evening:
Traditional hot stone bath experience
7

Day 7: Departure

Transfer to Paro International Airport for onward flight.
Depart with tools for daily mindfulness and renewed inner balance.