Bhutan Blessings: Wellness & Wellbeing
Bhutan is a land of spirituality, tranquillity, sublime scenery and the cleanest air anywhere in the world.
It is an idyllic wellness destination for those looking to rejuvenate. With visitors kept strictly to sustainable numbers, finding peace and wellbeing here seems to come, well, naturally. Gross National Happiness is a guiding philosophy of life, prioritising self-development, sustainable growth, cultural preservation, environmental conservation, and good governance.
Start your day with meditation or yoga as the scent of rhododendrons and calls of birds envelope you, then take a wellness walk in the valleys and forests to be inspired by the Himalayan backdrop, and wrap things up with a hot stone bath or a traditional healing ceremony. Sleep well, tomorrow you may be headed out to experience the history and beauty of an ancient monastery.
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How can I find wellness and wellbeing in Bhutan?
- Take in the pure air as you walk through a Himalayan glade.
- Practice yoga and meditation under the guidance of experienced monks.
- Feel the healing waters in local springs or in a mineral-rich hot stone bath.
- Lose yourself in a sea of ethereal gongs, singing bowls and chants at a sound bath or breathe in the purifying smoke released by fragrant herbs in healing rituals.
- Gain insight at centuries old monasteries and temples adorned with sacred art and echoing with the chants of monks.
- Rejuvenate in a modern retreat as you add more than a touch of pampering to your spiritual quest.
A proper soak
“After a day exploring, sinking into a traditional hot stone bath was exactly what the doctor ordered. Warm water, spectacular views and not a phone in sight - bliss!”
Where are the best wellness walks in Bhutan?
Two of our favourite spots are gazing out at the mystical heights of the world’s highest unclimbed peak at the sacred mountain of Gangkhar Puensum, or ambling by the ancient quietness of the Manas River with just birdcall to interrupt our thoughts.
Where is the most relaxing hot spring in Bhutan?
Nowhere in Bhutan can be described as busy buy you will be joining more than a handful of locals at the hot springs of Chuboog, Dhur, Gasa and Gelephu. For a quieter experience, head out to Duenmang.
Where are Bhutan’s historic, serene, spiritual sites?
Gangtey Goenpa Monastery in the Phobjikha Valley is visited by Black Necked cranes during winter, and you can practice yoga or take part in the revered Lhabsang Thruesel ceremony year-round.
Punahka Dzong, or ‘Palace of Great Happiness’, is famed for telling the stories of the Mahayana Buddhist tradition through intricate paintings and structures.
Clinging to the mountainside above Paro, the Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang) is where Guru Rinpoche arrived on the back of a flying tigress. It rewards your steep ascent with a labyrinth of small rooms filled with flickering butter lamps, the aroma of incense and the chants of monks.
Where can I stay in a wellness retreat in Bhutan?
The impeccably designed Six Senses Bhutan lodges immerse you in sweeping scenery and wellness. Traditional hot stone baths invite rejuvenation, day beds offer spirit-lifting views, while the spas are sanctums for restorative inner peace.
Beautifully situated in the hills outside Paro, the Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary resembles a traditional fortress (dzong) commanding views across the Neyphu Valley. Bespoke holistic wellness programmes, traditional medicine practitioners, mindful yoga sessions, and hot stone baths rejuvenate your senses.
The untamed hillside of Phobjikha Valley shelters both the Gangtey Goemba monastery and the Gangtey Lodge. The spa treatments and massages are brought to you in your suite, and the hot stone baths are the perfect way to soak up the valley and monastery views.
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