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Luxury & Wellness Retreats

The finest lodges in the Himalaya, traditional healing arts and private access to Bhutan’s most treasured places.

Bhutan’s luxury lodges are destinations in their own right — intimate properties of no more than a few dozen suites, set against blue pine forests and terraced valleys, with spa pavilions, wood-fired hot stone baths and kitchens drawing on the country’s organic farms.

Our luxury and wellness retreats combine these stays with private guiding, VIP access arrangements at major monuments and the ancient Bhutanese healing tradition of Sowa Rigpa — herbal therapies, hot oil treatments and meditative practices refined over centuries.

The lodge circuit

The classic luxury route links the lodges of Paro, Thimphu, Punakha and the Phobjikha valley — each with its own character, from restored farmhouses to contemporary lodges with valley-view plunge pools. Multi-lodge journeys are arranged as seamless circuits with private vehicle support throughout.

Wellness, the Bhutanese way

Unlike generic spa programmes, our retreats work with trained practitioners of Sowa Rigpa, Bhutan’s traditional medicine system. Programmes include individual consultation, herbal treatments, hot oil therapy, restorative yoga and guided meditation — each tailored to your constitution and schedule.

Signature Experiences Included

  • Stays across the premier 5-star lodge circuits of Bhutan
  • Sowa Rigpa traditional herbal medicine consultations
  • Private transfers with luxury vehicles and personal chauffeur-guide
  • Bespoke VIP access arrangements at major monuments
  • Private farmhouse and monastery dining experiences
  • Dedicated travel concierge from arrival to departure

Best Time to Visit

October to April delivers clear skies and comfortable temperatures for luxury travel; spa and wellness programmes run year-round.

What Our Travellers Receive

Every luxury & wellness retreats itinerary operated by the Royal Bhutan Tourism Development Council includes private ground transport with a licensed driver, a certified Bhutanese guide, confirmed hotel accommodation on a MAP basis (breakfast and dinner), monument and park entry fees, all applicable permits, and the Sustainable Development Fee. Pricing is quoted per person in Indian Rupees for the standard occupancy shown on each package page.

Curated by Our Destination Team

Luxury & Wellness Retreats Packages

Each itinerary below can be shortened, extended or upgraded. Prices are indicative for the stated group size and season — request a quotation for exact travel-date pricing.

Traveller Questions

Frequently asked questions

Which luxury lodges do you work with?

We book across the full circuit — Amankora, Six Senses, Uma, Zhiwa Ling, Le Meridien Riverfront and boutique heritage lodges — and match properties to your route, season and preferences.

What is Sowa Rigpa?

Sowa Rigpa is Bhutan’s traditional science of healing, combining herbal medicine, diet, meditation and therapeutic bodywork. Treatments are administered by trained practitioners at the lodges and at the traditional medicine hospital in Thimphu.

Can the itinerary be fully private?

Yes. All luxury packages include a private vehicle and dedicated guide; helicopter transfers, private monument access and exclusive dining setups can be arranged on request.

Free, No-Obligation Planning

Build Your Luxury & Wellness Retreats Itinerary With Us

Tell us your dates, group size and travel style. A Bhutan-based counsellor will reply within one working day with a day-wise plan, hotel options and an exact Indian Rupee quotation.

  • Response within one working day
  • Customisable duration, hotels and pace
  • No advance payment required to receive a quotation

Request a Customised Quotation

No online payment required. Share your travel plan and our Thimphu desk will respond within one working day.

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