A MELANGE Of Experiences

Leisure & Wellness

2 Destinations

$2134

Snapshot

At A Glance

	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3	Day 4	Day 5	Day 6	Day 7	Day 8
Thimphu	Meet your Master Therapist	Forest Bathing & Hot Stone Bath	Local Spots & Herbal Bath	Explore Thimphu & Gabur Bath	Handicraft & Meto Herbal Bath	Optional Day trip to Punakha
Paro							Drive & Tiger's Nest Monastery	Depart with Happiness

Snana - Himalayan Bathing Therapy

Thousands of years ago, practitioners of ancient medicine looked to nature for cures to holistically heal the body, mind and spirit. Existing in harmony with nature was an imperative, an important tenet of the Soba Rigpa tradition of medicine in Bhutan. All of these time-tested remedies were willed to healers of future generations. Having experienced it for themselves, a fair share of people all over the world swear by the faith reposed in these traditional herbal treatments and their remarkable capacity to completely purge persistent ailments. Hot-stone baths, a dip in the natural mineral springs, practicing yoga amidst nature, meditating in peace in the company of monks, massages with aromatic organic oils and balms are reminiscent of the conventions, purity and comforts of a bygone era.

Tour Inclusions: -

•7-Night accommodation in your chosen category of Hotels.

•Visa Fee & Permit, Bhutan Government Royalty fee & Surcharge.

•All-inclusive daily Dining excluding alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

•Airport transfers and daily sightseeing in a private vehicle.

•Licensed official Bhutanese Tour guide.

•Talk with Master Therapist on Day 1 and Day 7.

•4 different Himalayan Bathing Therapies.

Snana - Himalayan Bathing Therapy

7 Night | 8 Days | 2 Districs

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Starting at $2519

Day 1 We will be expecting you

Your designated Destination Buddy will be in-waiting to greet and escort you to your resort in Thimphu. She or he will fill you in on intriguing details about the fascinating customs and traditions of Bhutan en-route so that you are well informed from the get-go and your stay is comfortable.
You should be at the hotel in little above an hour, sipping on a welcome drink. After the assisted check-in you can take the rest of the day to relax or walk around to explore the resort and orient yourself with the facilities.
Meet the master therapist this evening as he demystifies the elaborate ancient therapies of Bhutan and how they will be performed over the next few days.
At the end of the day, over a sumptuous Bhutanese dinner, you could already be looking forward to the next day.
Day 2 Walks, stone baths and milestone establishments

Embark on a peaceful walk through a nature trail that works magic on the senses. Spend some time sifting through Buddhist manuscripts or books on Himalayan culture and religion at the national library. Marvel at works of art at the Institute of Zorig Museum.
You can head back to the hotel for a siesta after lunch in town.
Luxuriate in a reinvigorating hot stone bath with Khempa herbs in the evening. Dinner is an indulgence in Bhutanese cuisine.
*Cures: Relieves muscle pain, soothes itches, heals wounds and scars, and helps alleviate symptoms of arthritis. It is also known to cure travel sickness.
Day 3 Charms & aromatic soaks

Consider a visit to the Buddha View Point, the seat of Buddha Dordenma, an auspicious start of sorts. You’ll also be visiting National Memorial Chorten later in the day. Stop to admire the artisanal handiwork of local weavers at the Textile and Folk Heritage Museum too.
A luxurious Ahguroo herbal bath in the evening lends an aura of calm.
Settle down to a Bhutanese dinner and a good night’s rest.
*Cures: Effective in the treatment of different kinds of skin ailments.
Day 4 Going to town

Spend the day ambling through the lanes, bylanes and shops around Thimphu. There’s so much to see before you find yourself at a local bazaar shopping for mementos and artefacts.
The Lishig Gabur bath is handpicked for the evening, to have you completely relaxed ahead of the night.
*Cures: Relieves chronic pains in the knees, ankles, buttock and shoulder area.
Day 5 Town hopping

Drop in to the craft stores or to one of the many cafés maybe and explore the rest of Thimphu.
Look forward to a fragrant evening soaked in languor. The Pangserboo Meto Herbal Bath Therapy stimulates the senses and is administered under instruction from trained master therapists.
*Cures: This herbal remedy is also a potent sexual stimulant and is strictly administered under supervision of an experienced therapist.
Day 6 Roads lead to Punakha

The good ol’ shower at the start of day and a spot of meditation prepares you for the 3-hour drive to Punakha. If you’re feeling particularly indolent, take a rain check and spend the rest of the afternoon at the spa or curled up with a book.
A stopover at Dochu La pass en-route Punakha is highly recommended for the stunning 360-degree view of the Himalayas that it offers. Visit the Punakha Dzong right after where all kings of the kingdom were coronated.
On your way back to Thimphu, visit famous Chimi Lhakhang temple also known as the Fertility Temple of the Divine Madman. It’s a short 30-minute hike from Lobesa town winding through rice fields. Let rustic charm rub off on you at the local farm where you’ll be served a simple yet indulgent meal for lunch.
Day 7 Hike up Tiger’s Nest

Tuck into a hearty breakfast. Once you reach Paro after an hour’s drive, a journey of over 6 hours with steep inclines and breathtaking vistas lies ahead of you till you reach the famous Tiger’s Nest monastery. Book a helicopter to skip the legwork and enjoy the sight from up above.
Check-in at your hotel in Paro before lunch and spend a lazy afternoon doing what you like.
Keep your appointment for the evening with the master therapist himself. Learn about ancient therapies, their origins and effects. Herbal treatments from a bygone era have withstood the test of time. Pick up a few tips and techniques to take back with you.
*Note: Helicopter booking will incur additional charges.
Day 8 Bid goodbye

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel before you set out for the airport and the journey home.