Spa, Yoga & Relaxation
05 Nights / 06 Days
A wellness special Stay at finest yoga & spa retreat & relax amidst nature
Wellness at Thimphu, Paro & Punakha Valley
The journey is specially designed to ensure finest Himalayan spa experiences followed with a relaxed vacations less travel and more to rejuvenate. At land of happiness it’s time to go for a signature wellness experience focus on bringing the body into balance, boosting the immune system and helping to open the mind and expand consciousness to aid spiritual healing.
Highlights of tour program includes:
- Stay at finest Himalayan spa retreats at Thimphu, Punakha & Paro Valley.
- Rejuvenate yourself with Massage & relaxation season at various retreats.
- In house chef – cooked healthy dining experience at various retreats followed choice of drinks and dine round the clock.
- Guided walks to nearby villages and various untouched nature trails.
- Privately guided trip includes visit to iconic Dzongs, monasteries and various sites of Thimphu, Paro & punakha valley.
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Day 1
Arrival Paro (PBH) - Thimphu- On arrival, guests will be received at the airport by ZiniGo Guest Experience Executive who will be your tour guide and companion for the whole duration of your tour in Bhutan.
- Upon arrival drive to Thimpu – capital city of Bhutan (02 Hrs) private check after refreshment visit This afternoon’s exploration gets you up close and personal with the majestic Buddha Dordenma (170 feet/52 meter) statue perched high above the valley. Next see what the future holds at Pangri Zampa Lhakhang, a 16th-century monastic school of astrology where you can have your chart read. From there it’s only a short distance to the Royal Textile Museum, which showcases the intricate art of Bhutanese weaving.
- Dinner & Overnight Stay at Amankora, Thimphu.
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Day 2
Thimphu - Punakha- Rise to the Thimphu morning and enjoy an optional yoga session in the lodge’s prayer pavilion. Before departing for Punakha, enjoy a hearty breakfast by the lodge’s reflecting ponds with views over the valley, then proceed to Punkha on the way stop at Dochula Pass (3,100 m), where on a sunny day, you can get stunning views of the Himalayan ranges. The Dochu La Pass is probably the best known mountain pass in Bhutan. Located at an altitude of 3150 meter above sea level, the Dochu La Pass is about 30 kilometer away from the capital city Thimphu
- Another striking feature at the pass are the 108 Druk Wangyal Khangzang Chortens, that were built for the well-being of all sentiment beings on earth.
- Dinner & Overnight Stay at Uma by Como, Punakha.
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Day 3
Punakha- After breakfast proceed for a guided city tour to Punakha valley including Chimi Lhakhang (Temple of Fertility), it is dedicated to Lam Drukpa Kuenley (Divine Mad Man) and is the place from where Phalluses originated as the symbol of fertility and protection and can be seen everywhere in Bhutan, on house walls and roofs and altars. Childless couples usually go to this temple to get blessings so that they conceive and are blessed with a child.
- (NOTE: The temple and has some sexual depictions. You may want to reconsider visiting this place if you are not comfortable with children seeing these)
- Then drive to Punakha Dzong: The Punakha Dzong or the Pungtang Dechen Phortang Dzong is located at the confluence of the Mo Chhu and the Po Chhu River, combine to form the Puna Tsang Chu which in turn is a tributary of the mighty Brahmaputra River. The Dzong was constructed by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1638 on the exact spot as prophesized by the Guru Rinpoche some 800 years ago. According to the prophecy of Guru Rinpoche “a person named Namgyal will arrive at a hill that looks like an elephant”. Another legend associated with the Dzong is that of Zowe Palep, the architect of the Dzong received vision of the Dzong in his sleep.
- Dinner & Overnight Stay at Uma by Como, Punakha.
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Day 4
Punakha - Paro- After breakfast, drive to Paro and on the way visit Tamchog Lhakhang: Tachog lhakhang is temple that is dedicated to the 13th century saint Thangthong Gyalpo, the iron bridge builder.
- Then check in at Uma Como Paro, surrounded by pines. Explore nearby ruins as well as some of the valley’s oldest and holiest religious monuments, followed by an evening prayer flag printing demonstration, lecture or an astrology session.
- Dinner & Overnight Stay at Uma by Como, Paro.
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Day 5
Paro- Have early breakfast and drive up to the base of Taktsang Monastery (Tiger’s Nest): the most famous and sacred site among all the places in Bhutan. Guru Padmasambhava is said to have come riding on a flying tigress to this place and meditated in a cave for 3 months, it wasn’t until Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal came to this place and meditated that it gained the popularity that it has now. The present structure is said to be built in the 15th century but was destroyed by fire in 1998 and has been restored.
- Dinner & Overnight Stay at Uma by Como, Paro.
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Day 6
Depart Paro- After breakfast drive to Paro (PBH) Airport (30 Minuts) to board your connecting flights.
- Stay at TCB rated hotels / resorts at Destination
- Privately guided tour by a licensed English speaking Bhutanese guide.
- Visa to visit Bhutan
- SDF – Sustainable development fees.
- Exclusive chauffeur drive private vehicles for all transfer & sightseeing
- Daily 3 meals (B/L/D) at designated restaurants or hotels
- Entry fees & road permits
- Government fee, royalty, taxes & surcharges
- Mineral bottled water
- Monuments Entry fees.
- Government fee, royalty, taxes & surcharge
- Full support & services by our local office.
- Cost for add on services, optional tours & Porters.
- Cost for Airfare, Train fare, rafting, medial urgency, insurance, additional meal / tea snacks.
- Travel insurance or any kind of insurance related to booked trip.
- Cost of personal nature expenses such as laundry, incidentals, porter, tips etc.
- Difference in cost arising due to extra usage of additional services, changes in taxes by Government or political unrest, natural calamities (Land slide/ road blockage) etc. in such case extra will have to be paid on the spot by guest.
- Cost for anything which is not mentioned under “COST INCLUDES” Coolum.
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