8 Days Bhutan: Rebirth and Happiness Yoga Retreat

Name: 8 Days Bhutan: Rebirth and Happiness Yoga Retreat
Start: 2025-03-16
End: 2025-03-23
Location: Drishti Journeys
Rating: 4.95

4.9521 reviews

Bhutan

March 16 - 23, 2025

Retreat Highlights

Experience The Journey of Happiness and Rebirth in 3 different locations in The Kingdom of Bhutan (Thimphu, Punakha, Paro)
All hearthy-deliciously prepared meals are included throughout the retreat (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Group Dinner with Bhutanese Cultural Performance
Daily yoga practice by the local English-speaking certified yoga teacher for all levels.
Daily activity: tours, hikes, monasteries and sacred sites by the local Licensed English-speaking Guide.
Visit a Farmers' Market and watch local archery game.
Private ground transportation throughout the week.

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Judit

Details of this retreat

Join Drishti Journeys for an 8-day International Yoga Retreat at the home of the happiest people in the world, the Kingdom of Bhutan. It is a sanctuary, where the vibrant people and culture are held together in the rich mountainous landscape, off-the-beaten-track nature, and thousands of years of wisdom and life philosophy. Vajrayana Buddhism is Bhutan’s state religion which focuses on rebirth and karma. This yoga retreat wellness offers you a broad way to peace, harmony, and self-discovery by applying the secret of the Bhutanese way of living.

Your daily yoga class will be led by Judit Duran. Each activity curated within Drishti Journeys 8 days: Bhutan Rebirth and Happiness Yoga Retreat offers you to experience a real International yoga retreat vacation, exploration of inner peace, and cultural immersion tour and activity.
Experience The Kingdom of Bhutan in 3 different locations. It is your perfect opportunity if you want to go to the Kingdom of Bhutan for a spiritual journey of self-discovery.

Book your spot now, as the retreat is in high demand!
TINERARY:
Sunday, March 16th : Paro-Thimphu
Pick up Paro International Airport to Capital City Thimpu
Check-in procedures in Hotel
Meditation & Yoga Practice with Judit
Group Dinner
Monday, March 17th : Explore Thimphu
Meditation & Yoga Practice with Judit
Group Breakfast
Tour Thimpu incl. largest Buddha statue, Sangay Gang viewpoint, Wangdi Tse Monastery
Group Lunch
Visit Farmer’s Market and watch local Archery game
Leisure Time
Group Dinner with Bhutanese Cultural Performance
Tuesday, March 18th : Thimphu- Punakha
Meditation & Yoga Practice with Judit
Group Breakfast
Travel to Dochula, sacred mountain pass with high mountain views
Hike from Dochula to Lumitsawa
Group Lunch at Local Home
Visit famous Chimi Lhakhang, 15th century “temple of fertility”
Visit Punakha Dzong architectural masterpiece
Walk Bhutan’s longest suspension bridge
Group Dinner at Hotel
Wednesday, March 19th : Explore Punakha Valley
Meditation & Yoga Practice with Judit
Group Breakfast
Leisure hike to picturesque Khamsum Yuelley Namgvel Chorten
Local lunch at idyllic village of Nobgang
Visit to Sangchhen DoriiLhundrup Nunnery, to visit local nuns and monastery
Lesiure Time
Group Dinner at Hotel
Thursday, March 20th : Punakha Valley- Paro
Meditation & Yoga Practice with Judit
Group Breakfast
Transfer to Paro
Local Lunch at Dochula Pass
Visit Simtokha Dzong Fortress
Visit Thangtong Temple
Leisure Time
Group Dinner at Hotel
Friday, March 21st : Drive to Chelela Pass, highest motor able road in Bhutan
Meditation & Yoga Practice with Judit
Group Breakfast
Drive to Chelela Pass
Afternoon hike to Kila Gonpa Nunnery
Group Lunch
Leisure time in Paro
Group Dinner at Hotel
Saturday, March 22th : Hike to Tiger’s Nest ( Taktsang Monastery)
Meditation & Yoga Practice with Judit
Group Breakfast
Drive and Hike to iconic Taktsang Monastery, also know as Tiger’s Nest.
Group Lunch at Monastery
Afternoon visit to 7th century Paro Kyichu Lhakhang Temple
Leisure Time
Group Dinner at Hotel
Sunday, March 23th : Transfer to Paro International Airport
Meditation & Yoga Practice with Judit
Group Breakfast
Transfers to Paro International Airport

INCLUDED :
Accommodations for 7 nights
All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Welcome Dinner with Dance Performance
Local Archery Game
Entrance Fees to 8 Monuments and Sacred Sites
Private Ground Transportation throughout the week
Licensed English-speaking guide throughout the week
Meditation & Yoga with Judit
Visa Cost of $40
Sustainable Development Fee of $800
National Taxes and Fees
NOT INCLUDED :
International Flights (we will assist with the booking for flights into Bhutan from initial layover)
Mandatory Travel Insurance
Alcoholic Beverages
Tips Local Guides
Yoga Mats
Expenses of Personal Nature

Schedule

Sunday, March 10th: Paro-Thimphu
Pick up from Paro International Airport to Capital City Thimphu
Check-in procedures in Hotel
Yoga Practice
Group Dinner

Monday, March 11th : Explore Thimphu
Yoga Practice
Group Breakfast
Tour Thimpu incl. largest Buddha statue, Sangay Gang viewpoint, Wangdi Tse Monastery
Group Lunch
Visit Farmer’s Market and watch local Archery game
Leisure Time
Group Dinner with Bhutanese Cultural Performance

Tuesday, March 12th : Thimphu- Punakha
Yoga Practice
Group Breakfast
Travel to Dochula, a sacred mountain pass with high mountain views
Hike from Dochula to Lumitsawa
Group Lunch at Local Home
Visit famous Chimi Lhakhang, 15th century “temple of fertility”
Visit Punakha Dzong's architectural masterpiece
Walk Bhutan’s longest suspension bridge
Group Dinner at Hotel

Wednesday, March 13th : Explore Punakha Valley
Yoga Practice
Group Breakfast
Leisure hike to picturesque Khamsum Yuelley Namgvel Chorten
Local lunch at idyllic village of Nobgang
Visit to Sangchhen DoriiLhundrup Nunnery, to visit local nuns and monastery
Lesiure Time
Group Dinner at Hotel

Thursday, March 14th : Punakha Valley- Paro
Yoga Practice
Group Breakfast
Transfer to Paro
Local Lunch at Dochula Pass
Visit Simtokha Dzong Fortress
Visit Thangtong Temple
Leisure Time
Group Dinner at Hotel

Friday, March 15th : Drive to Chelela Pass, highest motor able road in Bhutan
Yoga Practice
Group Breakfast
Drive to Chelela Pass
Afternoon hike to Kila Gonpa Nunnery
Group Lunch
Leisure time in Paro
Group Dinner at Hotel

Saturday, March 16th : Hike to Tiger’s Nest ( Taktsang Monastery)
Yoga Practice
Group Breakfast
Drive and Hike to iconic Taktsang Monastery, also know as Tiger’s Nest.
Group Lunch at Monastery
Afternoon visit to 7th century Paro Kyichu Lhakhang Temple
Leisure Time
Group Dinner at Hotel

Sunday, March 17th : Transfer to Paro International Airport
Yoga Practice
Group Breakfast
Transfers to Paro International Airport

Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Drishti Journeys, Bhutan

Directions

We will assist with the booking for flights to Bhutan from the initial layover Singapore, Bangkok, Nepal,
India, and Bangladesh. The airport that you will be arriving to in Bhutan is Paro (PBH) International Airport.
To get to our retreat center, you will be picked up by the driver.

Accommodation

Whether it is a single occupancy or a double occupancy package, the room is equipped with: - high-speed internet - housekeeping service - TV - Coffee and Tea in the room

Bhutan - Double Occupancy One Bed

Bhutan - Double Occupancy Two Bed

Bhutan - Single Occupancy One Bed

Venue & Amenities

A/C in Rooms

Free Wifi

Spa

Sauna

Pool

Towels

Free Parking

Kitchen

Tour Assistance

Hot Tub

Coffee/Tea

Cafe

Restaurant

Fitness Center

Yoga Studio

Housekeeping

Bicycles For Rent

Rediscover Serenity.
We will be hosting our 8-day Bhutan: Rebirth and Happiness Yoga Retreat in 3 different locations.
Each accommodation that we will be staying in is located in nature that provides serenity and peacefulness.

Meals

Menu Types

Vegan

Vegetarian

Pescetarian

Ayurvedic

Includes Meat

Organic

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Nut Free

Bhutan food is flavorful and unique influenced by Tibetan, Chinese, Nepalese, and Indian food culture. During the retreat, you will be served hearty choices of normal, vegetarian or vegan.

What's Included

Accommodations for 7 Nights in 3 different locations
Visa Cost of $40
Sustainable Development Fee of $800
National Taxes and Fees
Private Ground Transportation throughout the week
Licensed English-speaking guide throughout the week
Entrance Fees to 8 Monuments and Sacred Sites
All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Welcome Dinner with Dance Performance
Local Archery Game
Certified English speaking local yoga teacher throughout the week

What's Not Included

International Flights (we will assist with the booking for flights into Bhutan from initial layover)
Mandatory Travel Insurance
Alcoholic Beverages
Tips Local Guides
Yoga Mats
Expenses of Personal Nature

Customer Reviews

4.95 out of 5.0 average rating

Cynthia • Apr 05, 2024

5.0

Verified

Beyond Words!

My time in Bali with Judit was beyond words. Her gentle guidance and perfectly tailored yoga sessions in the serene beauty of eastern Bali helped me heal and reconnect on a profound level. Judit's expertise, kindness, and authenticity created an atmosphere of renewal and awakening. I highly recommend her retreats for anyone seeking spiritual growth and rejuvenation. I especially appreciated the thoughtful little touches and extras. A lot of care, love and prayers were put into curating the Awaken in Bali retreat; those elements were felt in all aspects of the retreat.

Barbara • Apr 03, 2024

5.0

Verified

A blessed challenge journey

DONT EVER LET. FEAR HOLD YOU BACK YOU WILL MISS THE MAGIC !!!!!!!!!!!!I’m writing this on the plane ✈️ Home from. Bali. Headed to Istanbul airport for a few hours before heading to home by Monday. I wanted to share my experience. My Bali trip was not a vacation bye any means. This truly was a spiritual awakening healing immersion! There were many opportunities to overcome fear. Starting with the flights. Very long !!!! The wildlife in my Room. Geckos 🦎 taking care of bugs. 🪳. The very rickety old hanging bridge with slats missing. And a far drop to a river down below. (I crossed it fearless !!!! The HEAT. OH THE UNBELIEVABLE UNMERCIFUL. HEAT !!! The hundreds. I means HUNDREDS! Of steps into the holy water purification temple. (I don’t know what was harder up or down !!!the being immersed under heavy water flow to let go and be renewed The Sometimes very painful massage at the healer Ketut Jaya Healer. Was indescribable yet I know I am changed forever !!!! I screamed. I laughed. I cried my eyes out. But I am. NEW! Stepping into my future with new awareness!!!! The waterfall mountain. Climbing again hundreds of steps I thought I would die. Having wonderful Bali people help and encourage me I wept as I got to the top !then swam in the waterfall pool. (This truly taught me my worth my strength is so much more than I ever imagined)!!!! So grateful to. Dodi. That wouldn’t let me give up ! Then the. Children the beautiful parents that raise them with so little. Seemingly living on next to nothing. And still joyful in their lives. It seems. People really can live on.Love and gratitude!!! I’ll end with what I really admired About the Balinese people. They Pray 🙏. All the time. Everywhere. They give offerings and have Faith like I’ve never seen. I will. Take this example of Faith and prayer. Into my future I am so grateful I was blessed with this experience. I will forever Remember. Finding. Barbara !!!!! Barbara. !!! Barbara !!!!❤️🙏. Thank you. Bali #foreverchanged#loveBali
thank you also to The best travel companions. Christine Robertello Anne Cupo Pereira. And. Melissa Ann. And the one that ran the retreat our Judit Duran. What fun we had. What laughs we had !!! Best people to travel with. !!!

Barbara • Apr 01, 2024

5.0

Verified

Don’t let Fear hold you back !

Kira • Jan 19, 2024

5.0

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Intentional Growth with Incredible Care

I absolutely loved my yoga trip with Drishti Journeys - I had the joy of being in Sayulita Mexico with Anna Maria 9 a dear friend who led the yoga sessions). I dove into each planned activity and was rewarded by inner growth and how I view the world, I gained a new amazing community of people who are also doing the same work, and was blessed with this container created by the trip facilitators - Reinier in particular. Everything that was planned and executed for this retreat was intentional and heartfelt. I was able to experience the culture and local land and food, as well as have the space to explore what I needed to work on with my own yoga and mindfulness practice. I was impressed by the hardworking and caring people who led this trip and made it so rich and rewarding for the whole group. <3

Dave • Dec 05, 2023

5.0

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A retreat facilitated by great, caring, warm people filled with workshops, cultural education and yoga for the mind body and heart!

The Sayulita retreat was an amazing experience that far exceeded my expectations. The workshop leaders, the cultural representatives introducing local culture, and meditation and yoga instuctors were all so inviting and fun. They introduced us to the culture of Mexico by allowing us to participate in an indigenious Cacao Ceremony. They created a safe space for self-discover that allowed me to push past my habitual boundaries, both emotionally and physically, through regular group work sessions, guided meditations, an ice bath workshop and daily liberating yoga sessions.
This may sound like a lot for a 5 days, and it was! But what made it so amazing was the group of people Reinier assembled to guide us on the journey and allowed the group of retreaters to bond into what felt like a supportive family. I am very thankful to all the fun, loving, accepting and caring people i got to know on this all-too-brief retreat.

8 Days Bhutan: Rebirth and Happiness Yoga Retreat

Retreat Highlights

About this Retreat

Your Guides

Judit Duran

Details of this retreat

Schedule

Getting Here

Directions