Bhutan Spiritual Awakening Yoga Retreat

Name: Bhutan Spiritual Awakening Yoga Retreat
Start: 2025-03-09
End: 2025-03-16
Location: Drishti Journeys
Rating: 4.63

4.6324 reviews

Bhutan

March 9 - 16, 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

REINIER

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 Reinier. Each activity curated within Drishti Journeys 8 days: Bhutan Culture And 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 23rd : Paro-Thimphu
Pick up Paro International Airport to Capital City Thimpu
Check-in procedures in Hotel
Meditation & Yoga Practice with Reinier
Group Dinner
Monday, March 17th : Explore Thimphu
Meditation & Yoga Practice with Reinier
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 Reinier
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 Reinier
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 Reinier
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 Reinier
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 Reinier
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 Reinier
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 Reinier
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: Culture and 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

4.63 out of 5.0 average rating

Anonymous • Oct 21, 2024

2.0

Verified

Peru retreat review

I recently attended the Peru sacred journey retreat. It was my first retreat of any kind. The yoga teacher Judit was incredible however the organizers of the group (drishti journeys) had no presence as leaders or organizers. Many times it fell to other participants to count people or keep the group on track in excursions. The owner and his wife were essentially on their own vacation and several participants didn’t even know they were the organizers until half way through the week. Overall they just had a lack of leadership and presence and I would personally not use them again. There was no opportunity at all that they lead our group. Minimal effort overall. Thankfully the yoga teacher Judit made the experience worth it.

Anonymous • Aug 05, 2024

5.0

Verified

Life changing.

Words can’t even describe the week I had with Drishti Journeys in Bali. The group of individuals that was cultivated, the experiences and immersion with and in the culture… it was all so much more than I ever could have imagined. Drishti Journeys truly knows what it means to live Yoga. This retreat was so much more than just the Asana for me, the experiences and activities seemed carefully curated and aligned with all things yoga, love, Dharma and Karma. Highly recommend!

Anonymous • Jul 26, 2024

4.0

Verified

Cultural Enrichment

Participating in so much culture was fantastic - the Melukat to begin the retreat, eating meals with local families, visiting a textile shop and watching pieces being made each step of the way, and touring a local market. They do a great job of weaving so much cultural enrichment into the retreat. More group meals would enhance the experience.

Ekta • Jun 29, 2024

1.0

Verified

It’s a scam! please do your own research before booking a trip with them.

My friend and I booked a trip to Bali for a yoga retreat along with our elderly mothers by Drishti Journeys for May 2024. They charged us a hefty amount of USD $2500 for 7 nights. We fell for their good looking website and Leah the yoga teacher's great reputation.
Our first red flag was when we were not even greeted by the organizer Mr Reinier Voorwinde upon arrival which is the first gesture of hospitality, I felt odd but then went and introduced myself and our group. There were only 12 participants in the retreat out of which 4 people were our group and 4 people were the friends and family of Mr. Voorwinde & Leah We noticed that the resort that they booked was less than $100 a night, it had a lot of steep steps and was not comfortable for our elderly mothers to climb. They did not think or warned us about it. During registration when they enquired about our food restriction, we specified that I am a vegetarian and my mother is a vegan. We were served same dish during 3 meals. One meal was packed junk food of cookies and chips unlike the food that you would expect in a yoga retreat and that too in a beautiful tropical country like Bali. We felt unwelcome, disrespected and excluded.
Their itinerary kept changing as it was so unplanned, we saw the last 3 days were left for self wonder and explore. We felt deceived and were upset wondering what are we paying them for. Third day we decided to quit this retreat and met with Mr Voorwinde to let him know about it. We requested refund for the remaining of the trip. Mr Voorwinde was so disrespectful and made such personal comments and judgement. He has been saying such atrocious comments in his follow up emails which would not be appropriate for me to mention in this public forum. We have just received $400 refund back per person so far from him. We are still fighting for our right to get a refund and have escalated the matters with the legal authorities, reported this as fraud.
In a nut shell, please do your thorough research before booking a trip with Drishti Journeys, You will be able to get 10 times better experience with 10 times less cost if you plan it yourself.

Brooke • May 20, 2024

5.0

Verified

Bali experience

By far one of the best retreats I’ve ever been on Reinier Took us on so many adventures that I will never forget. I’m so grateful for all the time he took to plan the retreat one of the best times of my life thank you so much.

Bhutan Spiritual Awakening Yoga Retreat

Retreat Highlights

About this Retreat

Your Guides

REINIER VOORWINDE

RETREAT CURATOR

Details of this retreat

Schedule

Getting Here

Directions