Bhutan 2026 - A Journey to the Heart of Compassion.

A Sacred & Refined Retreat Experience

Step into the rare serenity of the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan on this 12-night journey, carefully created by Accomplish Bhutan in collaboration with Deva Yoga. This retreat weaves spiritual depth with comfort, beauty, and ease.

From attending the sacred Thimphu Tshechu Festival to gentle walks through pristine valleys, every detail is thoughtfully arranged so you may relax, receive, and travel with presence.

We move gently through sacred landscapes and ancient monasteries, staying in carefully chosen hotels, with yoga and meditation woven seamlessly into our days. The rhythm of the journey naturally balances practice and rest, held by Bhutan’s vast mountain scenery and deeply devotional culture.

This is not a journey designed to fill the days, but to create space for reflection, integration, and embodied connection with the land and its living spiritual traditions. It is not a retreat to do more, but an invitation to arrive softly into presence, compassion, and deeper listening.

Highlights Include

• Participation in the Thimphu Tshechu Festival, offering sacred mask dances, ritual blessings, and joyful community gatherings—a living transmission of Vajrayana Buddhism

• Pilgrimage hikes to sacred monasteries, including Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang)

• Dharma teachings and dialogues with Bhutanese Buddhist teachers and senior practitioners (subject to availability)

• Yoga and meditation practices suitable for all levels

• Visits to sacred monasteries, temples, and ancient dzongs

• Contemplative time in the pristine Phobjikha Valley

• Deep cultural immersion within one of the world’s most spiritually intact cultures

• Spacious time for rest, reflection, and integration in a gently held environment

Facilitators

Jayne Harman — Deva Yoga
Founder of Deva Yoga, Jayne brings 20+ years of experience in yoga, meditation, and contemplative practice. Her teaching is grounded, intuitive, and heart-led, creating spaces where students feel supported to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect with what truly matters. Her retreats are known for their integrity, depth, and gentle guidance.

Rinzin Lhendup — Accomplish Bhutan
Rinzin is a highly respected Bhutanese guide with deep knowledge of Bhutan’s spiritual, cultural, and historical traditions. With warmth and lived understanding of Vajrayana Buddhism, he offers a meaningful bridge into Bhutan’s living wisdom—supporting authentic encounters with monasteries, teachers, and local communities.

Together, Jayne and Rinzin offer a collaboration rooted in devotion, experience, and a shared love of Bhutan and the Buddhist path—held with humility and a sincere wish to share this sacred journey with others.

What's Included

Duration: 12 Nights / 13 Days
Route: Thimphu (4 nights) → Punakha (2 nights) → Phobjikha / Gangtey (3 nights) → Paro (3 nights)

This retreat is thoughtfully curated to support a smooth, spacious, and well-held journey through Bhutan’s sacred landscapes.

Included in the retreat price:

• Sustainable Development Fee (SDF): USD $100 per person, per night
  (Included in the final price and shown in GBP)

• Accommodation with full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner), selected for comfort, cleanliness, and location

• Private ground transportation for the full programme (coach and driver)

• Licensed Bhutanese guide for all itinerary days

• Entry fees to all monuments, dzongs, museums, and Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang)

• Bottled water, local taxes, and administrative handling

What’s Not Included

• International flights to and from Bhutan

• Travel insurance (mandatory)

• Indian visa (if applicable)

• Tips and offerings for guides, drivers, hotel staff, and monasteries
  (Guidance will be provided; tipping is discretionary)

• Optional experiences such as hot-stone baths or astrology readings

• Personal expenses (laundry, beverages, snacks, phone/data usage, souvenirs)

Day 1 – Arrival in Bhutan

Overnight: Thimphu – Hotel Tara Phendeyling

Arrival into Paro and transfer to Thimphu. Time to gently arrive, settle into the rhythm of Bhutan, and enjoy a relaxed evening and welcome circle.

Day 2 – Thimphu Tshechu Festival

Overnight: Thimphu – Hotel Tara Phendeyling

Attend the sacred Thimphu Tshechu Festival.

Evening: Optional Dharma teachings with respected local monastics  

Day 3 – Thimphu | Culture & Yoga

Overnight: Thimphu – Hotel Tara Phendeyling

Early morning yoga practice.

Visits to: Buddha Dordenma, the Memorial Chorten, Takin Preserve Centre, and Draktsho Vocational Training Institute. Evening walk through the farmers’ and craft markets.

Day 4 – Thimphu | Monastery Pilgrimage

Overnight: Thimphu – Hotel Tara Phendeyling

Morning forest hike to Tango Monastery (approx. 2 hours). Meeting with the monastery’s Khenpo (subject to availability). Afternoon and evening at leisure for rest and integration.

Day 5 – Thimphu → Punakha Valley

Overnight: Punakha – Hotel Meri Phuensum 

Scenic drive over Dochula Pass with its 108 chortens. Possible brief audience with Lama Nima (subject to availability). Visits to Punakha Dzong, the Suspension Bridge, and Chimi Lhakhang. Late afternoon restorative yoga and meditation.

Day 6 – Punakha | Nature & Ease

Overnight: Punakha – Hotel Meri Phuensum

Morning hike to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, followed by yoga practice. Optional river rafting (additional cost). Evening at leisure.

Day 7 – Punakha → Phobjikha / Gangtey Valley

Overnight: Phobjikha Valley 

Travel to the serene Phobjikha Valley. Visit Gangtey Monastery and walk the gentle Gangtey Nature Trail. Optional traditional hot-stone bath in the evening (additional cost).

Day 8 – Phobjikha | Stillness & Practice

Overnight: Phobjikha Valley

Morning yoga with valley views. Visit the Black-Necked Crane Centre. Late afternoon guided silent walking meditation in the open landscape.

Day 9 – Phobjikha | Local Life & Pilgrimage

Overnight: Phobjikha Valley

Morning yoga followed by a hike to a panoramic viewpoint (2–3 hours). Evening visit to a local nunnery and time with village farmers.

Day 10 – Phobjikha → Paro Valley

Overnight: Paro – Olathang Hotel 

Scenic drive to Paro with a stop at Wangdue Phodrang Dzong. Evening free to explore Paro town or rest.

Day 11 – Paro | Sacred Sites

Overnight: Paro – Olathang Hotel

Morning yoga. Visits to Kyichu Lhakhang, Paro Rinpung Dzong, and local museums and handicrafts.

Day 12 – Tiger’s Nest Pilgrimage

Overnight: Paro – Olathang Hotel

Pilgrimage hike to Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest), Bhutan’s most revered monastery (approx. 5 hours). Evening yoga and meditation. Optional astrology reading (additional cost).

Day 13 – Departure

Departure from Paro, carrying the spirit of compassion, presence, and devotion into daily life.

Contact us for any questions or to book your space on this extraordinary retreat.

The itinerary is subject to change due to local conditions, weather, or scheduling, always with the intention of offering the best possible experience.

How to Prepare for This Journey

This journey is gentle and accessible. Hiking ranges from easy to moderate and is always optional, and yoga practices are suitable for all levels. You are warmly encouraged to move at your own pace, with care, presence, and kindness toward your body.

Investment

Double / Twin Shared Room: £2,495 per person
Single Room: £3,095 per person (£600 single supplement)

If you are travelling solo and wish to share, we will do our best to thoughtfully match you with another participant of the same gender.

Included in the price:
Accommodation with full board • Private ground transport • Licensed Bhutanese guide • Entry fees to all sites including Tiger’s Nest (Taktsang) • Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) • Local taxes and administratio