Punakha Valley & Tiger's Nest
Travel deeper into the subtropical Punakha valley and its carpet of fragrant orange orchards and sprawling rice paddies. Tour the imposing Punakha Dzong—Bhutan’s second oldest fortress—before sitting down to a well-earned cocktail by the river. You’ll find your secluded mountain lodge across a bridge covered in flickering prayer flags. In the morning, participate in a guided meditation and spa session, before enjoying the tranquillity of this peaceful woodland farmhouse.
Next, you’re flying by helicopter, over the Lawa La Pass, and on to Gangtey valley in the Black Mountains. At this reserve for protected black neck cranes, you’ll enjoy a de-stress massage and traditional hot stone bath. Feeling the benefits in the morning, you’ll join a prayer flag hoisting ceremony helping to carry your prayers up into the mountain breeze.Relax into the pace of life here, walk woodland trails passing yaks and meditation huts before a blissful picnic on a hilltop with panoramic views. Your evening will be spent in the company of the Bhutanese, assisting in household chores and cooking while in a traditional farmhouse. You’ll appreciate the unpretentious way of life found within this peaceful home.
Your final few days will be spent in the valley of Paro, where you will wind your way over the Pa Chhu River, past Ugyen Pelri Palace to explore Paro Town. Attend morning blessings at the local temple, take in the peaceful atmosphere and deepen your knowledge of local cultural practices before relaxing in the spa facilities available at your lodge to truly unwind. Finally, discover the iconic Taktsang Goemba or Tiger’s Nest Monastery, that appears to cling to its perch on the rocky cliff face it inhabits. Envelope yourselves in the tranquility and beauty of this extraordinary place, with each view more awe-inspiring than the next. A place where rugged Himalayan ridges are softened by thick woodland, meadows, and an all-consuming sense of peace, calm, and happiness.
