ORIGOVITA — JOURNEYS TO BHUTAN
Bhutan Spiritual Immersion
A fifteen-day passage through Bhutan’s sacred valleys — Paro, Bumthang, Gangtey, Punakha and the Tiger’s Nest.
Welcome to Bhutan — a kingdom where ancient wisdom, living monasteries and pristine Himalayan nature form a single, unbroken harmony. This fifteen-day journey is designed for travellers ready to step beyond the noise of everyday life and into the deeper rhythm of contemplation, sacred pilgrimage and renewal.
From the cliffs of Taktsang to the meditation retreats of Bumthang, from the Black-necked Crane valley of Phobjikha to the great Punakha Dzong at the river confluence — each day opens a new chapter of Bhutan’s spiritual landscape. Smoke offerings with monks at dawn, Buddhist teachings at Gangtey Monastery, solitary time at Tang Kunzangdrak, traditional hot stone baths and slow Bhutanese hospitality throughout.
You are guided at every step by the Origovita team — attentively, quietly, exactly to the rhythm you choose.
From the cliffs of Taktsang to the meditation retreats of Bumthang, from the Black-necked Crane valley of Phobjikha to the great Punakha Dzong at the river confluence — each day opens a new chapter of Bhutan’s spiritual landscape. Smoke offerings with monks at dawn, Buddhist teachings at Gangtey Monastery, solitary time at Tang Kunzangdrak, traditional hot stone baths and slow Bhutanese hospitality throughout.
You are guided at every step by the Origovita team — attentively, quietly, exactly to the rhythm you choose.
Highlights of the Journey
Six quiet moments that shape this five-day passage through the Kingdom of Bhutan.
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Tiger's Nest (Taktsang)A helicopter ascent to Bumdra ridge, then a contemplative descent to Taktsang — Bhutan’s most sacred cliffside monastery. -
Bumthang Sacred ValleyBhutan’s spiritual heartland — Jakar Dzong, Kurjey Lhakhang, the Burning Lake and a dawn smoke offering with monks at Tang Kunzangdrak. -
Gangtey MonasteryOne hour Buddhist teaching and group meditation at the monastery of Pema Lingpa’s lineage, overlooking the Black-necked Crane valley. -
Punakha DzongThe great Bhutanese fortress at the confluence of the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers — one of the most magnificent buildings in the Himalayas. -
Hot Stone Bath & WellnessThree traditional dotsho sessions across the journey — river stones, herbal water and deep stillness at Paro, Gangtey and Punakha. -
Origovita CarePremium boutique hotels, English-speaking guide, private vehicle, helicopter and 24/7 on-the-ground concierge throughout fifteen days.
ITINERARY
Day by Day
A measured five-day passage through Paro, Thimphu and the Tiger’s Nest. Mornings open with mountain air and sacred views; afternoons unfold in temples, dzongs and quiet valleys; evenings end with thoughtful Bhutanese cuisine and rest in carefully chosen boutique hotels.
Day 1 — Arrival in Paro · Drive to Thimphu
Welcome to the Kingdom of Bhutan. After the scenic flight into Paro (2,250 m), you are met by your Origovita guide and driven to the Paro valley. Depending on arrival time, visit Kyichu Lhakhang and Rinpung Dzong — a 15th-century fortress-monastery that also houses the National Museum. Dinner and overnight in Paro.
Day 2 — Tiger's Nest (Taktsang) & Hot Stone Bath
After breakfast, a 15-minute helicopter flight to Bumdra (3,800 m) — the "Rock of One Hundred Thousand Footprints" — with panoramic Himalayan views and time at Bumdra Monastery. Then a contemplative descent on foot to Taktsang, the Tiger's Nest. Return to Paro for a traditional hot stone bath (dotsho) and dinner. Overnight in Paro.
Day 3 — Paro Valley · Drive to Thimphu
Morning visit to Rinpung Dzong and the National Museum (Ta Dzong). After lunch, scenic drive to Thimphu. Evening walk to the National Memorial Chorten. Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 4 — Thimphu Cultural Day
Buddha Dordenma viewpoint, Tashichho Dzong, Folk Heritage Museum, traditional weaving and paper-making workshops. Afternoon at the takin preserve and a visit to the Indigenous Medicine Hospital. Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 5 — Thimphu → Bumthang (by flight, helicopter or car)
Travel to Bumthang — Bhutan's spiritual heartland, spanning 2,600–4,500 m. The region is home to some of the country's oldest Buddhist temples, and the tales of Guru Padmasambhava and the great tertons still linger in every valley. Overnight in Bumthang.
Day 6 — Tang Kunzangdrak · Dawn Offering & Retreat
Early morning (6 AM): join the monks for a Sang smoke-offering ceremony — a profound Vajrayāna purification practice. After breakfast, visit Tang Ugyen Choling Museum and share a home-cooked Bumthangpa lunch with a local family. Afternoon visit to the Burning Lake (Membar Tsho) to offer butter lamps. Evening free time. Overnight in Bumthang.
Day 7 — Bumthang · Kunzangdrak Goempa Pilgrimage
Morning visit to Pema Thekchok Nunnery for a specially arranged Chöd ritual — a tantric practice for the clearing of karmic obstacles and the cultivation of compassion. After lunch, hike to Tang Kunzangdrak Goempa (founded by Pema Lingpa in 1488), perched on a cliff above Drangchel village. Explore the Wangkhang Lhakhang and the gravity-defying Khandroma Lhakhang — the meditation cave of Yeshe Tsogyel. Overnight in the Retreat Cabin.
Day 8 — Bumthang → Gangtey (via Trongsa)
Morning drive to Gangtey. En route, visit a Yathra (yak wool) weaving centre and Trongsa Dzong — ancestral seat of the Wangchuck dynasty, built in 1644. After lunch, continue to the Phobjikha valley (3,000 m): a glacial valley of astonishing beauty and the winter home of the rare Black-necked Cranes. Overnight in Gangtey.
Day 9 — Gangtey Monastery · Teaching & Meditation
After breakfast, drive to Gangtey Monastery (Gangtey Gonpa) — the main seat of the Pema Lingpa tradition. Offer 1,000 butter lamps. Visit the monastic college (Do-ngag Tösam Rabgayling) and receive one hour of Buddhist teaching and a guided meditation session. Afternoon hike through the Gangtey Nature Trail. Check-in to Dewachen Hotel & Spa. Evening hot stone bath. Overnight in Gangtey.
Day 10 — Gangtey · Sang Offering & Prayer Flags
A day of ritual in the valley. Morning Sang purification ceremony with a lama, followed by the hoisting of Lungta prayer flags. Afternoon exploration of the lower Phobjikha valley at a gentle pace. Evening traditional herbal hot stone bath. Overnight in Gangtey.
Day 11 — Gangtey → Punakha (via Dochula Pass)
Drive to Punakha. Visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong at the confluence of the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers — the winter residence of the Central Monk Body. Afternoon hike through rice fields to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten. Evening in the hotel. Overnight in Punakha.
Day 12 — Punakha · Chimi Lhakhang & Drive to Thimphu
Morning: visit Chimi Lhakhang — the Temple of Fertility, built by the Divine Madman in the 15th century. Drive to Thimphu via Dochula Pass (3,100 m) with 108 stupas and Himalayan panorama. Explore the meditation caves above the pass. Evening: visit the National Memorial Chorten, Tashichho Dzong and Zangtho Palri Temple (108 butter lamps and long-life prayers). Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 13 — Thimphu → Paro
Before departure, visit the Royal Textile Academy and the Postal Museum. After lunch, drive to Paro. En route, stop at Tachogang Lhakhang — the temple of the excellent horse, privately run by the descendants of Thangtong Gyalpo. Late afternoon in Paro: Kyichu Lhakhang, Rinpung Dzong. Evening free time. Overnight in Paro.
Day 14 — Chumphu Hike · Floating Goddess Temple
A 7–8 hour hike to Chumphu Nunnery in the Paro hills — home to the sacred "floating" statue of Dorje Phagmo (Vajravarahi), said to have flown from Tibet, and to the meditation caves of Guru Rinpoche and his consorts. Waterfalls, forest shade and a profound quiet reward the ascent. Evening exploration of Paro town and farewell dinner with a cultural programme. Overnight in Paro.
Day 15 — Departure
A gentle morning in Paro. Transfer to Paro International Airport and a warm farewell from the Origovita team. Tashi Delek — until we meet again.
Welcome to the Kingdom of Bhutan. After the scenic flight into Paro (2,250 m), you are met by your Origovita guide and driven to the Paro valley. Depending on arrival time, visit Kyichu Lhakhang and Rinpung Dzong — a 15th-century fortress-monastery that also houses the National Museum. Dinner and overnight in Paro.
Day 2 — Tiger's Nest (Taktsang) & Hot Stone Bath
After breakfast, a 15-minute helicopter flight to Bumdra (3,800 m) — the "Rock of One Hundred Thousand Footprints" — with panoramic Himalayan views and time at Bumdra Monastery. Then a contemplative descent on foot to Taktsang, the Tiger's Nest. Return to Paro for a traditional hot stone bath (dotsho) and dinner. Overnight in Paro.
Day 3 — Paro Valley · Drive to Thimphu
Morning visit to Rinpung Dzong and the National Museum (Ta Dzong). After lunch, scenic drive to Thimphu. Evening walk to the National Memorial Chorten. Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 4 — Thimphu Cultural Day
Buddha Dordenma viewpoint, Tashichho Dzong, Folk Heritage Museum, traditional weaving and paper-making workshops. Afternoon at the takin preserve and a visit to the Indigenous Medicine Hospital. Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 5 — Thimphu → Bumthang (by flight, helicopter or car)
Travel to Bumthang — Bhutan's spiritual heartland, spanning 2,600–4,500 m. The region is home to some of the country's oldest Buddhist temples, and the tales of Guru Padmasambhava and the great tertons still linger in every valley. Overnight in Bumthang.
Day 6 — Tang Kunzangdrak · Dawn Offering & Retreat
Early morning (6 AM): join the monks for a Sang smoke-offering ceremony — a profound Vajrayāna purification practice. After breakfast, visit Tang Ugyen Choling Museum and share a home-cooked Bumthangpa lunch with a local family. Afternoon visit to the Burning Lake (Membar Tsho) to offer butter lamps. Evening free time. Overnight in Bumthang.
Day 7 — Bumthang · Kunzangdrak Goempa Pilgrimage
Morning visit to Pema Thekchok Nunnery for a specially arranged Chöd ritual — a tantric practice for the clearing of karmic obstacles and the cultivation of compassion. After lunch, hike to Tang Kunzangdrak Goempa (founded by Pema Lingpa in 1488), perched on a cliff above Drangchel village. Explore the Wangkhang Lhakhang and the gravity-defying Khandroma Lhakhang — the meditation cave of Yeshe Tsogyel. Overnight in the Retreat Cabin.
Day 8 — Bumthang → Gangtey (via Trongsa)
Morning drive to Gangtey. En route, visit a Yathra (yak wool) weaving centre and Trongsa Dzong — ancestral seat of the Wangchuck dynasty, built in 1644. After lunch, continue to the Phobjikha valley (3,000 m): a glacial valley of astonishing beauty and the winter home of the rare Black-necked Cranes. Overnight in Gangtey.
Day 9 — Gangtey Monastery · Teaching & Meditation
After breakfast, drive to Gangtey Monastery (Gangtey Gonpa) — the main seat of the Pema Lingpa tradition. Offer 1,000 butter lamps. Visit the monastic college (Do-ngag Tösam Rabgayling) and receive one hour of Buddhist teaching and a guided meditation session. Afternoon hike through the Gangtey Nature Trail. Check-in to Dewachen Hotel & Spa. Evening hot stone bath. Overnight in Gangtey.
Day 10 — Gangtey · Sang Offering & Prayer Flags
A day of ritual in the valley. Morning Sang purification ceremony with a lama, followed by the hoisting of Lungta prayer flags. Afternoon exploration of the lower Phobjikha valley at a gentle pace. Evening traditional herbal hot stone bath. Overnight in Gangtey.
Day 11 — Gangtey → Punakha (via Dochula Pass)
Drive to Punakha. Visit the magnificent Punakha Dzong at the confluence of the Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers — the winter residence of the Central Monk Body. Afternoon hike through rice fields to Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten. Evening in the hotel. Overnight in Punakha.
Day 12 — Punakha · Chimi Lhakhang & Drive to Thimphu
Morning: visit Chimi Lhakhang — the Temple of Fertility, built by the Divine Madman in the 15th century. Drive to Thimphu via Dochula Pass (3,100 m) with 108 stupas and Himalayan panorama. Explore the meditation caves above the pass. Evening: visit the National Memorial Chorten, Tashichho Dzong and Zangtho Palri Temple (108 butter lamps and long-life prayers). Overnight in Thimphu.
Day 13 — Thimphu → Paro
Before departure, visit the Royal Textile Academy and the Postal Museum. After lunch, drive to Paro. En route, stop at Tachogang Lhakhang — the temple of the excellent horse, privately run by the descendants of Thangtong Gyalpo. Late afternoon in Paro: Kyichu Lhakhang, Rinpung Dzong. Evening free time. Overnight in Paro.
Day 14 — Chumphu Hike · Floating Goddess Temple
A 7–8 hour hike to Chumphu Nunnery in the Paro hills — home to the sacred "floating" statue of Dorje Phagmo (Vajravarahi), said to have flown from Tibet, and to the meditation caves of Guru Rinpoche and his consorts. Waterfalls, forest shade and a profound quiet reward the ascent. Evening exploration of Paro town and farewell dinner with a cultural programme. Overnight in Paro.
Day 15 — Departure
A gentle morning in Paro. Transfer to Paro International Airport and a warm farewell from the Origovita team. Tashi Delek — until we meet again.
What's Included
· 14 nights of accommodation in carefully selected boutique hotels (twin/double sharing)
· Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner — Bhutanese and international cuisine
· Helicopter flight to Bumdra (subject to weather conditions)
· Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
· Bhutan visa fee and processing
· Private vehicle with experienced driver throughout the journey
· Licensed English-speaking guide
· All entry fees to dzongs, monasteries, museums and parks on the itinerary
· Bottled water and seasonal Bhutanese tea during transfers
· Three traditional hot stone baths (dotsho)
· One specially arranged Chöd ritual at Pema Thekchok Nunnery
· One night in a Retreat Cabin at Tang Kunzangdrak
· 1,000 butter lamps offering at Gangtey Monastery
· Welcome and farewell support by the Origovita team
What's Not Included
· International flights to and from Paro
· Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
· Personal expenses, beverages and laundry
· Optional spa treatments and additional activities
· Tips and gratuities for guide and driver
· Single room supplement
· Upgrade to luxury car or private plane
· Anything not specifically mentioned in "What's Included"
· 14 nights of accommodation in carefully selected boutique hotels (twin/double sharing)
· Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner — Bhutanese and international cuisine
· Helicopter flight to Bumdra (subject to weather conditions)
· Bhutan Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
· Bhutan visa fee and processing
· Private vehicle with experienced driver throughout the journey
· Licensed English-speaking guide
· All entry fees to dzongs, monasteries, museums and parks on the itinerary
· Bottled water and seasonal Bhutanese tea during transfers
· Three traditional hot stone baths (dotsho)
· One specially arranged Chöd ritual at Pema Thekchok Nunnery
· One night in a Retreat Cabin at Tang Kunzangdrak
· 1,000 butter lamps offering at Gangtey Monastery
· Welcome and farewell support by the Origovita team
What's Not Included
· International flights to and from Paro
· Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
· Personal expenses, beverages and laundry
· Optional spa treatments and additional activities
· Tips and gratuities for guide and driver
· Single room supplement
· Upgrade to luxury car or private plane
· Anything not specifically mentioned in "What's Included"
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