Spiritual & Wellness

Bhutan offers a wide range of activities for tourists looking for a place to find comfort, rest, and recovery. If it's a quiet, introspective meditation session, a soothing soak in a mineral hot spring, or one of the all-natural treatments from our traditional medicine, Bhutan has everything you require for physical and spiritual renewal. You can find refuge from the worries and stress of daily life at one of our many meditation retreats. In order to participate in meditation and retreat trips, many visitors from Thailand and other Buddhist nations travel to Bhutan. Additionally, most hotels provide yoga classes, retreats, and meditation spaces on the property. Sowa Rigpa is the name of the traditional medicine used in Bhutan. It originated in Tibet in the 17th century. Bhutan has a unique pharmacopoeia thanks to its natural environment, which supports an extraordinarily rich flora. All 20 Dzongkhags (districts) now have indigenous medicine clinics that can offer visitors traditional treatments for any ailments they may be experiencing. Hot springs, or Tshachus as they are known locally, are widespread throughout the Kingdom and are known for their medicinal capabilities that can treat everything from nasal problems to arthritis and other musculoskeletal pains.

Retreat and meditation

In Bhutan, one of the last bastions of Vajrayana Buddhism, monks and Buddhist practitioners frequently engage in meditation and retreats. Small hermitages and retreat centers can be found all across the nation, frequently close to temples, monasteries, and monastic institutions.

These retreats and meditation facilities offer spaces to unwind from the worries and stress of daily life. Devout Buddhists frequently travel to the highlands to meditate for months at a time. The retreats provide participants the chance to connect with their inner selves and reflect on the meaning of life.

For tours of meditation and retreat centers, many tourists travel to Bhutan. While some itineraries offer solitary retreats for a short period of time in high hills and temples where the tranquility and beauty of nature can be savored in peace and quiet, others offer serious meditation programs that run for days.

Hot Springs Treatment

Tshachus/menchus, or hot springs in Bhutan, are widespread throughout the nation. Bhutanese people have been using the healing powers of these hot springs for years to treat everything from sinus problems to arthritis to body aches. The practice of going to hot springs in the winter is widespread in Bhutan.

If you want to sample this Bhutanese kind of retreat, tour operators can incorporate meditation programs in your schedule. The majority of hotels also provide yoga classes, retreats, and meditation spaces on the property.