Arrival in the Land of the Thunder Dragon

Arrive in Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon. Guests arriving on morning flights will have a chance to do a small hike in the afternoon or explore Thimphu town.

07:00 pm This evening, meet your group members at the orientation & introduction session.  Your accompanying professional expert will describe the program structure, objectives and commitments.

After dinner, retire to your rooms for a relaxing deep sleep. Overnight at Thimphu.

Day of nothing to do and nowhere to go

08:00 – 09:00 am Start your day with an introduction to Zen Walking, understanding the clear distinctions of your mind, body and breath.
09:00 – 10:00 am Breakfast.

After breakfast, enjoy your day and do what makes you feel best. The choice ranges from hiking to monasteries, shopping in town, exploring the local museums, mingling with locals and appreciating the local lifestyle or taking a leisurely stroll around town absorbing the serenity of Bhutan.

07:00 – 08:00 pm This evening, participate in a guided session of breath awareness (pranayama)

08:30 pm Dinner
After dinner, retire to your rooms for a relaxing sleep. Overnight at Thimphu.

Day of he Boar and Snake race

08:00 – 09:00 am Start your day with Zen Walking, understanding the consciousness of the body.

09:00 – 10:00 am Breakfast

After breakfast, drive to Gangtey valley, enjoying picnic lunch along with nature walks and collecting wild plants. Learn yogic awareness practices along the way.

07:00 – 08:00 pm This evening, participate in a guided session of body awareness

08:30 pm Dinner

After dinner, retire to your rooms for a relaxing sleep in the gorgeous Gangtey valley.

Day of Reincarnation and the circle of life

08:00 – 09:00 am Start your day with Zen Walking, understanding the functions of the mind such as perspectives, projections, emotions and the state of the mind in terms of past resentments / future worries and the waking, dreaming and deep sleep states.

09:00 – 10:00 am Breakfast

During the day, hike or drive to Gangtey Gompa and explore of the beauty of Gangtey Valley.

07:00 – 08:00 pm This evening, participate in a guided session of pranayama and meditation based on THOUGHT awareness

08:30 pm Dinner

After dinner, retire to your rooms for a relaxing sleep in the gorgeous Gangtey valley.

Day of the four Harmonious friends

08:00 – 09:00 am Start your day with Zen Walking, understanding the process of THOUGHT transformation.

09:00 – 10:00 am Breakfast

After breakfast, enjoy the picturesque drive to Punakha, the erstwhile capital city of Bhutan. Today, visit Punakha Dzong, the second dzong to be built in Bhutan.

07:00 – 08:00 pm This evening, participate in a guided session of pranayama and meditation based on the chidakash Dharana.

08:30 pm Dinner

After dinner, retire to your rooms for a relaxing sleep in the serenity of Punakha.

Day of Divine Madness

08:00 – 09:00 am Start your day with Zen Walking, understanding the essence of SILENCE.

09:00 – 10:00 am Breakfast

After breakfast, trek up to the temple of the Divine Madman and experience inner silence in tranquil surroundings.

07:00 – 08:00 pm This evening, participate in a guided session of laughter yoga, followed by creative divine madness exercise.

08:30 pm Dinner

After dinner, retire to your rooms for a relaxing sleep in the serenity of Punakha.

Day of the four noble truths

08:00 – 09:00 am Start your day with Zen Walking, understanding the Four Noble Truths.

09:00 – 10:00 am Breakfast

After breakfast, drive to Paro. This afternoon, discover the people, sights and monasteries of Paro.

07:00 – 08:00 pm This evening, participate in a discussion on Mindfulness.

08:30 pm Dinner

After dinner, retire to your rooms for a relaxing sleep in the beautiful town of Paro.

Flying to tigers nest on he wings of the mind

09:00 – 10:00 am Breakfast

After breakfast, enjoy a mindful walk to Taktshang monastery, popularly called the Tiger’s Nest, one of the most popular spiritual heritage sites, perched precariously on the rock face of a sheer cliff 2950m above the ground.

During the day you may opt to explore Paro Town, enjoy nature walks or a visit to other spiritual sites.

07:00 – 08:00 pm This evening share your thoughts and conclude on learnings of the tour with other group members.

08:30 pm Dinner

After dinner, retire to your rooms for a relaxing sleep in the beautiful town of Paro.

Departure from Bhutan

After breakfast, start packing up and bid adieu to your group members. Transfer to the airport to catch your flight for onward destination.