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A Spiritual Journey to the Kingdom of Bhutan Spring 2026

Dochula Pass
Tiger’s Nest Monastery
Punakha Riverside
Buddha Dordenma, Thimphu

In a world full of noise and pressure, Bhutan offers a sacred pause, a place where devotion, simplicity, and inner truth come into alignment. This journey is more than travel; it’s a quiet return to the essence of life. In the stillness of its mountains, the magic of its temples and the warmth of its traditions, you will find the space to reconnect to yourself. A healing bridge between your inner world and the greater whole, where transformation happens not through force, but through presence. Come walk a path where silence speaks, and the sacred guides every step. Thank you for joining us!-

  • Visit to 3 cities in Bhutan. Thimphu, Punakha and Paro
  • World’s 2nd Largest Seated Buddha Dordenma, Thimphu-meditate in the main temple
  • Hike to Cheri Monastery-the first Buddhist College in Bhutan
  • Traditional Medicinal Institute, day visit to the country’s Natural Herbal Medicine Institute and Apothecary
  • Day hike up to the Legendary Tiger’s Nest or locally known as Paro Taktshang
  • Monastic Astrology College at Pangri Zampa in Thimphu -get an astrology reading with the Lamas
  • Nature walks in every city
  • Soak in the healing-medicinal hot stone bath practice archery-the national sport of Bhutan
  • Option*White Water Rafting in Punakha-extra cost

What’s Included in the Tour Cost?

Hotel Accommodations 3-4 star
3 meals a day
Airport Transfer
Your guides and driver
Transportation fees
Museum Fees
Processing of your Visa
Monument Fees (Tiger’s Nest)

What’s not Included in the Tour Price?

  • The Sustainable Development Fee (*SDF): paid separately to the Royal Government of Bhutan and Immigration, this is a $100 USD royalty per person, per day
  • Your International Flight into and out of Bhutan via Kathmandu, New Delhi or Bangkok
  • Your should get your own Visa for the hub countries you will be responsible for attaining your transit Visa (check you passport status with the transiting country)
  • Tips for Driver and Guide, read more in the Bhutan Checklist about suggested tipping
  • Bhutan Visa Fee

2026 Total Costs

  • All inclusive tour price $2,995 USD per person, paid to Cypress Himalaya via Wire Transfer
  • 10 Day *SDF $1,000 This is a $100 per day, per person government royalty, The Sustainable Development Fee is paid to The Royal Government of Bhutan-Immigration
  • Visa Fee $40 USD paid to Immigration, we process this for you and email your Visa to you
  • Flights into Bhutan. There are only 3 International Hubs that our 2 Bhutanese Airlines fly everyday into Bhutan. Please choose, Round Trip flights Approximate Cost from these Hubs only: WE book your seats. Approximate Cost: Kathmandu, Nepal-$470 USD, Bangkok, Thailand -$935, New, Delhi, India $570
  • All Taxes included
What is the **Sustainable Development Fee? Tourists visiting Bhutan will pay a Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) directly to the Royal Government of Bhutan. The $100/night/person provides free education and healthcare for the citizens, it protects and nurtures the conservation of the environment, promotion of culture, and improved facilities for tourists in Bhutan. The SDF is to secure sustainable and responsible tourism known as “High value, Low volume”.
White Water Rafting with guides in Punakha- Extra-Not included in Tour Price, OPTIONAL/EXTRA COST
Thangka Painting with a master artist in Thimphu-included

Visa Details and E-tickets

  • 10 day Tour, departs on day 11
  • We will process your Visa through Immigration
  • Your E-ticket and your Visa will be emailed to you to you one month before travel time
  • You will be responsible for obtaining a Visa for any other countries you will be transiting on your way into Bhutan
  • Private Tours have an extra cost

Accommodations

  • This tour price includes a shared rooms. For a private room, there is an extra charge $400 USD.
  • We only use some of the country’s best exclusive resorts and hotels for this journey, and 4 star when available.
  • There are hair dyers, hot water boilers and wifi in all the room.
  • You can bring your own adapters, most hotels are already retro-fitted for your I-phones. Scroll down for the Bhutan Checklist for which explains about adapters in Bhutan.
Luxury Tent Resort

Food/Meal Options

  • Breakfast will be a choice of continental, breads, pancakes ,eggs, coffee and teas. 
  • Lunch and dinners consist of freshly cooked organic vegetables, a meat dish and either Bhutanese red rice or white rice, and a noodle dish.  
  • Veg and Non Veg options at each meal, sometimes influenced by the cuisine of India, Nepal, chefs will try to incorporate traditional dishes of Bhutan. 
  • None of the main dishes are spicy. 

Traditional Bhutanese foods

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Please inform us of your food sensitivities, we will try our best to adjust the menus

  • Bhutan is close to 100 percent organic, we will visit some incredible market places in Paro and Thimphu if time permits.
  • Red Rice is by far the most popular exported grain, (pictured)
  • The main dish for the Bhutanese is a chili cheese dish called Ema Datshi, and also momo’s which are a dumpling influenced from Tibet and Nepal.
  • Beef, chicken and pork are the most popular meats, there is no butchery in Bhutan, it’s imported from India. 

Helpful Links and Resources about Bhutan

What to bring-Bhutan Checklist (downloadable)

2025-Bhutan-Checklist-Download

Included in your Tour: Thangka Painting-a cultural immersion experience. On tour or in our studio, a 2-3 hour painting class with a master Bhutanese artist.

Cancellation Policy -Updated October 2024


Cancellation must be approved by us in an email–these dates apply if you have already sent us your wire transfer plus an admin fee. The refund wire transfer charges are covered by the receiving beneficiary. This is in reference to your Cypress Himalaya Tour Cost, the SDF will be fully refunded by the Government of Bhutan at any point.

a) If notification of your tour cancellation is received within 45 days prior to arrival in Bhutan, 25% of your Bhutan tour cost shall be deducted as cancellation charges.

b) If notification of your tour cancellation is received within 30 days before your arrival in Bhutan, 50% of your Bhutan tour cost shall be deducted as cancellation charges.

c) If notification of your tour cancellation is received from 29 -0 days before your arrival in Bhutan, there is no cash refund for the tour cancellation, however change date is permitted. Admin fee applied.