Bhutan has become more than just a top travel destination for pilgrimages and retreats. It has a living classroom in the outdoors, and the resorts/hotels now have state of the art equipment for your teaching needs. We connect you directly in conversation in Bhutan with at least 1 local organization to assist in co-creating and developing your own workshop infused with ideas, practices and inspirations of the Bhutanese way of life, culture, community, health and wellness.
The Organizations we collaborate with:
The Invitation
We invite you to co-create your dream workshop, conference, or retreat starting with the amazing itinerary in various cities for your community and students. The classes can be as formal or informal as you need, using a conference room or the natural environment. All retreats need to be booked 6-9 months in advance to ensure the flights and accommodations can be secured.
What you can do?
Email us about your unique class: meditation, medicine, astrology, yoga, wellness, life coach and therapy, environmental education, permaculture, and more. We help you to make the dream possible, by co-creating the journey that takes your class, conference to a whole new level of experiencing travel, combined with education and enrichment. Talk to us about your ideas, email is Cypresshimalaya@gmail.com
What will you get?
In return for bringing your community/group you will receive a special package of incentives to offset your costs. Including the Tour Cost, the SDF and Airfares. We also help to fill the retreat using our platforms, email lists and social media avenues.
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”.
What will Take My Class do?
- We connect you directly in conversation in Bhutan with at least 1 local organization to assist in co-creating and developing your own workshop infused with ideas, practices and inspirations of the Bhutanese way of life, culture, community, health and wellness.
- We are the organizers and manage all communications via email with the participants regarding their flights, Visa and SDF
- We facilitate all Visas through Immigration, email them to participants one month before travel time
- Provide all transportation for the entire tour, including airport transfer
- Provide guides and driver (1 guide per 10 persons)
- Book the hotels/resorts and use 3-4 star accommodations
- Share your tour on our social media to help generate interest and participants
- Book airline to and from Bhutan, and the domestic flight (if applicable)
- Help with cancellation via our policy
- Facilitate payment of Sustainable Development Fee to Immigration
- We receive the payments to Bhutan via Wire Transfers
We ensure that your trip will run beautifully from beginning to end!
Helpful Links and Resources about Bhutan
- Tiger’s Nest Monastery– Paro Taktsang, the most famous destination in Bhutan and in the Buddhist world. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paro_Taktsang
- About Bhutan-The Land of the Thunder Dragon. Editorial Highlights, Monarchy, Heritage, Policies and more https://bhutan.travel/about
- History of Gross National Happiness (GNH) https://www.gnhcentrebhutan.org/history-of-gnh/
- Buddha Dordenma-2nd Largest Seated Buddha in the world https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddha_Dordenma_statue
- Bhutanese favorite pastimes, Hot Stone Baths: https://www.dailybhutan.com/article/hot-stone-baths-the-bath-culture-of-bhutan
Take a Thangka Painting class in our new studio in Thimphu or we can include it on the tour!
