You're a busy person leading a busy life. You have a busy routine, busy friends, busy job and even busier social life. Do you ever wish you could just press pause?
Allow us to introduce Bhutan. This is as close as you can get to total peace and quiet without packing it all in and becoming a monk; our trip to Bhutan will show you a whole new world of deep calm and spiritual serenity. This is a country like no other, rich in mythical atmosphere and zen-like peace, with incredible walks through lush valleys, and beautiful sacred monasteries highly revered in the Buddhist religion.
Our ten day experience will whisk you far away from the daily grind as you trek to suit your fitness level through awe-inspiring forests, breathe in fresh Himalayan air, and end each day with yoga overlooking unforgettable valleys. You'll return home a more serene, centred version of yourself. In fact, you'll probably be so chilled out your friends won't recognise you. After your first couple of nights in the capital Thimpu, you'll move around the country staying in stylish Aman properties by night. By day you'll visit charming museums and monasteries, and try out unique activities, such as watching traditional healing in an indigenous hospital, and visiting crumbling medieval farmhouses. You'll have the chance to trek and cycle through thousands of acres of apple orchards and pine forests, camp in the wilderness, and taste local delicacies such as yak meat dumplings (a bit like tender beef mince - you'll be hooked). Even better, our expert guides will tailor your trip to so you don't miss out on any of the many annual festivals.
Moving from central Bhutan to the Western Paro valley, you'll end up at the stunning, super-modern Uma Paro hotel, where you can enjoy hot stone baths and deep tissue massages in between walks to ease your aching muscles. From here you have the rare opportunity to trek dramatic cliffs to the sacred Tiger's Nest monastery: a hallowed fortress where a Buddhist guru reportedly landed on a winged tiger over a thousand years ago. This is a pilgrimage only the most privileged Buddhists have made, and a real once-in-a-lifetime chance. Whatever you do: Don't. Forget. Your. Camera.
Without wanting to sound all hippy-like, if you're looking for a life-changing break where the closest you'll get to karaoke is monk incantations from a magnificent monastery, Bhutan is your best bet. Refreshing to say the least, religious and total break from the routine, this trip is guaranteed to give you a totally new (calm) outlook on your busy life.
