All rooms are shared, but private rooms are available for an extra fee depending upon availability.

Thimphu is the largest city in Bhutan, and is the country’s capital. It’s a thriving cultural hub, full of street markets & temples, and yet it is the only capital city in the world without a traffic light. In Thimphu, you'll spend a total of 3 nights at the Namgay Heritage Hotel, an authentic heritage hotel with a few modern flourishes, just a short walk from the downtown streets. The rooms are beautifully appointed, in traditional Bhutanese style, and you'll have everything you need for a very comfortable stay. There is also an exercise room and swimming pool on premises. The rooms are equipped with a writing desk, and there are quiet corners to work in the gardens in case you’d like to sneak off for a little time on your own.

During our 3 nights in the Thang Valley you will stay at the spectacular Oygen Choling Heritage House, the former residence of a local ruling family, descended from Longchen Rabjam, a 14th century Buddhist master who first established the Oygen Choling area as a sacred place of meditation. Crowned by the manor house, which was fully-restored after a devastating earthquake in the 1800’s, the Ogyen Choling estate now consists of a Palace, a Museum and a private Temple where we will hold our morning meditation sessions. The Heritage House is owned & managed by Kunzang Choden, the first Bhutanese woman to publish a novel written in English, and her Swiss husband Walter Rodher. The rooms of Oygen Choling Heritage House are rustic & authentic, but very comfortable… each with wood-burning stoves and ultra modern bathrooms. Each day you will enjoy healthy home-cooked meals, made with home-grown vegetables from the garden, prepared with a subtle blend of Bhutanese & Swiss cuisine.

Before our early-morning flight to Paro the next day, we’ll spend a single night at the Swiss Guest House in Jakar. The Swiss Guest House is a charming place, located in a woodsy area surrounded by apple trees, that looks out across the valley towards Jakar Dzong. Each of the Swiss Guest House’s cozy rooms has a wood-burning stove and traditional Bhutanese decor. In addition to Bhutanese cuisine, the restaurant serves home-made cheese and beer from a nearby brewery.

For the final leg of our journey, we will return to Paro and you will spend your last 2 days at the luxurious Naksel Boutique Hotel & Spa. Nestled on the edge of the national forest, Naksel derives its name from the Dzongka word for “Forest,” which is only fitting for this Himalayan sanctuary that combines unparalleled views of nature - Mount Jumolhari, Tiger’s Nest Monastery, and the Paro Valley below - with world-class relaxation & rejuvenation. The rooms at Naksel are traditionally designed with Bhutanese wood craftmanship, complete with modern amenities. You will not only have a chance to unwind and reflect on your creative journey, but you can also take advantage of Naksel’s “Medicinal Water Spa" which specializes in relaxation and healing therapies, such as the hot stone bath, which uses traditional Bhutanese medicine, combined with Himalayan herb & massage techniques.

We always seek accommodation that strikes the balance between modern comfort and local flavor.