A Transformational Pilgrimage Through
Bhutan & Thailand
2027
May 2nd - 16th, 2027
From Stillness to Joy
An immersive journey where we stop being tourists and become explorers of happiness, spirituality, culture, and consciousness through lived experience, sacred traditions, and authentic human connection.
This expedition invites us into cultures that have preserved profound wisdom about simplicity, compassion, mindfulness, and human flourishing, not as concepts, but as ways of living.
We do not travel simply to see new places.
We travel to encounter different ways of being, to slow down enough to listen deeply, question our assumptions, and reconnect with what truly matters.
His Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuck dared to ask a different question...
What if the true measure of progress is not Gross Domestic Product, but "Gross National Happiness (GNH)?
More than a philosophy, Bhutan has developed a national framework rooted in wellbeing, cultural preservation, environmental stewardship, conscious development, and collective flourishing. Through Gross National Happiness (GNH), spirituality and happiness are not treated as abstract ideals, but as practical foundations for how society is organized and life is lived.
GNH Effects
Bhutan’s leading government policy
- Ranked one of the top 10 safest countries in the world
- The world’s only carbon negative country
- Over 70% of the country remains forested
- The only country with no traffic lights
- One of the world’s last countries to introduce internet and television
Optional Thailand Extension
An optional 5-day integration experience in Chiang Mai, the cultural and spiritual heart of Northern Thailand.
After the contemplative stillness of Bhutan, Thailand invites us into a softer exploration of joy, compassion, embodiment, and human connection. Through temples, nature, ethical elephant sanctuaries, local traditions, and mindful cultural immersion, we experience how spirituality can be naturally integrated into daily life.
Rooted in the warmth and relational harmony of Thai culture and Theravada Buddhist traditions, this experience is designed as a gentle transition back into the world — carrying the insights of Bhutan into movement, beauty, and joyful presence.
Chiang Mai offers a unique atmosphere where ancient wisdom and modern life coexist gracefully, allowing participants to continue the journey not through intensity, but through openness, simplicity, and embodied awareness.
This is an invitation to return home differently:
more present, more connected, and more alive.
This exciting itinerary evokes the extraordinary Last Shangri-La.
Day 1 "Paro"
Day 2 Dochula & Punakha
Day 3 Punakha → Gangtey
Day 4 Phobjikha → Thimphu
Day 5 Thimphu
Day 6 Thimphu
Day 7 Thimphu
Day 8 Thimphu → Paro
Day 9 Paro-Bhutan
Day 10 Depart (Strats Optional Journey)
Optional Thailand Extension
Day 11 Bangkok
Day 12 Bangkok
Day 13 Bangkok→Chiang Mai
Day 14 Chiang Mai
Day 15
Chiang Mai → Bangkok
Itinerary
Paro
Thimphu
The Thimphu dzongkhag is the thriving political and economic heart of Bhutan. It contains the capital of the same name and comprises eight gewogs, or groupings of towns.
About half of the district, the northern part, is within the protected environmental boundaries of Jigme Dorji National Park.
Dochula
Hundreds of prayer flags flap in the wind at Dochula, sending out merit to all sentient beings. Dochula is the pass between Thimphu and Punakha.
For centuries people have travelled through this pass when heading East or West in the country.
On a clear day the views are astonishing. Visible are many snow covered 7.000-metre summits including Gangkhar Phuensum, the world’s highest unclimbed mountain.
Punakha
The beautiful and fertile Punakha Valley follows the course of the Punak Tsang Chhu south from its source at the confluence of the Mo Chhu and Pho Chhu – the famed “Mother” and “Father” rivers – to the modern settlement of Wangdue Phodrang and beyond.
At just 1250 meters (4,100ft) elevation, the climate of the lush Punakha Valley often feels hot and sultry in comparison to that of Thimphu, which sits at almost twice the altitude.
This fact makes the valley a popular winter getaway for Thimphupas.
Phobjikha
Situated on the west flank of the Black Mountains that separate it from central Bhutan’s Trongsa district, Phobjikha Valley is a wide, flat glacial carving of such extraordinary beauty that for some Bhutanese, it is their favorite valley of all.
Phobjikha is known for its habitat for endangered birds, especially the Black Neck Crane.
Bangkok
A city of contrasts: vibrant, chaotic, spiritual, and deeply alive. A dynamic meeting point between ancient traditions and contemporary life.
Amid bustling streets, river canals, and colorful markets, Bangkok is home to some of the country’s most sacred Buddhist temples, including Wat Pho and the Grand Palace. The city offers a powerful introduction to Thai culture, where spirituality coexists naturally with movement, energy, and everyday life.
Bangkok invites us to explore awareness within complexity, discovering how presence, beauty, and human connection can emerge even within the intensity of modern life.
Chiang Mai
Nestled in the lush mountains of Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai is known as the cultural and spiritual heart of the country. The city blends ancient Buddhist traditions, peaceful temples, vibrant local culture, and a slower rhythm of life surrounded by nature.
Home to more than 300 temples, offering a unique atmosphere where spirituality is naturally woven into daily living. From sacred mountain temples like Doi Suthep to ethical elephant sanctuaries hidden in the jungle, the region invites visitors into experiences of compassion, mindfulness, simplicity, and joyful presence.
We travel with purpose: supporting changemakers and local causes through every journey.
Schools of Happiness
A central part of this expedition is our connection with the Bhutan Teachers of Happiness initiative.
Participants directly support and engage with educators, schools, and local leaders exploring:
- Wellbeing in education
- Emotional resilience
- Compassion
- Inner development
- Conscious leadership
This transforms the journey from observation into contribution.
We are not only learning from Bhutan.
We are participating in its future.
Elephant Sanctuary
One of The Ethical Sanctuaries in Chiang Mai. Here elephants are family, not attraction.
For over 17 years, the local sanctuary has quietly protected and cared for elephants who were once exploited
No crowds. No chains. No riding. Just peace, clean rivers, and banana-loving elephants living their best lives.
Respect Comes First
Elephants are sentient beings — emotional, social, and wise. That’s why we never force them to perform or interact. Every visit is built around their freedom, not our schedule.
Bhutan Discovery Expedition
The Soul of Happiness (Just Bhutan)-
Up to 11 Monthly Payments Available
-
9 nights in Bhutan
-
Bhutan visa & SDF Fee
-
All Meals
-
Internal ground transportation
-
Licensed Bhutanese guides
-
Cultural and spiritual experiences
-
International Flights not Included
Bhutan + Thailand Extension
From Stillness to Awakening (Bhutan + Bangkok)-
Up to 11 Monthly Payments Available
-
All Included in Bhutan
-
5 Nights in Thailand
-
All Meals
-
Internal ground transportation
-
Ethical elephant sanctuary experience
-
Cultural and spiritual experiences
-
Flights not Included
Complete Journey Bhutan & Thai
Bhutan+Bangkok+ Chiang Mai-
Up to 11 Monthly Payments Available
-
All Included in Bhutan + Thailand
-
2 Nights in Bangkok (before Bhutan)
-
Bangkok cultural immersion experiences
-
Internal ground transportation
-
Licensed guides
-
Temple and river experiences
-
Flights not Included