The Mystical Wonders of Bhutan

March 12-18, 2023

6 Nights / 7 Days

from $8,299 per person

A Himalayan breeze cools your face, as it whips a stream of prayer flags into a frenzied dance. The mountain forests whisper with the echoes of centuries, tales of countless other journeys through this kingdom in the clouds. Something sacred seems woven through your snow-flecked surroundings. It permeates the cliffside castles and ancient temples, where Buddhist monks sit draped in serenity and flowing red robes.  

For centuries, the kingdom of Bhutan lay hidden away in the Himalayan mountains, a treasure far too priceless to toss into the churning machinery of modern mankind. It wasn’t until the 1970’s that the country cracked open its door to the exclusive handful of travelers who are allowed to experience its magic each year. 

As a result of its strict tourism policy, Bhutan has retained a deep cultural authenticity and an immaculate environment, making it one of Asia’s most beguiling and unforgettable destinations. Be among the privileged to explore a civilization untouched by time, when you join Source Journeys for our small luxury gay group travel tour through Bhutan. Take this journey on its own or embark on the ultimate gay vacation by adding it as an extension to our India and the Colors of Holi Festival tour.  

Visitors to Bhutan will feel the tangible spiritual energy of Buddhism throughout the land. Prepare to take in intricately carved monasteries that unfurl among a sea of majestic mountains. Marvel at incredible forts and temples perched impossibly on soaring cliffs. Enjoy a backdrop of spectacular scenery, from temperate subtropical plains and valleys cloaked with dense forest, to lofty sub-Alpine mountains capped with snow. Lose yourself in a culture where happiness is celebrated by royal decree.  

Explore the mysteries of the past amid the comforts of Bhutan’s finest luxury retreats, as you set out to one of the most magical LGBT holiday destinations the world has to offer. Step into a land laced with daydreams, as you answer the call of Bhutan on a mystical journey that will transform you for a lifetime.

Taj Tashi Hotel

5-star luxury awaits guests at Taj Tashi Bhutan, in the heart of Bhutan’s Thimphu Valley. Featuring elaborate Bhutanese architecture, the hotel provides a fitness center, luxurious spa, and 4 dining options available. Set in the heart of Bhutan’s Thimphu Valley, Taj Tashi makes an ideal base to explore the city. After enjoying the city’s tours guests can unwind in The Jiva Spa, featuring a spa menu of Indian healing therapies.

Uma by COMO Punakha

This luxury lodge is located at the far western end of the lush Punakha Valley. With two villas and eight rooms, the intimate lodge is designed to be part of the landscape. Nestled on a hillside at a bend in the Mo Chu river every room commands sweeping views of the Punakha Valley and the Mo Chu as it winds its way through the rice fields and orchards. This remote hotel is ideal for spiritual wellness seekers. 

COMO Uma Paro

COMO Uma Paro is a 29-room resort featuring the most exclusive private villas in Bhutan. Villas at Uma by COMO Paro are entirely private, with soul-stirring views of the forest, mountains, and the surrounding valley. Each villa occupies its own glade planted with azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias, and hydrangeas. Paro is home to the COMO Shambhala Retreat, a holistic health spa with an open-air yoga pavilion overlooking the Paro Valley. The Shambhala retreats feature two private Bhutanese hot-stone bathhouses, as well as a large indoor pool with an al fresco sundeck facing the mountains across the valley. There are separate steam rooms for men and women and a state-of-the-art gym. The yoga studio has floor-to-ceiling views of Paro, flooding the room with natural daylight, where complimentary yoga classes are held daily by their resident yoga instructor.