Bhutan

Wellness Retreats for Anti-Aging, Detox, Reiki, Yoga

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The land of the thunder dragon kingdom is a trekker’s paradise and an environmentalist’s dream. With 72 percent of the country under forest cover, Bhutan’s pristine ecology is home to rare and endangered flora and fauna. This spiritual land is the last bastion of the Vajrayana school of Mahayana Buddhism which provides the essence of a unique identity for the 750,000 people. Bhutan is a unique blend of the old and new. Here is a country that is slowly opening up to the modern world in a fine balance with its ancient traditions. Those fortunate enough to visit Bhutan describe it as a unique, deeply spiritual and mystical experience. This kingdom is an adventure like no other. The tiny Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan awaits. Nestled high in the Himalayas, its isolation from the world has cultivated a culture rich with tradition, religion and a benevolent monarchy. The dramatic landscape, from snow capped peaks and deeply forested slopes to raging boulder strewn rivers, sits largely undisturbed due to various environmental initiatives and religious beliefs. The seven-night journey takes you into this jewel of nature for an adventure into a land of charming farmers, fascinating weavers, enchanting monks and charismatic leaders. 5days 4nighst Spa package - Full package from S$4748 per person twin-sharing 5* 6Days 5Nights Bhutan Cultural Experience - Full package from $3038 per person triple sharing 3* 9Days 8Nights Amankora Journey - Full package from S$7768 per person twin-sharing 5*
- Bhutan 9Days 8nights Amankora Journey from S$ 7768 per person twin sharing - Suite with meals, tour & air fare from Singapore View the tour itinerary *Valid from 01/09/10 till 31/08/11*	The richness of life is found in the still simplicity surrounding the remarkably unscathed geophysical and biological existence in Bhutan today. Due to a sincere Buddhist belief, adhered to since the 7th century, the co-existence of nature and nurture has resulted in a unique eco-system and a thriving mosaic of different peoples all linked by a common belief system that regards all life forms as sacred. This prevailing ethos washes the staggeringly beautiful undulating valleys, plains, deep gorges, and mountainous landscape with a force of supreme greatness; that of genuine harmony and environmental compatibility. To this astonishing effect, Amankora has created a series of lodges, all creatively unique and sympathetically balanced to their environment, in order to discover and comprehend the extraordinary wonders above and beneath this treasured land. The lodges are created to provide a circular pilgrimage in Bhutan抯 breathtakingly spectacular central and western valleys. Most journeys start at Amankora Paro or Amankora Thimphu. The lodge in Paro is nestled among glistening conifers in a 24-suite pine forest retreat. Amankora Thimphu, raised up in a blue-pine forest of the Motithang area, sits close to the capital抯 intriguing sights and traditional shops. Amankora Punakha is set in sparkling verdancy east of the Dochu La Pass and just north of the resplendent Punakha Dzong. Amankora Gangtey, set in the remote wilderness of the Phobjikha valley, proffers magical views across the bird-strewn gorge and to the empowering Gangtey Goemba, a 16th century monastery. Amankora Bumthang rests adjacent to First and Second King's palace, Wangdichholing, within the town of Jakar in the Choekhor valley, a valley sprinkled with an exotic mix of sloping pine forests, apple orchards, and restful fields of farm produce.

Paro - Bhutan 5days 4nighst Spa package from S$4748 per person twin-sharing with transfers, meals & treatments from Singapore View the spa itinerary Valid till 31/12/2010	Uma Paro is an inland 29-room retreat, offering five-star comfort and singular style accomodation in the wildly beautiful Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. Uma’s understated philosophy of quiet comfort in inspiring, culture-rich locations is also a place for adventure, where the landscape and people won't fail to uplift you. COMO Shambhala Retreat is Uma Paro's holistic heart, a place to better physical and mental equilibrium by way of sophisticated, bespoke treatments, including massage and Ayurveda. Extensive use of natural ingredients and age-old remedies, working with Bhutan's hospital of Traditional Medicine is used here. Facilities include four treatment rooms, separate male and female steam rooms, hydro-pool, a hot stone bath house and 46 square meters indoor pool with outdoor sundeck. There is also a gym, and an open-air pavilion overlooking the Paro Valley. Views are unbeatable, and include pine forest, villages, fields and rivers set into a mountainous enclave.