Travel+Leisure India & South Asia – August 2019

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Bhutan has long drawn travellers seeking to strengthen their mind-body connection.

So it’s only natural that the Himalayan mountain kingdom now has its first

dedicated wellness retreat—offering traditional Eastern therapies, customised

treatment plans, and a healthy dose of the country’s legendary happiness.

By Jen Murphy; Photographed by Christopher Wise

Clockwise from top: At Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary, upstairs rooms have balconies overlooking forested hillsides;

dishes at the property’s organic restaurant showcase produce from local farms; the lower-level spa

includes six treatment rooms and a heated indoor pool; most members of the 75-person staff are Bhutanese.

Opposite: The 24-room lodge is located in the pine-tree-dotted Neyphu Valley.

Spirit in the Sky