BhutanBeyond Luxury
A privately curated family escape through the serene valleys of Paro — blending wellness, spirituality, luxury hospitality and unforgettable shared moments.
Where time moves
at the pace of prayer flags.
Bhutan is unlike anywhere else. A kingdom shaped by happiness rather than haste — where monasteries hold the silence of centuries and mountain light feels like a private blessing.
For five days, every detail has been arranged exclusively for the Budhia Family — privately curated, quietly hosted, and shaped around what your family will remember long after the valleys fade from view.
International flight details shall be shared separately.
“In Bhutan, even silence is hospitality.”
DAWA at Hilltop
An intimate hillside retreat above the Paro Valley — modern Bhutanese architecture in conversation with pine forests, mountain light and the deep stillness of the Himalayas.
“All dinners during the stay shall be hosted privately at Dawa at Hilltop — for a seamless and intimate family experience.”
Five Days, One Slow Story
Arrival Into The Kingdom Of Happiness
A gentle, unhurried welcome into Bhutan — a day shaped around rest, soft acclimatisation and the first quiet rituals of the kingdom.
Arrival · Paro International
Private luxury arrival assistance. Discreet transfers to Dawa at Hilltop.
Private Check-In
Welcome refreshments and a personal introduction to the residence.
Lunch at Dawa Hilltop
Buffet or à la carte at the Mountain Café — multi-cuisine selection.
Paro Orientation Tour
Kyichu Lhakhang Temple · Paro town stroll · boutique browsing · photography moments.
Bhutanese Family Portrait
Traditional Gho & Kira attire, folk performances, professional family photography and curated cultural interaction.
Dinner at Dawa Hilltop Mountain Café
Multi-cuisine feast and confectioners — an intimate Bhutanese-inspired tasting.
Family Karaoke Soirée
An unscripted, joyful close to the first night.
- —Relaxed acclimatisation day
- —Minimal driving
- —Focus on comfort and family bonding
Thimphu, Spiritual Grandeur & Himalayan Evenings
A day of grandeur and quiet awe — a private drive into the capital, a curated lunch, and a return to fire-lit Paro skies.
Private Drive to Thimphu
Buddha Dordenma · monastery visit · Memorial Chorten · personalised Bhutan postage stamp experience.
Bhutanese Lunch at Pemako Thimphu
A curated Bhutanese tasting in an elevated setting — includes one-hour Bhutanese dress with photo.
Leisurely Return to Paro
Scenic stops as the light softens over the valley.
Stargazing Soirée
Bonfire, blankets, hot chocolate and herbal teas under the Himalayan sky.
Private Bhutanese Dinner at Dawa
Slow, intimate and family-style.
- —No Six Senses · No Terma Linca
- —Curated for grandeur balanced with rest
- —Optional upgrade: Aman Kora Thimphu private dining — see Pricing section
Tiger’s Nest & The Art Of Slow Wellness
Bhutan’s most iconic ascent — designed with grace for trekkers, elders and the helicopter set alike.
Tiger’s Nest Monastery
Guided gradual trek for active guests · pony assistance options · scenic halfway viewpoint rest area for elders.
Exclusive Scenic Transfers
Private helicopter sorties for non-trekkers and elderly guests — 4 to 5 pax per sortie.
Lunch at Taj
Buffet or à la carte at the Taj — light and restorative.
Temperature-Controlled Pool Party with Hookah
Luxury tea service · curated music · Himalayan views · hookah lounge.
Spa & Recovery
Body treatments, recovery massages and wellness therapies for trekkers.
Regular Dinner at Dawa
A slow, restorative close to the day.
- —External hot stone baths are not recommended
- —All wellness within the hotel’s hygiene standards
- —Helicopter subject to weather & government permissions
Slow Luxury & Riverside Experiences
The kind of day that defines slow travel — gentle mornings, riverside indulgence and a celebratory evening.
Breakfast at Leisure
An unrushed start in the residence.
Riverside Lunch at Le Méridien
Curated riverside setup · gourmet Bhutanese & international cuisine · tea experiences.
Private Riverside Tent Setup
Bespoke tented arrangement riverside — sized to family configuration.
Private Family Archery
Community interaction · friendly competition · bonfire ambience · curated snacks & beverages.
Final Celebratory Dinner at Dawa
An emotional, lingering farewell evening.
- —Archery curated as a signature experience · USD 450++ per session
Farewell Bhutan
A journey designed not around rushing through destinations, but around spending meaningful time together in one of the world’s last truly peaceful kingdoms.
Slow Breakfast With Mountain Views
One last quiet ritual at the residence.
Private Transfers · Paro International
Seamless on-ground coordination by Gainwell.
- —International flight details shall be shared separately.
Exclusive Helicopter Scenic Transfers
For non-trekkers and elderly guests — a privately arranged aerial passage over the valley and toward the Tiger’s Nest cliff-line.
Subject to weather and government permissions.
“External hot stone bath experiences are not recommended. All wellness is curated within the hotel’s standards.”
Investment & Pricing
Estimate excludes transfers, helicopter sorties, spa selections and optional add-ons listed below.
Group services divided across heads — helicopter ÷ 5 pax · transfers per vehicle capacity (with buffer) · whole-group services ÷ 30 pax (group size 30–35).
Indicative all-in range: fixed per-person activities (₹26,100) + apportioned shared costs (tent ₹834 + archery ₹1,275 + tour managers ₹4,667 + ~4 days of transfers in mixed fleet ≈ ₹6,000–₹12,000) + one helicopter sortie (₹6,000). Excludes alcohol, hotel-billed meals (à la carte at Dawa/Taj) and optional Aman Kora upgrade. Based on group size of 30 pax.
Optional Upgrade · LunchAman Kora Thimphu · Private DiningOptional upgrade to one of the lunches (recommended in place of Day 3 Taj or Day 4 Le Méridien).
Optional upgrade to one of the lunches (recommended in place of Day 3 Taj or Day 4 Le Méridien).
- —Confirmation deposit: USD $25 per person (non-refundable · adjusted against final invoice)
- —Corkage: Wines (White / Red / Rosé / Sparkling / Champagne) — US $15++
- —Corkage: Spirits — US $25++
- —Exclusively curated for in-house guests · intimate seating · prior reservation required
- —Cancellation within 24 hours or no-show — 100% deposit retained
Day 2 Lunch · Pemako ThimphuFrom ₹9,500 PP · Bhutanese tasting + 1-hour Gho/Kira dress experience + professional photo.
From ₹9,500 PP · Bhutanese tasting + 1-hour Gho/Kira dress experience + professional photo.
- —Set Bhutanese tasting menu — includes traditional Ema Datshi, momos, red rice and seasonal accompaniments
- —One-hour Gho & Kira dress experience with assistance
- —Professional photograph in traditional attire
- —Curated tea service & welcome ritual
- —Premium upgrade: chef's tasting & wine pairing on request
₹70,000 approx · per Tour Manager
- —Alcohol billed on actuals across all days.
- —Dinners at Dawa Hilltop included with the residence stay.
- —Lunches at Dawa Hilltop & Taj billed à la carte / buffet on consumption.
- —Shared-cost per-person figures assume a group of 30 pax (actual group 30–35).
- —Helicopter divided by 5 pax per sortie · transfers include a safety buffer below stated vehicle capacity.
A 5% service fee on all total expenditure will be billed as the Gainwell Fee. All services will be billed on actual costs.
Gainwell Elite Concierge
Thirty-two years of luxury travel expertise · personalised on-ground coordination · and a quiet, invitation-only standard of service shaped around your family.
One to two experienced Gainwell Tour Managers may travel with the group to coordinate all services and activities.
Tour Manager costs shall be billed on actuals.
A 5% management & concierge fee shall apply on the overall expenditure towards transport, activities, sightseeing and operational services.