Whenever I travel solo, I make sure I’m mentally free so I can fully embrace the place I’m stepping into. After about a month of research (and a few internal debates), I decided to book this journey with Six Senses. The process felt very smooth and natural. After a few back and forth exchanges, we curated a 14-day itinerary together.
My intention was simple: experience Bhutanese culture deeply, while doing as many hikes as my body would allow.
Dates: 23rd February to 9th March
Flights: Six Senses offered to assist, but I booked them myself. I flew Mumbai → Kolkata → Paro with Bhutan Airlines, and returned via Bagdogra with Drukair (sharing tips below).
Accommodations: All 5 Six Senses lodges across Bhutan.
Here is a detailed schedule:
HIKES
CULTURAL & IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES UNIQUE TO SIX SENSES
The properties were all incredibly beautiful, but what stayed with me the most was the feeling they created. Each lodge had its own energy, yet somehow they all felt like home…in different versions.
The hospitality was beyond exceptional. The food, truly next level, they adapted everything to my preferences without me even having to ask twice.
I had a private car (with WiFi), the best guide, Chokey, and a chauffeur Tengsen for the entire journey. And honestly, they became such an important part of the experience. There’s something very special about being guided by people who genuinely love their country, you feel it in every story, every silence, every detail.
What I also appreciated deeply is that this level of comfort actually allowed me to go deeper into the experience. I wasn’t thinking about logistics, timing, or stress. I was just… present.
I recommend Bhutan with Six Senses at 150%. This kind of luxury isn’t just about comfort, it creates the space for real immersion.
Bhutan is not a place you “visit”… it’s a place you feel.
A country that left me almost speechless. And if you know me, that says a lot. I don’t even want to over-describe it, because no words would really do it justice. But if I had to try, I’d say… it felt like breathing peace.
It’s a place I believe everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime.
- Sustainable Development Fee: $100 USD per person, per night
- Visa fee: $40 (With a French passport, Six Senses handled everything)
- Flights: No direct routes from India → Bhutan, so allow enough time for transit and re-check-in
- Tip: choose a left-side seat from Kolkata for Himalayan views (trust me)
- Bhutan isn’t a “freestyle” destination, everything is arranged in advance through an agency
- Dress modestly for temples
- Carry cash (useful for donations)
- Safety: genuinely one of the safest places I’ve ever experienced
A country that left me almost speechless. And if you know me, that says a lot. I don’t even want to over-describe it, because no words would really do it justice. But if I had to try, I’d say, it felt like breathing peace.
It’s a place I believe everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime.
And I already know I’ll be back, next time, even more remote, even deeper.
