BhutanOf temples, valleys, and rituals

Now it's on to the next wonderful Six Senses, with a short stop at the famous Dochula Pass, which offers breathtaking views of the Himalayas. Then you descend into the subtropical Punakha Valley, adorned with charming farmhouses and terraced rice fields. Your hotel is also called the "Flying Farmhouse" – you'll find out why when you get there. There's certainly no shortage of altitude, with the lowest lodge situated at 1,565 meters.

After hiking to a monastery, enjoy a traditional breakfast with the novice monks and learn all about daily life in this unusual place from the abbot. Try homemade arag in a farmhouse, cross Bhutan's longest suspension bridge, and visit the impressive six-story Punakha Dzong. Depending on your mood, you can enjoy lively bike tours, temple visits, and magnificent nature experiences.

Afterwards, look forward to the Six Senses Gangtey at an altitude of 2,865 meters in the Phobjikha Valley. Enjoy a delicious meal on the cantilevered Birdwatching Bridge, a bridge with phenomenal panoramic views over the wetland dotted with temples and monasteries. You can also explore this lush subtropical valley on two wheels, on foot, or by car. Encounter rare black-necked cranes directly below the lodge, enjoy a hut picnic with fascinating views, and marvel at the unique Buddha statues and original painted walls in Khewang Lhakhang Monastery.

Classic hiking trails take you along the Loma-Longtey Path, for example, starting at the Pele-La Pass, through a small village, past yak herders, and up to the Kayche-La Pass at an exhilarating altitude of 3,700 meters. The village of Gangtey with its pretty shops also has its own charm, as does the gold-crowned Gangtey Monastery.

Another indescribably beautiful location – and a domicile in a class of its own: Six Senses Paro is located at an altitude of 2,780 meters next to the ruins of a 15th-century fortress. The charming small town of Paro has a national museum with fascinating Bhutanese relics. Stroll across the Nyamai Zampa, a traditional cantilever bridge, and stop for a delicious lunch at a local farmhouse. Try your hand at the country's national sport, archery, and challenge your guide!

One of Bhutan's most important monasteries, the Tiger's Nest, is sure to be on your list of must-see sights. Kyichu Lhakhang, a 7th-century temple with two magical orange trees, is also well worth a visit. The trees bear fruit all year round. In Paro itself, pretty shops and small craft stores beckon. Attending a Buddhist blessing ceremony at Samteling Monastery will be just as memorable as the Chubjakha Ruins Regales Dinner under the starry sky at the fortress ruins.

Take a short flight to the next paradise, this time to the Jakar Valley, where Six Senses Bumthang awaits you at an altitude of 2,615 meters. Surrounded by blue pines, you can enjoy complete tranquility, except for the sound of the Chamkhar Chhu River. Before that, you can stop briefly in Trongsa, the original seat of the royal family. Or visit the village of Chumey to see the colorful woolen objects called yathra that are produced there.

From your accommodation, you can take an exciting excursion to Jakar Dzong Fortress, visit Wangdicholing Palace, or embark on a pilgrimage to Bumthang. The town is home to some of the oldest and most important religious sites in the kingdom. Walk around Lhakhang Temple with the locals and drink holy spring water. The Mini Tiger's Nest is also worth a visit, located in charming surroundings. Traditional delicacies, untouched forests, and even more sacred sites and ruins will provide you with wonderful experiences until it's finally time to return home.