Southern Bhutan

Gelephu

Subtropical south & the Mindfulness City

About Gelephu

A warm southern gateway on the Indian border, now home to the visionary Gelephu Mindfulness City.

Gelephu sits in the subtropical foothills where the Himalaya meet the plains of Assam. It is the site of Gelephu Mindfulness City, an ambitious special administrative region announced by His Majesty the King that blends sustainable development with Bhutan’s spiritual values — including new sacred projects such as the Drikung Kangyur Labyrinth.

Nearby are hot springs, Royal Manas National Park (home to tigers, elephants and golden langurs), and lush forests rich in birdlife. A domestic airport connects Gelephu to Paro.

Highlights

Gelephu Mindfulness City
Gelephu hot springs (Tshachu)
Royal Manas National Park
Birding in subtropical forest

Journeys

Tours visiting Gelephu

Spiritual & Wellness

9 days Easy

Mindful Bhutan: Pilgrimage & Wellness Retreat

Nine days of meditation with monks, sacred pilgrimage sites, hot-stone baths and a journey south to Gelephu Mindfulness...

FromUS$ 3,250

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