Your Bhutan
Participant Dashboard
October 11 - 19, 2025
Your Quest Starts Now
We’re very excited that you’ve made the commitment to join us on a lifechanging quest to the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. Below you will find our official sign up form, packing list, travel insurance recommendations, and other logistical items to prepare you for this experience.
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Complete the official Sign Up form below
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Book your round trip flights to and from Bangkok, Thailand
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We require travel insurance for our quests, see recommended options below
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Join us on the community call 1 month before the quest
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Review our packing list and pack your bags
Sign Up Form
Travel Insurance
You will need to secure travel insurance. We recommend GeoBlue for travel medical and international health insurance. SquareMouth is a great site for US participants to compare several policies against each other. Many credit card companies offer travel insurance policies as well.
We recommend you consider coverage for emergency medical needs, medical evacuation, cancellation coverage of at least $2k and interruption coverage of at least $3k. It is up to you if you'd like to secure coverage for the cost you will pay Abroad.
Packing List
With a perfect combination of comfortable temperatures and clear skies, October is one of the best months to visit Bhutan. October is a month with pleasant maximum daytime temperatures around 22 C (72 F) and nighttime temperatures around 8 C (46 F). October is a dry month with an average rainfall around 33mm (1.3 inches) in Thimphu. Below is a comprehensive packing list that we recommend you follow as you pack your bags. Alternatively, you may download the list as a PDF too.
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Valid Passport (Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months following the date of your arrival to Bhutan!)
Copy of passport (save digitally or keep separately from the original)
Travel Insurance policy
Flight information (digitally or printed)
Credit cards and cash
List of emergency contacts and allergies, if applicable
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Underwear
Thermal underwear (pants and long sleeve)
Breathable t shirts (short and long sleeve)
Fleece or warm sweater
Light sweater
Trekking pants
Light long pants
Lightweight shorts
Pajamas
Warm socks or slippers
Rain jacket
Down jacket
Warm hat
Thin gloves or mittens
Swimsuit
Baseball Hat (for sun protection)
**Layers are helpful as it’s typically cool in the morning and evening and warms up throughout the day
*There is opportunity for laundry at both hotels
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Headlamp (rechargeable or with spare batteries)
Strong powerbank or solar charger
Cell phone with charger
Travel plug adapter (EU Adaptor)
Headphones
Camera, tablet, computer, necessary batteries and chargers
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Glasses/Sunglasses
Books/Magazines
Journal and Pen
Sleep Mask
Travel Pillow
Water Bottle
Snacks/protein bars for the hikes
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Toothbrush/toothpaste/floss
Deodorant
Hairbrush
Sunscreen
Face lotion
Razor
Shower Gel/Soap
Shampoo/Conditioner
Wet Wipes
Lip Balm
Lotion/Body Oil
Eye Drops
Allergy Medicine
Advil or Aleve
Small toiletry bag for overnight at Monastery
Band aids
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Day pack
Trekking Pants
Heavy socks
Broken in tennis shoes / hiking boots
Walking sticks are not necessary but if you use them, bring them.
I T I N E R A R Y
October 11-19, 2025
Arrival
Day One - October 11
2:00-5:00 p.m.
Check into COMO Metropolitan Bangkok & Welcome Massage
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Community Dinner at Benjarong
Good Night Rest
7:00 p.m. onward
Day Two - October 12
Bangkok to Bhutan
Grab and Go Breakfast, Check-Out & Vans to Airport
2:15 a.m.
Transfer to Suvarnabhumi Airport
2:15-3:00 a.m.
Fly to Paro, Bhutan with Himalayan Views
5:00-8:00 a.m.
Drive from Paro to Zhiwaling Ascent Hotel
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Lunch & Check-in to Hotel
11:00-Noon
Rest & Integration
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Session with Justin
4:00-6:00 p.m.
Dinner with Traditional Bhutanese Music
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Contemplation and Good Night Rest
7:30 p.m. onwards
Day Three - October 13
Punakha Dzong
Morning Mindfulness & Movement with Justin Milano
6:00-7:00 a.m.
7:00-7:45 a.m.
Breakfast at Hotel
Mindfulness & Introduction to Bhutanese Culture with Dorji Wangchuk
7:45-9:00 a.m.
Drive to Punakha Dzong
9:00-10:30 a.m.
Compassion & Loving Kindness by Dr. Dorji Wangchuk
10:30-11:15 p.m.
Brief History & Guided Tour of Punakha Zhong with Lhaki Dolma and Dorji Wangchuk (Optional Astrology Readings)
11:15-Noon
Noon-1:00 p.m
Picnic Lunch by River
1:00–2:30 p.m.
River Rafting
2:30–3:15 p.m.
Drive back to Chimi Lhakhang Monastery
Being Your Authentic Self with Dorji Wangchuk, an introduction to the Divine Madman Drukpa Kinley
3:15–4:30 p.m.
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Drive back to Zhiwaling Ascent Hotel & Rest
Buffet Dinner at Hotel
6:30–7:30 p.m.
Contemplation & Good Night Rest
7:30 p.m. onward
Day Four - October 14
Dodedhra Monastery
Morning Mindfulness & Movement
7:00-7:30 a.m.
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Breakfast at Hotel
Full Moon Blessing and Q&A with a Reincarnate Rimpoche
8:30-9:45 a.m.
9:45-10:30 a.m.
Checkout of Hotel
Hike/Trek to Dodedhra Monastery with Guides
10:30-1:00 p.m.
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Welcome Tea & Lunch with Abbot & Rinpoches
Room Assignments, Rest & integration
2:00-3:15 p.m.
Session with Justin
3:15-5:00 p.m.
Tour of Dodedhra Temples with Dorji & Lhaki
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Dinner with Monks
6:00-7:00 p.m.
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Journaling, Individual Reflections & Fire Circle
9:00 p.m. Onward
Contemplation & Good Night Rest
Day Five - October 15
Dodedhra to Paro
Morning Mindfulness & Movement overlooking Thimpu Valley
6:30-7:00 a.m
7:00-7:30 a.m.
Gho & Kira Dressing
Long Life Ceremony with context setting by Dorji Wangchuk: Purity of Heart, Intentions, and Self-Compassion
7:30-9:00 a.m.
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Breakfast with Monks and Rinpoches
Storytelling: Compassion, Community & Moelam with Dorji Wangchuk
10:00–10:45 a.m.
10:45-Noon
Free Time
Silent Hike Down the Mountain, practicing Self Enquiry
Noon-12:30 p.m.
1:30-3:00 p.m.
Lunch at Folk Heritage Restaurant
3:00-4:30 p.m.
Transfer to Tigers Nest Camp
4:30-7:00 p.m.
Check Intro Hotel, Rest & Journaling
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Dinner at Tigers Nest Camp
Optional Group Integration, Personal Contemplation, and Good Night Rest
8:00 p.m. Onward
Day Six - October 16
Paro Dzong
Morning Mindfulness & Movement
8:00-9:00 a.m.
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Breakfast at Hotel
Session with Justin at hotel overlooking Tiger’s Nest Monastery
10:00-Noon
Noon-1:00 p.m
Lunch at Hotel
1:00-3:30 p.m.
Rest, Free Time & Journaling
Transfer to Paro Dzong & Session with Abbot Kinley Tenzin
3:30-5:00 p.m.
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Transfer to Nephyu Cafe with Optional Shopping
Dinner at Nephyu Cafe
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Blessing & Q&A with Dorje Phagm Rinpoche, Highest Female Reincarnation in Tibetan Buddhism
7:00-8:30 p.m
8:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Transfer back to hotel
Day Seven - October 17
Tiger’s Nest
7:00-7:30 a.m.
Morning Mindfulness & Movement
Breakfast at Hotel
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Drive to Tiger’s Nest Monastery
8:30-9:00 a.m.
Hike to Monastery with Tea & Snacks at Viewpoint
9:00-Noon
Noon-1 p.m.
Balance & Contentment with Dorji Wangchuk
Guided Tour of the Monastery with Lhaki, Dorji & Kinley
1:00-2:30 p.m
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Free Time at Monastery to Meditate & Journal
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Hike back to Basecamp + Transfer to Hotel
5:00-7:30 p.m.
Free Time, Rest, Journaling
7:30-9:00 p.m
Community Dinner with Guides
Good Night Rest
9 p.m. Onward
Day Eight - October 18
Back to Bangkok
7:00-7:30 a.m.
Morning Mindfulness & Movement
Breakfast at Hotel
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Session with Justin
8:30-10:00 a.m.
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Pack & Check Out
Integration Circle & Selfless Service with Justin & Dorji
11:00-12:30 p.m.
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Lunch at Hotel
1:30-2:00 p.m.
Transfer to Airport
Flight from Paro to Bangkok
4:20-8:30 p.m.
Transfer to COMO Hotel or Goodbyes to those flying out that evening
8:30-10:00 p.m.
Good Night Rest
10 p.m. Onward
Day Nine - October 19
Departures
All Day
Transfers from COMO hotel to Airport for individual flights back home.
Have Additional Questions?
If you have any questions, you may email our event production team at any time.