Trip Overview
Visit a charming farmhouse in Paro to soak in a herbal hot-stone bath which is known to be therapeutic and helps ailments related to joints and muscle aches, besides simply soothing your mind and body. Baths have been an important part of Bhutanese family life and traditional medicine for centuries. The bath itself is typically made of wood and constructed in the ground outside of the home. Large, round river boulders are set into a roaring fire and left to heat for hours. After filling the bath with clean mountain water, the red hot boulders are slowly dropped one by one into a cornered-off section of the tub—and so the bath begins! As the water heats to an intense level, one gets the sense of being cooked in a hot soup as medicinal herbs float on the surface releasing a sweet aroma. For us, the preparation and enjoyment of the bath is an all-day event. Many families consult an astrologer to select an auspicious bathing day so as to give the bath its maximum healing power. It is believed that the heat of the water, the minerals released from the rock, and the local herbs all combine to produce medicinal benefits for joint pains, hypertension, stomach disorders and arthritis. This is a complimentary value-added experience from Bhutan Travel Club without any hidden costs. Goes perfectly with some pints of locally brewed Red Panda Beer. (Time 1-3 hours)