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Der Gründer
Louk Lennaerts, Gründer des Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary, reiste 2013 zum ersten Mal nach Bhutan, damals noch ein für ihn unbekanntes und auf gewisse Art geheimnisvolles Reiseziel. Das Land berührte ihn auf besondere Weise und inspirierte ihn dazu, etwas Neues und Außergewöhnliches zu schaffen: ein Sanctuary im Land des ultimativen Wohlbefindens.
Klicken Sie hier und erfahren Sie was Louk über Bhutan sagt und zur Findung der Balance zwischen Körper, Geist und Seele (Video auf Englisch).
Das Neyphu Tal
Direkt vorneweg: Ein besonderer Dank gilt Herrn Rinzin Namgay für das Teilen dieser Geschichte zum Neyphu Tal, der Heimat unseres Sanctuary.
In früheren Zeiten, als Bhutan noch nicht durch Straßen mit Indien verbunden war, mussten die Menschen hier weite Strecken zu Fuß zurücklegen, um ihre Waren gegen Produkte wie Zucker, Salz und Tabak einzutauschen. Diese Reisen konnten Wochen dauern und waren nicht ungefährlich. Erschöpfung, unerwartete Erdrutsche, Waldbrände und anhaltender Monsunregen machten das Reisen zu einer großen Herausforderung…


Mission & Vision
Unsere Philosophie
Im Alltag unseres Sanctuary fließt die Philosophie des „Restful Mind“ ein, basierend auf den Lehren Seiner Eminenz Gyalwa Dokhampa. Wir alle denken und handeln bewusst — in unserer täglichen Arbeit sowie im Miteinander und im Umgang mit unseren Gästen. Wir sind uns stets bewusst, dass wir Teil eines Ganzen sind und für das Wohlergehen all dessen und all derjenigen, die uns umgeben, mitverantwortlich sind.
Was unsere Gäste über das Sanctuary sagen


Honeymoon Trip
June 2025
My husband and I had a wonderful stay at the Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary during our honeymoon in Bhutan earlier this year. It is a magnificent property with beautiful views and spacious rooms. We were immediately mesmerized by the architecture upon arriving and how peaceful the atmosphere was.
The manager is very attentive and makes sure you have everything that you need. They offer a large variety of teas and I made sure to try a new one each meal. There are also a bunch of amenities and activities that are included with your stay, including a hot stone herbal bath, massages, sound healing, a consultation with a doctor trained in traditional Bhutanese medicine, and more. We would have loved to do the Bhutanese cooking class here if we had more time.
At the beginning of your stay when you first check in, they take a photo of you and print it on real Bhutan stamps that they gift to you when you check out. This was such a sweet and personal touch. Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary was the final hotel of our honeymoon trip and we could not have asked for a better place to end it.
Home away from home
June 2025
This felt like a home away from home…the rooms are luxurious, spacious and zen. We didn’t want to leave the hotel, we just wanted to relax in the room, linger over the special teas, and recharge in the spa. The very caring service, and the MANY thoughtful touches throughout our stay really do make this a sanctuary, and one of my favorite hotels to date. I can’t recommend it enough, as it’s really a standout experience in a sea of options.
Five star accommodation and food
May 2025
The Bhutan Spirit Sanctaury is not really a resort. It is, first and foremost, an uber luxury spa, supported by five star accommodation and food.
The spa facilities and service were outstanding. Our room was bright, spacious, with a to die for view. The bathroom setup with two separate sinks was great, as was the privacy afforded by the separate shower and lavatory enclosures. By the way, the spa offers the services of a traditional Bhutanese medicine practitioner, and he got our diagnoses spot on!
Lovely experience
May 2025
What a lovely experience from the moment we walked through the door. It is a wonderful all inclusive resort. Once you are there you are captivated by the beautiful serene setting both inside and out. The services are extensive and included in the package making the stay exceptional. The spa offerings, pool and gym are lovely. The staff is outstanding, very welcoming and always has a smile.
The perfect Bhutanese holiday
Feb 2025
Gourmet dining, daily treatments in a luxurious spa, stunning accommodations, attentive and friendly service from each and every team member, and the desire to provide the most relaxing, memorable and extraordinary Bhutan adventure, Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary is a once in a lifetime experience. Whether it be a delicious picnic basket lunch for your Tigers Nest hike, arranging a visit to the local monastery for daily prayers, archery lessons or a Bhutanese cooking class, or coordinating a perfect day with your existing guides, the Sanctuary knows how to create the perfect Bhutanese holiday. Absolutely love the Sanctuary and can’t wait to return. Truly some of the most friendly and helpful people you will ever encounter.