Founders Retreat Bhutan is an immersive leadership retreat that uses Gross National Happiness as a practical framework for how you lead, build, and live. Operated by Impact Hub Thimphu.
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Gross National Happiness is not a slogan. It is a governance system — and for 7 days, you will learn from the people who built it.
Founders Retreat Bhutan is an immersive leadership and reflection experience for entrepreneurs, creatives, and innovators seeking clarity beyond constant pressure. Set in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, the retreat blends meaningful conversations, nature, mindfulness, cultural immersion, and curated founder experiences to help ambitious people reconnect with purpose, creativity, and what truly matters.
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Operated by ecosystem builders with access to local founders, communities, GNH practitioners, and partners.
Experiences
Bhutan is not the escape.
It is the perspective shift.
THE EXPERIENCE BEGINS BEFORE YOU ARRIVE.
Exploring Bhutan beyond the postcard
Stories from the kingdom
GNH in practice, founder insights, Bhutan’s culture, conservation, and the ideas shaping how we build.
FAQ
Yes. All international visitors (except Indian nationals) need a Bhutan e-visa. It costs $40 and we handle the application once your place is confirmed.
Up to five working days. Apply early — we factor this into your pre-retreat timeline automatically.
Yes. Bhutan visas allow up to 90 days. Extensions can be applied for online before your original visa expires.
A $100 per night government levy paid by all international visitors to Bhutan. It directly funds free healthcare, education, and environmental conservation. For 6 nights, that’s $600 — included in your $1,900 retreat cost.
Yes. Most participants are first-time visitors. We manage every logistic — visa, transport, accommodation, meals, and experiences. You show up. We handle the rest.
No. Curiosity is the only prerequisite. We send a pre-reading pack after your place is confirmed.
Layers for shifting mountain temperatures, comfortable walking shoes, one modest outfit for monastery visits, and a journal. You will generate more material worth keeping than you expect.
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