33 Soksoom Centre for Well-Being and Happiness stands as Bhutan’s pioneering healing hotel, nestled in the heart of the capital, offering convenient access to all attractions. Boasting 16 exquisitely designed rooms, a healing restaurant, café, crystal store, yoga and dance studio, meditation hall, and a diverse array of wellness services, it serves as a holistic sanctuary for relaxation and rejuvenation.
Tailoring its offerings to nourish the body, mind, and soul, our centre provides a comprehensive range of holistic wellness services. From traditional Bhutanese healing therapies to globally recognized practices such as Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Energy Healing & Crystal Healing, we welcome guests to embark on a transformative journey towards inner harmony & bliss.
OUR NAME & SYMBOL
Soksoom, meaning ’33’ in our national language, is far more than a number—it is our guiding principle. The name has been chosen as the Master Number 33 resonates with the energies of compassion, blessings, inspiration, honesty, discipline, bravery, courage and ‘all things are possible’ which are in line with our objectives.It is the number of the Heaven of the 33 Gods, the realm that watches over humanity, and the forms of Chenrizig (Avalokitesvara), who embodies compassion for all beings
Our logo is a visual representation of this harmony. The five elements are present: the Green & Yellow Leaf for Wood & Earth; the Empowered Human with renewed energy for Fire; the number 33 for Metal; and the name ‘Soksoom’ for Water, echoing the healing light of the Medicine Buddha.
MEET OUR FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
A visionary leader with 30 years of experience across diplomacy, politics, media, and holistic healing
Lily Wangchuk has 30 years of extensive experience in varied fields as a Writer, Consultant, Former Politician, Former Diplomat, Former Assistant Resident Representative, UNDP; Former Executive Director for Bhutan Media Foundation. She is currently the Founder and President for 33 Soksoom Centre for Well-Being & Happiness, the first center of its kind in the country that promotes holistic well-being.
She began her career as a diplomat with Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1994 where she served 12 years. She served as Assistant Resident Representative for UNDP Bhutan, Executive Director for Bhutan Media Foundation. She was the first woman in Bhutan to lead a political party as President of Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (Bhutan Social Democratic Party). She had also been a consultant for both national and international organizations for socio-economic studies.
She has Masters Degree in Public Policy with specialization in Diplomacy & International Policy Studies from Australian National University, Canberra, Australia; Postgraduate Diploma in Human Rights, International Law & Refugee Law, Indian Academy of International Law & Diplomacy, New Delhi, India and Bachelors Honours Degree in Political Science, Miranda College, Delhi University, Delhi, India.
She is the Winner of the Lions Club Award, India (Outstanding Diplomat 2003); Winner of ANU PG Prize from ANU, Australia 2000; and recipient of many academic and professional achievements. She was recognized as the Top Global Woman for 2013 by Diplomatic Courier (Global Affairs Media Network), USA.
She is the author of Bhutan’s best selling book, Facts about Bhutan and has represented Bhutan at many international forums and today continues to contribute her writings to many national and international journal and publications. Given her diverse interest, she is also Transformation Life Coach, Energy/Mind/Emotion Coach, CTC Master Therapist, Geo Love Healer, Reiki Healer, Pranic Healer, Theta Healer, Sound Healer and Sorig Wellness Practitioner. She completed construction of Namseling Boutique Hotel in 2013 which was converted into Healing Hotel and One-Stop Holistic Well-Being Centre since 2022.
Our Founder with His Majesty the King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
