Stylish lodges in five valleys
A series of lodges in Bhutan's central and western valleys allow travelers to penetrate the most isolated areas of the world. Rivers cut deep gorges, mountain passes are not always passable. Nevertheless, Amankora manages to present travelers in this remote area a comfortable stay. The five lodges, in Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey and Bhumtang match in style. They have a shared lounge area, spacious suites and a restaurant, sometimes with an outdoor terrace.
Traditional bukhari (wood-burning stoves) keep it warm in the lodges, even in the high-altitude areas. Large windows let the landscape in: sometimes orchards in bloom, sometimes slopes wooded with coniferous trees, sometimes the vast plain of the valley. Always breathtaking. Choose your favourite valley or visit them all: valley hopping is one of the possibilities.
Tips & Tops Amankora:
- Amankora Paro has 24 suites and a shared sitting area with floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing guests to enjoy the view inside
- Books on Buddhism can be found in the library of Amankora Paro
- The Sauna Bhutan has a sauna, yoga studio and outdoor pool (Amankora Paro)
- Amankora Thimphu has 16 suites and is located a lot outside the centre of the capital, the architecture of this building is inspired by ancient monasteries
- Dining at Amankora Thimphu on the elevated terrace overlooking the river and forests
- Amankora Punakha is accessed via a wooden bridge over the Mo Chhu River and built around an original Bhutanese farmhouse, which includes the restaurant, lounge and sauna
- In the former kitchen of the Punakha farmhouse is now a teahouse located
- Amankora Gangtey is located in the small Phobjikha valley and has adapted in size: this lodge has only 8 suites
- Amankora Gangtey sits on a wooded hill overlooking the valley and the Gangtey Monastery
- Amankora Bhumtang is next to the palace where both the first and second king of Bhutan lived
- An apple orchard encloses the Bhumtang lodge, in summer guests can dine under the apple trees
