Property will offer upgrades at time of check-in, subject to availability for Rooms
100 USD food & beverage credit per stay
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Complimentary full breakfast for two daily
As majestic as it is notoriously mysterious, Bhutan is only slowly opening up to foreign visitors, and remains enticingly devoid of the trappings of tourism. Spread across the country, Amankora’s five lodges – Paro, Thimphu, Gangtey, Punakha and Bumthang – offer unprecedented access to the world’s last surviving Buddhist kingdom. Combining the Sanskrit word for peace with the Bhutanese for circular journey, Amankora allows guests to create a tailormade tour of their own, visiting all or a selection of the lodges, with a driver provided for the duration of their stay. The first resort in Bhutan and with five lodges across its central and western valleys, Amankora has been a part of this legendary Buddhist Kingdom for almost 20 years. Dedicated to providing an unparalleled experience of this pristine, year-round destination – one of the happiest places in the world – Amankora’s five lodges are each a sanctuary designed to complement its uniquely beautiful setting.
Combining the Sanskrit-derived word for ‘peace’ with kora, or ‘circular pilgrimage’ in Dzongkha, the Bhutanese language, Amankora is a series of five lodges dispersed across the central and western valleys of Bhutan. Descending from 7,000-metre high peaks in the north to the low-lying plains of the south, Bhutan’s rivers have forged deep valleys separated by high mountain passes. To best experience all that Bhutan has to offer, Amankora tailors personalised journeys that include stays at a combination of its lodges located in the valleys of Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey and Bumthang. The 24-suite Amankora Paro is sheltered within a blue-pine forest of glistening conifers. A 20-minute drive from Bhutan’s international airport and Paro town, the lodge lies beneath the ruins of the 17th-century Drukyel Dzong (fortress-monastery). As with each Amankora lodge, Amankora Paro offers elegant dining and lounge areas with beautiful views, an intimate spa with an extensive menu, and expansive outdoor areas for relaxing in the sun or beneath the stars. Amankora Thimphu is a 16-suite lodge situated in the forested Thimphu Valley, home to Bhutan’s capital city. Tucked into the blue-pine forests of the Motithang area, it is ideally placed for exploring Thimphu’s museums, traditional shops and numerous cultural sites. The lodge also acts as a quiet retreat, removed from the city’s activities. Amankora Punakha lies east of the Dochu La Pass and just north of the resplendent Punakha Dzong, which dominates the confluence of the Mo Chhu and Po Chhu rivers. The Twelve-suite lodge is surrounded by rice paddies and fruit plantations and occupies a traditional Bhutanese farmhouse. Guest suites are set in the adjacent orange orchard. The eight-suite Amankora Gangtey is located in the spacious, seldom-visited valley of Phobjikha near the quaint village of Gangtey. Set on a forested knoll, the lodge boasts panoramic views across the gorge to the magnificent Gangtey Goemba, a 16th-century monastery. The 16-suite Amankora Bumthang rests adjacent to the First and Second King of Bhutan’s palace. This region of sloping pine forests, apple orchards and fertile farmland is known for its cottage industries that produce the sought-after Bumthang butter, Gouda and Emmenthal cheeses, honey and a variety of fruit spirits and brandies.