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Amankora

Bhutan

Experience the world’s last surviving Himalayan Buddhist kingdom like never before.

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Property Overview

Spread across the country, Amankora’s five lodges – Paro, Thimphu, Gangtey, Punakha and Bumthang – offer unprecedented access to the world’s last surviving Himalayan Buddhist kingdom. Combining the Sanskrit word for peace with the Bhutanese for circular journey, Amankora allows guests to create a tailor-made tour of their own, visiting all or a selection of the lodges, with a guide and driver provided for the duration of their stay.

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SmartFlyer Exclusives

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Daily Full breakfast for two guests per bedroom, served in lodge Dining Room
  • $100 USD equivalent Resort or Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
  • Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability

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Agent Tips

  • The local hot stone bath and potatoes shed dinner in Gangtey are a must!
  • For a truly memorable experience, visit the iconic Tiger's Nest log cabin, where you will be greeted with food, drink, and a relaxing foot massage.
Rooms + Suites

This is the true Himalayan experience.

Across the five lodges, Amankora’s 76 suites fuse contemporary design with rustic materials to create a sleek yet convivial atmosphere. Open-plan bedrooms and living rooms have king-size beds, window seats and traditional bukhari wood burners. Ensuite bathrooms, clad in terrazzo, center on a large freestanding bathtub.

At Paro Lodge, hidden in thick pine forest, suites feature walls clad in wood and black steel paneling. At Punakha Lodge, reached by a suspension bridge over the Mo Chhu River, suites are identical to those at Paro, with views of an orange orchard and rice terraces. Design here incorporates a traditional Bhutanese farmhouse built by a former chief abbot, complete with an infinity pool featuring views over rice terraces. An additional two story block contains four suites and each Mo Chhu Suite can be combined with a suite to create a 2-bedroom unit.

At Thimphu Lodge, located in the capital’s Motithang area, open-plan wood-panelled suites are built in the style of a traditional dzong fortress. At Gangtey Lodge, set on a forested knoll within a wildlife reserve with views of a 16th-century monastery, suites are identical to those at Thimphu. Finally, at Bumthang Lodge, located next to a royal palace in the Choekhor Valley, suites are similar to those at Paro. The area is home to 29 temples and monasteries, and is a treasure-trove of traditional art.
Wellness

A uniquely Bhutanese healing experience.

Incorporating Himalayan plants and herbs, different spa therapies are available across Amankora’s five lodges, offering a uniquely Bhutanese healing experience.

At Paro Lodge, there's a two-story spa surrounded by glistening conifers in the forest. Guests are invited to try an herb-infused hot stone bath, followed by a traditional massage. Facilities include a glass-walled yoga studio, a sauna, steam room, and changing areas. The five treatment rooms each have a shower and an outdoor bath. In Punakha, guest will find a relaxing infinity pool. There are meditation rooms in both Paro and Punakha.

At Thimphu Lodge, the signature treatment is a Jet Lag Reviver massage. Facilities include three treatment rooms, a steam room, and changing areas. At Punakha Lodge, guests can try a soothing Hot Stone Massage. The two-story spa includes a yoga/ meditation room with views of rice paddies, two treatment rooms, a steam room, and changing areas.

At Gangtey Lodge, guests can experience a candlelit hot stone bath. Spa-goers love that the sliding bamboo door reveals a panorama of the valley. Facilities include two massage rooms and changing areas. Finally, at Bumthang Lodge, the Trekker's massage is the signature treatment. There are three intimate treatment rooms, a steam room and changing areas.
Restaurants

Local, fresh ingredients.

An array of Bhutanese, Western and Indian dishes are served across all five Amankora lodges, using local ingredients such as yak meat and fresh honey from the Bumthang Valley. Private dining can be arranged, indoors or outdoors, for intimate dinners or group celebrations.
  • Who's it for?
    These adventurous lodges are best suited for couples.

  • Where are the lodges?
    Near the airport, Paro is the largest lodge, and usually the start and end point of an Amankora journey. Thimphu lodge lies within reach of the capital’s shops and sights. Gangtey lodge overlooks a valley in the Black Mountains National Park. Punakha lodge lies in a valley with a uniquely sub-tropical climate. Bumthang lodge is further east, in the country’s most historic and sacred region.
  • Location
    Noted above, the lodges are spread throughout Bhutan.
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