Description
The Amankora lodges offer unparalleled access for those wishing to discover Bhutan’s interior without compromising on the standard of accommodation. With the largest Aman lodge having a total of 24 rooms, the service and attention to detail throughout is of the highest quality. All the suites are spacious with a combined living and bedroom and bathrooms complete with freestanding baths and luxurious amenities. The food is delicious and often a mix of Bhutanese, Asian and Western delicacies complemented by delicious wines. All lodges offer fantastic treatments in dedicated spas and they also have libraries full of fascinating books on the Bhutan and its culture. Furthermore, you will be accompanied throughout with your own personal guide, you will travel on a personal journey throughout the country, discovering some of the more out of the way villages and monasteries that largely go unvisited.
Your journey begins with a night in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan since 1961. This charming town is full of things to do and see including the National Textile Museum, the Painting School and the Memorial Chorten. A visit to the bustling weekend market is also a fascinating experience and gives you a taste of the Bhutanese way of life.
You will then proceed on to Gangtey, located in a picturesque glacial valley. This area is renowned as a conservation area for rare black-necked cranes that migrate here every year from the Tibetan plateau. Gangtey is ideal for nature walks and treks and is also fairly flat so ideal to discover by mountain bike. A visit to the 16th century Goemba (monastery) is also a real highlight.
Returning west you will stop in Punakha, where the climate is more tropical due to the lower altitude. The dzong (fort-monastery) is particularly impressive here and this low valley is also a popular place for rafting and mountain biking. The style Aman lodge varies from the others as the communal living areas in Punakha are housed in a traditional Bhutanese farmhouse, offering guests a more authentic experience.
The final stop is in Paro, home to the world-famous Tiger’s Nest. This breath-taking monastery is located 900m above the valley floor and the views from the top between the clouds are stunning – you will have saved the best for last.
For guests who have more time in their hands, you can add the Amankora Bumthang lodge between Gangtey and Punakha. This gives you more of a chance to get into the more remote parts of Bhutan.
Guide price
£5,975 per person
£5,975 Per person for 8 nights, based on 2 people sharing on a bed and breakfast basis in India and full inclusive in Bhutan including a private car and guide in Bhutan and all flights and transfers.
Itinerary
Location and directions
Bhutan
In the centre of New Delhi
How to get there
9hr direct flight then 30min transfer
