Our 5 star hotel in Bhutan is ideally situated for you to explore the kingdom’s spectacular monasteries, centuries-old street festivals, scenic mountain passes and pristine wilderness. The international airport is situated at Paro, an hour from Thimphu.

Staying true to Bhutan’s ancient and alluring ways, our hotel in Thimphu enchantingly blends Dzong architecture and modern design, and is adorned with classical hand-drawn Buddhist murals. The 66 spacious rooms and suites overlook the exquisite mountains and township, and capture the essence of Bhutanese art and architecture. 2 restaurants, a tea lounge and a Bar focus on a different aspect of Bhutan’s vibrant Mahayana Buddhist culture.

Unwind with a drink at Ara, the bar that gets its theme from the dramneyn, a Himalayan folk music instrument. Savour Bhutan’s most popular dish, Ema Datshi, and other Bhutanese cuisine at Chig-Ja-Gye. Sip Suja, Bhutan’s distinctive ‘salted butter tea’ at Rimps, the tea lounge, and sample delectable European or Bhutanese dishes at The Thongsel, the all-day-dining restaurant.

Try Bhutan’s fiery cuisine, gaze at the mesmerising prayer wheels, explore the vibrant local markets, and relax with a special Bhutanese Hot Stone Bath at our Jiva Spa. Stay ensconced in the Taj’s legendary hospitality, borne of a century of practice and an utmost focus on you. Come, enter the gateway to paradise on earth.

Accommodation
Our 66 expansive rooms and suites in Thimphu, Bhutan overlook sweeping views of the mountains and feature hand-painted murals of clouds in a traditional style. At our hotel, you enjoy a truly immersive experience of Bhutanese culture.

Unique Dining
Experience delightful Bhutanese cuisine as well as exotic Indian and European dishes at one of the best restaurants in Thimphu, Bhutan. Each of the hotel’s four uniquely themed outlets focus on a different aspect of Buddhist culture.

Jiva Spa
A divine essence of serenity is apparent at the Taj Tashi Bhutan once you step into it. Settled in a valley, surrounded by nature, this place is the perfect destination to attain your understanding of your inner self and gain higher consciousness. The holistic rituals at our Jiva spa in Thimphu, Bhutan include hot stone bath treatments that introduce you to a world of wellness while unique handmade combination of wooden and marble antiques leave you spellbound with the country’s elegant culture.

Bhutan is the only country in the world where personalized stamps could be developed and used to post it to any country. We make personalizes stamps out of their picture for the guest’s who have their birthdays and anniversaries during their stay at the hotel . The same is sent to them in their room during turndown with special amenities from the chef.

Distinctive and authentic, Taj Tashi Bhutan offers a typical Bhutanese themed- dinner to elevate our dining experience. Guests are offered to wear the Bhutanese attire Gho for men and Kira for women with a table booked at our Bhutanese specialty restaurant Chig-ja-Gye.

Dedicated to the national sport, the Changlimithang Stadium and Archery Ground stands on the very site where the battle of 1885 took place. It was originally built for the coronation of the fourth king, Jigme Singye Wangchuck. Today, you can watch a football match here or be awed by archers practising their skills.

The crafts bazaar sprawls out in Norzin Lam in the heart of the town. Find colourful, woven fabrics and elaborate masks or silk-screened handmade paper and trinkets here, all of which make for great gifts for your loved ones.

COMO UMA PARO
COMO Uma Paro, is an intimate, 29-room resort featuring the most exclusive private villas in Bhutan with an enviable location in the Paro Valley. This puts you within striking distance of the country’s great cultural landmarks. The style combines local artisanship with COMO’s contemporary style, while activities range from yoga to Himalayan camping adventures. Our Bukhari restaurant is a royal favourite.

DISCOVER COMO UMA PARO
A stay at COMO Uma Paro is about immersing yourself in the richly textured culture of Bhutan while enjoying the luxuries of a COMO resort.

ACCOMMODATION
The nine private villas and 20 luxury rooms combine the colourful accents of traditional Bhutanese craftsmanship with the clean-lined contemporary design for which COMO Hotels and Resorts are known. The result is a luxury resort with a fresh, original look that feels sleek even as it recognises COMO Uma Paro’s cultural context.

EVENTS AND MEETING SPACES
Our team at COMO Uma Paro bring a uniquely personal approach to event planning in Bhutan, both for weddings and all manner of other celebrations, including birthdays, honeymoons and corporate gatherings.

A special place where memories are created and friends and family brought together, Uma Paro provides this highly customised level of service combined with gourmet culinary offerings—all in the most secluded of Himalayan valleys.

We can coordinate a special anniversary picnic on a wild peak overlooking Taktsang ‘Tiger’s Nest’ Monastery, or special temple blessings for newlyweds. With good notice, exclusive use of the resort is available for anything from weddings to corporate team-building events.

WEDDINGS AND CELEBRATIONS
COMO Uma Paro’s Himalayan location make it a unique place to celebrate special occasions and weddings in Bhutan. Our dedicated team tailors all events, guiding you through the planning details to ensure everything runs smoothly.

FULL RESORT RENTAL
COMO Uma Paro has become a popular venue for private Bhutan events, with a full resort rental ensuring an intimate occasion when all your guests are given the run of our 38-acre hilltop site. Security afforded by this secluded postion is also appealing to those who take over the entire resort for a significant celebration.

HIMALAYAN WELLNESS DISCOVERY
Our six-night wellness itinerary immerses guests in the full COMO Shambhala Experience. Yoga and meditation practice is led by our resident expert. We also offer daily massage therapy, including deep tissue, hot stone, and our signature COMO Shambhala Massage.

In addition, our programme makes the most of the adventure resort’s location in the heart of the Paro Valley. English-speaking guides will take guests on fascinating, active excursions to learn about the kingdom’s culture. Monasteries – including the gravity-defying Tiger’s Nest Monastery – as well as ancient fortresses and temples are some of the landmarks to visit, with hikes calibrated to challenge guests per their fitness levels.

DINING AND CUISINE
At COMO Uma Paro, much of our produce comes from our own organic kitchen garden, which we maintain in partnership with local farmers from the Paro Valley, affording us a bounty of fresh and vital ingredients. Our international dishes, too, are well regarded—Bhutan’s royal family regularly make this their Paro restaurant of choice—along with specialties from neighbouring India.

COMO UMA PUNAKHA
COMO Uma Punakha, our second hotel in Bhutan, is an intimate, luxury lodge located at the far western end of the lush Punakha Valley. From our picturesque base overlooking a snake-like bend in the Mo Chu river, Uma Punakha is ideally located for those who wish to explore this remote Himalayan Kingdom.

DISCOVER COMO UMA PUNAKHA
Providing luxury accommodation in this less-visited area of Bhutan, a five-hour drive from Paro, COMO Uma Punakha offers guests exceptional access to some of Bhutan’s most celebrated landscapes and historic sites. With nine hillside Valley View rooms, and two free-standing luxury private villas (one One-Bedroom Villa and one two-bedroom COMO Villa), COMO Uma Punakha provides luxury in the wilderness in signature COMO style. Our Bukhari restaurant serves both local and international cuisine, while our standalone COMO Shambhala Retreat offers traditional holistic therapies.

ACCOMMODATION
Those seeking more than just luxury accommodation in Bhutan will not be disappointed by COMO Uma Punakha. The property is part of the landscape, nestled on a hillside at a bend in the Mo Chu river. This means every room commands sweeping views of the Punakha Valley and the Mo Chu as it winds its way through the rice fields and orchards.

WELLNESS BY COMO SHAMBHALA
To practice yoga and meditation in Bhutan is an experience that truly belongs to these sacred mountains. COMO Shambhala Retreat in the Punakha Valley complements this perfectly, overlooking the twisting Mo Chhu river which slices through the green landscape.

Range of holistic, Asian-inspired treatments includes signature massages, facials and body therapies, as well as the country’s famous hot-stone bath. Treatments are also available to those staying elsewhere in the Punakha Valley, who wish to make use of our wellness centre.

DINING AND CUISINE
Much of our produce comes from local farmers-Punakha is considered one of the most bountiful valleys in Bhutan-which means we benefit from fresh vegetable, fruit and dairy products every day. All of this is used in traditional dishes as well as our international menus.

Head to the heart of the ethereal kingdom of Bhutan with COMO – a country often referred to as the ‘last Shangri-La’. With our Himalayan Explorer, you can explore the best of this magical country, combining stays at our two Bhutanese lodges – COMO Uma Paro and COMO Uma Punakha. Led by our English-speaking local guides, you’ll be able to get under the skin of a country where locals wear traditional dress and yak herders roam the mountains.

In Paro, hike to the gravity-defying Tiger’s Nest Monastery, which clings to the rockface 3,100 metres above the valley floor. Then cross to COMO Uma Punakha, over a mountain pass strewn with prayer flags. In this little-visited valley on the banks of the Mo Chhu river, you can hike, white-water raft and explore temples that seem caught in time, including the spectacular Punakha Dzong; home to a retinue of 1,000 red-robed monks.

Hiking is almost a rite of passage in Bhutan, with more than 70 per cent of the country covered in forest and mountain. Twisting paths lead to hidden monasteries and temples, where views extend across the Himalayas. In Punakha, a popular hike takes you to the intricate temple complex of Khamsum Yulley Namgyal Chorten, perched on a hill amongst avocado, passion fruit and orange trees. There’s also a gentle walk to Chimi Lakhang temple, passing through rice fields to reach the local village where the temple stands.

In Paro, a five-hour drive over the winding Dochula pass, you can embark on Bhutan’s most well-known route up to Taktsang ‘Tiger’s Nest’ Monastery — a marvel of architecture, perched on a sheer rock face 3,000 metres above the valley. It is arguably the most iconic landmark in Bhutan, believed to be the place Guru Rinpoche landed on the back of a flying tigress, bringing Buddhism to Bhutan from Tibet.

Embark on these hiking experiences with our COMO Uma Bhutan itineraries.

A traditional hot-stone bath is one of the most relaxing ways to finish a day. At COMO Uma Punakha, our hot-stone bathhouse is perched on the hillside overlooking COMO Uma Punakha. River rocks drop into the hot water where they crack and steam, releasing minerals that can relieve deep-set aches and joint tension. At COMO Shambhala Retreat, we finish the hot-stone bath treatment with our signature COMO Shambhala Massage, which uses long, calming strokes to remove any lingering stress.

Bhutan is a country to see from the sky. With a birds-eye-view, the rice and chilli fields form a patchwork of colour, flanked on every side by mountains so high that even yaks can’t pass. Details jump out at you, like the smoke coil from a farmhouse, or a monastery tucked away deep in a pine forest.

With our Scenic Heli-Adventure, you can take a 90-minute helicopter ride across the kingdom’s heartland, exploring three distinctly different valleys: The Laya Valley (also known as the hidden paradise), the tropical Punakha Valley with its magnificent Dzongs, and the emerald Paro Valley, with rice paddies and ancient temples.

Paro Lodge, Amankora – Bhutan
At an elevation of 2,250 metres, Paro Valley makes a beguiling start or an atmospheric end to an Amankora journey. Hidden in thick pine the 24-suites, with walls clad in wood and black steel panelling, contrast rustic elements with contemporary design. Amenities include king-size beds, traditional wood-burning stoves and banquette window-seats, while bathrooms featured terrazzo-clad bathtubs, twin vanities, a separate shower and toilet. Hiking and cycling are arguably the best ways to explore the incredible landscape, and every lodge offers an exhaustive list of options and routes. In addition, guests will be given a ‘top ten’ list of experiences to try in each locality.

– Views from the Dining Room extend to snow-covered Jhomolhari.
– An array of Bhutanese, Western and Indian dishes are served.
– The two-storey spa is surrounded by glistening conifers in the forest.
– Facilities include a glass-walled yoga studio, a sauna and a steam room.
– Enjoy a guided cultural tour of Paro, taking in the major museums, institutions and sights.
– Embark on the 4-hour hike to Tiger’s Nest, the iconic 7th century monastery.

Thimphu Lodge, Amankora – Bhutan
Set in the upper reaches of the Motithang area, the 16-Suite Lodge of Amankora Thimphu is built in the style of a traditional dzong fortress. Within reach of the capital’s shops and sights, the lodge remains a secluded retreat from which to explore both all the city has to offer and the wild Himalayan landscape. Amenities include king-size beds, traditional wood-burning stoves and banquette window-seats, while bathrooms feature terrazzo-clad bathtubs, twin vanities, a separate shower and toilet. Hiking and cycling are arguably the best ways to explore the incredible landscape, and every lodge offers an exhaustive list of options and routes. In addition, guests will be given a ‘top ten’ list of experiences to try in each locality.

– The Dining Room offers views of the nearby stream and surrounding forest.
– Soaring ceilings and wood panelled walls complement an outdoor dining deck.
– Spa facilities include three treatments rooms and a steam room.
– Thimphu’s signature treatment is a hot-oil Ayurvedic head massage.
– Take an archery lesson and discover more about Bhutan’s national sport.
– Enjoy a private lecture on Bhutan and Buddhism with the Mynak Rinpoche.

Gangtey Lodge, Amankora – Bhutan
In the little-visited Phobjikha Valley near the village of Gangtey, the eight-Suite Amankora Gangtey is set on a forested knoll with scenic views of the valley floor and the 16th-century Gangtey Goemba monastery. Part of the Black Mountains National Park wildlife reserve, the valley is home each winter to a flock of 300 endangered black-neck cranes. Suite interiors are identical to those of Amankora Thimphu, each enjoying a view across the valley. Amenities include king-size beds, traditional wood-burning stoves and banquette window-seats, while bathrooms feature terrazzo-clad bathtubs, twin vanities, a separate shower and toilet.

– The Dining Room features large family-style dining tables and floor-to ceiling windows.
– Experience a candlelit hot stone bath; a sliding bamboo door reveals a panorama of the valley.
– Spa facilities include two massage rooms and changing areas.
– A library features books on Buddhism, local folklore, textiles and the Himalayas.
– Donate a meal to the monks, join them for evening or morning prayers, or experience a spiritual cleansing ritual.
– Enjoy a Bhutanese meal in a candlelit potato hut, warmed by a bukhari stove and accompanied by folk music and song.

Punakha Lodge, Amankora – Bhutan
Reached by crossing a suspension bridge over the Mo Chhu River covered in prayer flags, Punakha Lodge incorporates a traditional Bhutanese farmhouse built by a former Je Khenpo (chief abbot of Bhutan). Located in a subtropical valley that produces most of the nation’s vegetables, the area is where the Bhutanese royals spend their winters. Eight of the suites are identical in design to those of Amankora Paro, with views across an orange orchard and rice terraces. The four Mo Chhu Suites are situated in a new building, and two feature separate 40m2 living areas. The suites can be combined to offer two 2-bedroom units. All accommodations offer king-size beds, traditional wood-burning stones and banquette window-seats, while bathrooms feature terrazzo-clad bathtubs, twin vanities and a separate shower and toilet.

– An infinity pool provides views over rice terraces.
– Visit the beautiful 17th-century Punakha Dzong, and the 15th-century ‘fertility temple’ Chime Lhakhang.
– Visit the morning market with the chef and take part in a Bhutanese cooking class at the lodge.
– The two-storey spa includes a yoga/meditation room, two treatment rooms, a steam room and changing areas.
– Try a grounding face ritual incorporating rose quartz to facilitate healing and aid rejuvenation.
– An outdoor dining terrace offers views of the valley and rice fields.

Bumthang Lodge, Amankora – Bhutan
Bumthang, directly translating as ‘beautiful field’, is home to 29 temples and monasteries, including the ancient Jambay Lhakhang, and is a treasure-trove of Bhutan’s art and painting traditions. The 16-Suite Amankora Bumthang rests adjacent to the Wandichholing Palace, within the town of Jakar in the Choekhor Valley. From here, guests can embark on a multitude of cultural and spiritual experiences, including the unforgettable experience of the 108 butter lamp offering at Taktsang Monastery. Amenities include king-size beds, traditional wood-burning stoves and banquette window-seats, while bathrooms feature terrazzo-clad bathtubs, twin vanities, a separate shower and toilet.

– Shaded by fruit trees, the courtyard provides an alfresco dining venue.
– The interior dining area features a cosy fireplace.
– Lunch on local produce at a nearby farmhouse or tour the Red Panda brewery.
– Zen massage is the signature treatment at Bumthang.
– Features intimate treatment rooms, a steam room and changing areas.
– Cultural and spiritual experiences include visits to monasteries, astrology readings and evening prayers with the monks.

Embark on a guided trek across forest trails, cross rope bridges adorned with prayer flags, and follow winding paths clinging to vertiginous Himalayan mountainsides. Encounter yaks grazing on the plains of Gangtey, winter home of the black-necked crane, and discover old-growth rhododendron forests, alive with springtime colours. From short hikes to ancient monasteries to multi-day excursions, camping overnight, the most adventurous way to discover Bhutan is by foot.

Literally translating as ‘Male’ and Female’, the two rivers flow through rocky gorges, pristine plains and terraced fields to meet at Punakha Dzong. Amankora arranges white-water rafting excursions on both, rewarding adventurers with challenging rapids and unforgettable valleys views.

Archery – or ‘Da’ – has been Bhutan’s official for five decades, but the importance of the bow and arrow has been celebrated in the country’s myths for thousands of years. Join the ever-passionate audience at one of the frequent archery tournaments on the festival calendar, or arrange a personal class at Amankora Thimphu and learn how to master the bow.

Village-dotted valley roads, winding forest paths and rugged mountain trails provide peerless terrain for cycling adventures and bikes and biking tours are available at all Amankora lodges. Every September, cyclists from around the world gather in Bhutan for the Tour of the Dragon – an intensely challenging 268km mountain-bike race through some of the most dramatic scenery of the Himalayas.

Aman travellers have unparalleled access to the Buddhist heritage of Bhutan via monastery visits and guided hikes to ancient temples. Clinging to a near-sheer rock face 900 metres above the valley floor, and reached from Aman Paro, the most celebrated of these is the legendary 7th-century Tiger’s Nest monastery, but each Lodge acts as a gateway to its own spiritual treasures. Explore Punakha Dzong, one of the country’s oldest and most beautiful; the colourful,17th-century Gangtey Goemba; and, near Thimphu, Pangri Zampa, the 16th-century astrology school, and nearby Cheri Goemba.

Not far from Amankora’s Lodge at Thimphu, the towering golden monument was completed in 2015, fulfilling an ancient prophecy. Other eye-opening structures on the Amankora pilgrimage trial include Wangdicholing – summer palace of Bhutan’s earliest kings – beside Aman Bumthang; and, attached to Paro’s imposing Rinpung Dzong, the traditional cantilever bridge, Nyamai Zampa.

Amankora’s Lodges are all closely interwoven with the everyday life of the neighbouring monasteries, and opportunities abound for monks and guests to interact and learn from each other. At Amankora Bumthang, travellers are invited to join young acolytes of Sey Lhakhang at prayer. Visiting monks frequently lead events, including lectures on Buddhism from the lama Mynak Trulku at Amankora Thimphu, and intimate meditation classes from some of most revered spiritual leaders in Bhutan.

In November, the return of Bhutan’s beloved bird is celebrated with an exuberant festival of song and dance at Gangtey Goemba. Life in the kingdom infields to the rhythm of such celebrations, with every monastery and temple holding at least one festival, or tsechu, every year. The biggest and most memorable include the events in Paro and Thimphu, which attract thousands of costumed revellers.

Known in Bhutan as khempa, the herb artemisia is a natural analgesic, used as a healing addition to the traditional Himalayan bathing ritual. A short walk from Aman Gangtey, atop a hill above the picturesque Phobjikha Valley, a wooden hut with bamboo doors houses Aman’s Bhutanese hot-stone bath. Soak in candlelight in waters rich in minerals and floating sprigs of khempa, and enjoy a hot apple cider as the sun sets.

The Amankora day begins with morning yoga in the spas’ dedicated mountain-view studios. The Lodges also run a programme of yoga-focused wellbeing retreats and monks frequently visit from Bhutan’s monasteries to lead meditation sessions, share their teaching and offer blessings to Lodge guests.

Each of Amankora’s five Lodges incorporates an Aman Spa, providing a wide range of therapies rooted in the nature and wellness traditions of the Himalayas. Scrubs and massages incorporate Tibetan medicinal practices and wild mountain herbs, and grounding sensory experiences such as prayer-flag and forest bathing are inspired by ancient Buddhist teachings.

Inspired by ancient Buddhist teachings, grounding sensory experiences give guests an opportunity to pause, focusing only on listening, breathing and feeling. Forest bathing involves take tranquil walks through pristine wilderness, absorbing the forest’s healing ambience. An iconic part of Bhutanese culture for centuries, prayer flags are mounted to encourage happiness and prosperity. The sight and sounds of the colourful flags as they flutter on the mountainside create a focal point for transformative meditation.

Featuring Paro’s fascinating stone ruins
Designed to maximize what is surely one of the most scenic settings within the Six Senses Bhutan journey, this lodge is known as Stone Ruins – you’ll understand why when you dine among them.

Committed to the local environment, wildlife and communities
Sustainability is the foundation for everything here, reflected through our management of energy, water, waste, purchasing and chemical usage. We’re passionate about preserving the world’s only carbon-negative country.

Accommodation
Six Senses Paro offers 20 spacious villas and suites, starting from 646 square feet for the Lodge Suites and up to 3,681 square feet for the Three-Bedroom Villa.

Seasonally-inspired cuisine
Eat With Six Senses is the guiding philosophy for tasty and wholesome dishes created from organic local produce. What’s on your plate is mouthwatering and what’s all around you is memorable. Head back in time for a feudal dinner set among 12th-century ruins, or visit a local farmhouse for a truly authentic Bhutanese dining experience.

There’s a whole range of diversions at Paro
A sunrise hike to Tiger’s Nest or sundown lamp lighting at Samtenling Monestry are a great start and ending to your day. And there’s a whole day in between with time to visit Jele Dzong, join our mushroom foraging or head to the spa for a locally-inspired treatment.

Six Senses Spa Paro
The Gross National Happiness index of Education reflects the values, legends and folk stories about giving back. It also offers an opportunity to learn about respecting and honoring life in the Land of the Thunder Dragon. At Six Senses Paro, which may be your last location, we focus on setting intentions for going back to life at home and for the future.

A casual respite from the Kingdom’s capital
Situated within apple orchards and pine forests, yet still within reach of the capital’s attractions, Six Senses Thimphu is perched on an auspicious hillside overlooking the shimmering lights of Thimphu. With its grand design and outdoor ponds reflecting the clouds above, this is our very own Palace in the Sky.

Committed to the local environment, wildlife and communities
Sustainability is the foundation for everything here, reflected through our management of energy, water, waste, purchasing and chemical usage. We’re passionate about preserving the world’s only carbon-negative country.

Accommodation
Six Senses Thimphu offers 25 spacious villas and suites, starting from 721 square feet for the Lodge Suites and up to 3,358 square feet for the Three-Bedroom Villa.

Seasonally-inspired cuisine
A truly delicious journey is about getting a deep flavor of the local environment and traditions. That’s why the culinary and mixology teams draw inspiration from local herbs and plants, crafting nutritious and tasty menus and cocktails (try the butterfly-pea flower daquiris).

Take in all that the Kingdom has to offer
Our mission is to create inspiring, educational and fun activities for you and we’ll put together a program of experiences just for you. From cultural activities to hiking and discovering nature, Six Senses Thimphu has something special for everyone.

Six Senses Spa Thimphu
​The Bhutanese believe that happiness is the result of good health. Typically, a person is considered healthy if there is no heat or pain in the body and no sorrow in the mind. Our wellness experiences focus on bringing the body into balance, boosting the immune system and helping to open the mind and expand consciousness to aid spiritual healing.

A combination of massage and relaxation therapies, yoga and meditation programs as well as fitness facilities that include heated pools, gyms, hot stone baths and a sauna are available, helping to promote happiness and well-being. Each lodge offers its own treatments, ensuring the path to wellness is as varied as the journey itself.

Flying Farmhouse Amidst the Rice Fields
This beautiful lodge has a rustic feel inspired by the valley’s farmhouse architecture and is blessed with a warmer climate. You’ll find a choice of suites and villas, pool, boutique, yoga and meditation huts, and from here you can visit one of Bhutan’s highlights: the majestic Punakha Dzong.

Committed to the local environment, wildlife and communities
Sustainability is the foundation for everything here, reflected through our management of energy, water, waste, purchasing, chemical usage and engagement with local communities. We’re passionate about preserving the world’s only carbon-negative country.

Accommodation
Six Senses Punakha offers 19 spacious villas and suites, starting from 721 square feet for the Lodge Suites and up to 2,949 square feet for the Three-Bedroom Villa.

Seasonally-inspired cuisine
Flavorful dishes are created from organic local produce with wellness at their core, drawing inspiration from regional herbs and plants. Start the day with breakfast on the terrace overlooking the rice paddies as the mist clears through the valley, order a poolside barbecue for lunch and sample traditional Bhutanese dishes with a Western twist at Ari for dinner.

There’s something for everyone to do in Punakha
Jump on a bike to take in the sights or take a stroll to the Punakha Dzong or Choten Nyingpo, open your mind and recharge your body with guided meditation and a spa session, reconnect with nature over riverside cocktails, or learn how to brew your own ara.

​​Six Senses Spa Punakha
​Because the importance of sleep goes beyond banishing dark circles, we created an entire journey to assure better rest, so you can restore the mind, rejuvenate the body and prepare for many cultural experiences and adventures that await you each day.

Traditional birdwatching bridge
Six Senses Gangtey is strategically positioned above the black-necked crane conservation center with expansive 180 degree views of the Phobjikha Valley. With just eight suites and one two-bedroom villa, the intimate lodge’s ‘Birdwatching Bridge’ is the central gathering point for lounging, dining and for unsurpassed viewing of the cranes in their habitat below.

Committed to the local environment, wildlife and communities
Sustainability is the foundation for everything here, reflected through our management of energy, water, waste, purchasing and chemical usage. We’re passionate about preserving the world’s only carbon-negative country.

Accommodation
Six Senses Gangtey offers eight spacious and beautifully-appointed suites of 807 square feet (75 square meters) and one two-bedroom villa that offers 2,465 square feet (229 square meters) of private living space.

Ancient monastery visits, crane sightings and encounters with yak herders
Set out to explore the valley’s many small temples, sacred monasteries and rural villages on foot or hop on a bike to reach the little-visited villages for a traditional dinner or a buckwheat lunch in a traditional farmhouse.

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Forest in a forest
Set in pine forest above a bubbling, trout-filled stream, Six Senses Bumthang immerses guests in the natural beauty of its surroundings, honoring the natural environment rather than impacting it. The lodge’s eight suites and one two-bedroom villa feature spacious balconies and calming forest views across the valley.

Committed to the local environment, wildlife and communities
Sustainability is the foundation for everything here, reflected through our management of energy, water, waste, purchasing and chemical usage. We’re passionate about preserving the world’s only carbon-negative country.

Accommodation
Six Senses Bumthang offers eight spacious and beautifully-appointed suites of 985 square feet (92 square meters) and one two-bedroom villa that offers 2,788 square feet (259 square meters) of private living space.

Dining
Light sunset refreshments on the deck followed by a traditional Bhutanese dinner.

Wellness
Return to the lodge for a traditional Bhutanese Hot Stone Bath.

When in Gangtey, start your day with an exhilarating ride across the valley by mountain bike to the village of Nimphay, home to a number of the lodge’s hosts. As buckwheat is one of the major crops here, you can relish a delicious buckwheat-themed breakfast or lunch with pancakes and momos made from the nutritious seed as you take in panoramic views of the valley’s pristine natural beauty.

Back home at the lodge, visit the Black-necked Crane Conservation Center nearby to learn more about the rare and majestic birds which the area is famed for. The Bhutanese believe the cranes are sacred and bring blessings for the harvest season. Afterwards, participate in a fire purification ceremony called Riwo Sangcho. This ritual combines the offerings of sang (smoke), sur (smell) and jinsek (flame). The combination of smoke, smell and flame purifies the mind, body and spirit and helps to dispel any negative energies. The ceremony is believed to be one of the most powerful practices to gain merit for the living and deceased.

While visiting Punakha, hike across the valley’s lush rice fields past traditional farmhouses and join local children on their way to school. Some shy, some cheeky, they’ll be very happy sharing their walk to school with you. Continue climbing through the forest to arrive above the clouds in time for a traditional vegetarian breakfast with the 50 young resident monks of the monastery. Afterwards, you might enjoy interacting with some of them as they play volleyball or attend English class or take a tour with the Lama to explore the monastery’s history.

Complete your morning back at the lodge with a mandala offering ceremony. This offering is a powerful method for accumulating extensive merit in a short time. When your mind starts to wander simply refocus on the beauty of the mandala that you are creating with your GEM. Mandala meditations can assist in bringing inner transformation and are often used in Buddhist ceremonies.

When entering each lodge for the first time, your GEM will present you with a ‘khadar,’ a traditional scarf printed with sacred symbols, to mark your arrival. The khadar varies in color from lodge to lodge and each carries an important meaning, linked to the chant of a Buddhist mantra to promote positivity and protection for your journey.

Throughout your stay you will be guided in auspicious Buddhist practices to gain merit and dispel bad karma. In Thimphu, as your set your intentions for your journey, your GEM will assist you in offering a butter lamp at the lodge’s Prayer Pavilion, surrounded by meditative reflecting ponds. In Punakha you may perform a mandala offering ceremony to hone your concentration and to bring awareness to the importance of living in the moment.

At Six Senses Gangtey, offer a purifying fire puja to the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas of the ten directions and the Tantric deities as a way of letting go of the past and creating space for a fresh start, while in Bumthang, you can join our team in printing your own prayer flags using hand carved wooden blocks to hang in a clean, peaceful location in the pine forests surrounding the lodge. Prayer flags are typically raised outside homes, hung on bridges, hilltops and in places of spiritual importance. When the wind blows, it carries away the prayers on the flag, blessing all beings.

Before ending your stay in Paro, you’ll be invited to join a blessing ceremony performed by monks at a 15th century monastery located just steps from the lodge. When it is time to depart, your GEM will tie a colored sungkey (blessed cord) around your wrist while reciting a mantra to bid you a safe onward journey. You may wear this cord to keep you safe and to bring good luck long after you have left the Kingdom.