Our featured lodges : From understated luxury to local charm
andBeyond Punakha
AndBeyond River Lodge, Punakha: A luxe riverside retreat in Bhutan's old capital
Pemako Punakha
The mythologically-inspired Pemako
Six Senses Bumthang: A Serene Forest Retreat in Bhutan's Spiritual Heartland
The Six Senses Bumthang: A 'Forest within a Forest'
Gangtey Tent Resort
A new glamping Experience in Bhutan's high alpine region
Mendegang Heritage Homestay
Mendegang: A Graceful Ancestral Homestay in Bhutan's Ancient Capital
Happiness Fields Homestay
Gatshothang Homestay: Rustic Charm Beside the River in Punakha
Ama Om's Homestay
The Endearing Spirit of Bhutanese Hospitality: Ama Om’s Homestay
The Happiness Farm
The Happiness Farm in Paro: Innovative Agri-tourism
Ogyen Choling Manor and Museum
History, culture, serenity, and one of the most unique stays in the kingdom
The Swiss Guest House
A storied reminder of the Swiss Alps in the Bhutan Himalayas
Two-Bedroom Villa Six Senses
The Two-Bedroom Villas at the Six Senses Bhutan
One Bedroom Villa Six Senses
The One-Bedroom Villas at the Six Senses Bhutan
Upper Lodge Suite Six Senses
The Upper Level Suites at the Six Senses Bhutan
Ground Suite Six Senses
Ground Level Lodge Suites at the Six Senses Bhutan
The Pema by Realm
A watering hole near the capital's Motithang neighborhood
Bhutan Himalaya Expeditions Camps
Sleep in weather-sealed Mountain Hardwear tents and sleeping bags amid Bhutan's majestic mountains
The Capital Hotel
A smart and stylish new address in the downtown area of Bhutan's capital
The Dhumra Farm Resort
A lovely agro-tourism property run by a local writer and his family
The Zhiwa Ling Heritage
The Zhiwa Ling Heritage: Traditional grandeur in Bhutan’s gateway valley
Zhingkham
Punakha's Zhingkham: "Resort" may be a stretch, but the views are real
Norkhil Boutique Hotel
Thimphu's Norkhil Boutique Hotel: an affordable cut above the rest
Dhensa
Punakha's Dhensa Resort: An elegant retreat hidden among pines above the Mo-Chhu river valley
The Thimphu Pemako
The Pemako, Thimphu: Saffron fortress in the city
COMO Uma Paro
COMO Uma Paro: Award-winning retreat in a pine forest
Gangtey Lodge
Gangtey Lodge: an award-winning property in Bhutan's panoramic 'Valley of the Cranes.'
Six Senses
The Six Senses Lodges, Bhutan: Superlatives "Beyond Sky & Earth"
Amankora
Bhutan's Amankora Lodges: Stratospheric luxury in understated style
COMO Uma Punakha
The COMO Uma Punakha: An earthy brown gem set amid a lush, emerald backdrop
Zingkha
Haa's Zingkha Heritage Lodge: A place that scores high on traditional charm
City Hotel Thimphu
The City Hotel: A centrally located hotel in the commercial heart of Thimphu
Gangtey Dewachen Lodge
The Gangtey Dewachen Lodge: A traditional property high on local charm–with panoramic views
The Mountain Resort-Bumthang
The Mountain Resort: Where family-run hospitality & regional architecture take center stage
The Zhiwa Ling Ascent
The Zhiwa Ling Ascent: A boutique oasis in the capital with a soothing, zen aesthetic
Tiger's Nest Camp
Tiger's Nest Camp: High-end glamping arrives in Bhutan
Paro Village Lodge
The Village Lodge in Paro: a locally-owned property bordered by rice fields
Nemjo Heritage Lodge
The Nemjo Heritage, Paro: an ancient farmhouse reborn as a modern lodge
Olathang
The historic cottages at
Paro Olathang, Grande dame of
Bhutanese lodges
At the tail-end of the 1990s when we started introducing a hardy set of travelers to Bhutan, the kingdom was considered something of a "hardship destination," the idea being that one would give up one's creature comforts to experience what is still the enormously transformative power of Bhutan. Not anymore. A new distinctive set of luxury properties seeks to position Bhutan in the upper reaches of the luxury travel market while local mom-and-pop and family-run lodges high on charm, kindness and unpretentious warmth, still provide visitors a taste of the old ways of Bhutan. Here are a few of the ones we use, and some others not listed here, to suit according to taste. If you'd like to remix lodges on on an itinerary because of pricing concerns of just out of personal preference, please browse the list below and let us know which ones you'd like to stay at during your custom trip, or feel free to ask us for recommendations on those not listed here.
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