Bhutan

Things to do in Bhutan

A quick word of warning, you will spend quite a lot of time in the car between destinations, but the drives are invariably over high mountain passes with spectacular scenery at every turn. The destinations themselves are well worth the journey, with the must-sees including Paro, Thimpu, Punakha and Bumthang. We also urge you to make time to trek to the fabled Tiger's Nest monastery:

Where to go in Bhutan

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Indian Subcontinent > Bhutan > Paro

Paro

Paro is the gateway to Bhutan and almost all tailor-made itineraries will include a few nights in this charming valley town on the banks of...

Indian Subcontinent > Bhutan > Bumthang

Bumthang

The serene Bumthang region is made up of four valleys - Ura, Tang, Chokhor and Chhume - which are home to some of Bhutan's most historic monasteries...

Indian Subcontinent > Bhutan > Punakha

Punakha

The town of Punaka is found high in the Himalayas at 3,930 feet above sea level. This lush valley town is best known for the Punakha Dzong, which...

Indian Subcontinent > Bhutan > Gangtey

Gangtey

Make sure to pack your walking boots for any visit to Gangtey: the whole region is criss-crossed with well-maintained hiking trails, varying...

Indian Subcontinent > Bhutan > Thimphu

Thimphu

The capital city of Thimphu sprawls up the wooded western hillside of the Wang Chhu River and is Bhutan’s centre of government, religion and...

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What to do in Bhutan

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Indian Subcontinent > Bhutan

Tiger's Nest

Tatsang Palphug, also known as the Tiger’s Nest, is a Buddhist monastery clinging to the side of a steep cliff. A must see for anyone who is...

Indian Subcontinent > Bhutan

Festivals

An integral part of Bhutanese culture are the festivals conveniently spaced throughout the year. These exotic and mysterious commemorations are...

Indian Subcontinent > Bhutan

Trekking in Bhutan

Some of the best trekking on Earth is in the mountainous kingdom of Bhutan, including both day treks and longer treks such as the six day Druk...

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Luxury Hotels in Bhutan

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Indian Subcontinent > Bhutan

Taj Tashi

This seven-storey structure is a welcome addition to the emerging kingdom's small capital city.

Indian Subcontinent > Bhutan

Amankora Bumthang

Amankora Bumthang is in exalted company, sharing the Choekhor Valley with 29 ancient temples and monasteries and sitting pretty next to the first...

Indian Subcontinent > Bhutan

Amankora Gangtey

Named after nearby Gangtey village, this is probably the most remote of the Aman properties, situated in the Phobjikha Valley area of the Black...

Indian Subcontinent > Bhutan

Amankora Paro

Amankora Paro, Aman Resorts’ first venture into Bhutan, is a 30-minute drive from the kingdom's only international airport and is the largest...

Indian Subcontinent > Bhutan

Amankora Punakha

While some of the other Aman properties are based on designs from dzong fortress monasteries, Amankora Punakha is a lovingly converted Bhutanese...

Indian Subcontinent > Bhutan

Uma by COMO, Punakha (Uma Punakha)

COMO Hotels have recently opened Uma by COMO, Punakha, a sister property to Uma Paro (or Uma by COMO, Paro as it’s now supposed to be called....

Indian Subcontinent > Bhutan

Uma Paro

An excellent five-star hotel on a 38-acre site on a forested mountainside, close to the town of Paro, designed to respect local aesthetics while...

Indian Subcontinent > Bhutan

Amankora Thimpu

Within easy reach of the Bhutanese capital of Thimpu (population 80,000 – think Weston-super-Mare. Actually, don’t) Amankora Thimpu is designed...

Indian Subcontinent > Bhutan

Gangtey Lodge

Discover the ancient Kingdom of Bhutan in the eastern Himalayas, which remains greatly undiscovered due to its secluded location, and begin the...

Indian Subcontinent > Bhutan

Six Senses Bhutan

The Happiest Place on Earth, otherwise known as Bhutan’s colourful Kingdom, is soon to be playing host to Six Senses latest venture. Under...

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