Amankora Punakha
Set by the river in the upper Punakha Valley in western Bhutan, Amankora Punakha is a gorgeous upmarket property, centred on an historic manor house, with guest accommodation in 12 chic modern suites, providing access to a range of historic, cultural and rural experiences.
Ogyen Choling Manor
Set in the remote Tang Valley in central Bhutan, Ogyen Choling Manor is the ultimate authentic and historic homestay, with guest accommodation in 14 rooms and providing access to a range of historic, cultural and rural experiences.
Six Senses Bumthang
Set above the river in the Bumthang area of central Bhutan, Six Senses Bumthang is a very stylish log-cabin style property, with guest accommodation in just 8 lavish suites and providing access to a range of historic, cultural and rural experiences.
Six Senses Gangtey
Set to the south of the main monastery in the Gangtey area of central Bhutan, Six Senses Gangtey is an elegant and upmarket modern property, with guest accommodation in 8 impressive suites and providing access to a range of historic, cultural and rural experiences.
Six Senses Punakha
Set in an elevated position above the Punakha Valley in western Bhutan, Six Senses Punakha is a gorgeous upmarket property, centred on an impressive swimming pool and cantilevered lounge, with guest accommodation in 19 impressive suites, providing access to a range of historic, cultural and rural experiences.
Gangtey Lodge
Set close to the main monastery in the Gangtey area of central Bhutan, Gangtey Lodge is a reasonably elegant and characterful property, with guest accommodation in 12 comfortable suites and providing access to a range of historic, cultural and rural experiences.
Amankora Bumthang
Set alongside the Wangdicholing Palace in the Bumthang area of central Bhutan, Amankora Bumthang is a very chic modern take on traditional architecture, with guest accommodation in 16 suites and providing access to a range of historic, cultural and rural experiences.
Six Senses Thimphu
Set in an elevated position at the south end of the Thimphu Valley in western Bhutan, Six Senses Thimphu is an impressive and upmarket modernist property, with guest accommodation in 27 elegant rooms and suites, providing access to a range of historic and cultural experiences.
Uma Punakha
Set on a lovely remote hilltop in the upper Punakha Valley in western Bhutan, Uma Punakha is a lovely modern property, with guest accommodation in around 14 modern rooms and suites, providing access to a range of historic, cultural and rural experiences.
Ama Om
Set on a lovely quiet corner of the upper Punakha Valley in western Bhutan, Ama Om is a lovely intimate homestay, with guest accommodation in just 2 rooms, providing access to a range of historic, cultural and rural experiences.
Punakha River Lodge
Set on the banks of the Mo Chhu River in the Punakha Valley in western Bhutan, andBeyond Punakha River Lodge is a high-quality tented property, with guest accommodation in 8 luxury tents and villas, providing access to a range of cultural, scenic and active experiences, including rafting, hiking and visits to nearby monasteries.
Amankora Gangtey
Set to the northwest of the main monastery in the Gangtey area of central Bhutan, Amankora Gangtey is a very elegant designer property, with guest accommodation in 8 chic suites and providing access to a range of historic, cultural and rural experiences.
Amankora Thimphu
Set in a lovely peaceful position above the Thimphu Valley in western Bhutan, Amankora Thimphu is an upmarket modernist property, with guest accommodation in 16 chic suites, providing access to a range of historic and cultural experiences.
Six Senses Paro
Set in an elevated position above the Paro Valley in western Bhutan, Six Senses Paro is an interesting upmarket modern property, with guest accommodation in 20 large suites and providing access to a range of historic, cultural and rural experiences.
Tipi Punakha
Set in the riverine forests north of the upper Punakha Valley in western Bhutan, Tipi Punakha is a simple bivouac camp that can be set out for private groups of up to 12 guests. Usually used for a one night stay, hiking or biking in, then rafting back out the next morning. A great way to insert a taste of wilderness into a trip.
Uma Paro
Set in an elevated position above the Paro Valley in western Bhutan, Uma Paro is a relatively upmarket property, with guest accommodation in 29 rooms and providing access to a range of historic, cultural and rural experiences.
Jomolhari Base Camp 3
Set in the Jomolhari area of western Bhutan, Jomolhari Base Camp 3 is a three night trek in which starts and ends with a helicopter ride out of Paro, with fully-supported camping at each overnight location. Provides access to some spectacular areas, but a concern when it comes to the potential for altitude sickness.
Jomolhari Laya 10
Set in the Jomolhari area of western Bhutan, Jomolhari Laya 10 is a ten night trek which passes from Paro to Punakha via the mountains to the north, with fully-supported camping at each overnight location. Although this route does experience some considerable traffic at the front end, the latter part is much quieter and overall it delivers a really impressive experience.
Amankora Paro
Set in a pine forest above the upper Paro Valley in western Bhutan, Amankora Paro is an upmarket modernist property, with guest accommodation in 24 chic suites and providing access to a range of historic, cultural and rural experiences.
Zhiwa Ling Ascent
Set in a lovely peaceful position above the Thimphu Valley in western Bhutan, Zhiwa Ling Ascent is a reasonably stylish modern hotel, with guest accommodation in 20 rooms, providing access to a range of historic and cultural experiences.
Tipi Kitiphu
Set in the Bumthang area of central Bhutan, Tipi Kitiphu is a mobile tented camp which is deployed out in the wild, in order to facilitate the two day trek from Tharpaling Monastery, along the impressive Kitiphu Ridge and down into the forested valley to reach Dur (sometimes referred to as the Owl Trail). A great way to arrive into the Bumthang area.
Tipi Pephelu
Set in the Bumthang area of central Bhutan, Tipi Pephelu is a mobile tented camp which is deployed out in the wild, in order to facilitate the two day trek linking the Bumthang and Tang valleys, over an intermediate mountain pass. A great way to reach Ogyen Choling Manor.
Jomolhari Base Camp 8
Set in the Jomolhari area of western Bhutan, Jomolhari Base Camp 8 is an eight night trek which passes from Paro to Thimphu via the mountains to the north, with fully-supported camping at each overnight location. Although this route does experience some considerable traffic, overall it delivers an impressive experience.
Jomolhari Lunana 27
Set in the Jomolhari area of western Bhutan, Jomolhari Lunana 27 is a twenty seven night trek which passes from Paro to Bumthang via the mountains to the north, with fully-supported camping at each overnight location. Although this route does experience some considerable traffic at the front end, the most part is through very remote areas. An epic trek for extreme mountain explorers.
Dhensa Boutique Resort
Set in an elevated position above the Punakha Valley in western Bhutan, Dhensa Boutique Resort is a reasonably stylish upper mid-range property, with guest accommodation in 24 rooms, providing access to a range of historic, cultural and rural experiences.
Taj Tashi Hotel
Set a few blocks north of the central square of Thimphu in western Bhutan, Taj Tashi Hotel is an unusually large and reasonably upmarket property, with guest accommodation in 66 rooms, providing access to a range of historic and cultural experiences.
Nemjo Heritage Lodge
Set in a village in the Paro Valley in western Bhutan, Nemjo Heritage Lodge is a simple but pleasantly authentic property, with guest accommodation in just 4 rooms and providing access to a range of historic, cultural and rural experiences. Great for private groups of 6-8 guests.
Dagala Lawagu Pass 6
Set in the Dagala area of western Bhutan, Dagala Lawagu Pass 6 is a six night trek which passes from Paro to Dagana via the mountains to the south, with fully-supported camping at each overnight location. Although apparently similar to the Thousand Lakes Trail, this is a much more remote route, which ends at the fabulous and very little-visited Dagana Dzong Monastery.
Haa Pilgrim 5
Set in the Haa area of western Bhutan, Haa Pilgrim 5 is a five night circular trek which explores the remote mountains in the northwest frontier region, including the sacred lake, Nub Tshona Pata, with fully-supported camping at each overnight location. A pleasantly off-the-beaten-track area and almost certainly the best shorter trek in the country.
Lechuna Heritage Lodge
Set in the Haa area of western Bhutan, Lechuna Heritage Lodge is a simple but pleasantly authentic and intimate property, with guest accommodation in 7 rooms and providing access to a range of historic, cultural and rural activities. Great for private groups of 4-14 guests.
Soednam Zhingkhar Heritage Lodge
Set in the Haa area of western Bhutan, Soednam Zhingkhar Heritage Lodge is a simple but pleasantly authentic and intimate property, with guest accommodation in 15 rooms and providing access to a range of historic, cultural and rural activities.
Dhumra Farm Resort
Set in an elevated position above the Punakha Valley in western Bhutan, Dhumra Farm Resort is a relatively simple but personable property, with guest accommodation in 8 simple rooms, providing access to a range of historic, cultural and rural experiences.
Zhiwa Ling Paro
Set in the Paro Valley in western Bhutan, Zhiwa Ling Paro is a rather large, commercial, but reasonably impressive mid-range property, with guest accommodation in around 40 rooms and providing access to a range of historic, cultural and rural experiences.
Swiss Guest House
Set close to the village of Jakar in the Bumthang area of central Bhutan, Swiss Guest House is a relatively simple but pleasant family-run property, with guest accommodation in around 12 functional rooms and providing access to a range of historic, cultural and rural experiences.
Terma Linca Resort
Set along the river in the Thimphu Valley in western Bhutan, Terma Linca Resort is an unusually large and reasonably stylish modern property, with guest accommodation in around 50 rooms, providing access to a range of historic and cultural experiences. Perhaps best suited to an overnight stay when in transit through Paro Airport.
Namgay Heritage Lodge
Set a few blocks west of the central square of Thimphu in western Bhutan, Namgay Heritage Lodge is a decent mid-range city hotel, with an indoor swimming pool and guest accommodation in 41 rooms, providing access to a range of historic and cultural experiences.
Bhutan Mountain Resort
Set in the village of Jakar in the Bumthang area of central Bhutan, Bhutan Mountain Resort is a reasonably pleasant family-run property, with guest accommodation in around 20 rooms and providing access to a range of historic, cultural and rural experiences.
Le Meridien Thimphu
Set a couple of blocks west of the central square of Thimphu in western Bhutan, Le Meridien Thimphu is a relatively large and reliable modern city hotel, with guest accommodation in around 80 rooms, providing access to a range of historic and cultural experiences.
Hotel Kisa
Set a couple of blocks southeast of the central square of Thimphu in western Bhutan, Hotel Kisa is a modest city hotel, with guest accommodation in 35 rooms, providing access to a range of historic and cultural experiences.
Hotel Druk Thimphu
Set on the central square of Thimphu in western Bhutan, Hotel Druk Thimphu is a large and relatively modest city hotel, with guest accommodation in around 80 rooms, providing access to a range of historic and cultural experiences.
Norkhil Boutique Hotel
Set a few blocks west of the central square of Thimphu in western Bhutan, Norkhil Boutique Hotel is a decent mid-range city hotel, with guest accommodation in around 35 rooms, providing access to a range of historic and cultural experiences.
Le Meridien Paro
Set to the south of the main airport in the Paro Valley area of western Bhutan, Le Meridien Paro is a surprisingly large, conventional and commercial hotel, with guest accommodation in 59 rooms. Perhaps best suited to a single night stay when in transit.
Dagala Thousand Lakes 6
Set in the Dagala area of western Bhutan, Dagala Thousand Lakes 6 is a six night trek which passes from Thimphu to Paro via the mountains to the south, with fully-supported camping at each overnight location. Although not as busy as the Druk Trail, this is a well-trodden route, which does not really get that far off the main road.
Rema Resort
Set in a village in the Paro Valley in western Bhutan, Rema Resort is a simple but relatively large family-run property, with guest accommodation in 35 rooms and providing access to a range of historic, cultural and rural experiences.
Dewachen Hotel
Set to the south of the main monastery in the Gangtey area of central Bhutan, Dewachen Hotel is a reasonably pleasant mid-range property, with guest accommodation in 28 rooms and providing access to a range of historic, cultural and rural experiences.
Hotel Tashi Yoedling
Set a few blocks south of the central square of Thimphu in western Bhutan, Tashi Yoedling is a reasonable mid-range city hotel, with guest accommodation in 19 rooms, providing access to a range of historic and cultural experiences.
Meri Puensum Resort
Set in an elevated position above the Punakha Valley in western Bhutan, Meri Puensum Resort is a relatively large and simple mid-range property, with guest accommodation in around 22 rooms, providing access to a range of historic, cultural and rural experiences.
Tashi Namgay Resort
Set across the river from the main airport in the Paro Valley area of western Bhutan, Tashi Namgay Resort is a sprawling mid-range property, with guest accommodation in around 60 rooms. Largely focused on business travel and functions.
Valley Resort Bumthang
Set just to the south of the village of Jakar in the Bumthang area of central Bhutan, Valley Resort Bumthang is an extremely simple property, with guest accommodation in around 16 rooms and providing access to a range of historic, cultural and rural experiences.
Nak Sel Boutique Hotel
Set in an elevated position above the Paro Valley in western Bhutan, Nak Sel Boutique Hotel is a large mid-range property, with guest accommodation in around 30 rooms and providing access to a range of historic, cultural and rural experiences.
