The Punakha Lodge, which can be reached via a suspension bridge over the Mo Chhu River, is a traditional Bhutanese farmhouse located in a subtropical valley where most of the country's vegetables are grown. Eight of the cozy suites offer views of the fragrant orange grove and sprawling rice terraces, while the four Mo Chhu Suites are located in a new building, two of which feature separate, spacious living areas for extra space. Rituals based on Bhutan's healing traditions are just one of the ways to leave everyday life behind in the elegant spa.
The lodge's elegant spa includes a yoga and meditation room overlooking the rice fields, two treatment rooms, a steam room, changing areas, and a heated outdoor infinity pool overlooking rice terraces. Indulge in a grounding, cleansing, or nourishing facial ritual using regional products such as yogurt or Bumthang honey. Visit the beautiful Punakha Dzong and the "fertility temple" Chime Lhakhang, or enjoy a four-course barbecue in a peaceful spot on the Mo Chhu River and gaze at the starry sky above the peaks of the Himalayas. Bhutan is a land of temples and monasteries, deeply influenced by Buddhist philosophy, which will leave you feeling inspired.
The twelve suites at Punakha Lodge feature a combined living room and bedroom, furnished with a king-size bed, a window seat, and a reading chair. Modern design is complemented by rustic materials, creating an elegant yet cozy atmosphere. A traditional Bukhari wood-burning stove stands in one corner. The bedroom leads to the spacious bathroom, where you will find a large terrazzo-clad bathtub flanked by two washbasins and shelves on one side and a separate shower and toilet on the other. Some of the suites can be combined to create a two-room unit.
All five Amankora lodges serve Bhutanese, Western, and Indian cuisine, using local ingredients such as yak meat and fresh honey from the Bumthang Valley. Private dinners can be arranged both inside and outside the lodge, whether for a romantic candlelit dinner or a group celebration. The dining room at Punakha Lodge is located in an old farmhouse and extends to an outdoor terrace where you can dine and enjoy views of the valley and rice fields. In the adjoining tea room, you can sample traditional milk tea or suja butter tea.
A bridge draped with traditional prayer flags over a rushing river leads you to Amankora Punakha Lodge. This exclusive accommodation is located in a valley that, thanks to its subtropical climate, is the most important vegetable-growing area in the entire Kingdom of Bhutan. Je Khenpo, the head abbot of Bhutan, built this unique lodge with great attention to detail around a former farmhouse, and it is now considered the most luxurious accommodation in the region. Eight of the suites offer magnificent views of the rice terraces and orange grove, and there are four Mo Chhu suites in a new building, two of which have spacious, separate living areas. The wood-paneled interior and elegant terrazzo-clad bathtubs create a truly exclusive atmosphere. Rituals based on Bhutan's healing traditions are just one of the ways to forget everyday life in the spa.
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