Nestled in a pine forest above a bubbling trout-filled stream, Six Senses Bumthang immerses guests in the natural beauty of its surroundings by respecting the natural environment rather than impacting it. The lodge's eight suites and one two-bedroom villa feature spacious balconies and soothing views of the forest and valley.
After a day of hiking, you can relax tired muscles with a traditional Dotsho hot stone bath or the Hingsangsa Zoni bathing ritual. Himalayan salts are used during the treatment to gently cleanse and promote lymphatic drainage. With endless hiking and biking trails, ancient traditions, and impressive architectural wonders to explore, there is something for every Bhutan traveler in the area surrounding the hotel. Experience the 16th-century Tamzhing Lhundrup Lhakhang, the kingdom's most important ancient temple, on a horseback ride, or take a hike to Padseling Goemba Fortress.
Six Senses Bumthang offers a total of just eight intimate suites with spacious balconies and soothing views of the forest and valley. A small pine tree has been planted in the outdoor foyer in the center of each suite to enhance the feeling of closeness to nature. The two-bedroom villa is ideal for families or friends traveling together. It features spacious living and dining areas, as well as private spa treatment facilities designed for revitalization and relaxation. The interior décor is understated, with a natural color palette of earth tones and hand-woven fabrics, while weathered wood floors, walls, and ceilings with hand-carved details add extra warmth to the lodge's communal areas.
Tongtshang, or Pine Forest, the lodge's signature all-day restaurant, offers a cozy atmosphere by the fireplace. If you enjoy dining outdoors, you can enjoy your meal on the terrace—surrounded by pine trees that grow around and even through the stone floor. The menu features hearty, sustainable dishes from the region: buckwheat and barley are combined with seasonal ingredients such as freshwater algae, hazelnuts, and mushrooms, as well as other staple foods from the valley, creating a unique and particularly authentic culinary and cultural experience.
As the gateway to the east and home to some of the country's earliest settlements, Bumthang is considered the spiritual heartland of Bhutan and is home to some of the country's oldest monasteries and sacred monuments. The region is known for its four valleys, which are covered with pristine forests and winding rivers and home to picturesque villages, lush pastures, and agricultural fields. "Forest within a Forest" is one of the apt names given to Six Senses Bumthang. This is because here you will find your temporary home surrounded by a peaceful little pine forest above a bubbling stream. Nature is omnipresent and will immediately put you at ease when you look out of the windows of your accommodation.
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