The Zhiwa Ling Resort

The first 5 star resort in the Paro Valley to be owned and operated by a Bhutanese enterprise. 

The 45-room Zhiwa Ling combines the sensibilities of a fine Bhutanese guesthouse with the best of 21st Century technology. Envisioned and created by a local Bhutanese company, the hotel's elaborate hand-carved wooden cornices and masterful stonework coexist beautifully with cutting-edge telecommunication systems and Swedish under-floor heating.

The spa offers all the amenities of a modern fitness centre – sauna, steam room, gym – as well as a traditional Bhutanese outdoor hot-stone bath. There is a Business Centre, and a Tea House, two fully-equipped conference rooms and a Meditation House. One restaurant specializes in contemporary international cuisine, the other classic Bhutanese dishes. And everyone gathers at the Mad Monk Bar for after-hours fun.

Honouring the spiritual heritage of this ancient Buddhist kingdom, a temple has been built into the second floor of the hotel, made with 450-year-old timbers from the famous Gangtey Monastery, the crowning glory of this new ten-acre cultural landmark in the quiet Paro Valley where Zhiwa Ling fully lives up to its name: Place of Peace.

 

Rooms & Rates:

From all 45 rooms and suites. There are superlative views over the blue pine forests and mountain ranges. All the Magnolia and Drukgyel rooms have private balconies. The Blue Poppy Suite and Takin Suite feature a separate living room and one bedroom. The Royal Raven Suite has separate living room, two bedrooms and an exclusive shrine.

Guest rooms are appointed with oak floors, hand-knotted rugs and rich furnishings reflecting the heritage of the country, and respect the traditional skills of local craftsmen. All rooms feature satellite television, direct dial telephones and wireless internet connectivity. In-room dining, laundry and the Spa add to the experience of living in the place of peace.


Room Categories:

• Magnolia - Twenty-four spacious Magnolia rooms are located on the ground and first floors of our two and three-storey stone cottages. Each has two queen-size beds and a private balcony.
• Drukgyel - Sixteen lovely Drukgyel rooms are located on the top floors of the stone cottages. Each has a luxurious California king bed and a private balcony.
• Juniper - Named after the fragrant incense evergreen found at 10,000-foot altitudes in Bhutan, our two Juniper Rooms are located on the top floor of the main building. One looks east down the valley, the other faces west across a forest of blue pine trees within which is located the Royal Ugyen Wangchuck Academy that was purpose built for the education of His Majesty the King when he was the Crown Prince.

Suites:

• Blue Poppy / Takin - Named after Bhutan's national flower and national animal respectively, the Blue Poppy and Takin suites are identical with the exception of their orientation. The Blue Poppy faces east and offers breathtaking views of the valley, and the Takin looks west onto the handsome Wangchuck Academy, established in January 1970 specifically for the education of Bhutan's young Crown Prince (now the current King) . These two suites share a spacious living room and beautiful balcony.
• Royal Raven - The two-bedroom Royal Raven suite offers a sweeping southern view of the terraced valley dotted with traditional farmhouses and the ornate Paro Rimpung Dzong and National Museum. This superb suite is constructed with hundred-year-old hand-hewn timbers from the residence of a reincarnate lama. It includes a living room that opens onto a private balcony and has its own shrine room.

The eight guest cottages sprawled out on the property, have been named in accordance with the 'Tashi Dagye' - the eight auspicious and lucky symbols of Himalayan Buddhism. Each has a symbolic meaning and represents an object used in religious observances.

• Dhook: The Dhook symbolizes the activity of pre-serving beings from illness and negative forces
• Gyel-tshen: The Gyel-tshen represents the victory of the Buddhist doctrine over harmful forces.
• Doong-khaar: The Doong-khaar is a symbol of the deep and melodious sound of the Dharma teachings.
• Pey-yab: The knot of eternity, Pey-yab, represents the mind and the union of wisdom and compassion.
• Ser-nya: The Ser-nya represents the auspiciousness of all beings in a state of fearlessness without drowning in the ocean of suffering.
• Mey-tho: The Mey-tho is a symbol of the purification of the body, speech and mind.
• Boom-pa: The Boom-pa represents long life, wealth and prosperity.
• Khor-lo: The Khor-lo is the precious wheels of Buddha's doctrine.    

Please Note:
These are special rates to be used as a surcharge on your basis Bhutan Tourism package costs should you wish to upgrade to this 5 star resort for you nights in the Paro Valley.

Tariff for the months of - January, February, June, July, August, December.

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