Luxury Bhutan Hotels
Combining 'aman', the Sanskrit word for 'peace' and 'kora' meaning 'circular pilgrimage' in Dzongkha, the Bhutanese language, Amankora is a series of luxury lodges in Bhutan's central and western valleys.
These small lodges, owned and operated by the internationally acclaimed Aman Resorts represent the pinnacle of luxury in Bhutan and are a 5 star + standard. You have the option of taking the 7 night Amankora Journey package or supplementing your basic Bhutan traditional hotels with a few nights of luxury.
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.
Please refer to Zhiwa Ling Resort
The 5 star resort is uniquely located on a pine covered hillside close to Paro, the countries cultural heart. The 29 room Uma Paro is surrounded by orchards, valleys and terraced mountains. It may lie in a hidden Himalayan kingdom, however when it comes to detail guests used to the highest standards of luxury will feel at home. Built by traditionally trained Bhutanese artisans the hotel is infused with clean lined modernism whilst maintaining the feel of a Bhutanese village melding into the Blue Pine forest on the cliffs above. Watch the moon rise and the sun set and be moved by the uplifting sense of quiet.
The retreat facilities include, 4 spa treatment rooms - the treatments offered are Asian inspired holistic therapies, yoga pavilion, steam rooms, hydro pool, hot stone bath house, gym and indoor pool with outdoor sundeck. Business centre with library and internet service and a conference meeting room for 16 people. The restaurant 'Bukhari" is housed in a circular pavilion set among tall pine trees with floor to ceiling windows and a bukhari fireplace at it's centre and serves traditional Bhutanese & Indian cuisine. Guests can also dine beside the pool or at the bar, and for those wishing total privacy in room dining is available.
Please refer to Uma Paro Resort