Welcome to Amankora Resort Thimphu 

Amankora Resort in Bhutan is one of the most luxurious resorts in the country.

The name Amankora is derived from Aman, the Sanskrit word for peace, and Kora, meaning “circular pilgrimage” in Dzongkha.

Amankora’s five lodges are distributed across the country.

Paro Lodge is a short drive from Paro International Airport.

The first resort in Bhutan and with five lodges across its central and western valleys, Amankora has been a part of this legendary Buddhist Kingdom for 16 years.

Dedicated to providing an unparalleled experience of this pristine, year-round destination – one of the happiest places in the world – Amankora’s five lodges are each a sanctuary designed to complement its uniquely beautiful setting.

The five lodges of Amankora are strategically located across Bhutan’s remote, yet idyllic valleys.

Amankora offers spacious lodges with interiors designed by acclaimed architect Kerry Hill.

In Bhutan you will experience 365 days of life-changing immersions and personalised guided activities reflecting the seasons and festivals.

Holistic and cultural activities from herb-infused hot stone bath at Paro to meditation in Punakha, or an astrology reading in Thimphu.

Amankora in Bhutan was voted Best Lodge 2019. 

Accommodation at Amankora Resort, Bhutan

Amankora’s lodges are simple, elegant sanctuaries spread across five pristine valleys and they are as tranquil and out of time as the kingdom they are part of.

At Paro Lodge you have combined bedroom and living area with terrazzo-clad bath and forest views.

At an elevation of 2250 metres, Paro Valley makes a beguiling start or an atmospheric end to an Amankora journey.

Hidden in thick pine the 24-suites, with walls clad in wood and black steel panelling, contract rustic elements with contemporary design.

Amenities include king-size beds, traditional wood-burning stoves and banquette window-seats, while bathrooms feature terrazzo-clad bathtubs, twin vanities, a separate shower and toilet.

Hiking and cycling are arguably the best way to explore the incredible landscape and every lodge offers an exhaustive list of options and routes.

In addition, guests will be given a Top Ten list of experiences to try in each locality. 

Thimphu Lodge offers wood-panelled interiors, with a landscaped courtyard and pine forest views.

Set in the upper reaches of the Motithang area, the 16-suite lodge of Amankora is built in the style of a traditional dzong fortress.

Within reach of the capital’s shops and sights, the lodge remains a secluded retreat from which to explore both all the city has to offer and the wild Himalayan landscape.

Amenities include king-size beds, traditional wood-burning stoves and banquette window seats, while bathrooms feature terrazzo-clad bathtubs, twin vanities, a separate shower and toilet. 

Gangtey Lodge offers open-plan bedroom and living area with serene valley views.

In the little-visited Phobjikha Valley near the village of Gangtey, the eight-suite Gangtey Lodge is set on a forested knoll with scenic views of the valley floor and the 16^th-century Gangtey Goemba monastery.

Part of the Black Mountains National Park wildlife reserve, the valley is home each winter to a flock of 300 endangered black-neck cranes.

Suite interiors are identical to those at Amankora Thimphu, each enjoying a view across the valley. 

Bumthang Lodge offers views overlooking a tranquil courtyard and the nearby Wangdicholing Palace.

Whispering pines segue to working rice terraces as an ancient Asia untouched by tourism is uncovered on this circuit of five lodges. 

Dining at Amankora Resort, Bhutan

An array of Bhutanese, Western and Indian dishes are served across all five Amankora Lodges, using local ingredients such as yak meat and fresh honey from the Bumthang Valley.

Private dining can be arranged both inside and outside the lodges, whether for a dinner or group celebration.

A rich, nourishing cup sipped in bed is a traditional Bhutanese morning ritual, and these teas can also be soothing after a long hike.

Enjoy a delicious Bhutanese evening surrounded by hundreds of flickering candles and warmed by a traditional bhukari wood-burning stove.

You can also enjoy a barbecue under the stars accompanied by live Bhutanese music.

Personal chefs can tailor menus to individual tastes, to be enjoyed amid fresh mountain air and next to a roasting fire.

You can also take part in a cooking lesson and learn about traditional Bhutanese cuisine.

Taking in the natural landscape surrounding the Mo Chhu River, one of our experienced chefs will guide you through a selection of traditional dishes, all to be enjoyed after the class. 

Health and Wellness at Amankora Resort, Bhutan

The serenity of the mountain landscape makes Bhutan the ideal destination to refresh and rejuvenate body and mind, with Himalayan plant-and herb-based therapies and traditional wellbeing rituals available in Amankora’s five cedar-scented spas.

The Amankora day begins with morning yoga in the spas’ dedicated mountain-view studios.

The lodges also run a programme of yoga-focused wellbeing retreats and monks frequently visit from Bhutan’s monasteries to lead meditation sessions, share their teaching and offer blessings to lodge guests. 

Journeys at Amankora Resort, Bhutan

Explore the valleys of Thimphu, Punakha and Paro with a private guide, taking in ancient monasteries, majestic mountains and more of this high-altitude Himalayan kingdom.

All Amankora 7-night itineraries can be adjusted to suit preferences, both before arrival and on the ground.