Amanyara, Turks & Caicos Islands
Basking on the secluded shores of an 18,000-acre nature reserve, Amanyara’s lush tropical pavilions overlook white sand and turquoise waters.
Bumthang Lodge
Bumthang Lodge - Bonfire
Bumthang Lodge - Living & Dining Room
Bumthang Lodge - Suite
Bumthang Lodge - Suite
Jakar Dzong Courtyard, Bumthang
Lighting of 108 Butter Lamps Ceremony
Traditional Painting Crafts
Bumthang, directly translating as ‘beautiful field’, is home to 29 temples and monasteries, including the ancient Jambay Lhakhang, and is a treasure-trove of Bhutan’s art and painting traditions. The 16-suite Amankora Bumthang Lodge rests adjacent to the Wandichholing Palace, within the town of Jakar in the Choekhor Valley. From here, guests can embark on a multitude of cultural and spiritual experiences, including the unforgettable experience of the 108-butter lamp offering at Taktsang Monastery. 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.
- Shaded by fruit trees, the courtyard provides an alfresco dining venue
- The interior dining area features a cosy fireplace
- Lunch on local produce at a nearby farmhouse or tour the Red Panda brewery
- Zen massage is the signature treatment at Bumthang
- Features intimate treatment rooms, a steam room and changing areas
- Cultural and spiritual experiences include visits to monasteries, astrology readings and evening prayers with the monks
