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Amankora Punakha Lodge
Punakha Lodge - Suite
Punakha Lodge - Suite
Punakha Lodge - Exterior
Punakha Lodge - Views
Punakha Lodge - Infinity Pool
Punakha Lodge - Exterior
Punakha Dzong and Cantilevered Bridge
Punakha Lodge - Farmhouse
Punakha Lodge - Farmhouse Terrace
Punakha Lodge - Yoga Studio
Punakha Lodge - Mo Chhu River Bank Private Dining
Punakha Lodge - Private Dining
Punakha Lodge - Exterior
Punakha Lodge - Views
Reached by crossing a suspension bridge over the Mo Chhu River covered in prayer flags, Punakha Lodge incorporates a traditional Bhutanese farmhouse built by a former Je Khenpo (chief abbot of Bhutan). Located in a subtropical valley that produces most of the nation’s vegetables, the area is where the Bhutanese royals spend their winters. Eight of the suites are identical in design to those of Amankora Paro, with views across an orange orchard and rice terraces. The two Mo Chhu Suites are situated in a new building, and two feature separate spacious living areas. The suites can be combined to offer two two-bedroom units. All accommodations offer king-size beds, traditional wood-burning stoves and banquette window-seats, while bathrooms feature terrazzo-clad bathtubs, twin vanities and a separate shower and toilet.
All stays include
- Round-trip transfers from Paro Airport to Amankora Paro/Amankora Thimphu or Bumthang Airport to Amankora Bumthang
- Full board including daily breakfast, lunch and dinner for two guests per room (excluding alcoholic beverages)
- Scheduled yoga classes (subject to availability)
- Scheduled cultural classes (subject to availability)
- Laundry service (excluding dry cleaning)
- Use of bikes
- Access to an outdoor heated swimming pool (Amankora Punakha only)
Amenities
- An infinity pool provides views over rice terraces
- The two-storey spa includes a yoga/meditation room, two treatment rooms, a steam room and changing areas
- Try a grounding face ritual incorporating rose quartz to facilitate healing and aid rejuvenation
- An outdoor dining terrace offers views of the valley and rice fields
- Visit the beautiful 17th-century Punakha Dzong, and the 15th-century ‘fertility temple’ Chimi Lhakhang
- Visit the morning market with the chef and take part in a Bhutanese cooking class at the lodge
Featured experiences
Hike to Khamsum Chorten
Begin your afternoon with an easy guided hike up to the extraordinary Khamsum Chorten. From the lodge the trail takes you through farmyards and rice paddies and offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the local farming traditions.
Bhutanese cooking class
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
Aman Spa & Wellness
Punakha Lodge is home to a two-storey spa which includes a yoga and meditation room, two treatment rooms, a steam room and a menu of grounding treatments.
Raft through Pho Chu and Mo Chu rivers
Literally translating as ‘Male’ and Female’, the two rivers flow through rocky gorges, pristine plains and terraced fields to meet at Punakha Dzong. Amankora arranges white-water rafting excursions on both, rewarding adventurers with challenging rapids and unforgettable valleys views.