Experiences

Dr Dorji Gyeltshen brings his expertise in endocrinology and mind-body medicine to Amankora. In Paro and Thimphu Lodges, he will offer guests a range of holistic healing treatments, spanning Moxibustion Acupuncture to Meridian Therapy.  

Traditions that reach back to the Roman Empire and live on in Turkey and Morocco today inform the experience at the Hammam Spa House – a peaceful escape that’s home to a double treatment room, spacious relaxation area, cold plunge, outdoor pool, hot bath and steam room. 

A complimentary morning yoga session including guided breathwork and hosted by an experienced yoga teacher, suitable for all abilities.  
 

Inspired by a traditional treatment where stones are heated and lowered into the bath to release minerals, while the local Khempa herb infuses the water with its healing properties.  
 

Absorb the resonant frequencies from instruments like Tibetan singing bowls, a therapeutic practice rooted in ancient healing traditions, alleviating stress and enhancing emotional wellbeing. 
 

Support local agriculture and learn more about Bhutanese culinary tradition, discoveringanarray of fresh ingredients including traditional yeast used for wine making, honey, banana flower, dried cheese and more.  
 

A dedicated team member, together with the lodge’s gardener, leads an informative tour through the organic kitchen gardens, home to a variety of greens and spices.  
 

After exploring Bumthang’s cultural and natural wonders, delight in a serene lunch set against the backdrop of one of Bhutan’s most sacred sites - Kurjey Temple and Zangthopelri.  

Dine in Gantey’s own stone potato shed, built to house the local farmers’ harvest. Surrounded by  flickering candles, it makes the perfect setting for a romantic dinner.  
 

Dine on authentic cuisine under the stars in a pine forest overlooking the historic Drukgyel Dzong. Tables can be set in a clearing or under a traditional, lantern-litl Bhutanese tent.

Enjoy a private barbecue lunch or dinner at the edge of the Mo Chhu River surrounded by pine forest and mountain views.   
 

A dining table awaits next to a picturesque stream, wheredishes are prepared over an open-flame barbecue and accompanied by the sights and sounds of mother nature. 
 

After an excursion to a local farmers’ market searching for ingredients, return to the lodge for a chef-led cooking class preparing a variety of signature Bhutanese dishes and enjoying them together. 
 

Surrounded by scenic valley views, High Tea unfolds as a timeless ritual across Amankora’s lodges. Combining traditional sweet and savoury refreshments, the experience encourages a moment of stillness and calm reflection. 

While in Bhutan, try your hand at the country’s national sport: archery. There are several bows available at each lodge, and the team will be happy to offer you instructions – or challenge you to a competition. 

In the evenings at Amankora’s lodges in Thimphu, Punakha and Bumthang, vivid cultural performances unfold, revealing animated retellings of Bhutan’s folk tales and myths through a blend of music, song and dance. 

Traditionally, Bhutanese prayer flags have been used to promote peace, compassion, strength and wisdom. Hanging them in high places sanctifies the air and carries the blessings depicted on the flags to all beings. At the Paro lodge, a local monk will help you print these flags using different printing blocks. 

Calligraphy is an important art in the Himalayas and the first of the 13 ‘Zorig Chusum’ arts and crafts that have been promoted by the Bhutanese state as a core part of its cultural identity since the 17th century. Enjoy a calligraphy session with a local monk at the Paro lodge.