Hotels in Bhutan are divided into A-class, B-class, 5-star, super 5-star, hotels vary in quality, and standards, often classified into infrastructure facilities and services. Class A or B are normally used for normal foreign travelers(according to the room availability, will arrange you to either A-class or B-class hotels in each place of Bhutan.). If you want upgrade your hotel accommodation, you have to pay for the room supplement according to the different deluxe hotels. There are some main deluxe hotels in Bhutan, such as Hotel Taj Tashi, Uma Hotel, Zhihualing, Amman Kora, etc. For hotel upgrading, and choosing various package tour offered by the hotel, ranging from cultural tour or trekking tour to meditation or Yoga tour, you can also book with Pan-Tibet Travel to get a much lower price than direct booking with the hotel.
Taj Tashi
Established in 1903, Taj Hotels Resorts and The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai Palaces is one of Asia's largest and finest group of hotels, comprising 59 hotels in 41 destinations across India with an additional 18 international hotels in the Maldives, Mauritius, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa and the Middle East. From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to authentic Rajput palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and modern luxury. The Taj, a symbol of Indian hospitality, has recently completed the centenary of its landmark hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai. Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is part of the Tata Group, India's premier business house.
The Kingdom of Bhutan - long considered the mountain fortress of the gods - is an ancient
kingdom secluded high in the Himalayas with unique customs and people with deeply-held
beliefs. The environment is pristine, the scenery and architecture spellbinding, and the people warm and hospitable. It’s truly “The Last Shangri~la on Earth.” Thimphu, the charming capital, rests in the heart of the Himalayas, 7500 feet above sea level, overlooking the Wang Chu river valley.
Taj Tashi, Thimphu, situated in the centre of the capital city, has adopted age-old Bhutanese traditions in its architecture. A short walk away from the golf course, the hotel offers panoramic views of neighbouring mountains.
Hotel Accommodation:
Spacious, luxuriously appointed rooms capture the essence of Bhutanese art and architecture in a contemporary setting. The rooms offer exquisite views of the mountains and the township.
• 66 rooms and suites include
• 48 deluxe rooms
• 4 deluxe rooms with sit-out
• 5 luxury rooms
• 3 deluxe suites
• 2 duplex suites
• 4 luxury suites
AmanKora
The richness of life is found in the still simplicity surrounding the remarkably unscathed geophysical and biological existence in Bhutan today. Due to a sincere Buddhist belief, adhered to since the 7th century, the co-existence of nature and nurture has resulted in a unique eco-system and a thriving mosaic of different peoples all linked by a common belief system that regards all life forms as sacred. This prevailing ethos washes the staggeringly beautiful undulating valleys, plains, deep gorges, and mountainous landscape with a force of supreme greatness; that of genuine harmony and environmental compatibility.
To this astonishing effect, Amankora has created a series of lodges, all creatively unique and sympathetically balanced to their environment, in order to discover and comprehend the extraordinary wonders above and beneath this treasured land. The lodges are created to provide a circular pilgrimage in Bhutan’s breathtakingly spectacular central and western valleys.
AmanKora Paro: Located 30 minutes from the airport, Amankora Paro is the beginning of a path through pristine landscapes, ancient dzongs and secluded villages, a cycle of discovery beneath the peaceful presence of the Himalayan mountains. Amankora Paro is a 24-suite pine forest retreat which pairs the rustic with the contemporary. Nearby are ruins of the 17th century Drukyel Dzong.The resort features natural rammed-earth walls, gently sloping roofs and woodpanelled interiors. Suites provide travellers with a king-size bed, traditional bukhari (wood-burning stove) and a large terrazzo-clad bath. Lodge facilities include a living room, dining room, library and outdoor terrace, all warmed by fireplaces. A welcome return from challenging treks is the Spa which overlooks the surrounding blue pine forest and herb garden. The Spa houses a glass-walled sauna, treatment rooms with hot stone baths, and a yoga and meditation room. Historically Paro is believed to be one of the first valleys to have welcomed Buddhism in the Eastern Himalayas. Two 7th century temples bear splendid witness to that arrival — Kyichu Lhakhang and Taktsang Goemba. The National Museum displays an intriguing collection of artifacts that illustrate the rich culture and heritage of the Kingdom. A short stroll away is the dominating Paro Dzong.
Accommodation:
There are six dwellings with four suites each, two on the ground floor and two on the upper floor. The 24 suites are similar in design featuring natural rammed-earth walls, gently sloping roofs and wood-panelled interiors with a king-size bed, a traditional bukhari (wood-burning stove) and a large terrazzo-clad bath.
AmanKora Thimphu: Set in a blue pine forest in the upper reaches of the Motithang region of Thimphu Valley, the 16-suite Amankora Thimphu is close to the capital’s sights and shopping while maintaining a quiet sense of peace. The dzong-like architecture incorporates high white-washed stone buildings, to feature combined living and dining room with dramatic soaring ceiling and wood-panelled walls. An outdoor dining deck provides views of the nearby stream and forest.The Spa offers three treatment rooms, changing rooms and steam rooms. Suites are identical to those of Amankora Gangtey. Features include wood-panelled walls, a king-size bed, reading chair, window banquette, and a bukhari. The spacious bathroom provides a terrazzo-clad bath with a view of the pine forest through a small vertical window. As the capital of Bhutan,Thimphu is home to many attractions and activities including the National Textile Museum, Folk Heritage Museum and the bustling Changlingmethang Market. It also houses the seat of government and the office of His Majesty, King Jigme Khesar NamgyelWangchuck. Thimphu’s main street provides an ideal place to shop for Himalayan jewellery and Bhutanese handicrafts and textiles.
Accommodation:
Two dwellings house a total of 16 suites, featuring a combined living and bedroom that includes a king-size bed, a reading chair and a window banquette providing views across a landscaped courtyard or directly onto the nearby stream and pine forest. Room interiors feature combined wood panel and chocolate brown walls. The traditional bukhari is positioned between the bedroom and the bathroom. The spacious bathroom opens from the bedroom and provides a terrazzo-clad bath that enjoys a view through a vertical slot window. A shower, toilet and twin vanities and hanging space complete the bathroom. The suites are individually heated during the cold winter months.
AmanKora Punakha: Situated east of the Dochu La Pass and just north of the impressive
Punakha Dzong, Amankora Punakha is reached by crossing a suspension bridge over the Mo Chhu (Mother River). More than 85 percent of the district is forested with a mixture of conifer and broadleaf trees. The lodge includes a traditional Bhutanese farmhouse built as a residence by a previous Je Kempo (spiritual and religious leader). This grand structure, with its preserved vegetable dye wall paintings, houses the dining room and intimate relaxation areas as well as a traditional altar room for meditation. The courtyard is suitable for outdoor dining and relaxation in Punakha’s temperate climate. Other facilities include a tea pavilion that was once the kitchen of the summer palace, and beyond is the yoga/meditation room with open views of the surrounding rice terraces and orchards. Spa treatment rooms and a steam room offer quiet areas for rest and relaxation. Eight suites are air-conditioned in the summer and set in an orange orchard with views across paddy fields. One of the many highlights of Punakha is visiting the Punakha Dzong which straddles the confluence of the Mother (Mo) and Father (Pho) rivers.
Accommodation:
Eight suites, located in three rammed-earth dwellings, are situated in an orange orchard with views across the rice fields and back up the Punakha Valley. The suites are identical to the design of the suites at Amankora Paro, featuring wood panelled interiors, a traditional bukhari, king-size bed, terrazzo-clad bath, shower and vanities, and day bed. Suites are individually heated during the cooler winter months and air-conditioned in the summer months.
AmanKora Bumthang: Adjacent to the first and second King of Bhutan’s Palace – Wangdichholing – Amankora Bumthang lies within the town of Jakar in the Choekhor Valley. It is home to no less than 29 temples and monasteries, a museum and a treasure-trove of Bhutan’s art and painting traditions. The 16-suite lodge is surrounded by an apple orchard and pear trees. A dzong-inspired hallway at the lodge’s entrance opens onto a library and a cosy living room appointed with lounge chairs, daybeds and a traditional bukhari. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of a landscaped courtyard adjoining the shared Palace grounds. Adjacent is the dining room with its soaring 18ft ceiling. The Spa offers three treatment rooms, a steam room and changing area. Each suite features wood-panelled interiors, a traditional bukhari, king-size bed, terrazzo-clad bath, shower, twin vanities and
daybed. The Choekhor Valley is blanketed with fields of buckwheat and millet. Apple orchards climb up slopes to mix with deep pine forest. Across the valley lie many of the Kingdom’s most auspicious and highly-revered houses of worship and ancient monasteries, many decorated with vibrant ancient wall paintings and richly adorned altars, all with colourful, mystical histories. Amankora Bumthang’s neighbouring Wangdichholing Palace built in 1857 as the Kingdom’s first palace is now the residence of a small group of monks that also share an adjacent Goemba.
Accommodation:
Accessed through an impressive stone-clad hallway, 16 guest suites are situated in four separate dwellings, each containing two suites on the ground floor and two on the upper floor. Each suite features wood-panelled interiors, a traditional bukhari, king-size bed, terrazzo-clad bath, shower, twin vanities and daybed overlooking the courtyard and nearby Wangdicholing Palace and monastery.
Amankora Gangtey: In the little-visited Phobjikha Valley near the unspoiled village of Gangtey, the eightsuite Amankora Gangtey is nestled on a forested hill with scenic views of the valley floor and the 16th century Gangtey Goemba (monastery). The valley is part of the Black Mountains National Park, one of Bhutan’s most important wildlife sanctuaries. Each winter it is home to a flock of 300 rare and endangered black-necked cranes which arrive from Tibet. The surrounding Black Mountains are mainly inhabited by shepherds and nomadic yak-herders. Lodge accommodations and guest facilities are housed in one structure. The combined living and dining room features views through floor-to-ceiling windows. The lodge’s ground level provides two massage treatment rooms and changing areas. Suite interiors are identical to those of Amankora Thimphu. Guests often begin with a walk through the Gangtey village before visiting the ancient altars and ramparts of the massive Goemba. Numerous nature walks and treks are offered throughout the valley’s varied terrain. In winter, the reclusive black-necked cranes can be seen from the nearby Crane Centre or a viewing hide set near their main nesting and feeding grounds.
Accommodation:
The eight suites are identical to those of Amankora Thimphu, offering an open plan bedroom and bathing area. The aesthetics combine wood panelling and chocolate brown walls, the traditional bukhari, terrazzo-clad bath, shower and vanity, and daybed offering views across the valley. Suites are individually heated during the cold winter months.
Zhiwaling
Five years in the making, Zhiwa Ling is a tribute to the ornate architectural arts of Bhutan. Every part of the hotel is handmade, from the massive hand-carved wooden beams to the seemingly endless designs of the colorful, hand-painted ceilings and walls. Zhiwa Ling provides the most authentic top-tier hospitality and accommodation experience in Bhutan and is Bhutan’s first locally owned, faithfully traditional hotel with 21st century conveniences. As a result, guests can experience an authentic Buddhist ceremony beside the 450-year-old timbers of our in-hotel temple while remaining comfortably warm thanks to an advanced Swedish in-floor heating system. Likewise, guests can order room service for favorite local dishes such as “ema datsi” which is traditional chillies and cheese while checking their email or surfing the Internet, wirelessly, inside the privacy and comfort of their rooms. Zhiwa Ling is a unique cultural hybrid–an exuberant celebration of the best of a 1,000-year-old culture combined with modern day innovations.
The hotel is internationally recognized for its unique blend of traditional Bhutanese style, modern facilities and impeccable customer service in all areas of its operation. The Zhiwa Ling brand is well known and respected in the industry for consistent, high quality experiences. The hotel forms an integral and supportive part of the Paro community. The dedicated, all Bhutanese staff works together as a team to provide the best possible experience to all guests and commit to constant improvement of guest service in all areas.
In order to contribute positively to the local business community, Zhiwa Ling management considers the best interests of staff, suppliers, tour operators and other stakeholders when making decisions that could affect them.
Zhiwa Ling strives to meet stringent self-imposed environmentally conscious practices in all aspects of the operation.
Accommodation:
Junior Suites
Located in eight different cottages and spread along a pleasant pathway the Magnolia and Drugyel junior suites have splendid views of the Paro valley and surounding mountains. The rooms are fitted with either a Californian king size bed or two comfortable Californian queen beds. All bathrooms have a full size bath tub with shower over. A sitting area with leather sofas and a private balcony make these spacious rooms luxurious and private. Two Juniper junior suites are located in the main building on the second floor with a Californian king size bed in each and separate bath and shower in the bathroom. At 49 suare metres, the junior suites are the largest standard rooms in Bhutan.
Room Facilities
- WI-FI Internet connection
- In room safe
- Cable TV + DVD player
- Room service
- In room tea / coffe maker
The Takin and Blue Poppy suites
Located in the second floor of the grand main building these suites have a living room with private balcony and a spacious bedroom. Both suites have views overlooking the hotel grounds and a charming view of the Paro valley. With 157 square metres of space, this suite provides plenty of room for you to realx in. An adjoining Junior suite, with a connecting door, can be booked on request to accomodate your family group with ease.
Room Facilities
- Californian king bed
- Separate sitting room
- WI-FI Internet Connection
- In room safe
- Room service
- Cable TV + DVD player
- In room tea / coffee maker
The Royal Raven suite
Two bedrooms, a large dining and sitting room, private porch, and with its own private shrine room the Royal Raven Suite provides the ultimate Bhutanese experience.
Room Facilities
- California king bed in each bedroom
- Large sitting and dining room
- Private Shrine Room
- WI FI Internet Connection
- In room safe
- Mini bar
- Room service
- Cable TV + DVD player
- In room tea / coffee maker
- Butler service
Uma
Uma Paro offers exceptional style in the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. Reflecting an understated philosophy of quiet comfort in a unique, culture-rich location, this inland retreat is also dedicated to activity and adventure.
Superior Rooms: These comfortable double rooms overlook the pine forests and feature a king-sized bed, handpainted traditional Bhutanese wall designs and a well-appointed bathroom with combined shower-bathtub.
- WiFi and high speed Internet access
- Bottled water at all times
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Dual line, direct dial telephone with voicemail
- Electronic in-room safe
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- COMO Shambhala bathroom amenities
- Egyptian cotton linen (threadcount of 300)
- Fine goosedown duvet
- Hairdryer
- Mini bar
- Umbrella
- Yoga mat
- Complimentary coffee/tea making facilities
Deluxe Rooms: Larger than Superior Rooms, Deluxe Rooms provide undisturbed views over the Paro Valley. Rooms feature a king-sized bed and generous bathroom with bathtub and separate shower stall.
- WiFi and high speed Internet access
- Bottled water at all times
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Dual line, direct dial telephone with voicemail
- Electronic in-room safe
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- COMO Shambhala bathroom amenities
- Egyptian cotton linen (threadcount of 300)
- Fine goosedown duvet
- Hairdryer
- Mini bar
- Umbrella
- Yoga mat
- Complimentary coffee/tea making facilities
COMO Suites: Oversized suites have separate dining, sitting and study areas as well as a kitchenette. The bright bedroom features 180-degree views of the Paro Valley. Suites can be interconnected with a Deluxe Room.
- WiFi and high speed Internet access
- Bottled water at all times
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Dual line, direct dial telephone with voicemail
- Electronic in-room safe
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- COMO Shambhala bathroom amenities
- Egyptian cotton linen (threadcount of 300)
- Fine goosedown duvet
- Hairdryer
- Mini bar
- Umbrella
- Yoga mat
- Complimentary coffee/tea making facilities
One Bedroom Villas: These spacious freestanding villas feature a separate bedroom and sitting area with a traditional Bukhari woodburning stove as well as a private spa treatment area. All villas offer personal butler service
- WiFi and high speed Internet access
- Bottled water at all times
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Dual line, direct dial telephone with voicemail
- Electronic in-room safe
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- COMO Shambhala bathroom amenities
- Egyptian cotton linen (threadcount of 300)
- Fine goosedown duvet
- Hairdryer
- Mini bar
- Umbrella
- Yoga mat
- Complimentary coffee/tea making facilities
Como Villa: Our stately COMO Villa features two bedrooms, a living area with panoramic views of the Paro Valley, an outdoor hot stone bathtub, a private spa treatment area and an open-air courtyard with fire pit and personal butler service.
- WiFi and high speed Internet access
- Bottled water at all times
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Dual line, direct dial telephone with voicemail
- Electronic in-room safe
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- COMO Shambhala bathroom amenities
- Egyptian cotton linen (threadcount of 300)
- Fine goosedown duvet
- Hairdryer
- Mini bar
- Umbrella
- Yoga mat
- Complimentary coffee/tea making facilities
For more information and further bookings, please contact our travel advisor for more discounts.