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As majestic as it is notoriously mysterious, Bhutan is only slowly opening up to foreign visitors, and remains enticingly devoid of the trappings of tourism. Spread across the country, Amankora’s five lodges – Paro, Thimphu, Gangtey, Punakha and Bumthang – offer unprecedented access to the world’s last surviving Buddhist kingdom. Combining the Sanskrit word for peace with the Bhutanese for circular journey, Amankora allows guests to create a tailor made tour of their own, visiting all or a selection of the lodges, with a driver provided for the duration of their stay.
• Thimphu lodge lies within reach of the capital’s shops and sights
•set in the upper reaches of the Motithang area, the 16-Suite Lodge of Amankora Thimphu is close to the capital’s sights and shopping yet remains a secluded retreat. Guest Suites, combining a bedroom and lounge, feature a bukhari wood-burning stove and views across a landscaped courtyard or of a stream and pine forest
• Soaring ceilings and wood panelled walls complement an outdoor dining deck
• Views of the nearby stream and surrounding forest
•Thimphu’s signature treatment is a hot-oil Ayurvedic head massage
• Facilities include three treatment rooms, a steam room and changing areas
• Guided tour taking in the major museums and cultural institutions, as well as exploring shops, boutiques markets, and the city’s best bars and restaurants
• Take an archery lesson and discover more about Bhutan’s national sport
• Pay a late-afternoon visit to the 12th-century temple overlooking Thimphu, before watching the sunset from the Radio Tower.
24 suites -King size