AMANKORA BUMTHANG

With Bhutan's spiritual side providing such an important role in explorations of Bumthang, Amankora’s classic programme of outdoor activities are complimented by a remarkable, hand-crafted selection of cultural activities. Excursions can be arranged to join monks at their evening prayers in a local monastery, participate in sacred Buddhist healing rituals or join a memorable butter-lamp lighting ceremony.

SUITABLE FOR:

• Couples & romantics
• Outdoor adventurers
• Lovers of culture and history

THINGS TO DO AT THE HOTEL:

• Bring balance to your day with a morning yoga class
• Breathe in the invigorating mountain air on a walk or bike ride along the trails
• Take lunch out on the courtyard, enjoying the views of the fruit orchards and distant peaks
• Sample the spa’s signature Zen massage and its wealth of nurturing herbal treatments
• Curl up with a warming glass of wine in front of the fire

THINGS TO DO NEARBY:

• Stroll to the royal palace of Wangdichholing, a masterpiece of 18th century Bhutanese architecture
• Enjoy lunch at a local farmhouse, feasting on the produce of Bumthang’s renowned pastures, orchards and dairies
• Visit the home of Bhutan’s national beer on a tour of the Red Panda brewery
• Participate in the mesmerising butter lamp lighting ceremony at Jambay Lhakhang
• Venture out to explore the highlights of the Tang Valley including the Burning Lake