AMANKORA PARO

In addition to inspiring design, guests of all the Aman lodges in Bhutan can expect a carefully-curated programme of activities, designed to offer an authentic and immersive experience of the surrounding area. At Amankora Paro, these activities include hiking or cycling through the lush forests, a visit to the beautiful and historic Kyichu Lhakhang temple and a hearty lunch at the nearby farmhouse. Back at the lodge, the sleek, two-storey spa offers treatments steeped in Bhutanese tradition, while the restaurant’s menu blend of local and international specialities can be enjoyed al fresco on the flagstone terrace.

SUITABLE FOR:

• Couples & romantics
• Active families
• Outdoor adventurers

THINGS TO DO AT THE HOTEL:

• Immerse yourself in the uplifting surroundings of fragrant forests and mountain streams
• Stretch out with a gentle yoga class in the glass-fronted studio
• While away hours in the spa, perhaps completing the experience with a soak in the outdoor hot stone bath
• End the day with a warming drink around the fire pit overlooking the stream

THINGS TO DO NEARBY:

• Discover the historic Kyichu Lhakhang temple, one of the most beautiful in the region, and enjoy lunch at a nearby farmhouse
• Delve deeper into the surrounding forests on one of the hiking and biking trails
• Marvel at the imposing Paro Dzong, a fortress-like complex that is still in use by some 200 monks
• Hike to the emblematic Tiger’s Nest monastery perched high in the hilltops