Tiger’s Nest in Bhutan - Trekking to the SPECTACULAR Monastery on a Cliff! (Final Day in Bhutan)
Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Bhutan is one of the most famous attractions, and the beauty is mind-blowing!
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On Day 19 of our food and travel trip to Bhutan, we dedicated the entire day to trekking to Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Bhutan (Paro Taktsang in Bhutanese Dzongkha), which sits literally on the edge of a cliff. The hike takes about 3 - 4 hours or so, and since I wanted to beat the main crowds, my wife and I left from the hotel quite early to get a head start. It worked out quite well, because we were some of the only people on the trail that early in the morning. The fresh air was amazing. We wound our way along the trail, and soon we could get amazing views of Tiger’s Nest hidden in the clouds and on the side of the cliff.
The trail, although steep, isn’t really dangerous in any parts, as long as you keep your eye on the trail and don’t try to get too close to the edge. At the top of Tiger’s Nest Monastery they don’t allow any photography, so you have to check in your bag. We walked around the monastery for a little while, ate some snacks, and then headed down.
Despite Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Bhutan being one of the most famous attractions and icons of Bhutan, it really is spectacular.
Round-Trip Taxi from Paro to Tiger’s Nest - 1,400 BTN ($20.99)
It’s typically recommended that you visit Tiger’s Nest at the end of your trip to Bhutan so that you acclimatize better to the elevation.
Gangtey Palace Hotel - After returning from Tiger’s Nest, we checked into the classic Gangtey Palace Hotel for our final night in Bhutan!
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Top 10 Best Places To Visit In Bhutan.
From magical monasteries to stunning scenery, the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan has plenty to entice intrepid travellers and to get you started with your holiday planning, we've listed our top pick of destinations.
Tiger's Nest Monastery
Punakha
Wangdue
Paro and the Paro Valley
Thimphu
Trongsa
Gangtey Valley
Manas National Park
Bumthang
Gasa
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Paro to Chelela and Haa Bhutan - a different experience at December end
The road from Paro to Chelela is fantastic. But at the top of Chelela, the place is very cold and windy. On the way to Chelela to Haa , the view of the calm and quiet Haa is beautiful. Thanks to Mr. Subhajit Neogi of Nightingale Tours and Travel for arranging such a beautiful Bhutan trip.
Tiger’s Nest Hiking in Bhutan - Taktsang Hiking to the spectacular Monastery on a cliff, Paro
Destination: Taktshang Monastery also called Tiger’s Nest
Hiking Distance: About 6 KM
Grade: Easy to Moderate hiking
Duration: Approx. 5 hours (up and down)
Elevation: 3120 Meters.
On the day of 16th December 2018 our whole team dedicated to hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Bhutan, which is literary on the edge of a cliff. We leaved our resort an early morning from Paro and drive 25 minutes to the Tiger’s Nest Base Camp. We took 4 horse for our senior citizen who were not able to hike. We walk all the way up, make a coffee break on the way and walk around the beautiful view of Taktshang.
The trail is steep but really no danger any parts. When you reach at the top of Tiger’s Nest Monastery you are not allowed to take videos and Photos.
Tiger’s Nest monastery in Bhutan being one of the most attraction and icons of Bhutan. It is really beautiful and Bhutan visit is incomplete without Taktsang monastery.
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Tashi Namgay Resort - Bhutan Paro
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Offering a restaurant, Tashi Namgay Resort is located in Paro. Free WiFi access is available in the public areas of this resort.
The accommodation will provide you with a seating area. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer and bathrobes. You can enjoy mountain view from the room.
At Tashi Namgay Resort you will find a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge and a tour desk. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling. The property offers free parking.
The Paro Airport is 1 km. The Taktsang Monastery is 3 km, the Tiger Nest is 10 km and the City Centre is 5 km. Opposite Paro international airport Damsebu, Paro Bhutan, 12001 Paro, Bhutan
Takeoff from the world's most dangerous airport: Bhutan Airlines A319 Business Class (Paro to Delhi)
Join me on this flight in Business Class onboard a Bhutan Airlines Airbus A319 from Paro (Bhutan) to New Delhi (India). Considered the world's most dangerous airport, Paro is nestled in a deep valley and surrounded by sharp Himalayan peaks of up to 5,500 m (18,000 ft) tall.
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Paro Lodge, Amankora - Luxury Resort in Bhutan - Aman
Discover Amankora's Paro Lodge ( a luxury hotel & resort. At an elevation of 2,250 metres, Paro Valley makes a beguiling start or an atmospheric end to an Amankora journey. Hidden in thick pine, the 24-suites with walls clad in wood and black steel panelling contrast rustic elements with contemporary design.
Amenities include king-size beds, traditional wood-burning stoves and banquette window-seats, while bathrooms feature terrazzo-clad bathtubs, twin vanities, a separate shower and toilet. Hiking and cycling are arguably the best ways to explore the incredible landscape and every lodge offers an exhaustive list of options and routes. In addition, guests will be given a 'top ten' list of experiences to try in each locality.
Devoid of crowds and the trappings of tourism, Bhutan is unlike anywhere on Earth – and Amankora offers unprecedented access to its breath-taking beauty. With five lodges spread across the country, it leads guests to a deeper insight into urban, rural and spiritual Bhutan, while immersive wellness and dining experiences create a tangible connection to the pine-sprinkled Himalayan setting. Bhutan is still only slowly opening up to tourism, yet Amankora has been on the ground here for 15 years cultivating a caring, passionate team whose experience is unrivalled in the Buddhist Kingdom.
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Bhutan King's Palace in Thimpu, Dechencholing Palace Bhutan Maharaja
Dechencholing Palace
Dechencholing Palace (Dzongkha: བདེ་ཆེན་ཆོས་གླིང་, dechencholing) is located in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) to the north of the Tashichho Dzong and 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) north of the city centre.[2] It was built in 1953 by the third king of Bhutan Druk Gyalpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuck.
Geography
The palace lies at the northern end of the Thimphu Valley, on the west bank of the Thimphu River. The palace is accessed via the Dechhen Lam (road) which runs along the eastern bank of the Thimphu river from the district of Yangchenphug, through Langjupakha for several kilometres before approaching the palace. On the way to the palace the road passes the Royal Banquet Hall, the Centre for Bhutan Studies, the Woodcraft Centre and then passes the Indian Estate on the other side of the river.[3] Just south of the palace on the other side of the river is the suburb of Taba. The palace is surrounded by forest to the east and west; the eastern forest is denser and is said to be the only leafy forest in the city.[4] On a slope in the forest high above Taba is the Wangchuck Resort, used as a meditation retreat.
History
Dechencholing Palace was built in 1953 after the coronation of the third King of Bhutan, Druk Gyalpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, following the death of his father, Druk Gyalpo Jigme Wangchuck, in 1952.[6][7] The third king's son Jigme Singye Wangchuck was born here on 11 November 1955.[8] Later, one hundred thousand Raksha Thotreng rituals were performed at the palace as a beneficial rite for the public enthronement of the Jigme Singye Wangchuck in 1974.[9]
The late Royal Grandmother, Druk Gyalpo’s mother the Dowager Queen Phuntsho Choden (Ashi Kesang Dorji), popularly known as Gayum Angay Phuntsho Choden Wangchuck, lived in this palace as a Buddhist nun. However, the present King does not stay in this palace, as the royal residence is now at the Samteling Palace (Royal Cottage).
The palace is frequently used for international delegations, especially those with India.[14][15] Indian ambassadors regularly visit the palace to discuss international relations between India and Bhutan. It is also the venue for hosting luncheons and banquets for Head of the States and other important guests of Bhutan.[16]
Structure
The palace is a three-storied building set amidst willow trees, lawns and ponds. Except for the present King, other members of the Royal family reside here. Its architecture is entirely in Bhutanese traditional style including the furnishings inside.The palace interior furnishings are said to be encased in metal in repoussé technique superimposed on white velvet.
The late Royal Grandmother, Gayum Phuntsho Choden Wangchuck lived in this palace for many years and possessed her own chapel, adorned with paintings and carvings and candles burning from bowls. Gayum employed a number of women at the palace to weave garments for men and women, producing national dress costumes.[19] As the palace frequently hosts international delegations, it has its own helipad to facilitate swift access even though there is no airport in Thimphu.
In 1957, King Druk Gyalpo Jigme Wangchuck commissioned a skilled artist named Lam Durlop Dorji of Bumthang to open an embroidery school at the palace, to instruct some 30 young monks in this field.[22] The school has produced several notable thangka embroideries, notably Thongdrel (large thangkas hanging from the roof tops of monasteries and dzongs), and Thangkas (scroll paintings).[22] As Bhutan is a Tibetan Buddhist nation this school heavily revolves around Buddhism, which is reflected in its artwork.
Type Palace
Architectural style Bhutanese
Location Thimphu, Bhutan
Coordinates 27.523534°N 89.64273°E
Construction started 1952
Completed 1953[1]
Owner Government of Bhutan
Technical details
Structural system Palace
Floor count Three
Design and construction
Architect Druk Gyalpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuck
Punakha Suspension Bridge - Bhutan
One of the longest suspension bridge in Bhutan, spanning approx 200m and perched high above the very swift river of Po Chhu. Draped with prayer flags, the bridge connects the town of Punakha and the Punakha Dzong, mainly used by locals from the other side of the town as a shortcut to Punakha Dzong.
Behind Punakha Dzong stretches the Punakha Suspension Bridge, the longest of its kind in Bhutan. The bridge connects the dzong with the villages on the other bank of the Po Chhu river -- Shengana, Samdingkha, and Wangkha -- where traces of the Divine Madman Drukpa Kuenley can still be found, in the form of local stories, monasteries, and markings on rocks.
In these small villages, locals sell their wares in tiny, traditional shops. Visitors can stop here for a quick and authentic view of true Bhutan.
In order to access the suspension bridge from the dzong, one must walk past the King’s palace and the cremation ground.
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BHUTAN: Travel Guide | Getting to Tiger's Nest Monastery
The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan is a mysterious and incredibly beautiful country full of surprises. It's home to Taktsang or Tiger's Nest Monastery, one of the most dramatic religious structures in the world. In this vlog we'll travel from Paro to Punakha to Thimphu showing you what it's like to visit the country, what you should see, where you should stay and what to expect.
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Bhutan - Paro River(Chu)
The river is in the middle of the town. The natural beauty and scenic landscapes are truly amazing. Paro River has clean running water. Paro Chhu in Bhutan means Paro River. It is one of the biggest rivers in Bhutan and it is flowing in Western Part of Bhutan. Paro town is situated on the banks of this river. Hydroelectric power is generated from this river.
The water looks clean and cold. River rocks, large and small, are along the river as it swiftly flows through Paro. The Paro River runs through several cities and towns on its run from the glaciers and snowfields in the Tibetan Himalayas. Depending on the time of year, it can be a torrent of rushing water and dangerous rapids; other times a lazy river with a strong flow carrying you downstream at a leisurely pace.
The Paro Chhu rises to the south of Chomo Lhari (mountain of the Goddess). Its glacial waters plunge torrentially through alpine meadows and deep gorges in the Jigme Dorji National Park and descend into a wide, open, undulating valley. Sub-alpine and temperate forests are found along its middle and lower reaches. A prime trout stream, it nourishes lush green rice fields and apple and peach orchards on its banks.
There is not legalized fishing, the rivers were full of fish. All of the rivers in Bhutan are full of rocks and are a naturalists dream - hard to access them - and since most Bhutanese don't swim, it doesn't seem that going to the river to chill out.
The beautiful river flowing through Paro town. The famous Dzong of Paro also beside this river. Water flow is fast and water is crystal clear.
The Paro Chhu is a river of western Bhutan. It is a tributary of the Wong Chhu, which is known as the Raidak in its lower reaches.
The Paro Chhu rises to the south of Chomo Lhari (mountain of the Goddess). Its glacial waters plunge torrentially through alpine meadows and deep gorges in the Jigme Dorji National Park and descend into a wide, open, undulating valley. Sub-alpine and temperate forests are found along its middle and lower reaches. A prime trout stream, it nourishes lush green rice fields and apple and peach orchards on its banks.
The Paro Chhu flows through the Paro Valley, which is the site of one of Bhutan's main towns, Paro, and many important monasteries. The two best known of the monasteries are Taktshang (Tiger's nest in Dzongkha), and Paro Dzong. Taktshang clings to a ledge of a high cliff approximately 15 km north of Paro. Taktshang and Paro Dzong are two of the finest examples of Bhutanese architecture. Below the dzong, a traditional wooden covered bridge called Nyamai Zam spans the Paro Chhu. The original bridge was washed away in a flood in 1969 and the present one is a reconstruction. Earlier versions of this bridge were removed to protect the dzong. The bridge was also shown in the movie Little Buddha by Bernardo Bertolucci Below the town of Paro, the river runs immediately to the west of Bhutan's only international airport. That airport is renowned for the hair-raising final approach.
The lower Paro Chhu river is a good stretch of about 7 kilometers (4.3 mi) for beginner/intermediate kayakers. This stretch has many small, boulder rapids and wave trains. There is one class IV–V boulder choke, about 3 km from the put-in, which can be run on the left and scouted from the right. It is suitable for kayaks only as the river is too small for a raft to be enjoyable. After this, the river enters a short, scenic canyon with more class II–III rapids. The stretch ends at Chhuzom. More experienced kayakers can continue down the Wong Chhu.
Chhuzom (Chhu means river and zom mean join) is the place where Paro Chhu and Wong Chhu meet. For many traditional Bhutanese this confluence is considered the union of a father and mother river. Paro Chhu represents the father and is sometimes called the Pho Chhu, Wong-Chu represents the mother. Because Bhutanese traditions regard such a convergence of rivers as inauspicious, there are three chortens here to ward off evil spells in the area. Each chorten is in a different style of Bhutanese, Tibetan, and Nepali. The upper reaches of Wong Chhu, above Chhuzom, are sometimes referred to as Thimphu Chhu.
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이집트에 피라미드가 있고 중국에 만리장성이 있다면 부탄에는 탁상곰파 사원이 있다. 이곳은 바로 부탄이 다른 나라와는 다른 나라라고 주장하는 근거가 되는 성지이다. 이 탁상 사원은 부탄에 불교를 전한 파드마삼바바가 호랑이를 타고와 악마를 무찌르고 3개월동안 동굴 속에서 명상에 잠겼다는 전설이 있는 곳이다. 해발 3200미터, 약 900미터의 길을 걸어 올라가야하는데 꽤 길이 가파르고 고도가 있다. 호랑이를 타지 않아 숨이 가빠진다. 깎아지른 900미터의 바위 위에 위태롭게 세워진 탁상곰파사원은 밑에서 바라봐도 아찔하다. 그런데 문제는 이때까지는 지금 앉아있는 곳. 전망대까지만 접근이 허용된다는 것이다. 사원은 98년의 대화재로 본당이 소실돼 2000년 복원됐다. 화재 다음에 접근금지 규칙은 더욱 강화돼 밑의 다리까지도 오지 못하게 한다. 여기서 보는 황금지붕이 볼 수 있는 모두이다. 부탄의 방송을 비롯해 전 세계의 어떤 매스컴도 접근이 금지된 곳이다. 이 다리까지만이라도 개방하라는 요구가 많았다. 그런 탁상곰파가 얼마 전에 그 문을 연 것이다.이유는 모른다. 다리를 건너면 큰 바위를 왼쪽에 두고 가파른 산길을 올라야 한다. 물소리를 들으며 잘 다듬어진 계단을 오르면 여기 까지다. 다른 모든 사원과 같이 여기부터는 카메라를 가지고 들어갈 수 없다. 밖에서 보는 이 사원은 다른 여느 사원과 별다른 차이가 없다. 당카가 있고 새로 꾸민 당우가 있고 이 개방이 얼마나 갈 지는 알수가 없다. 그래도 처음 본다는 호사를 누릴 수밖에.
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If the pyramids in Egypt and the Great Wall in China, Bhutan has a desk gompa temple. It is this very holy Bhutan and other countries which are the basis for claiming other countries. The temple is the place where the legend table is locked in meditation in a cave for three months Padma Sambava preached Buddhism defeated the devil and riding a tiger in Bhutan. 3200 m above sea level, quite a long walk to go up the road about 900 meters altitude steep. Shortness of breath is not ride the tiger. Built on a rock jeopardize the sheer 900 meters tabletop temples gompa dizzy look at it from underneath. But the problem is where you sit so far this time. It is that access is granted only to the observatory. Gotta temple was destroyed by the Great Fire of '98 parish was restored in 2000. Restraining rules on fire and then will not let even the legs of the bottom gotta strengthened. The Golden Roof can see all see here. Some of the world's media, including the broadcast of Bhutan is a place where access is prohibited. The manyirado were asked to open up to the bridge. Such tabletop gompa will open its doors long ago that. Do not know why. Cross the bridge and climb a steep mountain road with a big rock on the left. Listening to the sound of water manicured climb the stairs kkajida camp here. Like all other employees can not enter here starting with the camera. This temple is not the usual little difference between employees and other outside watching. Dangwoo per car and the newly decorated and it is not always obvious how that is going to open. Seeing first choice but still enjoy luxury.
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Tiger Nest trek Taktsang Paro - Bhutan Series
Tiger nest is on the popular trekking spot in Paro which 50 KM from capital Bhutan Thimpu. Tiger nest is popularly known as Paro Taktsang and sacred Buddhist spot for many. This trek can be done in half day . Paro is well connected to all major towns in Bhutan can be accessed through road.
Total trek time would be 5 Hours for both-ways at altitude of 10200 Feet. This monastery said to place of Padmasambhava the guru who introduced Buddhism into Bhutan who meditated for years .
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Review of the Tigers Nest Hike in Bhutan - What it's really like to hike.
Find out what it's really like to hike up to the iconic Taktsang Monastery (Tiger's Nest) in Paro, Bhutan. Jodine (32) and Richard (62) from Stray Asia take on the challenge.
In this video diary made while hiking, Jodine tells you about the hike, how the altitude effects her, and what you'll find when you get to the top!
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Paro, Bhutan
Video with images of two ancient monuments near Paro in the west of Bhutan. Paro is a small town in a mountain valley at the banks of the Paro river. The region is less isolated compared to others in Bhutan. In the past it had ties with Tibet characterized by a blooming trade in peace time and hostile raids in time of war. At present the city is frequented by people of all nationalities due to the presence of an international airport. Two ancient monuments in the region are an old dzong in the valley at the edge of town and a former monastery on a cliff high up west of the mountain valley.
Rinpung Dzong was built in 1645 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal on a steep hillside on the foundation of a former monastery. The dzong survived an earthquake at the end of the nineteenth century. In the beginning of the twentieth century the complex was damaged by a fire. Soon afterwards the buildings were repaired and reconstructed in the original state. Rinpung Dzong was built on a steep hillside. Therefore the part with the administrative offices is somewhat higher than the part with the monastic residences.
The entrance of Rinpung dzong is at the back to prevent easy access for hostile intruders. A massive staircase leads to the dochey or courtyard of the administrative section. The utse or central tower inside the dochey is five floors high and has two temples on the top floor. It was built in the time of the first regional governor of Paro in 1649. To the east side of the central tower is another small temple. A stairway leads down the to the monastic quarter where young monks are sweeping the courtyard at the foot of the central tower.
Taktshang Goemba is located in a cliffside of the upper Paro valley. This former monastery is perched on the side of a cliff nine hundred meters above the floor of the Paro valley far away from the city. It is a popular place for many pilgrims to visit. The only sounds are the murmurs of wind and water. It is an excellent place for spiritual meditation. It is said that guru Rinpoche landed here flying on the back of a tigress all the way from Tibet. He then meditated in a cave for three months. Hence the name Tiger's Nest which people gave later to the monastery.
The first temple of Taktshang Goemba was established at the site of the cave where guru Rinpoche meditated. Later structures near the sanctuary were residences for the monks and hermits who came to meditate. Now there are no more monks living in the monastery. Visitors climb a small path for almost two hours before they reach the monastery. The last meters they walk a narrow staircase cut in the side of the mountain along a deep cleft. A fire destroyed the monastery at the end of the last century. It was repaired in recent years and reconstructed in the original state.
Trek to Tiger's Nest Monastery - Paro, Bhutan
Paro Taktsang (Dzongkha: སྤ་གྲོ་སྟག་ཚང་, also known as the Taktsang Palphug Monastery and the Tiger's Nest), is a prominent Himalayan Buddhist sacred site and the temple complex is located in the cliffside of the upper Paro valley in Bhutan.
The monastery is located 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) to the north of Paro and hangs on a precarious cliff at 3,120 metres (10,240 ft), about 900 metres (3,000 ft) above the Paro valley, on the right side of the Paro Chu (‘chu’ Bhutanese means ”river or water”. The rock slopes are very steep (almost vertical) and the monastery buildings are built into the rock face. Though it looks formidable, the monastery complex has access from several directions, such as the northwest path through the forest, from the south along the path used by devotees, and from the north (access over the rocky plateau, which is called the “Hundred Thousand Fairies” known as Bumda (hBum-brag). A mule track leading to it passes through pine forest that is colorfully festooned with moss and prayer flags. On many days, clouds shroud the monastery and give an eerie feeling of remoteness.
Exploring Bhutan on foot with Norbu
Norbu grew up in the mountains as a child and recalls hiking to school and back several miles each way. As a Business owner of Bespoke Bhutan Tours and an experienced Guide, he has merged his love of hiking and sharing the delights of his home country. whilst also supporting the work of charities who give local children better access to education.
Join Trek Coach as we discover how he helps his clients adjust to altitude, the local treats his Mother gave him as a child to help him along the road to school and back each day and why Happiness is part of everyday life and culture in Bhutan.
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Taktsang, or the Tiger's Nest Monastery, is one of the most sacred sites in Bhutan and a place you must visit when you visit Bhutan. It is also one of the most challenging monasteries to get to. Located at an elevation of over 10,000 feet, Taktsang is the birthplace of Bhutanese Buddhism.
The monastery is located 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) to the north of Paro and hangs on a precarious cliff at 3,120 metres (10,240 ft), about 900 metres (3,000 ft) above the Paro valley, on the right side of the Paro Chu (‘chu’ Bhutanese means ”river or water”. The rock slopes are very steep (almost vertical) and the monastery buildings are built into the rock face. Though it looks formidable, the monastery complex has access from several directions, such as the northwest path through the forest, from the south along the path used by devotees, and from the north (access over the rocky plateau, which is called the “Hundred Thousand Fairies” known as Bumda (hBum-brag). A mule track leading to it passes through pine forest that is colorfully festooned with moss and prayer flags. On many days, clouds shroud the monastery and give an eerie feeling of remoteness.
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Punakha Lodge, Amankora - Luxury Resort in Bhutan - Aman
Discover Amankora's Punakha Lodge ( a luxury hotel & resort reached by crossing a suspension bridge over the Mo Chhu River covered in prayer flags. Punakha Lodge incorporates a traditional Bhutanese farmhouse built by a former Je Khenpo (chief abbot of Bhutan). Located in a subtropical valley that produces most of the nation’s vegetables, the area is where the Bhutanese royals spend their winters.
Eight of the suites are identical in design to those of Amankora Paro, with views across an orange orchard and rice terraces. The four Mo Chhu Suites are situated in a new building, and two feature separate 40m2 living areas. The suites can be combined to offer two 2-bedroom units. All accommodation offers king-size beds, traditional wood-burning stones and banquette window-seats, while bathrooms feature terrazzo-clad bathtubs, twin vanities and a separate shower and toilet.
Devoid of crowds and the trappings of tourism, Bhutan is unlike anywhere on Earth – and Amankora offers unprecedented access to its breath-taking beauty. With five lodges spread across the country, it leads guests to a deeper insight into urban, rural and spiritual Bhutan, while immersive wellness and dining experiences create a tangible connection to the pine-sprinkled Himalayan setting. Bhutan is still only slowly opening up to tourism, yet Amankora has been on the ground here for 15 years cultivating a caring, passionate team whose experience is unrivalled in the Buddhist Kingdom.
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Zhiwa Ling Hotel - Bhutan Paro
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Offering a restaurant, Zhiwa Ling Hotel is located in Paro. Free WiFi access is available in the public areas of this resort.
The accommodation will provide you with air conditioning and a seating area. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer. You can enjoy mountain view from the room.
At Zhiwa Ling Hotel you will find a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, a games room and a tour desk. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including cycling. The property offers free parking.
The City Centre is 500 metres, the Taktsang Monastery is 5 km and the Tiger Nest is 10 km. The Paro Airport is 10 km. Satsam Chorten Paro Kingdom of Bhutan, 12001 Paro, Bhutan