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Whether in Paro, Punakha, Gangtey, Bumthang or Thimphu, each Amankora has its own character, but all share the same exceptional standards of comfort, service and setting. Guided excursions are organised from each lodge, and each also has a magnificent spa, a haven of wellbeing offering a wide range of treatments and massages.
Rooms
The rooms are fitted with king-size beds, traditional wood-burning stoves and window seats, while the bathrooms feature a bathtub, double vanity, shower and separate toilet.
Activities offered
Bumthang holds many places worth discovering, in particular the nearby Wangdichhoeling Palace, where the late King Jigme Wangchuck is laid to rest, along with the prayer wheels close by. Further up the valley, the grand Kurjey Lhakhang temple is considered one of Bhutan’s most sacred sites, once the burial place of Guru Rinpoche, while Jambay Lhakhang temple hosts the first winter festivals, drawing thousands of Bhutanese for their annual blessings. Heading back towards town, on the other side of the Bumthang Chhu river, Tamshing Monastery is said to absolve sins, and you can also explore the valley’s distinctive craft businesses: the Red Panda brewery, the Bumthang cheese and dairy factory, and the Bumthang distillery, which produces a range of local spirits.