Experience the Amankora lodges

DELHI
Departure for Delhi in the late morning, then a day on board.
Arrival in the late afternoon at Delhi international airport, where you will be welcomed by our representative with garlands of flowers.
A welcome kit with all necessary documents will be handed to you.
Transfer to the hotel by private car, and check-in.

THIMPHU
Early morning departure for the airport and flight to Bhutan. Welcome on arrival and transfer to the hotel in Thimphu, the capital (1 hour 30 minutes by road). In the late afternoon, you can choose between a visit to the Memorial Chorten with its remarkable paintings and sculptures, the school of painting, the National Textile Museum and the bazaar, the National Folk Heritage Museum, or simply wandering through the streets to discover small textile and craft shops.

The following morning, visit the Trashi Chhoe Dzong, seat of government and summer residence of the country’s supreme spiritual authority, and Pangri Zampa monastery, located near Dechencholing Palace, dating back to the 16th century. A short walk then leads to Cheri Goemba monastery, the first to be established in the kingdom. On the way back, visit a paper or incense workshop.

PUNAKHA
Road to Punakha (approximately 125 km, 5 hours), former capital of Bhutan. Along the way, stop at Dochu-la pass (3,050 m), marked by numerous prayer flags and an impressive array of 108 chortens. It offers a fine view of the Himalayan range (weather permitting). Visit Simtokha Dzong, one of Bhutan’s oldest fortresses, located 6 kilometres from Thimphu. It houses the country’s largest monastic school. Then Wangduephodrang, where the monastery and the small town around it are perched on a hill at the junction of the Punakha and Tang rivers.
Continue on to Punakha and check-in.
In the afternoon, you will also visit the village of Talo and its monastery.
Your stay in Punakha will also be an opportunity to trek through rice paddies, chilli and cabbage fields along the banks of the Mo Chhu river, up to the north of the valley to see Khamsum Yulley Namgyel Chorten. On the way back down the valley, you can visit Punakha Dzong, which houses the district administration offices. It is also the winter residence of the state monastic body and the Chief Abbot. It sits ideally between two rivers, the Pho Chhu (male) and the Mo Chhu (female), where a picnic will be served. Then on to the village of Lobesa, from where you can take a short walk to Chimi Lhakhang (temple of fertility), set on a hilltop overlooking the valley.

PARO
After descending from Dochu La Pass, crossing the valleys of the Wang Chhu and Paro Chhu rivers, then through Paro towards the north of the valley. Hidden in a pine forest lies the Amankora Lodge and Spa. In the afternoon, there is the option of a walk near the ruins, one of the most revered monuments in the valley, or along Paro’s main street.
At Amankora Paro, you can attend an informative talk on Bhutan’s flora, fauna and religion, or watch a film on Himalayan lore.
The following day begins with a visit to the National Museum, housed in the Ta Dzong (watchtower). Here you will find a collection of artworks, a fine introduction to the Kingdom’s rich culture and heritage. Just a short walk away, close to Paro Dzong, an example of Bhutan’s historic architecture. From the Dzong, cross Nyamai Zampa (a traditional cantilever bridge) to reach the town temple, built in 1525, where you will see ancient mural paintings. Enjoy a picturesque picnic, or visit a traditional farm for lunch with a local family.

TIGER’S NEST
The legendary “Tiger’s Nest”, Taktsang Monastery, perches on a cliff 900 metres above the valley floor! It is one of Bhutan’s most famous monasteries. According to legend, Guru Rinpoche flew to the site on the back of a tigress and meditated there for three months — hence the name “Tiger’s Nest”. In the afternoon, visit Kichu Lhakhang, an ancient monastery in the valley with beautifully preserved woodwork. The place has a particular charm.

The rest of the day is free for well-earned rest, a walk, or some shopping.

In summary:
– 1 night in Delhi at the Aman New Delhi, Aman room
– 2 nights in Thimphu at Amankora, in a suite
– 2 nights in Punakha at Amankora Punakha, in a suite
– 3 nights in Paro at Amankora Paro, in a suite