Amankora Gangtey

Standing in contrast to the region’s ancient monasteries and villages where time stands still, Amankora Gangtey brings its signature brand of striking, modern design to Bhutan‘s peaceful and pastoral Phobjikha Valley. With a dramatic facade of luminous wood and sandy stone, this luxurious, eight-suite lodge rises proudly above the landscape from its hillside location, with the 16th-century Gangtey Monastery at its feet.

Within its walls, minimalist Zen design, natural elements, and an earthy color palette create mindful, calming spaces to seek your bliss. From the cushy banquette of your room, sip tea while gazing out over the valley with a woodstove crackling in the backdrop. Whether it’s soaking in traditional hot-stone baths hidden inside valley-view huts or pairing fine wine with Bhutanese yak in the restaurant, both the simple pleasures and the finer things in life are yours to pursue.

With your mind and body freed from the usual daily routines, the luxurious lodge invites you to contemplate the unique qualities of this mystical valley, where nature and religion share a special bond. Here, migratory black-necked cranes fly in reverential patterns above monasteries where monks have prayed and meditated for centuries. Ponder this special relationship between man and nature on meditative walks through the pine forests or heading to the temples to join the monks in prayer and ceremonies. You can also take part in cultural experiences like dining in the light of flickering candles within a traditional potato hut or banishing bad spirits during a morning fumigation ritual.

Amankora Gangtey has sister lodges in Punakha, Thimphu, Bumthang, and Paro.