The Postcard Dewa

True to its name, The Postcard Dewa is a pretty little package of a boutique hotel, sitting high up along a sunny mountain road half an hour outside Thimphu, Bhutan. Windows frame picturesque vistas of the forest-wrapped Khasadrapchu Valley and Wang Chhu River, welcoming plentiful sunshine by day and star-studded skies by night.

Expect a thoughtful and personalized stay thanks to the hotel’s intimate scale, with only 15 rooms in the dzong-styled complex. Extra privacy is provided courtesy of personal terraces adjoining each room, while the Dewa Suite also comes with a private garden and outdoor dining gazebo. Colorful rugs and throws, painted murals, ancient artifacts, and other Bhutanese handicrafts infuse the contemporary spaces with local character, creating a bright and cheerful environment that’s very on-brand with Bhutan’s culture of happiness. Meals delve into the Kingdom’s culinary heritage, showcasing traditional ingredients like chilies, red rice, and fresh-caught river trout.

Be as playful or laidback as you want at The Postcard Dewa, from frolicking in the outdoor pool and playing traditional Bhutanese games to heading into the mountains in search of monasteries and picnicking beside the river. Learn how to forage for native mushrooms, cook staple dishes like kewadatshi, discover the healing benefits of hot-stone baths in the spa, or make the short drive into Thimphu for more cultural diversions.