Experience the Land of the Thunder Dragon, where ancient Buddhist monasteries cling to dramatic cliffsides and traditional culture thrives amid pristine Himalayan valleys. Bhutan offers travelers a unique blend of spiritual heritage, stunning mountain landscapes, and a commitment to Gross National Happiness over GDP.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Amankora (Five-Lodge Circuit)
The pinnacle of Bhutanese luxury, Amankora operates five lodges across Bhutan's most beautiful valleys - Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, and Bumthang - allowing guests to journey through the kingdom in seamless comfort. Each lodge features handcrafted wooden furnishings, wood-burning stoves, and world-class spa facilities in understated Bhutanese style.
Six Senses Thimphu
Perched dramatically on a hillside above Thimphu Valley, Six Senses combines sustainability with refined luxury. The lodge features 24 hand-crafted suites with private balconies, an award-winning spa incorporating traditional Bhutanese healing practices, heated indoor pool, and farm-to-table organic dining overlooking the capital.
COMO Uma Paro
An elegant blend of modern design and Bhutanese tradition occupying a sweeping hillside above the Paro Valley. The 29 rooms and villas feature floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic valley views, a celebrated holistic spa, heated pool, and sophisticated farm-to-table cuisine. Ideal base for Tiger's Nest treks with expert guides on staff.
Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary
Named by Vanity Fair as Bhutan's most charming 5-star property, this intimate 24-room boutique lodge overlooks the pristine Neyphu Valley near Paro. Specializing in holistic healing, the sanctuary offers personalized wellness programs incorporating traditional Bhutanese medicine, hot stone baths, meditation, and yoga.
Taj Tashi Thimphu
The first international luxury hotel group in Bhutan, Taj Tashi offers 66 beautifully appointed rooms in a grand traditional Bhutanese dzong-inspired building in central Thimphu. Elaborate hand-carved woodwork, intricate murals, and double-height painted ceilings create a regal setting blending Bhutanese heritage with contemporary luxury.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Bukhari at COMO Uma Paro
COMO Uma Paro's signature restaurant offers the finest farm-to-table Bhutanese cuisine, with ingredients sourced from organic farms and prepared with both reverence for tradition and modern refinement. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the Paro Valley while chefs craft seasonal menus featuring local Bhutanese trout, yak tenderloin, and heritage vegetables.
The Restaurant at Amankora Paro
Amankora's intimate dining experience presents a seasonal menu of contemporary Asian dishes incorporating the finest Bhutanese organic produce, local mushrooms, wild herbs, and valley-caught trout. The seven-course tasting menu with wine pairing represents the ultimate culinary expression of Bhutan's mountain terroir.
KEWA Restaurant, Six Senses Thimphu
Perched above Thimphu Valley, KEWA offers panoramic valley views alongside a creative menu celebrating organic Bhutanese produce from the lodge's own gardens. The restaurant's open kitchen and wood-fired oven create theatrical dining centered on seasonal ingredients, traditional Bhutanese flavors, and sophisticated contemporary presentation.
Chig-Ja-Gye Restaurant
Thimphu's premier Bhutanese restaurant serves elevated versions of traditional dishes in an elegant setting. The menu showcases the full complexity of Bhutanese cuisine beyond the familiar ema datshi, with rare dishes like phaksha paa, goep, and seasonal game prepared with artistry and served in a formal traditional dining room.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Helicopter Flight to Remote Dzong
Charter a private helicopter for dramatic aerial views of the Himalayan peaks, landing at remote dzongs and monasteries inaccessible by road. Popular routes include Paro to Bumthang over high passes, or a scenic circuit over Tiger's Nest from above. Operated by Druk Air and specialist aviation companies.
Private Royal Archery Experience
Bhutan's national sport is archery - a deeply serious competitive tradition using both traditional bamboo bows and modern compound bows. A private archery session with champion Bhutanese archers includes personal instruction, traditional attire, and a competition dinner with local accompaniment in an authentic village setting.
Exclusive Monastery Visit with Private Lama
A private audience and Buddhist blessing ceremony at a remote monastery with a senior lama, arranged outside normal tourist hours. The experience includes a personal tour of normally restricted areas, a ceremonial butter lamp offering, mantra recitation, and a private explanation of sacred Buddhist iconography.
Snowman Trek in Private Style
Bhutan's legendary Snowman Trek - considered one of the world's toughest treks at 25 days through the most remote Himalayan wilderness - undertaken in luxury camping style. A team of cooks, horsemen, and a senior guide ensures comfort at high altitude with gourmet meals, heated tents, and emergency satellite communication.
Mask Dance Performance at Private Dzong Venue
A private performance of traditional cham masked dances by monks from a major dzong, arranged for small groups outside festival season. The ceremony includes a full explanation of the spiritual meaning of each dance, traditional tea service, and access to restricted sections of the dzong.
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
Six Senses Spa, Thimphu
The most comprehensive spa facility in Bhutan incorporates traditional Sowa Rigpa (Tibetan medicine), hot stone baths, herbal steams, and contemporary wellness treatments. The spa's resident traditional healer provides personalized dosha assessments and customized treatment programs spanning multiple days.
COMO Shambhala Retreat, COMO Uma Paro
COMO's signature wellness brand brings its holistic spa philosophy to the Paro Valley, blending Ayurvedic therapies, yoga, meditation, and Bhutanese traditional healing in a serene riverside setting. Resident wellness specialists design personalized programs from single treatments to week-long detox retreats.
Amankora Spa, Multiple Lodges
Amankora's spa facilities at each lodge offer heated indoor pools, steam rooms, and treatment rooms with Bhutanese healing specialists. The signature Hot Stone Bath (Dotsho) uses river stones heated by fire and infused with medicinal herbs for deep muscle relaxation and detoxification.
Luxury transport
Travel in style.
- Car
- Private luxury vehicles with licensed bilingual driver-guides cost $150-250/day for high-end SUVs. Toyota Land Cruisers are standard; premium providers offer luxury sedans for inter-city travel.
- Air
- Helicopter charter operates from Paro International Airport. Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines offer scenic domestic flights to Bumthang, Gelephu, and Trashigang from $150-200/person one-way. Druk Air can arrange private scenic flights over Himalayan peaks on request.
- Airport
- Paro International Airport offers no dedicated VIP lounge. Most luxury lodges arrange private transfers with guaranteed meets and assistance through customs, often sending a lodge representative to the arrivals area.