Tented villas with private pools tucked into the serene Punakha valley.
Each villa has a private heated swimming pool with a spacious deck and was constructed with as little harm to the forest as possible. One, two, and three bedroom villas are available and you'll find lush fabrics, copper fixtures - including gorgeous copper bathtubs, and the colours of Bhutan's flag incorporated into the design.
Bhutanese-owned and designed by Bill Bensley, this is one of the country's newest five star lodges, having opened in late 2023. As with all Bensley designs, you'll find the story of the land and its people woven into the hotel if you know what to look for and who to ask. You'll also find the story of Pemako - a legendary paradise in Tibet reached by crossing a suspension bridge, passing a waterfall, and processing through a monastery - is built into the landscape and architecture.
Meals are available at Soma and in the evening, at Alchemy House. Dinner inside this refurbished home that sits on the property can be a highlight of any trip to Bhutan.
An array of exclusive experiences are available to guests including private meditation or astrology consultations with a Buddhist lama or traditional Bhutanese doctor; learning to distill ara, the country's traditional drink, an introduction to archery or darts, and a hot stone bath monitored for the most healing experience available to your body.
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