Amankora Gangtey

Modern mountain luxury set in the peaceful (and rarely visited!) Phobjikha Valley.

Peeking out from a cluster of Bhutan's quintessential blue pines, Amankora overlooks a valley where endangered black-neck cranes raise their wings to the sun. One of very few lodges in its corner of Gangtey, the lodge has an intimate feel made...

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About Amankora Gangtey

Peeking out from a cluster of Bhutan's quintessential blue pines, Amankora overlooks a valley where endangered black-neck cranes raise their wings to the sun. One of very few lodges in its corner of Gangtey, the lodge has an intimate feel made stronger by the staff's attention to detail - from personalised gifts at turn-down, surprise picnics on hikes and hot towels waiting when you return. You don't have to miss a minute of the view as you dine on the lawn (binocs in hand) or walk past forests of bamboo or yaks grazing in lush fields.

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From $890 person/night

Hotel

8 Rooms

Gangtey, Bhutan

Amankora Bhutan Gangtey Lodge Suite Bedroom High Res 19122

Amankora Bhutan Gangtey Lodge Dining Room High Res 17556

Amankora Bhutan Gangtey Lodge Suite Bathroom High Res 17234

Amankora Bhutan Gangtey Lodge Potato Shed Dinner High Res 19182

What you'll love

A traditional Bhutanese dinner in a candlelit potato hut and if that didn't sound festive enough, you'll be serenaded with folk music too!

Insiders tip

The lodge has a collection of books on Buddhism, local folklore, Bhutan's famous textiles and the Himalayas - why not brush up on your trivia?

Something to think about

Although travel has got shorter and easier over the years, the lodge is quite a drive from any major towns.

The property

Large, family-style tables are at the centre of the dining room, which takes full advantage of the view with a wall of windows. Enjoy candlelit dinners of Bhutanese classics, as well as more continental fare, paired with house wines. In little farm houses with bamboo doors that open to reveal the valley, you'll find two massage rooms and a hot stone bath for an extra dash of relaxation. Decorated in shades of yellow and cream, the lounge is a great place to tuck into a book or enjoy a cup of tea.

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The rooms

Minimalist but not lacking in any comfort, the hotel has just eight suites with tall cathedral windows and a demure day bed. Warmed by wood-burning stoves with woven baskets containing extra logs, the suites are furnished with king-size beds in white linens, quirky lamps and a small lounge area - but no mini bar or TV. The en-suite bathrooms are lovely with a deep tub lined with terrazzo, rain shower, double basins and a spacious, walk-in closet.

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Activities

Just five minutes from the hotel's tree-lined home, you can join monks for prayers at dawn (with breakfast!) or dusk. In season, the valley is known for its 300-strong flock of black-necked cranes and you can learn all about them at the visitor centre including the legend that they circle three times on arrival to pay their respects to the sacred jewels of Buddhism. There are plenty of hiking trails ranging from lengthy treks into the mountains to shorter meanders through jewel-bright fields of rhododendrons. You can't visit Bhutan without learning their national sport so an hour or two of archery is a 'must'!

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About Gangtey

Gangtey

A tranquil, Himalayan-framed valley, famous for black-necked cranes and unparalleled walking trails.

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