Dhensa Boutique Resort

Dhensa Boutique Resorts sits in the heart of the verdant and lush Punakha Valley. Flanked by thick pine forests, it overlooks the Punakha river and hundreds of paddy fields that stair-step down to the valley floor. It is surrounded by plentiful walking and trekking trails. From Dhensa Punakha, it is just a five-minute trek up the mountain to the magnificent Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang Nunnery, which houses one of the biggest bronze statues of Chenrigzig (Avalokiteshvara) in the country. 24 suites are set in six cottages, all with private balconies. They encapsulate the beauty of simplicity; the spacious interiors are deliberately understated in design. In the en-suite bathrooms, guests may relax in the tub set next to a French window dusk. They offer guests a select menu of Western classics, traditional Asian favorites, and dishes that offer a taste of Bhutan. Where possible, the menu is created using seasonal, local and organic produce.