Resting in the serene Phobjikha Valley, Gangtey Lodge offers an immersive rural experience with scenic views of the valley floor and the 16th-century Gangtey Goemba monastery. Its eight suites are identical to those of Thimphu Lodge, featuring king-size beds, wood-burning stoves and terrazzo bathrooms, with views across the valley. Surrounded by farmlands, the lodge provides direct access to hiking and biking trails.
Spa facilities including two massage rooms
Dining Room with large family-style dining tables and floor-to ceiling windows
Library with books on Buddhism, local folklore, textiles and the Himalayas
Donate a meal to the monks, join them for evening or morning prayers or experience a spiritual cleansing ritual
Enjoy a candlelit hot stone bath while enjoying panoramic valley views
Dine on Bhutanese specialties in a candlelit potato hut, warmed by a bukhari stove and accompanied by folk music and song
Whether taking part in traditional Buddhist cleansing rituals or soaking in mineral-rich waters, the spa at Gangtey Lodge offers an authentic Bhutanese wellness experience with two treatment rooms surrounded by mountain and valley views.
Above the Phobjikha Valley, a wooden hut houses Amankora’s hot stone bath. Soak in waters rich in minerals released by heated river stones and healing khempa herbs.
Enjoy a complimentary guided morning yoga session, suitable for all ability levels. The session includes guided breathing and a series of asanas (yoga poses).
Dining at Amankora showcases Bhutan’s culinary heritage, with the Dining Room’s menu filled with Bhutanese, Western and Indian dishes crafted from local ingredients. Further celebrating the region’s rich traditions is the lodge’s collection of private dining experiences.
Enjoy authentic Bhutanese cuisine in the local stone shed surrounded by hundreds of flickering candles and warmed by a traditional bukhari wood-burning stove inside.
Gangtey’s gardener leads an informal tour showcasing greens, herbs and spices. During harvest, gather potatoes, and allow the chef to prepare a dish of choice.
Gangtey Valley is rich in culture and customs, its origins shrouded in myths and legends. Find spiritual enrichment by delving into ancient traditions which are an integral part of the community, including a visit to the local school and offering a meal to monks at the Gangtey Geonpa Monastery.
Experience a spiritual cleansing ritual led by a local monk, where selected herbs are burned in a fumigation stupa to dispel negative energy and banish bad spirits.
An Amankora family member will accompany you to the local shops where you purchase ingredients before offering a meal to one of 130 monks in this nearby monastery.
Over 100 children attend the local school in Phobjika, some walking from distant mountains. A visit allows observation of the education system, and invites interaction with the students.
