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Amankora Bumthang
Bumthang, meaning ‘beautiful field,’ is home to 29 temples and monasteries, including the ancient Jambay Lhakhang, and is a treasure-trove of Bhutan’s art and painting tradition. Amankora’s Bumthang Lodge, with its 16 suites lies adjacent to Wandichholing Palace, within the town of Jakar. Enjoy cultural and spiritual experiences, including the memorable 108-butter lamp offering at Jambay Lhakhang. Suites feature king-size beds, wood-burning stoves, window seats and bathrooms with terrazzo-clad bathtubs and twin vanities.
Bumthang Lodge - Exterior
Bumthang Lodge - Firepit
Bumthang Lodge - Beekeeping at the Lodge
Bumthang Lodge - Dining Room
Bumthang Lodge - Experience
Bumthang Lodge - Outdoor Dining
Bumthang Lodge - Firepit
Bumthang Lodge - Jakar Dzong
Bumthang Lodge - Jakar Dzong Courtyard
Bumthang Lodge - Exterior
Highlights
- Spa featuring intimate treatment rooms and a steam room
- Signature treatment of a Zen Massage
- Interior dining area with cosy fireplace
- Outdoor dining courtyard shaded by fruit trees
- Enjoy a local lunch at a nearby farmhouse or tour the Red Panda brewery
- Cultural and spiritual experiences include visits to monasteries, astrology readings and evening prayers with local monks
Wellness
Allow the Amankora Bumthang Spa to ease the strains of your journey through the mountains with daily wellness classes, a Signature Zen Massage and an inviting steam room, perfect for relaxing after the day’s exploration.
Yoga Classes
Enjoy a complimentary guided morning yoga session, suitable for all ability levels. The session includes guided breathing and a series of asanas (yoga poses).
Signature Zen Massage
A balance between dynamic stretches and pressure point stimulation, followed by soothing oil massage techniques to enhance blood circulation, release toxins and increase joint flexibility.
Dining
The fertile valley of Bumthang is often reputed as the ‘food basket of Bhutan'. Cottage industries like beer and cheese factories thrive here along with beekeeping and honey production – one of Bumthang’s purest culinary treasures.
Beyond the lodge’s characterful Dining Room, enjoy unique culinary experiences such as firepit barbecue dinners and immersive kitchen garden activities or cooking classes. Private dining, indoors or out, can also be arranged.
A Lunch with a View
Delight in a serene lunch in one of Bhutan’s most sacred sites – Kurjey Temple and Zangthopelri. Immerse in the beauty of nature while enjoying a special menu.
Local Beer and Cheese Tasting
Visit Bhutan’s first beer brewery, which remains the country’s sole producer of specialty Weissbier and learn about Swiss cheese-making at a local factory. Tastings can also be arranged.
Cultural and Spiritual Experiences
The easternmost point of your Amankora Journey through the Land of the Thunder Dragon, Bumthang is revered as the country’s spiritual heart. The valley is steeped in history and the expression of deep spiritual beliefs, and a host of local cultural experiences help capture its ethereal essence.
Bhutanese Name-Giving Ceremony at Sey Lhakhang
Receive a traditional Bhutanese name from a Lama at Sey Lhakhang monastery, accompanied by a blessing and butter lamp for wellbeing.
Fire Blessing Ceremony at Jambay Lhakhang
Experience a sacred fire blessing at Jambay Lhakhang, where monks’ chants give blessings of health, abundance and positivity while dispelling negativity.
