Amankora Punakha Lodge: 12 Restful Suites in a Historic Bhutanese Farmhouse

Tucked into Bhutan’s fertile Punakha Valley, Amankora Punakha Lodge is a destination where nature, heritage, and healing come together in poetic harmony. Centered around a 300-year-old traditional farmhouse once owned by a revered chief abbot, this boutique retreat offers twelve elegant suites and a setting that channels the kingdom’s timeless spirit.

Renowned for crafting tranquil escapes across the world, Aman Hotels & Resorts invites you to discover this subtropical haven as part of their revered Amankora circuit through Bhutan. Whether you begin your journey here or use it as a peaceful midpoint, Amankora Punakha brings a unique warmth and earthiness—both literally and spiritually—to the experience.

A farmhouse steeped in history and soul

The heart of the lodge is its restored Bhutanese farmhouse, where original wooden beams and thick stone walls preserve a sense of age-old charm. Each of the ten standard suites and two expansive Mo Chhu Suites blends tradition with comfort, offering king-size beds, window banquettes, and terrazzo bathtubs that open to lush views of the valley.

Mo Chhu Suites in particular elevate the experience with spacious living areas and the flexibility to form two-bedroom sanctuaries—ideal for families or longer retreats. Whether you’re reading by the wood-burning stove or gazing at terraced fields from your room, a sense of calm settles in quickly.

Dining that honors Punakha’s fertile land

Punakha’s warm climate and rich soil make it Bhutan’s vegetable garden—and Aman’s chefs use this natural abundance to craft dishes that are both nourishing and expressive. Every meal here is rooted in the valley, whether it’s fresh-from-the-earth produce or time-honored Bhutanese flavors passed down through generations.

Guests can dine on the terrace with panoramic views of the rice fields or join one of the many immersive culinary offerings:

• Cooking classes in traditional Bhutanese techniques
• Breakfast hikes to Buddhist monuments
• Riverside barbecues beside flowing streams
• Private meals in the 300-year-old farmhouse rooms

Each bite deepens your connection with the place and its people.

Wellness in a setting that heals by nature

Punakha Lodge features a two-storey spa that feels almost hidden within the hillside—where healing doesn’t just happen inside a treatment room, but in the way the environment gently quiets the mind. With two treatment rooms, a steam room, yoga space, and Aman’s signature Grounding Rituals, guests are guided toward balance through thoughtful therapies.

Amid rice terraces, mountain breezes, and the sound of rustling bamboo, you can allow the land to realign you—physically, emotionally, and energetically.

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Cultural immersion in Bhutan’s spiritual heart

Punakha is not just visually stunning—it’s deeply symbolic. Once the country’s capital and still its winter residence for the royal family, the valley is home to some of Bhutan’s most sacred sites. Guests are invited to explore landmarks such as the iconic Punakha Dzong and Khamsum Chorten—where Buddhist philosophy and living tradition converge.

Amankora’s guided excursions allow for deeper insight, whether through temple visits, ritual participation, or time spent walking through rice fields and quiet villages. Every path taken in Punakha leads somewhere meaningful.

A pool with a view, and a view with a purpose

Few luxury pools can rival the lodge’s 29-metre heated infinity pool, which stretches toward the emerald-green terraces of the valley below. It’s more than a photo opportunity—it’s a pause, a perspective, and an invitation to just float, listen, and let go.

This moment of stillness—between sky, water, and field—captures the soul of Amankora Punakha. And perhaps, the soul of Bhutan itself.

Why this valley lodge stands apart

What makes Amankora Punakha distinct isn’t simply its design or scenery—it’s how deeply it respects and reflects Bhutan’s rhythm. With a slower pace, warm local interactions, and deeply personal experiences, the lodge becomes more than a destination. It becomes a space to reconnect—with yourself, your values, and the world around you.

Let this be your sanctuary in the hills, where stories linger in old walls and peace is cultivated like the rice in the fields. Your journey through Bhutan deserves a moment like this.

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