Lodge in Bhutan

Olathang Hotel operated by Bhutan Tourism Corporation Ltd was the first tourist hotel ever to be built in Bhutan. It was incepted in 1974 during the coronation of His Majesty King Jigme Singye Wangchuk. Since then it has hosted numerous state guest and travelers alike. It has successfully integrated a local feel with modern hotel amenities.

A perfect hideaway in Bhutan’s mesmerizing landscape Phobjika valley, home to endangered black necked cranes. The Dewachen Hotel is complimented by its panoramic natural environment in the heart of this magical valley.

Puna Tsangchhu Cottage is a family-run hotel blessed with panoramic view of Punakha River. The hotel is spread over an area of 19 acres of lush private land laden with low lying rice terrace fields. The hotel is built along the lines of traditional local architecture incorporates the fusion of modern facilities in hotel and rooms.

A family-run lodge, Jakar Village Lodge promises to deliver an experience of staying in a friend’s house rather than an impersonal lodge; indeed very well-known for its warm personal touch and amazing food quality, prepared to excite your palate by owner’s own daughter. The lodge faces Jakar Dzong in one direction and on the other the magnificent views of the Bumthang Valley.

The oldest hotel in Bumthang, the Swiss Guesthouse is practically a heritage site, with rich history since 1970s. The old structure of the house in the seventies belonged to older sister of the 1st king of Bhutan. The guest house, spread over an apple orchard, offers a tranquil farmhouse experience. It is run by a Swiss family who has been living in Bhutan for the last three decades and has successfully managed to combine local design with European comfort to ensure optimum guest comfort.

Certainly a modern hotel with a village feel. Located away from the hustle and bustle of Paro, 15 minutes inland the Rema Resort aspires to offer unique village like feel on a modern note. The hotel is small and cozy overlooking the Rimpung Dzong on east and Kyichu lhakang on the west. The hotel is known for its extensive use of organic produces from nearby farms.

Fairly a new hotel with strategic location overlooking the Paro valley and the grandiose Rimpung Dzong, Tenzinling Resort offers good service amidst array of modern amenities lined up for guest. A family run hotel designed in line with Bhutanese themes yet modern. Areas of touristic interest are at close vicinity and one can easily undertake easy walks amidst local village and paddy plantation from the hotel itself.

Moderately a new hotel, set on the outskirts of Thimphu, Mingmar Hotel is modest, however offers a very comprehensive facility in comparison with other similar hotels; foremost, being the heated swimming pool. The hotel offer a fusion of Bhutanese and urban design in its deco and architecture.  The hotel is ideal for one who is not interested in staying in city center however with easy access to it.

The newest quality hotel to be established in Bhutan’s southern gateway town Phuentsholing, the Royal Orchid hotel offers a wide range of facilities and comfortable beddings. The hotel is ideal for a quick layover when entering Bhutan via India or vice versa. Minutes away from the city center, the hotel offers easy access to all the major attraction in nearby areas. The hotel does not typically resemble traditional Bhutanese themes in its making, however is indeed very cozy and more focused towards city hotel features.

Hotel Namgay, nestled on a quiet street in Phuentsholing city center, is one of the most experienced accommodation providers in the town. Ideal for a layover enroute to other destinations. Since it is located in the city center, shopping areas of Phuentsholing and Jaigoan are just steps away. Like anywhere else in Bhutan the property is amalgamation of Bhutanese themes and designs.