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Amankora lies adjacent to the Wangdichholing Palace in Bumthang. It a 16-suites resort surrounded by an apple orchard. The hallway, in Buddhist architecture and colours is grand. At the end of the hall is a library with comfy chairs and an internet. It’s like entering a beautiful Dzong but I am both, confused and amazed. I am travelling not in distance but in time.
The rooms are elegant, with just the right amount of style for the location. Each suite features wood-panelled interiors, a traditional bukhari, king size bed, terrazzo-clad bath, shower, twin vanities and daybed overlooking the courtyard and nearby Wangdicholing Palace and monastery. The large floor-to-ceiling windows, frame the pristine scenery of the valley outside. The lodge complements its quiet Bhutanese location through the use of natural materials, which create a calm ambience.
The Bumthang valley is full of monasteries and you will have enough time to explore at least a few. Nearby, is the wide open Ura valley with a road leading to Ura pass (3,600m) with a magnificent view of the Himalayas. Villages here have clustered houses, which is quite unusual in Bhutan. Request the hotel concierge to arrange visits to the local cottage industries or beer tasting at the Red Panda brewery.
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Location Amankora Bumthang is nestled in the Choekhor valley and adjacent to the first and second King of Bhutan's palace, Wangdicholing.
Getting There Flights to Bhutan are either from Bangkok or New Delhi. Bangkok is the best place to connect if you are coming from North America, Australia or Asia. Delhi is the best place to connect if you are coming from Europe, Middle East or UK. Flights from Delhi fly via Kathmandu. We will arrange your flight tickets and visa clearance details. All flights arrive at Paro from where it takes about 1-hour drive to Thimphu.
When to go Winter in Bhutan lasts from November to March. The spring months of March, April and May, are best for treks, flora and the many birds of Bhutan. The Monsoon occurs between June and August. The two-month window between October and November are arguably the best months with clear skies and chilly nights. It is also a good time for trekking into the Himalayas, sitting around a camp fire and seeing the high Himalayas in the morning and evening golden light.
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