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Yangkhil Resort is a traditional Bhutanese hotel, set in a village outside Trongsa town in central Bhutan. Sitting on a spur opposite the resort is the 16th-century Trongsa Dzong, a grand monolith, with its slopping whitewashed walls and intricate Bhutanese architecture, the largest in the country. It was indeed the seat of the kings in the 18th-century and now serves as a perfect stopover for tourists travelling to Eastern Bhutan on the main Bhutanese highway that runs East-West.
Overlooking the Mangde Chu Valley, Yangkhil Resort offers 21 rooms. These are spread out in four blocks with four rooms each and one in the main building. The architecture is traditional style, and rooms are perfectly placed to enjoy full views of the valley below. Inside, all rooms have simple décor and are furnished with comfortable beds and necessities. There are no TVs or mini-bars but with so much to do and see in the surrounds, you won’t really need them.
Meals at the Yangkhil Resort are prepared by a team of local chefs, in home style with local fresh ingredients. The menu is traditional Bhutanese and Chinese style with some Indian and western favourites. In the surrounds are nature trails and monasteries worth a visit but the highlight of course is Trongsa Dzong. It has a small but interesting museum with many artefacts donated by the Royal family and a short film giving a brief overview of the Bhutanese history.
Amenities
Mar-May, Sep-Nov
17°C
PBH
GMT+ 6
Ngultrum (BTN)
Location Trongsa is located between the towns of Bumthang to the east and Gangtey and Punakha to the west along the main Bhutanese Highway. Yangkil is located just outside of town overlooking the main Dzong and the valley.
When to go In the western, central and eastern Bhutan you will mostly experience cold European-like weather. Winter lasts here from November to March. The Monsoon occurs between June and August when the temperature is normally between 8° and 21°C. October and November are arguably the best months, when the monsoon has passed and the skies are clear. The spring months of March, April and May are best for the flora, but it can be stormy as the monsoon builds up for July-September.
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