Stay 

Zhiwa Ling Hotel in Paro is a Luxury Resort with 45 suites. Junior suites have a master bedroom and sitting area with a private balcony. One-bedroom suites, located in the second floor of the main building, come with a living room with private balcony and a spacious bedroom. The Royal Raven Suites have two bedrooms, a large dining and sitting room, private porch, and come with its own private shrine room. All have splendid views of the Paro valley and surrounding mountains.

ChildCare 

Children are welcome to stay at the Zhiwa Ling Hotel, but there are no specific facilities available. Although some of the trekking may only be suitable for older children, there is much to do in the surrounds. The local flora, fauna, handicraft centres and villages form interesting excursions. 

Dine 

The two restaurants at the Zhiwa Ling Hotel specialise in contemporary international cuisine and classic Bhutanese dishes. The “Lingka”, meaning merry making, is the all-day dining facility that offers a multi cuisine menu. The Gawa, or “Happiness” restaurant, overlooking the Paro valley, serves Bhutanese and Western cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere of a traditional Bhutanese setting and surrounding. Located adjacent to reception the Mad Monk Bar is an ideal venue to unwind. 

Relax 

The Menlha Spa at the Zhiwa Ling Hotel has been carefully created to bring peace to one’s body and mind. It has a sauna, steam room as well as a traditional Bhutanese outdoor hot-stone bath. This is mixed with a variety of herbs from local plants and flowers. The hotel’s visiting Yoga teachers provide a special week-long Yoga retreats throughout the year. Zhiwa Ling also has a yoga room and a meditation room and a fitness centre.

Experience 

Zhiwa Ling Hotel has easy access to the path for the Tigers nest. The Monastery hangs from a sheer rock cliff that plunges 3,000 feet to the valley below. The hike takes 4-hours but the views are incredible and you will enjoy the day. Horses are available. Almost every village has archery competition. Ask the concierge at Zhiwa Ling and they will organise an archery lesson or allow you to participate in the local competition.