Luxury Bhutan Holidays

If you are looking for peace, calm, and untouched natural beauty, Bhutan is the ideal destination. Let Lightfoot Travel curate a fully bespoke itinerary for you to this magical country. Read more below and reach out to one of our experts today.

With its misty mountains, turquoise rivers, whispering forests and sweeping plateaus, the Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan remains one of the world’s most mysterious and alluring countries. But hiding amidst this wilderness are some of the world’s most exclusive luxury retreats and lodges, where you can indulge in gourmet cuisine, spa treatments, and yoga with unforgettable views of... Read More

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Country’s Info
  • Capital: Thimphu
  • When to go: September through November, March through May
  • Currency: Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN)
  • Language: Bhutanese (Dzongkha)
  • Time Zone: GMT +6

Active Relaxation in Bhutan

Paro, Thimphu & PunakhaGangtey, Bumthang & Beyond

  • Hike to the Taktsang Tiger’s Nest Monastery

  • Visit the 108 memorial chortens on the Dochula Pass

  • Enjoy gentle nature walks in the Bhutanese countryside

  • Watch rare black-necked cranes in the Phobjikha Valley

  • Explore Bhutan’s vibrant temples, monasteries and dzongs

ideal length 9 nights

Best of Nepal & Bhutan

Kathmandu ValleyPokhara & AnnapurnaParo, Thimphu & Punakha

  • Enjoy trekking in Nepal’s Annapurna region
  • Go bird and wildlife spotting in the Chitwan National Park
  • See Everest and the Himalayas from the air
  • Visit the 108 memorial chorten on the high-altitude Dochula Pass
  • Hike to the famed Taktsang (or Tiger's Nest) Monastery
ideal length 12 nights

Bhutan's Paro Festival

Paro, Thimphu & Punakha

  • Enjoy the festivities of the Paro Masked Dance Festival

  • Witness the unfurling of the thangkha, the highlight of the festival

  • Hike to Tiger’s Nest monastery at Taktsang

  • Explore vibrant temples and monasteries in Bhutan

  • Marvel at the stunning views and memorial at the Dochula Pass

ideal length 7 nights

Classic Bhutan

Paro, Thimphu & PunakhaBhutan

  • Experience the fluttering prayer flags and memorial chorten on the Dochula Pass
  • Mountain bike through the verdant Paro Valley
  • Go on a white-water rafting adventure along the Mo Chhu River
  • Explore the lush landscapes, sacred sites and historical buildings of the Paro Valley
  • Hike to the famous Taktsang ‘Tiger’s Nest’ Monastery, the birthplace of Buddhism in the Kingdom
ideal length 7 nights

Hiking and Glamping in Bhutan

Paro, Thimphu & PunakhaBhutan

  • Explore the scenic Punakha Valley with your private guide
  • Try archery and then indulge in a traditional Bhutanese hot stone bath
  • Discover numerous monasteries in Paro such as Zurig Dzong and Rinpung Dzong
  • Hike from Sang Choekor Buddhist College to Yak
  • Visit The Tiger’s Nest monastery, one of Bhutan’s most famous landmarks perched precariously on a cliff, 900 meters off of the ground
ideal length 7 nights
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Amankora Bumthang

Gangtey, Bumthang & Beyond

    Amankora has created a series of five lodges, providing a circular pilgrimage through the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan‘s breathtaking central and western valleys. The lodges are all unique and allow you to experience the best Bhutan has to offer whilst not compromising on the level of accommodation.

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Amankora Gangtey

Gangtey, Bumthang & Beyond

    Amankora Gangtey is located in the remote Phobjikha (Gangtey) Valley at the foot of the Black Mountains, Amankora Gangtey offers dramatic valley views. A must for nature lovers, this luxurious lodge sits amid one of Bhutan’s most important wildlife reserves – the winter roast of rare black-necked cranes.

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Amankora Paro

Paro, Thimphu & Punakha

    Amankora Paro is hidden among pine trees in Balakha village, half an hour from Paro’s International Airport. Mountain streams run through the property, and it boasts views of the surrounding forest of blue pines, the peaks of Mount Jhomolhari, and the 17th-century Drukyel Dzong, a fortress and Buddhist monastery....

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Amankora Punakha

Paro, Thimphu & Punakha

    Centred on a traditional Bhutanese farmhouse in a peaceful, verdant valley, Amankora Punakha sits amid fruit orchards and peers over rice paddies. Just a short drive north of the impressive 17th-century Punakha Dzong and Puntsho Pelri Palace, the hotel is accessed via a suspension bridge adorned with prayer flags leading...

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Amankora Thimphu

Paro, Thimphu & Punakha

    Amankora has created a series of five lodges, providing a circular pilgrimage through the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan‘s central and western valleys. The lodges are all unique and allow you to experience the best of Bhutan along with luxurious accommodation.

    Amankora Thimphu is a ‘dzong’ inspired building...

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