Amankora
Five lodges across the central and western valleys of Bhutan, from 8 to 24 suites each.
The photograph shows the region, not the hotel.
- Opened
- 2004, according to Wikipedia's list of Aman properties, which credits Kerry Hill with the design
- Paro
- 24 suites and a two-storey spa, in pine forest, within reach of Tiger's Nest; 20 minutes by car from Paro airport
- Thimphu
- 16 suites, in a forest overlooking the capital
- Punakha
- 8 suites, near Punakha Dzong, in a 300-year-old farmhouse with views over rice paddies
- Gangtey
- 8 suites, overlooking the 16th-century Gangtey Goemba monastery
- Bumthang
- 16 suites, next to the Royal Wandichholing Palace
- In our itinerary
- Thimphu (2 nights), Punakha (2 nights) and Paro (3 nights) in the 8-day Bhutan route
What it is
Amankora is not one building but a series of five lodges spread across the central and western valleys of Bhutan. Aman's page lists Paro with 24 suites, Thimphu with 16, Punakha with 8, Gangtey with 8 and Bumthang with 16. Wikipedia lists Amankora as opened in 2004 and designed by Kerry Hill.
That makes the country the hotel. Each lodge sits in a different valley, and a stay across several lodges is a journey as well as a place to sleep.
The three lodges in our itinerary
Our 8-day Bhutan itinerary uses three of the five lodges. Amankora Thimphu, in the forest above the capital, takes two nights. Amankora Punakha, in the valley of the Punakha Dzong, takes two nights, and Aman describes it as set in a 300-year-old farmhouse with views of rice paddies. Amankora Paro, in the valley below Tiger's Nest, takes three nights and is the largest of the five lodges, with 24 suites.
Aman's page does not say how guests move between lodges, so ask how transfers are arranged and whether they are included.
Rooms and the rate
Mr & Mrs Smith lists the cheapest double per night, taxes and fees included, as US$2,380 at Punakha, US$2,320 at Gangtey, US$2,260 at Thimphu and US$2,050 at Bumthang and Paro. Michelin Guide's page says rates begin at US$1,700 a night, shown for single occupancy; that page looks older.
En Primeur Club says Bhutan's Sustainable Development Fee is US$100 per adult per day, charged on top of the lodge rate, and US$50 for children aged six to twelve. Confirm the current fee before you budget, because it is set by the government and not by the lodge.
Who it suits
It suits travellers who want to see Bhutan from a small, high-end lodge and are ready to pay for it, ideally across at least two lodges.
It is a poor fit for a modest budget. The Sustainable Development Fee comes on top of the lodge rate, so check exactly what a quote includes.
| Rate | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest double, from, per night, Paro and Bumthang lodges, taxes and fees includedThimphu US$2,260, Gangtey US$2,320 and Punakha US$2,380 on the same site, for stays in the next 60 days. | About US$2,050 | Mr & Mrs Smith, Amankora Paro Lodge |
| Starting rate quoted by Michelin Guide, per night, single occupancyThe page looks older than the Mr & Mrs Smith figures and does not give a date. | US$1,700 | Michelin Guide, Amankora |
Published prices read on 11 October 2026. They are not quotes: rates change by date, room and availability, and may exclude taxes and service charges. Ask us for a quote for your dates.
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- How are transfers between the lodges arranged, and are they in the quote?
- Does the quoted rate include meals, guided activities and the Sustainable Development Fee?
- Which lodge has the best view for our months?
- How early must we book Paro and Punakha for our dates?
- What are the current rates for our dates, with taxes and service charge?
- Amankora, official site
- Wikipedia, Aman Resorts
- Mr & Mrs Smith, Amankora Paro Lodge
- Michelin Guide, Amankora
- En Primeur Club, Amankora
This page is compiled from the sources above. A detail they did not give is left out, not guessed.
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