Amankora Paro
Location
Downstream towards the main settlement of Paro, a side valley leads to the legendary Tiger’s Nest Monastery, perched dramatically 1,000 metres above the valley floor. Revered as Bhutan’s most iconic landmark, it is said Guru Padmasambhava arrived here on the back of a tigress, sanctifying the site.
Accommodation
There are 24 spacious suites here, each designed to emphasise space and calm. Interiors feature king‑size beds, banquette window seating, wood‑burning stoves, and terrazzo‑clad bathtubs. The atmosphere is warm yet understated, with natural timber and clean lines enhancing the sense of the quiet retreat that this place undoubtedly is.
Meals are enjoyed in the peaceful dining room and by the firepit on a terrace overlooking Drukgyel Dzong. Menus blend Bhutanese and Western influences, highlighting seasonal, local ingredients such as yak and Bumthang honey. Simple wooden furniture and soft lighting keep the focus on flavour and place, while the terrace draws in the scent of pines and sweeping valley vistas.
Experiences
- No stay at Amankora Paro is complete without making the journey to the sacred Taktsang Gompa (Tiger’s Nest), Bhutan’s most famous monastery, precariously perched on a cliff high above the valley floor.
- Visit Ta Dzon, an ancient watchtower that has been turned into the national museum. It showcases Bhutanese art, relics and cultural heritage.
- Take part in the symbolic lighting ceremony of 108 butter lamps in Kyichu Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s oldest temples.
- Dine in the forest beneath a Bhutanese ceremonial tent while enjoying a traditional dance and music performance.
- Have a tour of the local farmers’ market in Paro. It’s a wonderful insight into daily life and culture in Bhutan.
- Get your hands into the soil while you help out in the lodge’s kitchen garden. As you learn about the sustainable sourcing of food, you’ll be enjoying some green therapy.
- Mindful activities abound at the lodge. You can take yoga and breathwork classes and then soak away the stress in a Himalayan stone bath.
We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to environmental stewardship. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to environmental stewardship. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to.
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