Bumthang, Bhutan
Six Senses Bumthang
The peace and wisdom of the trees and the sound of the river are what await you at Six Senses Bumthang. It’s an immersive experience of the forest, with gorgeous timber everywhere, including the tree in the courtyard at the heart of each suite.
The peace and wisdom of the trees and the sound of the river are what await you at Six Senses Bumthang. It’s an immersive experience of the forest, with gorgeous timber everywhere, including the tree in the courtyard at the heart of each suite.
The peace and wisdom of the trees and the sound of the river are what await you at Six Senses Bumthang. It’s an immersive experience of the forest, with gorgeous timber everywhere, including the tree in the courtyard at the heart of each suite.
The peace and wisdom of the trees and the sound of the river are what await you at Six Senses Bumthang. It’s an immersive experience of the forest, with gorgeous timber everywhere, including the tree in the courtyard at the heart of each suite.
Location
Six Senses Bumthang – known as “the forest within a forest” and the easternmost of Six Sense’s five Bhutan lodges – sits hidden in a pine forest resting beside the trout-filled Bumthang Chhu River.
The approach is a memorable journey through terraced farmland, deep valleys and mist‑wrapped mountain passes, where sightings of yaks, deer, wild boar and rare pheasants are common. Travellers pass the majestic Trongsa Dzong and descend into the Chumey Valley, famed for its vibrant Yathra weaving, before arriving at this tranquil woodland sanctuary.
Bumthang, translating as 'beautiful field', has Bhutan’s highest concentration of sacred historic sites.
The approach is a memorable journey through terraced farmland, deep valleys and mist‑wrapped mountain passes, where sightings of yaks, deer, wild boar and rare pheasants are common. Travellers pass the majestic Trongsa Dzong and descend into the Chumey Valley, famed for its vibrant Yathra weaving, before arriving at this tranquil woodland sanctuary.
Bumthang, translating as 'beautiful field', has Bhutan’s highest concentration of sacred historic sites.
Accommodation
An eco‑conscious forest sanctuary, Six Senses Bumthang has eight suites and one two‑bedroom villa, all crafted from hemlock and pine that blend seamlessly inside and out. Each suite is built around its own private courtyard tree, creating a sense of natural immersion and effortless “indoor forest bathing.”
Spacious balconies open onto panoramic valley and forest views, while warm, minimalist interiors feature soft woods, clean lines and a calming, cocoon‑like atmosphere. The two‑bedroom villa adds generous living spaces and its own private spa treatment facilities for deeper seclusion.
Spacious balconies open onto panoramic valley and forest views, while warm, minimalist interiors feature soft woods, clean lines and a calming, cocoon‑like atmosphere. The two‑bedroom villa adds generous living spaces and its own private spa treatment facilities for deeper seclusion.
Communal areas are intimate and inviting, including a library, a serene lounge living room, and spaces designed for quiet reflection. The spa and wellness centre offers hot‑stone bath facilities, treatment rooms and holistic therapies rooted in Bhutanese well‑being traditions.
Dining centres on the all-day Tongtshang, where the chef celebrates local ingredients such as buckwheat, honey, barley, hazelnuts, mushrooms and freshwater algae. Expect authentic Bhutanese dishes, from yak cheese to pumpkin curry, alongside thoughtful international options.
Sunset refreshments on the deck and inventive cocktails at the living‑room bar, like the pine‑syrup Blazing Baab Chu, add to the lodge’s warm, convivial spirit. Breakfasts are equally memorable, featuring turmeric lattes, Szechuan‑broth noodles and Bhutanese comfort classics.
Dining centres on the all-day Tongtshang, where the chef celebrates local ingredients such as buckwheat, honey, barley, hazelnuts, mushrooms and freshwater algae. Expect authentic Bhutanese dishes, from yak cheese to pumpkin curry, alongside thoughtful international options.
Sunset refreshments on the deck and inventive cocktails at the living‑room bar, like the pine‑syrup Blazing Baab Chu, add to the lodge’s warm, convivial spirit. Breakfasts are equally memorable, featuring turmeric lattes, Szechuan‑broth noodles and Bhutanese comfort classics.
Experiences
- Visit Tamzhing Lhundrup Lhakhang, don the traditional iron cloak and circle the 16th‑century temple three times in a symbolic act of purification.
- Pay homage at Membertsho (Burning Lake), where the ‘second Buddha’ Pema Lingpa famously emerged from the water with a still‑lit lamp and sacred treasures.
- Share tea with the sisters at Pema Choling Nunnery, then continue into the remote Tang Valley to explore Ogyen Choling Manor.
- Explore Kurjey Lhakhang, one of Bhutan’s most sacred 8th‑century temples, rich with spiritual history and legend.
- Ride on horseback to Ogyen Choling Manor, travelling through peaceful fields and traditional villages in the Tang Valley. Look out for five colours of prayer flags, each representing a different virtue.
- Hike to Padseling Goemba, a hilltop fortress offering sweeping views and a serene atmosphere for quiet reflection.
- Join archery lessons, mushroom‑foraging walks or perhaps visit the Panda brewery, discovering local flavours, crafts and the rhythms of everyday Bumthang life.
Positive Impact
We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. 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 anti-poaching. 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.
Environment
Sustainability is the foundation for everything at Six Senses, reflected through the management of energy, water, waste, purchasing and chemical usage and engagement with local communities. Six Senses are passionate about preserving the world’s only carbon-negative country.
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