Six Senses Bumthang
Location
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
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.
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.
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.
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