Gangtey Lodge - Bhutan
Bhutanese folktales have been passed on orally for generations. You can find these tales of wisdom on your pillow each night at the Gangtey Lodge. An old traditional farmhouse that Khin, Brett and Yeshey have restored to its original state in the remote Pobjhika valley. They named this boutique luxury hotel, after the town where it is situated.
It’s 12 suites are elegantly decorated in the vernacular style on two floors and offer spectacular views of the valley which is also the place of refuge for the very rare black-necked cranes. There’s no Spa, but the lodge will set one up for you upon request. In your room. Certainly not to be missed. Chic yet unusual.
Things to do
Find spirituality through morning prayers at the Shedra (Monks College
Join a meditation class with the Lama at the 17th century Gangtey Goenpa (monastery)
Spend your day at the neighbourhood farm.
Engaging in a game of archery and darts (Bhutan’s national sports).
Head to the timber and stone bathhouse complete with a traditional Bhutanese wooden tub filled with mineral-rich water and placed next to the huge glass windows that capture panoramic views of the peaceful valley below.
Head out for a chance to spot the world’s rarest migratory birds – the Black-Necked Crane as it stops through the valley on its journey from Tibet.
Savour mouth-watering feasts served on copper plates using the finest produce such as homegrown vegetables and local yak meat.
Fly to Paro by Druk Air flight from Delhi or Kolkata and take helicopters to get to Gangtey Valley.
