Circular Himalayan Pilgrimage Across Five Sacred Valleys
Amankora derives its name by combining aman, the Sanskrit word for peace, with kora, meaning circular pilgrimage in Dzongkha, the national language of Bhutan. Scattered across the central and western valleys of this enigmatic Himalayan kingdom, Amankora’s five lodges offer an unprecedented journey of discovery and tranquility.
From the pine-scented valley of Paro and the cultural heartbeat of Thimphu to the subtropical orange orchards of Punakha, the glacial alpine heights of Gangtey, and the spiritual temples of Bumthang, each lodge is an architectural sanctuary designed to harmonize seamlessly with its surroundings. Guests travel accompanied by a dedicated Bhutanese guide and private chauffeur, experiencing the kingdom's profound Gross National Happiness philosophy firsthand.
Each suite features natural rammed-earth or stone walls, timber furnishings, terrazzo soaking tubs, and traditional wood-burning bukhari stoves creating an intimate mountain refuge.
560 sq ft
Hidden in a blue-pine forest 30 minutes from Paro Airport. Features rammed-earth walls, wood-burning bukhari stove, terrazzo soaking tub, and views toward the ruins of 17th-century Drukgyel Dzong.
560 sq ft
Built with traditional white-washed stone in the high-altitude Motithang forest near the royal capital. High ceilings, soaring wood finishes, bukhari stove, and views of prayer-flag-strewn ridges.
560 sq ft
Reached by crossing a suspension bridge over the Mo Chhu River. Centered around a 300-year-old Je Khenpo farmhouse with heated infinity pool, rice field terraces, and mild subtropical climate.
560 sq ft
Perched high above the wide, rolling glacial floor of the Phobjikha Valley near the 16th-century Gangtey Goempa monastery. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows with binoculars for crane spotting.
560 sq ft
Located in the Choekhor Valley adjacent to the historic 19th-century Wangdichholing Royal Palace and apple orchards. Known as the spiritual cradle of Bhutan with ancient monasteries and temples.
Experience the authentic culinary traditions of Bhutan: fiery chili and yak cheese stews, wild mountain mushrooms, fresh buckwheat, and Himalayan river trout paired with exceptional international vintages.
Featuring an airy outdoor timber deck and communal salon lined with traditional Bhutanese artifacts, serving fresh yak dairy, organic valley vegetables, Himalayan trout, and Western fine dining.
Housed within the restored 300-year-old royal farmhouse, offering alfresco dining amidst orange trees and organic produce freshly picked from surrounding valley gardens.
An open-air terrace perched high above the Phobjikha Valley, offering steaming bowls of traditional thukpa noodle soup, wood-fired grills, and spiced butter teas served around roaring fire pits.
Exclusive private dining experiences arranged by your dedicated guide and chef—from candlelit banquets inside ancient fortress courtyards to private picnics beside glacial streams.
Essential information on Signature VIP privileges, multi-valley itineraries, flight access, and cultural protocols in Bhutan.
When booking through Vincent Vacations, guests receive complimentary daily full breakfast for two guests per bedroom, a USD $100 spa services credit per room per stay at Aman Spa, priority suite upgrade upon arrival (subject to availability), flexible early check-in and late check-out privileges, and personalized multi-valley pilgrimage planning.
Amankora consists of five distinct luxury lodges located across Bhutan's western and central valleys: Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, and Bumthang. Guests typically design a multi-night circular pilgrimage (kora) staying 2 to 3 nights at each lodge, traveling with a private dedicated Bhutanese guide and chauffeur throughout their entire journey.
Amankora Paro Lodge is situated just 20 minutes from the trailhead to Tiger’s Nest (Paro Taktsang), which clings dramatically to a cliff 3,000 feet above the valley floor. Amankora arranges early-morning private hikes with dedicated guides, walking sticks, hydration, and a scenic private picnic breakfast along the mountain trail.
Each Amankora lodge features a dedicated Aman Spa offering traditional Bhutanese Dotsho (hot stone baths) infused with wild Artemisia herbs and river stones heated over open fires, herbal poultice massages, guided meditation sessions, and steam rooms.
Travel to Bhutan requires an entry visa and the Bhutanese Sustainable Development Fee (SDF), which your Vincent Vacations travel advisor arranges seamlessly. Direct flights on Drukair or Bhutan Airlines operate into Paro International Airport (PBH) from Bangkok, Delhi, Singapore, Kathmandu, and Kolkata.
Enjoy exclusive Signature Travel Network inclusions: daily breakfast for two, $100 spa credit, room upgrade priority, and dedicated concierge itinerary planning.