PAID CONTENT FOR SIX SENSES BHUTAN
PAID CONTENT FOR SIX SENSES BHUTAN
PAID CONTENT FOR SIX SENSES BHUTAN
Six Senses Bhutan THIMPHU, PUNAKHA, GANGTEY, BUMTHANG AND PARO, BHUTAN
IN THE EASTERN HIMALAYAS, BHUTAN IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST ENIGMATIC DESTINATIONS, WHERE TRADITION IS SACRED AND NATURE IS REVERED
Spread across five uniquely designed lodges in Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, Bumthang and Paro, Six Senses Bhutan isn’t a single resort, but a journey across valleys. Guests travel lodge to lodge along the country’s central and western valleys, mirroring the routes locals have taken for centuries. Each valley holds a different rhythm and each lodge unlocks a new layer of Bhutan’s culture, nature and soul.
Begin at the Capital: Six Senses Thimphu — The Palace in the Sky Situated within beautiful apple orchards and young pine forests, Six Senses Thimphu is perched on a hillside south of the town at an elevation of 8,695ft. Spectacular views overlook the 170ft-tall Buddha Dordenma. This location provides a comfortable escape from the bustling capital while remaining close enough to easily access its many attractions. With its grand design, floor-to-ceiling windows and lobby ponds that reflect the changing colours of the clouds, Six Senses Thimphu is affectionately referred to as ‘The Palace in the Sky’.
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Six Senses Punakha — The Flying Farmhouse Amidst the Rice Fields Next, guests descend to Punakha, where warmer air, rice terraces and river beaches greet them. Here, the lodge sits among gardens and the 400-year-old Punakha Dzong, connected by a cantilevered bridge strung across the Mo Chhu River. Just a 15-minute drive north of Punakha’s grand dzong (fortress-monastery), along the Mo Chhu River and nestled several hundred feet above the valley floor at an elevation of 4,595ft, sits Six Senses Punakha. Referred to as ‘The Flying Farmhouse Amidst the Rice Fields’, this charming lodge offers a more rustic chic feel in keeping with the warmer climate of its rural surroundings
Six Senses Gangtey — Traditional Birdwatching Bridge Remote, mystical and set within a huge space, Gangtey feels like stepping into a painting. Known as the winter home of endangered, black-necked cranes, this glacial valley is a protected wildlife
sanctuary. Driving south through Phobjikha Valley past fields dotted with prayer flags and farms, guests arrive to the western slopes of this expansive, bowl-shaped valley where Six Senses Gangtey is positioned to showcase a 180-degree view of its pristine landscape. The lodge is situated directly above the Crane Conservation Centre, and its main building, the ‘Traditional Bird Watching Bridge’, provides the perfect place for crane-spotting in season.
Six Senses Bumthang — The Forest in a Forest Further east lies Bumthang, Bhutan’s cultural and spiritual epicentre. Surrounded by ancient monasteries and apple orchards, this is a region steeped in sacred lore. Set in a pine forest on a hillside above a rushing stream, Six Senses Bumthang was built to immerse guests in the natural beauty of its surroundings, history and traditions, honouring the environment rather than impacting it. As such, the lodge takes its name ‘The Forest in a Forest’ from its setting.
In total, there are eight suites and one two-bedroom villa featuring spacious balconies and calming forest views across the valley.
Six Senses Paro — Stone Ruins The final stop is Paro, home to the legendary Tiger’s Nest Monastery. Perched directly above Paro National Museum at an elevation of 9,412ft, Six Senses Paro enjoys views of the valley and the Himalayan range in the distance. Built on the site of an abandoned 15th-century stone fortress, which inspired the name of the lodge ‘Stone Ruins’, its design incorporates locally cut stone throughout. With stunning views and an expansive outdoor terrace, Six Senses Paro offers some wonderful destination dining experiences, such as the Stone Ruins Dinner. Every step of the Six Senses Bhutan journey is
steeped in sensory richness: the scent of pine, the sound of monks chanting, the sight of untouched skies and the feel of traditional hot stone baths. It’s wellness that goes beyond spas: a return to awareness, rhythm and intention.
Mindful journeys that begin within Six Senses Bhutan’s mindful journeys aren’t put together by roads and itineraries, but by sensations like the cool hush of a pine forest in Bumthang, the first taste of fiery ema datshi (cheese and chilli stew) in Punakha and the sound of monks chanting as dawn breaks over Thimphu’s rooftops. Guests don’t merely move between lodges, they flow through them, each revealing a different layer of Bhutan’s soul and gently inviting a shift in awareness. There’s no pressure to see it all. In fact, the magic
lies in experiencing less but more deeply. One quiet conversation with a local monk. A single hike through silent forest trails. A crane appearing at sunrise. A moment that lingers longer than expected. By the time guests arrive at the final lodge, the
map may look unchanged, but something internal has shifted or recalibrated to a slower pace, a deeper breath, a sharper clarity. This is what Six Senses Bhutan calls a mindful
journey. A carefully choreographed path across the kingdom that’s designed not for escape, but for return.
DON’T MISS Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Paro, followed by a private farmhouse lunch in true Six Senses style
Need to know
KEY FACILITIES • 5 lodges across Bhutan’s valleys • A crafted journey across the Kingdom • Holistic Six Senses Spa and wellness programmes
• Destination dining aligned to Eat With Six Senses
• Local experiences at each lodge
KEY ACTIVITIES • Guided hikes to monasteries & valleys • Meditation, yoga, Sleep With Six Senses & singing bowl therapy
• Cultural immersion with local festivals & villages
• Wildlife observation, including black-necked cranes
GET IN TOUCH
sixsenses.com/bhutan T: +975 2 350 773 E:
reservations-bhutan@sixsenses.com
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