Six Senses Thimphu Bhutan
Thimphu, Bhutan
Thimphu is one of a cluster of lodges that make up this multi-site hotel, all of which perch in the west and central valleys of the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. It’s the largest and also the highest, perched at a soaring 8,695 feet, earning itself the moniker the ‘Palace in the Sky’. Views are otherworldly, of prayer flags fluttering in the wind, the city’s huge golden buddha and forests dotted with ancient monasteries and cliffside lhakhangs (temples). It’s a panorama you can enjoy from any one of the 25 wood-panelled villas and suites, decked out with bukharis (traditional wood-burning stoves) and antique-washed rugs. This is soul-searching territory, whether you’re meditating around the ornamental pond as the sun rises, hiking one of the trails that crisscross this part of the world or partaking in a butter lamp lighting ceremony as dusk falls. Back at the lodge, sink into the serenity of the world-class spa, before feasting at wooden tables on a wellness-leaning menu that centres around freshly-grown, just-caught and recently-foraged ingredients. Don’t pass up on the opportunity to practice a little archery in the garden – it is the national sport, after all.
Key Information
- Rooms: 25
- Starting Rate: $1826
- High Season: March-May September-October
- Dining: Namkha
- At the Hotel: Swimming pool, gym, yoga, hiking, archery
- 975 2 350 773
- Visit Six Senses Thimphu Bhutan's Website
Location
Chunimeding Babesa Chang Gewog, Thimphu, 11001
