The Ultimate Amankora Journey
Distilled over the course of almost 20 years, today the seven- to 13-day Amankora Journey offers guests the most comprehensive and soul-stirring experience of the Kingdom. Providing the opportunity to incorporate all five of Amankora’s lodges, it reveals not only Bhutan’s most beautiful and iconic sights, but also the spirit of its people and their culture.
A bespoke adventure, tailored to personal interests and preferences, it draws deeply on Aman’s intuitive understanding of the country, offering the only way to seamlessly experience three to five different valleys in seven or more nights.
Guests can discover the cultural depth of the capital Thimphu, practice archery on the sandy banks of the Mo Chhu River and pause in awe as black-necked cranes soar above Gangtey’s medieval villages.
Explore Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park, one of the country’s most important wildlife sanctuaries, and taste the delights of fertile Bumthang Valley. The kora culminates in a flight back west at Paro’s clifftop Tiger’s Nest.
As well as all meals, picnics and in-house beverages, the seven-day Amankora Journey also includes transfers, daily excursions with a private car, driver and guide, all monument passes and road permits, and a 60-minute holistic massage per person. Those journeying for 10 or more nights also enjoy a traditional herb-infused hot stone bath at Amankora Gangtey from the comfort of a candle-lit potato shed, with dramatic views over the Phobjikha Valley.
Large river stones are heated by woodfire and then deposited in the wooden bathtub, releasing minerals before guests immerse themselves in the healing water. The Ultimate Amankora Journey packs a lifetime worth of experiences into just 13 days and includes one complimentary night in addition to the domestic flight from Bumthang to Paro.
A Tiger’s Odyssey
As remote as Bhutan may feel, it is possible to experience this Himalayan paradise when time is short. Amankora’s three-night Tiger’s Odyssey journey is the perfect introduction to Bhutan, providing a fulfilling, all-round experience of its cultural and natural attractions.
Staying exclusively at Amankora Paro, guests can discover Paro Valley with its verdant rice paddies and idyllic farmhouses by bike, explore the dramatic ruins of the 17th-century Drukyel Dzong and one of the Kingdom’s oldest temples, Kyichu Lhakhang, wander through quaint Paro town sampling momos (local dumplings) and freshly brewed beer, and marvel at the historic treasures of the National Museum.
Days start with open-air yoga, breathing in the fresh pine-scented air and savouring picnics and a farmhouse lunch prepared by a former cook of the royal family.
No trip to Bhutan is complete without visiting the famous Tiger’s Nest, for which this journey is named. Perched cliffside with astounding views, the temple complex was first built in 1692 around the Taktsang Senge Samdup cave where a revered Guru is said to have meditated in the 8th century.
