Amankora

Suite Privileges Terms

• Mo Chu Suite

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Activities around Amankora

• T R E K S throughout the five valleys cater to all levels of ability. Amankora will tailor a trekking itinerary suited to guests’ preferences and length of stay in Bhutan. Overnight treks can also be organized. In Paro, hike up to the dramatic ruins of Drukyel Dzong and continue on to the Paro Chhu before heading through beautifully-terraced fields of rice and buckwheat with village hamlets dotting a richly-forested backdrop. Follow the trail of one of the most frequented pilgrimages in the Himalaya and hike up to the revered 7th century ‘Tiger’s Nest’ or Taktsang Lhakhang. Drive up Paro Valley with a gradual ascent to the 4,000m Cheli La Pass. The all-day trek offers incredible views of not only the Haa and Paro Valleys, but also the Himalayan backdrop that runs along the border with Tibet. In Punakha hike along the banks of Mo Chhu through terraces of rice, chillies and cabbage, to the Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten, a three-storey monument housing beautiful and complex paintings built by the Queen of Bhutan. Cheri Goemba in Thimphu is a 25-minute hike across one of the Kingdom’s oldest cantilever bridges and up a steep trail. During a stay in Gangtey, soak up the beauty of the Phobjikha Valley with an afternoon stroll. In Tang, an offshoot valley from Bumthang, a short hike to the well-preserved Ugen Choeling Palace reveals cultural treasures within its museum.
• S P I R I T U A L pilgrimages in Bhutan offer guests both a humbling and enriching experience. For a safe pilgrimage through the Kingdom, receive a blessing and light Yak-butter lamps in the secluded Wangditse Lhakhang, and take time to reflect in the tranquillity of the ancient altar room. Visit Cheri Goemba, the first monastery established in Bhutan, and absorb the vibrant spiritual energy of the Goemba’s altar room through reflection or meditation. At the 7th century temple of Kyichu Lhakhang, have a long life blessing and Buddhist name bestowed. For further insight into Buddhism and the spirituality of the Bhutanese people, visit the National Museum, Paro Dzong and Dumtse Lhakhang.
• A R C H E R Y is Bhutan’s national sport, with traditional bamboo to advanced Olympic compound bows in use. Tutors in the art of archery are available as is practice with a traditional bow.
• F I S H I N G was originally introduced to Bhutan by an officer of the British military. A day spent in the river valleys offers anglers an opportunity to enjoy the pristine surroundings while enticing their wily quarries. Bhutan’s rivers are teeming with trout in large part because fish is not a traditional part of the Bhutanese diet. Equipment, guides and licenses can be arranged with advance notice.
• G O L F can be enjoyed at Bhutan’s only official golf course, located in the heart of Thimphu. The rolling nine-hole course is set with a majestic backdrop of the capital’s administrative Tashichoe Dzong and the surrounding mountainscape. Tee times can be arranged by Amankora.
• WHITE WATER RAFTING from September until May is possible in the Punakha Valley.During the earlier part of the season, trips provide an exhilarating ride through the deep river valleys. Later on in the season, the pace is more leisurely with an opportunity to admire the passing wildlife, farms, small villages and occasional dzong.