A LUXURIOUS PROPERTY CLOSE TO THE MYSTICAL MONASTERY
In a secluded coconut grove just above a private, crescent-shaped beach, Aman’s first ever resort is nothing short of a tranquil, tropical oasis. First opened in 1988, the Amanpuri – Sanskrit for ‘peaceful place’ – has stone steps leading down to the soft sands of Pansea Beach, where kayaks, paddleboards and the mesmerising Andaman Sea await. Its Thai-style pavilions and luxurious villas are dispersed among the coconut palms, their tall triangular roofs peeping through the swaying canopy. Some have infinity plunge pools, while others come with spacious salas for capturing the magical sunsets. The Ayutthaya-inspired architecture is redolent of ancient Thailand.
Apart from a gorgeous private beach, Amanpuri spoils its guests with floodlit tennis courts, plentiful water sports and a spa that specialises in individual wellness immersion programmes. Its exceptional restaurants offer cuisines ranging from South American to Japanese, and no less than five beautiful golf courses are within easy reach.
Amankora Punakha Lodge
Amankora Punakha Lodge, at a glance
- All Amankora’s Lodges have been created to encourage you to experience the rich cultural heritage and stunning topography of Bhutan, whilst discovering inner peace and comfort
- Amankora Punakha has just twelve suites set in a divine lime grove with far-reaching views across rice fields and the valley
- Open plan lounges and bedrooms, Bukhari wood-burning stoves, terrazzo-clad baths, separate showers and conveniences
For leisure and pleasure
- Amankora Punakha offers the unrivalled spa – with soothing and replenishing treatments, steam room and yoga/meditation rooms – that is found in all Amankora lodges
- The spa is further complemented by an authentic traditional tea pavilion
- Excursions to Punakha Dzong, Bhutan’s most impressive fortified monastery set on the banks of the Pho Chhu and Mo Chhu Rivers
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