Lodge
Thimphu, Nepal & Bhutan
Amankora
Amankora Thimphu comprises 16 forest-set suites above Bhutan's capital, one of five lodges in the Amankora network spread across the kingdom's valleys.
Price on request
Lodge · , Bhutan
&Beyond Punakha River Lodge
A six-suite lodge beside the Mo Chu in Bhutan's Punakha Valley, with a private River House and a two-bedroom Family Suite set among forested hills and distant Himalaya peaks.
Overview
Punakha River Lodge sits beside the Mo Chu in Bhutan's Punakha Valley, among paddy fields, forested hills and views toward the Himalaya. It is &Beyond's first fully owned lodge in Asia and brings the group's light-footprint approach to the kingdom. The lodge comprises six Tented Suites, a private River House and a two-bedroom Family Suite, built in handcrafted Bhutanese style using traditional timber construction.
Each of the six Tented Suites is suspended from a traditional Bhutanese timber structure and positioned to ensure privacy. Suites include an en-suite bathroom with both an indoor and an outdoor shower, a star bath and a private verandah. They are intended for couples, with a maximum occupancy of two adults; triple occupancy is permitted only for children aged five and under. The River House offers a private one-bedroom villa for guests wanting additional space, while the two-bedroom Family Suite is designed for families travelling together.
Days at the lodge are built around the rhythm of the river and valley: hikes, temple visits, river adventures, and lunches beneath orange trees. Guests can paddle the Mo Chu, walk the rice terraces, take a traditional hot stone bath, or receive a monk's blessing. Activities included in the rate are morning yoga, mountain biking, archery and darts, and evening cooking classes in a traditional Bhutanese kitchen; rafting, kayaking and spa treatments are available at an additional cost. From May to June and through December 2026, the lodge hosts a Wellness Master in Residence, Vijaya Goyal, offering guests included group wellness sessions and optional one-on-one treatments.
- Rooms
- On request
- Minimum stay
- 1 night
- Check in
- 15:00
- Check out
- 12:00
Why we like it
- Six Tented Suites, a private River House and a two-bedroom Family Suite beside the Mo Chu
- &Beyond's first fully owned lodge in Asia
- Activities included: morning yoga, mountain biking, archery and darts, and evening cooking classes
- Wellness Master in Residence Vijaya Goyal hosts sessions from 15 May to 10 June and 1 to 31 December 2026
- Rafting, kayaking and massage treatments are available at an additional cost
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Rooms & suites
Categories shown for orientation. Your travel advisor will confirm which are available for your dates and recommend the one that suits the trip.
Tented Suite
Six safari-style Tented Suites suspended from a traditional Bhutanese timber structure, positioned for privacy. Each has an en-suite bathroom with an indoor and an outdoor shower, a star bath and a private verandah. Suited to couples; maximum occupancy two adults, with triple occupancy permitted only for children aged five and under.
Up to 2 guestsOne-Bedroom Villa - River House
A private one-bedroom villa set apart from the Tented Suites, offering additional space and seclusion within the lodge grounds.
Up to 2 guestsTwo-Bedroom Villa - Family Suite
A spacious two-bedroom villa designed for families travelling together, offering more room than the Tented Suites.
Up to 2 guests
Amenities
- Private verandah
- Star bath
- Indoor and outdoor shower
- Hot stone bath
- River access
- Traditional Bhutanese kitchen
Reserving through us
Included when your travel advisor confirms this stay
- Daily breakfast for two
- Room upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Property credit or equivalent where the house offers one
- Early check in and late check out on request
- Welcome amenity and your travel agent known to the general manager
Eligible preferred amenities are applied wherever available, subject to the property at the time of stay, and are confirmed in your proposal.
Location
, Bhutan
Lodges beneath the Himalaya, monasteries on the cliff and a kingdom that limits its visitors.
Questions
- How many suites does Punakha River Lodge have?
- The lodge has six Tented Suites, a private one-bedroom River House and a two-bedroom Family Suite.
- What is included in the rate?
- Rates include accommodation, three meals daily, house brand spirits and wines, limited laundry, and activities such as morning yoga, mountain biking, archery and darts, and evening cooking classes. Rafting, kayaking and massage treatments are available at an additional cost.
- Is Punakha River Lodge suitable for families?
- The lodge includes a two-bedroom Family Suite, and Tented Suites may accommodate a third guest if a child is aged five or under.
- What wellness experiences are available at the lodge?
- From 15 May to 10 June and 1 to 31 December 2026, the lodge hosts a Wellness Master in Residence, Vijaya Goyal, offering included group wellness sessions and optional one-on-one treatments at an additional cost.
- What activities can guests do near the lodge?
- Guests can visit Punakha Dzong, the Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten and Chimi Lhakhang, go whitewater rafting on the Mo and Pho Chu rivers, hike to Dochu La Pass or Hokatsho Lake, and try archery or mountain biking.
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