Amankora Western Valleys
A seven-night private Amankora circuit through Bhutan's western valleys, with two-night stays where they matter and a quiet Gangtey interlude.
This seven-night route is the clearest first Amankora journey. It begins with Thimphu's cultural context, slows down in Punakha, crosses into Phobjikha for Gangtey's open valley, and ends in Paro with a protected day for Tiger's Nest. This is an Amankora-based private itinerary planned by Himalayan Locals. Suites, lodge sequence, flights and experiences remain subject to live confirmation. Published Amankora tariffs vary by lodge, season and occupancy, so the final proposal is quoted for your dates rather than shown as a fixed package price.
Journey highlights
- A private lodge-to-lodge journey using named Amankora properties.
- All meals, selected beverages, private touring, permits and monument access included as quoted.
- Seven-night journey benefit: one 60-minute Amankora Holistic Massage per person at Punakha or Bumthang.
- Daily pacing can be adjusted around walks, cultural visits and rest time.
- One itinerary, driver-guide team and local support from arrival to departure.
Itinerary
- Arrive Paro and Drive to Thimphu: Use Thimphu as a cultural orientation: dzong architecture, chortens, museums, crafts, cafes and contemporary Bhutanese city life.
- Thimphu Cultural Day: Use Thimphu as a cultural orientation: dzong architecture, chortens, museums, crafts, cafes and contemporary Bhutanese city life.
- Thimphu to Punakha via Dochula: Cross Dochula Pass and its 108 chortens, then descend into Punakha's warmer river valley and former-capital landscape.