Experience the pristine, Buddhist heritage through monastery and ancient temples, Himalayan journey of Bhutan Kingdom. Amankora

2021/03/18

Experience the pristine, Buddhist heritage through monastery and ancient temples, Himalayan journey of Bhutan Kingdom. Amankora

The first resort in Bhutan and with five lodges across its central and western valleys, Amankora has been a part of this legendary Buddhist Kingdom for 17 years. Spacious lodges with interiors designed by acclaimed architect Kerry Hill

Dedicated to providing an unparalleled experience of this pristine, year-round destination – one of the happiest places in the world – Amankora’s five lodges are each a sanctuary designed to complement its uniquely beautiful setting

Source: Aman Resorts / Amankora

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Aman travellers have unparalleled access to the Buddhist heritage of Bhutan via monastery visits and guided hikes to ancient temples. Clinging to a near-sheer rock face 900 metres above the valley floor, and reached from Aman Paro, the most celebrated of these is the legendary 7th-century Tiger’s Nest monastery. Explore Punakha Dzong, one of the country’s oldest; the colourful,17th-century Gangtey Goemba; and, near Thimphu, Pangri Zampa, the 16th-century astrology school, and nearby Cheri Goemba.

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Amankora Bhutan buddha statue The Buddha Dordenma, one of the world's tallest Buddha statues.

Amankora’s Lodges are all closely interwoven with the everyday life of the neighbouring monasteries, and opportunities abound for monks and guests to interact and learn from each other. Visiting monks frequently lead events, including lectures on Buddhism from the lama Mynak Trulku at Amankora Thimphu, and intimate meditation classes from some of most revered spiritual leaders in Bhutan.

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Each year, thousands of endangered black-necked cranes touch down in the Phobjikha Valley for the winter. The return of Bhutan’s beloved bird is celebrated with an exuberant festival of song and dance at Gangtey Goemba. Life in the kingdom infields to the rhythm of such celebrations, with every monastery and temple holding at least one festival, or tsechu, every year. The biggest and most memorable include the events in Paro and Thimphu, which attract thousands of costumed revellers.

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Archery – or 'Da' – has been Bhutan's official for five decades, but the importance of the bow and arrow has been celebrated in the country's myths for thousands of years. Join the ever-passionate audience at one of the frequent archery tournaments on the festival calendar, or arrange a personal class at Amankora Thimphu and learn how to master the bow.

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Aman is peace in Sanskrit; kora means a circular pilgrimage, in Dzongkha, the national language. In Amankora’s five lodges in the five valleys of Bhutan, you are watched over by forests and mountains, lulled by the quiet rush of sloping streams; steeped in the Buddhist ways, rural customs and culinary traditions of this Himalayan kingdom.

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Experience the pristine, Buddhist heritage through monastery and ancient temples, Himalayan journey of Bhutan Kingdom. Amankora

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