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Set in the heart of the lush Bumthang Valley, the Village Lodge is a welcoming guesthouse-style lodge that blends traditional Bhutanese warmth with simple, comfortable comforts. Just outside town, this intimate property has nine thoughtfully appointed rooms with private bathrooms and easy access to gardens and valley views. Village Lodge offers a warm, authentic experience that feels more like a welcoming home than a typical hotel.

Situated in regions beyond the common travel circuit, Sangwa takes guests to the heart of Bhutan, reaching its most pristine villages and untouched natural landscapes. 'Sangwa,' meaning 'hidden' or 'secret,' is privately arranged for each guest. As Bhutan’s highest standard of luxury camping, Sangwa’s structure is non-permanent and operates on 100% renewable energy. The journey to Sangwa Camps is an experience in itself, leading travelers far off the beaten path into the raw beauty and cultural richness of Bhutan, with no hotels in sight. With camps located in Haa, Tsirang, and Gasa, guests connect deeply with the heart and soul of the nation, discovering the Bhutan that few witness. The cornerstone Haa Sangwa Camp spans 10 acres of wild forest, embodying refined luxury through years of thoughtful planning to create a green sanctuary in Bhutan’s untouched wilderness. Entering this hidden retreat—its exact location revealed only to those who arrive—guests are welcomed by Haap villagers with traditional songs and dances as they walk through forested trails. Sangwa has become a point of pride for the entire valley, not only for its secluded beauty but also as a favored sunset gathering spot for villagers, who take joy in witnessing rare performances of ancient Chundu dances, preserved by the valley’s elders who safeguard this cultural treasure. As night falls, Sangwa transforms into an even more magical retreat. Trails subtly light up throughout the forest, guiding guests beneath a sky where the Milky Way casts a soft glow over the mountain walls. The gentle sound of the nearby river blends with the quiet of the night, creating a serene backdrop. Candlelit dinners are served in a cozy Yak Herder’s Hut, while breakfast is savored amidst the ancient remnants of forest ruins, deepening the connection with Bhutan’s timeless landscape. Other experiences include forested massages, riverside hot stone baths and natural cold plunge river baths, after-dark wildlife tracking, tasting Bhutanese whiskey, personalized astrology readings, learning traditional Bhutanese games like archery and darts, yoga sessions, biking through the serene Haa valley, trout fishing, and bamboo crafting with the Doyas—a distinct cultural group in southern Haa. With 85% of its staff from the nearby village, Sangwa Camp has become a pillar for offering local employment while preserving the Haap way of life. Here, guests experience more than just a retreat into nature; they become part of a cultural bridge where the valley’s traditions come alive, and every moment is steeped in the authentic spirit of the Haaps.

Making the most out of his 15 years of experience as a trekking chef in the tourism industry, S.T has come up with what is arguably the most beautiful campsite facility on the banks of the Pho Chhu river in Punakha. Located just below the road leading to Zombi gewog, the campsite is partially hidden by the lush foliage and has the provision to provide both luxury and standard camping experiences to almost 100 guests at once.

Oddiyana Hotel is a carefully planned travel station, a plan to combine the best of hospitality with the perfect views that the glacial valley of Gangtey has to offer. With 22 well maintained rooms, the hotel also has a massive verandah that provides an outlet to sit back, relax and watch the endangered black necked cranes.

Situated right in the middle of Wangtsa Village, Haa, Kinley Wangmo Farmstay is a two storied traditional house with a history spanning over 3 generations and almost 80 years. A family of five run errands around the house, making sure it is maintained and presented exactly as expected by the guests. There is an attachment of a newly built cottage to the house and this serves as an option for the clients who prefer a better accommodation facility and more rooms than what is present in the old house with just 2 rooms. The cottage has 4 rooms and a shared toilet. The Farmstay is situated above the renowned Wangtsa Lhakhang and stands at the end point of the Haa Valley Viewpoint Trail. Various farming activities to be experienced, delicious organic menu to be tasted and a very soothing hot stone bath to be enjoyed, are some of the highlights of this homely farmstay. Upon request, unforgettable cultural programs will be arranged by the proprietor and special lessons on Hoentay making (buckwheat dumplings) will be conducted.

Situated nearby Paro Rinpung Dzong and the National Musuem of Bhutan, Aum Deki Farmhouse overlooks the fertile Paro Valley while it sits in a well maintained traditional rural setting. With five years of operation experience, Aum Deki and her lovely family makes sure every guest is welcomed into their world, treated with utmost care, fed the tastiest of traditional dishes and, departs with the most memorable rural Bhutan experience.

This homestay is run by the Merak village head-person, Phurba, and his wife, Rinchen. Rinchen cooks some of the best food in Eastern Bhutan and eagerly greets her guests each morning with hot tea (butter tea or milk tea, upon your preference), along with a plate of biscuits. The accommodations at this homestay are rather simple, with one-room upstairs that provides floor mattresses and bedding on either side of a bucari stove. There are no western toilets or running water here. However, the family treats their guests with sincere hospitality and you will get a true feeling for how life in Merak is lived during these times.

Aum Choten and her husband, Phurpa Wangdi, offer a basic but comfortable homestay at their house in the heart of Merak Village. You will find Aum Choten's story-telling (and joke-telling!) to be one of the highlights during your trip to Merak.

The Dorji Wangdi and Pema Yongzom homestay currently offers 2 rooms that can be shared amongst 4-5 people, however the couple is also near completion on a separate, adjacent guesthouse that will accommodate 16 people across 8 rooms.

Ngawang Farmstay in Merak is run by the village former head-person and offers a glimpse into a modern-day family lifestyle in a Bhutan village. The homestay is shared with Ngawang’s wife and their children. Guests will find the accommodations rustic, though there is a Western toilet available and additionally, a certain warmth and charm created by the family itself.

Aum Tashi runs a basic homestay in the heart of Merak Village, Eastern Bhutan. Her homestay is conveniently located above the family’s general store and features a western toilet and washing machine for those who might need it during their travels.