Amankora

The luxurious Thimphu Lodge of Amankora, located in Bhutan, is built in the style of a traditional dzong fortress. Within reach of the capital's shops and sights, the lodge remains a secluded retreat from which to explore all the city has to offer and the wild Himalayan landscape. Guests can enjoy a hot-oil Ayurvedic head massage, take an archery lesson and discover more about Bhutan's national sport, participate in a private lecture on Bhutan and Buddhism with the Mynak Rinpoche or enjoy the spa facilities including three treatment rooms and a steam room. Amenities include king-size beds, traditional wood-burning stoves and banquette window-seats, the bathrooms feature terrazzo-clad bathtubs and twin vanities.