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Amankora

Enter the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan with Amankora, one of luxury resort brand Aman's most unique properties.
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About The Hotel

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 almost 20 years. 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.
INTERNET
  • Public areas: free
    In room: free
CHILDREN POLICY
  • Children are welcome
CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT
  • Check-in: 2 pm
    Check-out: noon
TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSFERS
  • Complimentary car transfer
ROOMS
  • 24 suites and 5 lodges
PARKING
  • Complimentary private parking is available on site
PETS
  • Pets are allowed on request.
SPA AND LEISURE
  • spa
ENTERTAINMENT&FAMILY SERVICES
  • babysitting
  • family rooms
FOOD&DRINK
  • restaurant
  • bar
GENERAL
  • room service
  • free wifi
  • non-smoking rooms
  • facilities for disabled guests

Sustainable Initiatives

Environmental Protection

Exemplifying a spirit-lifting model of high-end, low-impact community-based tourism in the Himalayas. Bhutan is one of the only carbon-negative countries in the world. A nation with 70 per cent forest coverage, the country's sustainability endeavours also include hyper-localising their supply chain, eliminating all traces of plastic bottles, long-term temple restoration, and skill-sharing between tourists and the Bhutanese community. In Bhutan, it is custom to mark special occasions by planting trees. At Amankora, supporting in these efforts is an essential part of daily life, for both the team and Aman guests. Taking guests from one valley to another with experiences in nature, the resort helps guests, many of whom may never have experienced water shortage or droughts, to better understand the environment, and the realities of life for others if water sources are compromised. This outreach has also elicited generous donations for wells and pump systems for local villages from our generous guests. In addition, and to reduce the negative impact bottled water has on our environment, in 2019, the resort installed its own reverse osmosis and four-step filtration systems and introduced refillable glass bottles. The resort also introduced flasks for all team members to enjoy their daily Bhutanese tea without the use single-use coffee cups. In Bhutan, hydropower has overtaken both the agriculture and tourism industries in its contribution to the country’s GDP. The country’s national grid is powered by renewable energy technologies such as solar, wind and bioenergy.

Culture and Conservation

An historic Bhutanese fort built in 1638, the reconstruction of Wangdue Phodrang Dzong has been a labour of love for the local community and Amankora’s maintenance team. In 2012, faulty wiring meant that this important fortress between Punak Tsang Chhu and the Dang Chhu burned down. A great loss for the nation, it has been an honour for Amankora to have assisted the monks with part of the reconstruction process. The year 2021 marked ten years of restoration work, and by late 2022 this significant dzongkhag has finally reached a full restoration. Amankora's craftspeople worked painstakingly with the Ministry of Culture to honour the original architecture and medieval form of the structure, in hope to restore it to its former glory.

Social Responsibility

Amankora’s lodges are connected in so many ways to Bhutan’s institutions, student networks and the wider community. The resort supports a local school through community service with the team participating in several of activities during low season. Amankora guests are also involved with this community service effort, with leading professionals from across the globe sharing their skills and experiences in manifold ways. Examples include leaders from the art world improving the archiving systems in a local museum, financial professionals sharing invaluable advice on accounting, and design and merchandising alumni offering support with e-commerce endeavors.

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Travel Sustainable Measures

  • Water-efficient toilets
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
  • Option to reuse towels
  • The property makes efforts to reduce food waste
  • Single-use plastic stirrers not used
  • Single-use plastic straws not used
  • Single-use plastic bottles not used
  • Single-use plastic cups not used
  • Single-use plastic cutlery/plates not used
  • Wild (non-domesticated) animals are not displayed or interacted with while kept at the property, nor are they harvested, consumed, or sold.
  • Green spaces like (rooftop) gardens at the property
  • Most food provided at the property is locally sourced
  • Most lighting throughout property uses energy-efficient LED bulbs
  • All windows are double-glazed
  • Tours and activities organized by local guides and businesses
  • Provide guests with info about local ecosystems, history, culture, and visitor etiquette
CARBON NEGATIVE

Bhutan: Why It Should Be on Your Eco-Travel Bucket List

Nestled in the eastern Himalayas, Bhutan is an enchanting country known for its stunning scenery and vibrant culture. It is also one of the three nations in the world to have achieved carbon negativity, alongside Panama and Suriname. With a population of around 750,000, this small country is a global leader in sustainable development. Its focus…

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