Punakha River Lodge
Set in the splendid scenery of the Punakha Valley
About The Hotel
Boasting uninterrupted views of the Himalaya, idyllically set on the banks of the Mo Chu river, the lodge rewards guests with direct river access. Soft tranquil notes from the flowing perennial stream can be heard from the lodge’s suites and villas, while extraordinary mountain views can be seen in the distance.
Intricately built and delicately furnished, the lodge draws inspiration from its natural surrounds and combines traditional Bhutanese style with a unique twist, in perfect harmony with its surrounding terrain. Unrivalled luxury with a light footprint, this is &Beyond’s first lodge in the magnificent Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan.
A unique early-morning adventure, the lodge offers easy access to the Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten (only a 45-minute hike from the lodge along the river) – a major drawcard for travellers. Other attractions in the area include the famed Punakha Dzong, as well as the Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang Nunnery.
Intricately built and delicately furnished, the lodge draws inspiration from its natural surrounds and combines traditional Bhutanese style with a unique twist, in perfect harmony with its surrounding terrain. Unrivalled luxury with a light footprint, this is &Beyond’s first lodge in the magnificent Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan.
A unique early-morning adventure, the lodge offers easy access to the Khamsum Yuelley Namgyal Chorten (only a 45-minute hike from the lodge along the river) – a major drawcard for travellers. Other attractions in the area include the famed Punakha Dzong, as well as the Sangchhen Dorji Lhuendrup Lhakhang Nunnery.
INTERNET
- Public areas: free
In room: free
CHILDREN POLICY
- Children are welcome
CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT
- Check-in: 3 pm
Check-out: noon
TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSFERS
- Subject to supplement
ROOMS
- 6 tents and 3 villas
PARKING
- No parking available
PETS
- Pets are not allowed
SPA AND LEISURE
- outdoor pool
- spa
ENTERTAINMENT&FAMILY SERVICES
- family rooms
FOOD&DRINK
- restaurant
- bar
GENERAL
- room service
- free wifi
- non-smoking rooms
- air conditioning
- facilities for disabled guests
Sustainable Initiatives
Sustainable Initiatives
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
- Water cooler/dispenser
- Single-use shampoo, conditioner, and body wash bottles not used
- Single-use plastic stirrers not used
- Single-use plastic straws not used
- Single-use plastic cutlery/plates not used
- Single-use plastic cups not used
- Wild (non-domesticated) animals are not displayed or interacted with while kept at the property, nor are they harvested, consumed, or sold.
- Most food provided is organic
- Green spaces like (rooftop) gardens at the property
- Bicycle parking
- Bicycle rental
- Most food provided at the property is locally sourced
- Most lighting throughout property uses energy-efficient LED bulbs
- Offsets a portion of their carbon footprint
- 100% renewable electricity used throughout
- Tours and activities organized by local guides and businesses
- Local artists are offered a platform to display their talents
- Provide guests with info about local ecosystems, history, culture, and visitor etiquette
- Invests a percentage of revenue back into community projects or sustainability projects
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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