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Amankora Gangtey Lodge
Phobjikha Valley, Bhutan · Aman · Grand Luxury
Amankora Gangtey Lodge is one of five Kerry Hill-designed lodges spanning Bhutan's Amankora circuit, Aman's first foothold as the kingdom's first-ever licensed international hotel operator, its eight suites looking over the 16th-century Gangtey Goemba monastery, wintering ground for endangered black-necked cranes. Kerry Hill built all five Amankora lodges of rammed earth, timber and stone to echo Bhutanese mountain houses, and they opened in stages between 2004 and 2007.
- 8 rooms
- Rooms from 560 sq ft (52 m²)
- Architect: Kerry Hill Architects
- Interiors: Studio Daminato
About Amankora Gangtey Lodge
- Amankora made Aman the first international hospitality entity permitted to operate in Bhutan, with its five lodges opening progressively from 2004 to 2007.
- All five lodges were designed by the late architect Kerry Hill using rammed earth, timber, and stone to evoke Bhutanese mountain houses.
- The Gangtey lodge's eight suites overlook the 16th-century Gangtey Goemba monastery, a wintering ground for endangered black-necked cranes.
- Entry-level rooms start at 560 sq ft (52 m²).
History
Amankora Gangtey Lodge is one of the five lodges that make up Aman's Amankora circuit across Bhutan's western and central valleys. The Amankora concept saw its first lodges open in 2004 - making Aman the first international hospitality entity permitted to operate in the kingdom - with the collection progressively completed by 2007. All five lodges were designed by the late Australian architect Kerry Hill (Kerry Hill Architects), with interiors by Studio Daminato, using rammed earth, timber and stone to evoke Bhutanese mountain houses 'in spirit'.
The Gangtey lodge sits atop a forested hill in the remote Phobjikha Valley overlooking the 16th-century Gangtey Goemba monastery, within the Black Mountains National Park - a wintering ground for endangered black-necked cranes. It comprises eight suites, each around 52 square metres, with open-plan bedrooms, wood-burning stoves and banquette window seating framing the valley.
Restaurants and bars
- Traditional Potato Shed dining — Restaurant · Authentic Bhutanese cuisine
Experiences
- Traditional Hot Stone Bath — Healing bath in a candle-lit stone hut on a hill, with heated river stones, khempa herb and hot apple cider.
- Dine in a Traditional Potato Shed — Bhutanese meal in a candlelit stone shed warmed by a traditional bukhari wood-burning stove.
- Buddhist Fumigation Ritual — Spiritual cleansing led by a local monk, burning selected herbs in a fumigation stupa.
- Meal Offering at Gangtey Monastery — Shopping with an Amankora family member, then offering a meal to one of 130 monks at the nearby monastery.
- Kitchen Garden Tour — Informal tour led by the gardener of greens, herbs and spices; at harvest, guests gather potatoes for the chef.
- Visit the Community School — Visit to the local Phobjika school of over 100 children to observe education and meet students.
Amenities
- Safe in each suite
- Movement & Mindfulness: Yoga (60 | 90 min), Chakra Balancing (70 min)
- Traditional hot stone bath
- Kitchen garden tour
- Buddhist fumigation ritual
- Guided yoga
- Kitchen garden tour with harvest and chef-prepared dish
- Buddhist fumigation ritual led by a local monk
- Meal offering at Gangtey Monastery with accompanied shopping
- Visit to community school
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