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Six Senses Thimphu
Thimphu, Bhutan · Six Senses · Grand Luxury
Six Senses Thimphu is the capital-valley lodge of Six Senses Bhutan's five-lodge circuit, opened on 1 April 2019 and designed by Habita Architects in rammed earth, local timber and stone. The circuit has 82 suites and villas across Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, Bumthang and Paro.
- 25 rooms
- Opened 2019
- Rooms from 645 sq ft (60 m²)
- Architect: Habita Architects
- Interiors: Six Senses Creative Department
About Six Senses Thimphu
- Six Senses Bhutan opened its first three lodges on the same date, 1 April 2019, with Gangtey and Bumthang added later, forming 82 units across five locations by the Bhutan-experienced Habita Architects of Thailand.
- Each lodge is programmatically assigned to one pillar of Bhutan's Gross National Happiness philosophy: Paro to education and community, Thimphu to physical health, Punakha to sleep, Gangtey to mental wellbeing, and Bumthang to culture.
- Habita Architects specified rammed-earth walls throughout, a technique that acts as thermal mass, passively cooling rooms in summer and retaining heat in winter without mechanical systems.
- Six Senses Gangtey takes its design name 'Traditional Birdwatching Bridge' from the Phobjikha Valley's status as the winter home of rare black-necked cranes migrating from Tibet each October.
- Bhutan's constitution mandates at least 60 percent forest cover, making it the world's only carbon-negative country, a baseline sustainability fact that directly informs Six Senses Bhutan's operational credentials.
History
Six Senses Bhutan is a multi-lodge circuit comprising five intimate lodges perched on hilltops and valleys across Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, Bumthang, and Paro in the Eastern Himalayas. Guests journey through lush forested mountains, ancient monasteries, and prayer flag-draped landscapes, embracing Bhutan's Gross National Happiness philosophy amid pristine, carbon-negative environments. Each lodge offers unique immersion in spirituality, heritage, and wellness.
Six Senses Bhutan debuted on 1 April 2019 with three lodges simultaneously — Thimphu, Punakha, and Paro — designed by Thailand's Habita Architects using rammed-earth walls, local timber, and stone, making it the only luxury multi-lodge circuit in the world where each stop is keyed to a distinct pillar of Bhutan's constitutional Gross National Happiness framework.
Restaurants and bars
- Namkha — Restaurant · Asian and international specialties with Bhutanese dishes
- Ari — Restaurant
- Baa Zam — Restaurant
- Tongtshang — Restaurant
- Jangkho — Restaurant
Amenities
- spa
- heated pool
- yoga/meditation
- prayer pavilion
- boutique
- gym
- hot stone baths
- private pools in villas
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- #17 Top Resorts in the World (2022)
- Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice #2 Resorts in Asia (2022)
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