Luxury Lodges & Resorts (5-Star)

Uncompromising Elegance Amidst Himalayan Splendour

For those seeking the highest standards of comfort, service, and amenities, Bhutan hosts several internationally acclaimed luxury lodges and resorts. These properties often feature exquisite design blending modern luxury with Bhutanese architectural influences, stunning locations with panoramic views, world-class dining, comprehensive spa and wellness facilities, and impeccable, personalized service.

• Examples: Renowned international brands like Aman (Amankora lodges scattered across valleys), Six Senses (multiple lodges forming a circuit), and COMO (Uma Paro and Uma Punakha) have established a significant presence. There are also exceptional Bhutanese-owned luxury properties offering unique character and hospitality.

• Best Suited For: Luxury travelers, honeymooners, wellness seekers, those prioritizing premium comfort and amenities.

• Manifest Bhutan Selection: We partner with the finest luxury properties, ensuring they meet our stringent standards for quality, service, and guest experience. We can design itineraries based entirely around these lodges or incorporate them selectively into a broader journey.

Boutique & Comfortable Hotels (3-Star & 4-Star)

Charming Comfort and Bhutanese Hospitality

Bhutan boasts a growing number of excellent Bhutanese-owned and managed hotels that fall into the comfortable 3-star and 4-star categories. These properties offer a wonderful blend of modern amenities, traditional Bhutanese aesthetics, warm hospitality, and often, convenient locations. While not as opulent as the 5-star resorts, they provide clean, comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, good dining options, and attentive service. Many possess unique character and charm, reflecting local architectural styles and decor.

• Characteristics: Comfortable en-suite rooms, reliable heating/cooling, Wi-Fi (can be variable), restaurants serving Bhutanese and international dishes, friendly local staff.

• Best Suited For: Most travelers seeking a comfortable and authentic base for exploration, cultural immersion journeys, adventure travelers (pre/post trek).

• Manifest Bhutan Selection: We have carefully vetted and selected a portfolio of the best hotels in this range across Bhutan, prioritizing cleanliness, service quality, location, and overall value. This is the standard level included in most non-luxury Manifest Bhutan journeys, always ensuring the best available in each location.

Traditional Farmstays & Homestays

Authentic Immersion in Rural Bhutanese Life

For a truly immersive cultural experience, consider incorporating a stay at a traditional Bhutanese farmstay or homestay (available in certain regions). This offers a unique opportunity to live alongside a local family, share home-cooked meals, observe daily life and farming practices, and experience the legendary warmth of Bhutanese hospitality firsthand. Accommodations are simple but clean and welcoming.

• Characteristics: Basic private rooms within a family home, shared bathroom facilities (often traditional style), authentic home-cooked meals eaten with the family, opportunity for genuine interaction.

• Best Suited For: Cultural enthusiasts, travelers seeking deep immersion, those willing to trade luxury amenities for authentic connection.

• Manifest Bhutan Selection: We partner with specific families known for their hospitality and suitable facilities, ensuring a positive and respectful experience for both guests and hosts. Farmstays are typically incorporated for one or two nights within a broader itinerary and require an open mind and adventurous spirit.

Camping Accommodations

Winter (December, January, February)

Camping in Bhutan ranges from wilderness trekking tents to semi-permanent eco-campsites. These accommodations are typically part of multi-day treks or guided outdoor experiences. Tents are pitched in scenic spots — alpine meadows, forest clearings, or near sacred lakes — and meals are prepared by support staff or guides.

Camp setups are handled by experienced trekking teams who provide tents, bedding, and meals. While the facilities are basic, they are thoughtfully prepared to ensure comfort and safety in harsh terrain. A typical camp includes sleeping tents, a dining tent, kitchen setup, and sometimes even a toilet tent. Meals are freshly cooked on-site by support staff, and most nights end with warm tea, a quiet fire, and an open sky filled with stars.

There’s no Wi-Fi, no phone signal, and no distractions — just fresh mountain air and raw, untouched beauty. This style of accommodation appeals to trekkers, spiritual seekers, photographers, and those who want to experience Bhutan’s wild side without compromising safety or cultural respect.

Manifest Bhutan partners with experienced local guides and certified trekking operators to offer safe, eco-conscious camping experiences. Some of our top recommended routes with camping accommodations include the Jomolhari Trek, known for dramatic Himalayan peaks; the Druk Path Trek, which connects Paro and Thimphu through pine forests and lakes; the Dagala Thousand Lakes Trek, offering high-altitude serenity and solitude; and the culturally rich Merak–Sakteng Trek in eastern Bhutan, where campsites are placed near traditional Brokpa villages.