Amankora

We visited all five lodges during our stay in Bhutan and stayed between 3 and 4 nights in each lodge. We were lucky enough to arrive in Paro on the second day of Bhutan's reopening (after 2 1/2 years of lockdown). The welcome at the Aman Resorts was extraordinarily warm, and throughout the trip we had the feeling that the people of Bhutan were also very happy that tourists were allowed to visit their beautiful country again. Our guide and driver from Aman Resorts accompanied us throughout the trip. Everything was perfectly organized and our wishes regarding the sightseeing and the duration of the excursions were always fulfilled. We were able to plan our daily program and had enough time to enjoy the very beautiful lodges. A very big compliment goes to our guide and driver. The guide has a lot of knowledge about the history, culture, landscape and food in Bhutan. And our driver took us safely, comfortably and confidently from place to place. The entire staff in the lodges is also very attentive, courteous and helpful. I have never experienced a resort where all the staff knew what our preferences were by the second day of the trip. And this knowledge was passed on from lodge to lodge and the staff knew it before we arrived at the next lodge. What we also appreciated was the very efficient housekeeping. As soon as we left our suites, everything was magically put back in place, no matter what time of day or night. The kitchen was also set up to cater to all our needs. Whether it was breakfast, lunch, dinner or a picnic on the way, everything was always perfectly prepared and very tasty. The individual lodges are very different in terms of environment and facilities, but the suites are all identical. My favorite lodge is the Amankora Punakha Lodge. I would recommend travelers to spend at least 3 nights in each lodge so that you have enough time to enjoy the lodges - they are all beautiful. We had an exceptionally interesting and beautiful trip in Bhutan and the Amankoras and would come back anytime.