Gangtey Lodge Bhutan

"CN Gold List 2025 5*| From $550 (off peak), $1K (peak) 12 rooms Nestled near a cluster of farmhouses on one of Bhutan's endless rolling hillsides, Gangtey Lodge offers an ideal springboard to Himalayan adventures—and, though you can reasonably look forward to its small luxuries at day's end, its remote location offers the ultimate antidote to your over-stimulated life. The retreat's 12 guest rooms, each with their own cozy fireplace and spacious private bathroom, reflect the region's rich cultural heritage with warm fabrics and earthen tones. Additionally, all guest rooms command sweeping views of the valley below and of the Gangtey Goenpa (the monastery), just a five-minute walk away. Heated hand-cut stone floors and deep bathtubs next to wood burning stoves can easily account for a long, languorous morning. At the main lodge, which overlooks the valley, keep an eye out for local artwork and the monastic-influenced design sense—see the murals and carvings created by local artists and masons reflecting images and landscapes from the valley."