A handmade showcase of Bhutanese architectural arts, Zhiwa Ling offers authentic Bhutanese hospitality with 21st century comfort and convenience. Nestled on a pine-covered hillside in the Paro Valley, Zhiwa Ling is a truly Bhutanese hotel - designed, owned, and operated by local people. Its traditional structures have hand-carved and intricately painted interiors, the grounds are expansive, and the guest rooms are sunny and large. You'll also find a spa, yoga room, tea house, and modern fitness center on site. Most of our Bhutan tours begin with a stay at Zhiwa Ling, one of our favorite hotels in Bhutan. Hotels of this caliber that are truly Bhutanese can be difficult to find.

Cozy, comfortable, and rustic, friendly Dewachen sits nestled on a peaceful hillside with sweeping views and is always a traveler favorite. Perhaps the most typical Bhutanese hotel we use, Dewachen is in western Bhutan's isolated Phobjikha Valley. Each room has a wood-burning stove (traditional bukhari) to supply heat as the Phobjikha Valley has only limited electricity. The hotel itself overlooks the pine forested valley and affords distant views of endangered black-necked cranes. We unflinchingly recommend Dewachen for the access it provides to the stunning valley below. It's also just a short trip to Gangtey Gompa, a temple that has recently been restored to showcase the work of Bhutan's finest living artisans.

The Taj Tashi is Thimphu's top hotel, with five-star hospitality, style, food, comfort, and location. Part of the international Taj hotel chain, this five-star property is in the center of Thimphu, Bhutan's capital. The hotel blends traditional Bhutanese design with modern elegance. Rooms are well-appointed and the public spaces are quite grand. Some of our guests opt for a more traditionally Bhutanese hotel in Thimphu, but the Taj Tashi is the best choice for those wanting a luxurious hotel.

The Uma is Paro's top hotel offering quiet comfort in a pine-forested setting. The Bhutan property of Como Hotels and Resorts, Uma Paro is a boutique luxury hotel in the city where Bhutan's international airport is located. Uma is welcoming, comfortable, tasteful, courteous, and competent. The hotel prides itself on attention to detail so your stay will be not just relaxing but restorative. Views over the forested hills, fine food and wine, a spa, and a peaceful atmosphere make a stay at Uma truly memorable.

The five Amankora lodges are world-class resorts that offer a perfectly balanced, harmonious, and award-winning stay that you'll long remember. Bhutan's Amankora lodges, part of the internationally acclaimed Aman (peace) resort chain, are the most luxurious hotels in the country. The five Aman Resorts in Bhutan are in Paro, Thimphu, Punakha, Gangtey, and Bumthang. Each of the lodges is designed to compliment traditional Bhutanese architectural styles while maintaining all the comforts and amenities of a world-class hotel. The Amankora properties offer the most comfortable accommodations, best meals, and the most spectacular locations. Whether your pilgrimage to Bhutan is for mental, physical or spiritual rejuvenation, at Amankora you will find your own unique Bhutan experience.

Our tented camps in Bhutan offer trekkers the maximum in trailside comfort: hot meals, sturdy tents, warm comfy sleeping bags, and all the natural splendor of the country's most remote regions. Trekking in Bhutan with GeoEx is done in high style. Trekkers are looked after by top-notch Bhutanese trekking crews who travel ahead of the group to set up camp in the most spectacular locations and then stay behind to break it down and ensure we've left no trace. On most treks, camp is set in a different location each night. Trekkers sleep in tents comfortably outfitted with sleeping bags and pads, and wake up each morning to a piping hot cup of tea or coffee and a delicious, hot, alfresco breakfast - not to mention those stunning Himalayan views!