Places in Bhutan
Discover the best of Bhutan, from unforgettable stays and local flavours to inspiring experiences and so much more. Explore our growing collection of guides and find your next favourite.
Amankora
Bhutan
Hike to Paro Taktsang, the Tiger's Nest monastery
Bhutan
Amankora Dining
Bhutan
Namkha
Bhutan
Explore Punakha Dzong's riverside courtyards
Bhutan
Six Senses Bhutan
Bhutan
Walk through the Punakha Valley's villages
Bhutan
COMO Uma Paro
Bhutan
Bukhari
Bhutan
Discover traditional crafts in Thimphu
Bhutan
COMO Uma Punakha
Bhutan
Bhutanese Farmhouse Kitchen
Bhutan
Gangtey Lodge
Bhutan
Gangtey Lodge Restaurant
Bhutan
Cross Dochula Pass and visit its chortens
Bhutan
Chig-ja-gye
Bhutan
Pemako Thimphu
Bhutan
Explore the sacred valleys of Bumthang
Bhutan
Pemako Punakha
Bhutan
Watch black-necked cranes in Phobjikha in season
Bhutan
Alfresco
Bhutan
Latest Recipe
Bhutan
Le Méridien Thimphu
Bhutan
Experience a local festival when dates align
Bhutan
Alchemy House at Pemako Punakha
Punakha, Bhutan
Alchemy House occupies a traditional building within Pemako Punakha, connecting a restaurant meal to the architecture and landscape of one of Bhutan’s greenest valleys. The house provides a more intimate setting than a conventional resort dining room, with its heritage character giving the food a natural context. The surrounding hills and cultivated land reinforce the sense of place. Bhutanese cooking is the focus, introducing diners to the country’s combination of chillies, cheese, grains and seasonal vegetables. Familiar national dishes sit alongside regional preparations, allowing the meal to explore more than a single emblematic speciality. Staff explanations are useful where ingredients or methods are unfamiliar, particularly when choosing the balance of heat across several dishes. The restaurant works well as a deliberate part of a Punakha stay, rather than simply a convenient hotel meal. Its setting encourages time at the table and attention to the house itself. Arrange dining in advance, mention dietary requirements and ask which preparations most closely reflect the valley and the season.
Le Méridien Paro, Riverfront
Bhutan
Try a traditional farmhouse hot-stone bath
Bhutan
Zhiwa Ling Heritage
Bhutan
Taste Bhutanese dishes with a local host
Bhutan
Lingka Restaurant
Bhutan