The Hotel’s Window

Virtually unknown to the world before 2003, the enchanting Gangtey Valley was put on the map of dreamful Asian travel destinations thanks to Khin Omar Win and Brett Melzer, who envisioned the creation of an extraordinary lodging experience in consonance with the highly-regarded Bhutanese hospitality. Years later, Gangtey Lodge was opening its doors and portraying scenic vistas of the Phobjikha glacial valley, from which one can only be distracted by the occasional black-necked crane flying by or gentle interactions with the warm-hearted staff.

A Visual Tour of GANGTEY LODGE

Images by Ken Spence

Insider’s Knowledge

Who would be better to speak to and learn more about Gangtey Lodge if not co-founder Khin Omar Win? Here’s what she had to share regarding this one-of-a-kind, 12-roomed Bhutanese ‘Farmhouse’ that has been appointed as one of the 100 most incredible hotels in the world.

Hotel’s Location

Placed in central Buthan, Asia, the Gangtey Lodge is one of those places we are thankful for being so remote; after all, that makes it a much-appreciated, virtually undisturbed retreat. Getting to the lodge requires flying into Paro Airport, where international links to cities like Bangkok, Kathmandu, Kolkata, and Delhi are available. From Paro, the driving journey takes about 5 hours, which includes stops in scenic spots for picture-perfect moments. Alternatively, guests can take a helicopter flight from Paro, reducing the travel time to no more than 30 minutes.