About this hotel
General information
Six Senses Bumthang is built as a forest within a forest: the easternmost lodge of the brand’s Bhutan collection, tucked into pine woods above a babbling, trout-filled stream. Hemlock and pine carry from the facades into the rooms, and each of the eight suites wraps around a private courtyard with its own tree planted at the centre, so forest bathing begins without leaving the suite. Every window looks out over the trees and across the valley.
Bumthang is often called the spiritual heartland of Bhutan, four valleys of forest, rivers and villages scattered with ancient temples and monasteries. The lodge keeps to a small scale, with eight suites and a two-bedroom villa, a restaurant, a living room, a library and a spa with a hot stone bath, and makes a quiet base for exploring them. It is often combined with the other Six Senses lodges in Bhutan on a journey through several valleys.
Location
The lodge sits among blue pines close to the Chamkar Chhu river in Bumthang, the gateway to eastern Bhutan. The drive from Gangtey is a memorable one, passing terraced farmland and cliff-perched farmhouses, then Trongsa, the Yotong La pass and the Chumey valley, known for its yathra wool weaving; yak herds are a common sight along the way. The lodge arranges transfers with a driver, and helicopter charters from Paro airport can be booked.
Spa
Six Senses Spa Bumthang has two single treatment rooms and hot stone bath facilities. Yoga classes and guided meditation are also on offer.
Sports & leisure
The lodge plans outings across the Bumthang valleys:
- Kurjey Lhakhang, one of the most revered temples in Bhutan
- a horseback ride to Ogyen Choling Manor in the lovely Tang valley
- an early start for the Burning Lake, Membartsho
- morning tea with the nuns of Pema Choling
- a hike up to the hilltop Padseling Goemba
- yoga and guided meditation at the lodge
For children
Families can join the Grow With Six Senses programme, with activities put together by the lodge’s specialists, and babysitting is available on request.
Restaurants & bars
The all-day restaurant seats 24 inside and 12 outdoors. Evenings start with light refreshments on the deck as the sun goes down, followed by a traditional Bhutanese dinner, and there is a 24-seat living room and a library for lingering afterwards.
Rooms
Eight 93 m² suites and a 259 m² two-bedroom villa all have generous balconies facing the forest and the valley. Each suite also has its own inner courtyard with a tree.
Each suite and the villa have a Naturalmat organic bed with Beaumont and Brown linen, a wood-burning bukhari stove, an espresso machine and tea and coffee, a TV, Wi-Fi, a safe, a yoga mat, a Bose speaker, and a bathtub with a rain shower.
Lodge Suite
A suite with a spacious balcony, indoor and outdoor sitting areas and views of forest, river and valley; sleeps up to three.
Upper Lodge Suite
The same layout, positioned for the best river views across the valley from its balcony; sleeps up to three.
Two-Bedroom Villa
A villa set in the pine forest with two bedrooms, indoor and outdoor living areas, dining for eight and its own double spa treatment room; sleeps up to eight, with a dedicated GEM around the clock.
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