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Six Senses Bhutan is located within the amazing Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan known for its rich diversity of flora and fauna along with omnipresent spirituality and colorful culture. The western and central valleys of Bhutan are the sites for our homes, the 5 Six Senses lodges. Scattered throughout these valleys, collectively referred to as Six Senses Bhutan.
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It was one of the nicest hotel experience ever, on par with the best of the Amans that I have been to.
For this trip, we spent two nights each at Thimphu, Punakha and Paro. The food was all healthy but absolutely delicious at all lodges, and the spa was amazing at Thimphu and Punakha, and the one at Paro was a bit lacking relatively in terms of location and general amenities. In terms of the rooms, we prefer Thimphu and Punakha over Paro again, as there's a distinct lack of privacy since a lot of rooms are facing right at each other at Paro. For the units in the outer corners, they’re facing the public walkways.
We had the same guide Jigme and driver Namge throughout the week from the hotel and were both simply the most amazing human beings ever. Kind hearted, nice but also proper Buddhists who not only took great care of us, but also shared a lot of knowledge and wisdom as well as many many laughers throughout the journey. If you ever go there, I'd highly recommend to request for them.
Thimphu Six Senses was architecturally stunning, with great views from the room. It is a great introduction to the beautiful country of Bhutan. Must try the hot stone bath as it will help with altitude sickness and jetlag. They also have a Six Senses cafe which serves amazing food in the city centre, so you don't have to travel all the way back to the lodge in the middle of the day for lunch. We made the rookie mistake of not bringing swimwear here and sadly they don't sell it. So if you do come here remember to pack your swimming gear.
Service was the best at Punakha as Bima (F%B manager + acting GM) was simply an amazing person. She was lovely to chat with, went above and beyond and make sure every meal is customisable and we can dine wherever we want, basically we felt like we were at Aman. If Bima is there, just ask and follow her recommendations. The outdoor fireside dinner was simply unforgettable with absolutely delicious food and an gorgeous environment. This lodge was truly one of the highlight of our trip.
Paro - it isn't a bad lodge per se as we still very much enjoyed our stay. But we felt by comparison the room size, the room view and the spa was a bit of a let down. Probably got a bit spoiled by the previous two lodges. Otherwise, F&B, service were great and the decor was stunning as well.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from ANDREW Whiffen, General Manager at Six Senses Bhutan
Responded Jul 26, 2024
Dear manutdcr7, Thank you for taking time to review Six Senses Bhutan and for choosing to stay for 6 nights with us across the three of our lodges. It is a great pleasure to know that you found the food delicious at all the lodges and the spa at Thimphu and Punakha. We have the best guides and drivers for our guests and it is a delight to know you were happy with them. Our services are very flexible and it is only to help our guests to be able to make the best of memories to take back home. Thank you for recommending the hot stone bath (It is called "Dotsho" in our national language) and it is also beneficial for ailments such as arthritis, hypertension, joint pain, stomach disorders and other deep-set aches. We will share your wonderful feedback with the team as it will keep them motivated to keep learning. We look forward to welcoming you in the near future. Best regards Andrew Whiffen Country General Manager Six Senses Bhutan
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After a lot of research into 5*star hotels in Bhutan for our 10-day holiday, we settled specifically on Six Senses Paro.
As we didn’t want to have a packed with activities bucket-list trip, Six Senses Paro was the perfect choice. We planned this trip to Bhutan to combine relaxation and simply being present with cultural experiences.
From GM Roy through each team and member of staff we were treated with respect, understanding, consideration, attentiveness and simply excellent service. Our guides offered the same level of consideration and flexibility.
The lodge’s views and their vegetable gardens are impressive.
The design and spaciousness of the upper lodge suits enhanced our 10-day holiday at this location.
We highly recommend it and look forward to going back there.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip:Â All the teams at Six Senses Paro accommodate any special requirements you may have.
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Response from ANDREW Whiffen, General Manager at Six Senses Bhutan
Responded Oct 2, 2023
Dear trvlexplrsch, Thank you for selecting to stay with Six Senses Bhutan and for your lovely feedback. It is a delight to know that you had a perfect choice of stay at our Paro Lodge and that your 10-day holiday was spent well. We are here to help with whatever our esteemed guests prefer, be it be privacy, consideration, flexibility or more and it is good to know that you experienced all of it. Thank you for recommending us and we are eagerly waiting to your return. Best regards Andrew Whiffen Country General Manager Six Senses Bhutan
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We stayed 6 nights in Bhutan at all Six Senses lodges. First night in Thimphu ( Palace in the Sky). the minute you arrive you feel so welcomed and comfortable. The lodge is high up on a hill looking over the valley, amazing views. Our room was all windows looking out to the valley, very quiet and very comfortable.
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Room Tip:Â October is a great month, the temperature was perfect for all the excursions.
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Response from Marieke Dijkhuis, General Manager at Six Senses Bhutan
Responded Dec 26, 2024
Kuzuzanpo la 106cassandras, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We are thrilled to hear that your stay at all our Six Senses Bhutan lodges, beginning with Thimphu, was so memorable. It is fantastic to know that from the moment you arrived, you felt welcomed and comfortable. The views from the lodge are indeed breathtaking, and we are glad you were able to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the valley from your suite. We truly appreciate your kind words, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future for another unforgettable, “Out of the Ordinary” Six Senses experience! Warm regards, tashi delek,
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Just got back from an unbelievable 7 nights stay at Six Senses Paro, Thimphu, Punakha. I am cross posting for Paro and Punakha. I booked directly through Six Senses via email and they arranged a complete and customized itinerary which included all lodge stays, food, transfers, visas, guide/driver. Our guide, Chencho and driver, Jigme, were with us the entire time and were superb, extremely knowledgeable and seeing to all our needs. The food was amazing and they would customize to your taste. A wonderful balance of activity and culture. The customer service was across the board top of the line.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Response from ANDREW Whiffen, General Manager at Six Senses Bhutan
Responded Sep 28, 2023
Dear Jet18650040343, Thank you for staying with us and for your amazing feedback. It is a great delight to know that you loved the food and like you pointed out, we customize the food offerings to our guests taste. Thank you for all your wonderful words for our hosts and service. It keeps all of us motivated and encouraged. We hope you would give us another opportunity to serve you again. Best regards Andrew Whiffen Country General Manager Six Senses Bhutan
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We have just spent 9 nights touring all the Six Senses lodges in Bhutan. Words can not describe adequately how incredible this trip was and how fantastic Six Senses Bhutan is. Everything was outstanding. My husband and I did a lot of hiking as this is what we had requested. We had the most fabulous guide - Tashi and driver Phuntsho. Tashi is a competitive adventure hiking athlete and we were truely blessed to have had her. Her knowledge of secret trails etc.. and her understanding of knowing what we liked, enabled us to have the most incredible experiences. At each place we did approx. 3-4 hour hikes that took us through the most diverse and stunning scenery, where we would end up visiting a monastery or temple. Tashi's knowledge of Buddhist philosophy and each of the places we visited, along with her passion and knowledge of the surrounding flora and fauna was enlightening and something both my husband and I loved. The food at each of the lodges was outstanding - the head chef Isa Raku has done and exceptional job training all his chefs at each location - everything from breakfasts, lunches, dinners and all the delicious snacks in between (in our room) OR packed for hiking, the fresh juices, kombuchas and home made digestives were insanely good. The accommodation itself was supreme luxury, all of them uniquely charming. My favourites being "A Forest within a Forest" (Bumthang), followed by "Bird Watching Bridge" (Gangtey), "Stone Ruins" (Paro), "Flying Farmhouse" (Punakha) and "Palace in the Sky" (Thimphu). This trip was a birthday celebration to mark the second half of my life. It was the best ever. Next time we come to this incredible country, we will bring out children with us! Thank you Bhutan for enlightening our souls. We will be back.
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Room Tip:Â Go to ALL the Six Sense Lodges in Bhutan - they are outstanding!
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Response from Marieke Dijkhuis, General Manager at Six Senses Bhutan
Responded Dec 26, 2024
Kuzuzangpo la 547joannac, Thank you for your incredibly kind words and for sharing such a heartfelt review of your recent experience with us at Six Senses Bhutan! We are absolutely delighted to hear that your 9-night tour of our lodges exceeded all expectations and that you had such an incredible time exploring the beauty of Bhutan. We are thrilled to learn that you enjoyed your hiking adventures with Tashi and Phuntsho—and how Tashi’s expertise and passion for hiking and the Bhutanese landscape clearly made your experience even more special, making you discover hidden trails and appreciate the rich culture and natural beauty around each monastery and temple you visited. It is also wonderful to hear that the food and accommodation lived up to your expectations. Chef Isa Raku and his team work diligently to create memorable dining experiences, and we are pleased that you enjoyed the variety and quality of the dishes, as well as the delicious homemade juices and other treats. We are thrilled that you had such a magical birthday celebration and that you plan to return in the future with your children. We would be honored to welcome you back to continue to explore the beauty and soul of Bhutan together. Thank you once again for choosing Six Senses Bhutan and for your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back for another “Out of the Ordinary” Six Senses experience! Warm regards, Tashi delek, Marieke Dijkhuis General Manager
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My husband and I spent 13 nights in total over all 5 Six Senses lodges in Bhutan. I really think this is one of the most special trips we have ever taken (if not the most special), and while much of that is attributable to the majesty of the country itself, Six Senses undoubtedly elevated our experience on so many fronts. It started with the ease of dealing with, and attention to detail paid by, the reservation team--Claudine, Karma and Antriksh, who were all so responsive and helpful in making the preparations for the trip. I have a severe nut allergy which I was concerned about, but it was clear at each lodge that the reservations team had communicated this to the staff and everyone was very attune to the issue. Our guide, Younten, and driver, Deepak, were fantastic. Younten was a wealth of knowledge and a great navigator for our hikes, and we always felt safe driving around with Deepak at the wheel. We enjoyed all of the activities that the reservations team and Younten suggested/put together for us, and it was really nice to do minimal research on activities ourselves (which I usually spend so much time on prior to a trip). We really enjoyed the healthy food and drinks that were plentiful at the lodges, and loved the fact that the lodges grow herbs and vegetables that they incorporate into their menus. The attention to detail given by the staff at all lodges is unparalleled, which I think is combination of the Six Senses brand but also the extremely hospitable culture that we experienced throughout Bhutan. If you are considering this journey but don't have the time to do all 5 lodges, I don't think it's necessary, I would still say go and experience what you can, but, if you have the time, it was very special to visit all 5 locations. Do not hesitate to book this trip with Six Senses.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Response from ANDREW Whiffen, General Manager at Six Senses Bhutan
Responded Oct 5, 2023
Dear 467rachelh, Thank you for choosing Six Senses Bhutan for your stay and for your wonderful words of praise and appreciation. Firstly, it was great to have you and your husband stay with us in all of our five lodges. It is a great delight to know that this trip of yours was one of the most special one and to know that we elevated your experience. We are only here to provide the best of our services to our esteemed guests. We would like our guests to feel at home when they are away from home and we believe you felt so. Knowing about our guests dietary preferences is vital to us and sharing the same all across the lodges is our priority. Eating healthy food in Six Senses is driven by our Eat with Six Senses program which focuses on clean eating and healthy eating. You rightly pointed out that we grow our own herbs and vegetables. We are working towards becoming more and more sustainable. We hope that you will give us another opportunity to serve you in the future. Best regards Andrew Whiffen Country General Manager Six Senses Bhutan
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The six senses lodge in bumthang may be the most beautiful and relaxing forest hotel in the world with its beauty perfectly complimented by excellent and endlessly thoughtful and imaginative service
The setting in a peaceful pine forest overlooking the river is the ideal place for a gorgeous wooden construction with soaring ceilings and floor to ceiling glass windows and large doors which open the sound of running water in the distance.
From the moment you arrive you feel at home The staff are fabulous, attentive and creative, in the way that the ideal household staff would be Every member of the team is remarkable but the lodge manager Sankha Birdar Darjee was particularly welcoming from the first moment and arranged truly unique moments and went out of his way to make sure we were well taken care of and happy at all times.
In our case after we commented on the beautiful spot, the team quickly offered to arrange for u to have dinner down by the river even though they had only done it once before and with no notice put together a bbq and bonfire under the stars at a remote spot 15 minutes from the hotel Our family with two children 12 and 15 year old children had a truly magical evening and overall unique stay. Highly recommend using it as a base to do a variety of hikes.
The food is great, much of the produce coming from the hotels garden, the cocktail unusual and excellent, and the day filled with thoughtful touches
We didn’t stay at any other six senses property in Bhutan so the others may also be wonderful but Bumthang shouldn’t be missed.
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Marieke Dijkhuis, Owner at Six Senses Bhutan
Responded Dec 26, 2024
Kuzuzuzangpo la Famillypolk, Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable and magical stay at Six Senses Bumthang. Your description of the lodge and its surroundings captures the essence of what we strive to offer — a peaceful and beautiful retreat with attentive service, and we are so glad that it exceeded your expectations. We are especially pleased that you enjoyed the unique moments curated by our team, particularly the special riverside dinner and BBQ under the stars. It is wonderful to know that Sankha and our staff were able to create such a memorable experience for you and your family. Your recognition of their dedication and creativity is truly appreciated. We are also glad that you enjoyed the food, drinks, and the overall atmosphere of the lodge. Our garden-to-table approach and thoughtful touches are key to providing our guests with a unique experience, and it is great to know you felt it made a positive impact on your stay. Thank you for recommending Six Senses Bumthang to others, we are very grateful. We hope to welcome you and your family back for more "Out of the Ordinary" Six Senses experiences in the future! Warm regards, Marieke Dijkhuis General Manager
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We loved our trip to Six Senses Bhutan. Highlights: - We stayed at Thimphu, Punakha and Paro. - Six Senses planned the trip, worked with us on a custom itinerary, and provided driver and guide. They made planning the trip easy. - Locations were all beautiful, located high up overlooking mountains and valleys. The lodges and rooms were special. - Staff were amazing. They truly make you feel like royalty and are so well trained. - Food at all locations was very good and chefs are happy to make whatever you like. - Our provided guide, Tshering Dendup, and driver, Jigme Wangchuk, were excellent. They were passionate about Bhutan and Buddhism and we left feeling immersed in the culture. They made every day educational and enjoyable.
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Marieke Dijkhuis, Owner at Six Senses Bhutan
Responded Dec 26, 2024
Kuzuzangpo la HollyDiedrich, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are absolutely delighted to hear that you had such an unforgettable experience during your trip to Six Senses Bhutan and that our custom itinerary and the planning process made your trip easy and seamless. We are thrilled that you enjoyed the stunning locations in Thimphu, Punakha, and Paro, as well as the unique charm of our lodges and rooms with their breathtaking views. It is great to know that our hosts made you feel like royalty and that the food at all our locations exceeded your expectations. We are especially pleased that your guide, Tshering Dendup, and driver, Jigme Wangchuk, contributed so much to your immersive cultural experience. They are truly passionate about sharing Bhutan’s rich heritage, and we are glad it made your visit educational and enjoyable. Your comments have been shared with them and they are grateful and feel very proud. Thank you once again for choosing Six Senses Bhutan. We look forward to welcoming you back for more enriching, “Out of the Ordinary” experiences in the future! Tashi delek, Marieke Dijkhuis General Manager
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We have just left Bhutan after 7 nights staying in Thimphu, Punnakha and Paro. It was an amazing experience and Six Senses really delivered. We booked their 6 night package and added an extra because of flights. The photos really do not do the places justice. They are stunning. All the lodges were beautiful in their own way, really making the most architecturally of their locations and each with a slightly different vibe. The rooms in Thimphu and Punnakha are huge with really lovely sitting areas and huge balconies while the Paro lodge has no balcony but a wonderful communal outdoor space. The food, cocktails and service are great everywhere with fantastic choice and people who cannot do enough to make your stay comfortable and memorable. It is expensive but totally worth it, really a lifetime memorable experience. I tried all 3 spas and all fabulous although special mention has to go to the yoga room at Paro and the fabulous teacher. Heartfelt thanks to all the amazing team at all 3 lodges. We enjoyed your company as well as the service. While all the staff are wonderful I really do have to mention our guide, Choki ( beautifully supported by our driver Wangdu). Choki really made our trip, we saw so much and learnt so much while never feeling rushed or hassled. She really worked to understand what we were most interested in and really delivered. Whether It was Buddhism, history, culture, hiking to Tigers Nest or setting up the perfect picnic spot she was so multi skilled and superb.
Finally, if you decide that six senses is not for you, then maybe some other way of seeing Bhutan? It’s incredible
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Response from ANDREW Whiffen, General Manager at Six Senses Bhutan
Responded Oct 2, 2023
Dear holsandbus, Thank you for selecting Six Senses Bhutan for your stay and for your magnificent feedback. Your words of praise for our lodges, our services, the rooms are amazing and it only helps us keep delivering the best of everything, whilst we still learn everyday on the new things that can help us be the top-notch service provider. Thank you for mentioning about our hosts. It is a pleasure to know that they took good care of you. We look forward to welcoming you back again. Best regards Andrew Whiffen Country General Manager Six Senses Bhutan
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10 days in Bhutan with Six Senses were awesome. We stayed at three properties around the country (Thimphu, Punakha and Paro) and they were at the highest possible standard. Once you book with Six Senses Bhutan, you get an all inclusive package: accomodation, meals, transportation and guided tours on a private basis. The three hotels are exceptionally beautiful, with gracefully decorated rooms and cozy common areas. Dining at all properties was excellent and the tour guide didn’t disappoint. A flawless hospitality, well worth its premium price. Can’t think of a better option in Bhutan
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from ANDREW Whiffen, General Manager at Six Senses Bhutan
Responded Aug 14, 2024
Dear Claudiato66, Thank you for taking time to review Six Senses Bhutan and for choosing to stay for 10 days with us across the three of our lodges. Thank you for your words of praise on the standard of our lodges, the rooms, the food, our host (guide) and the hospitality. It is a delight to know you liked it all. We are only here to help our guests to be able to make the best of memories to take back home. We will share your wonderful feedback with the team as it will keep them motivated to keep learning. We look forward to welcoming you in the near future. Best regards Andrew Whiffen Country General Manager Six Senses Bhutan
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It is quite difficult to accurately state the general climate of Bhutan temperature in March 2020, due to its variations in altitude and seasons. Usually, the time from June to September sees rainfall in Bhutan. The temperature in South Bhutan especially becomes hot and humid. The temperature of Bhutan in March in the day can go up to 25 degrees and fall to 15 degrees at night sometimes. The span from mid-September to end of November sees autumn. One can spot snowy peaks far away at higher altitudes. The period from late November to early March is coldest.
We do offer Grow With Six Senses for Kids, which incorporates the six dimensions of wellness (social, environmental, physical, spiritual, emotional and intellectual) so kids can reconnect with nature and gain useful life skills through play.
As well we can tailor your dietary requirements.
There are more places to choose from in the Thimphu area.
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Which popular attractions are close to Six Senses Bhutan?
Nearby attractions include Buddha Dordenma (2.1 miles), Bhutan Post Office Headquarters (4.1 miles), and Thimphu Chorten (Memorial Chorten) (3.7 miles).
