Located in the Phobjikha Valley, which is a quaint and charming area in central Bhutan
8 Guest rooms from US$ 1010 / night
Traditional birdwatching bridge
Six Senses Gangtey is strategically positioned above the black-necked crane conservation center with expansive 180 degree views of the Phobjikha Valley. With just eight suites and one two-bedroom villa, the intimate lodge’s ‘Birdwatching Bridge’ is the central gathering point for lounging, dining and for unsurpassed viewing of the cranes in their habitat below.
The architectural design comes courtesy of Thai-based Habita who have drawn on the local hemlock wood and ashlar stone to create a traditional Bhutanese building with roofs of wooden planks held down by large stones.
Family-Friendly?: Not suitable; there are too many steps involved in reaching the hotel.
Highlights
INDULGE
The eight-bedroomed Six Senses Gangtey, fourth in a circuit of five luxuriously simple wooden lodges which the Six Senses group have opened in this tiny Buddhist kingdom in the foothills of the Himalayas, looks onto the wetlands where the endangered black-necked cranes come to winter.
RELAX
Rural Gangtey, at an elevation of 9,843 feet (3,000 meters) on the western slopes of the Black Mountains, is a designated conservation area and the site of the 16th-century Gangtey Goemba monastery.
The service is excellent with the Bhutanese staff never failing to go the extra mile. Facilities are limited on the property, but some extremely good expeditions and activities from breakfasting with the monks in a nearby monastery to visiting a local yak farmer immerses you in the region.
EXPLORE
Ancient monastery visits, crane sightings and encounters with yak herders
Set out to explore the valley’s many small temples, sacred monasteries and rural villages on foot or hop on a bike to reach the little-visited villages for a traditional dinner or a buckwheat lunch in a traditional farmhouse.
DRINK & DINE AT THE RESORT
Rural Gangtey, at an elevation of 9,843 feet (3,000 meters) on the western slopes of the Black Mountains, is a designated conservation area and the site of the 16th-century Gangtey Goemba monastery.
How to get to Six Senses Gangtey
From Punakha, traveling easterly, the road passes through the village of Wangdue Phodrang and climbs past deep ravines with dizzying drops to the little-visited Phobjikha Valley that is home to the quaint rural settlement of Gangtey. At an elevation of 9,843 feet (3,000 meters) on the western slopes of the Black Mountains, the glacial valley is a designated conservation area and winter home of the endangered black-necked cranes.
Location
Address: Chunimeding, Babesa, Chang Gewog
Thimphu, Bhutan
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Accommodation
Accommodation Type:
The eight bedrooms are simply but luxuriously furnished with wood burning stoves beside free standing bathtubs, slippers in the form of soft cotton boots and mini bars with local, handmade eau de vie, infused with Bhutanese raven vodka, dehydrated apple and cinnamon. There are Nespresso machines in all the rooms and tea making facilities. Hand woven rugs of flying cranes decorate the wooden floor.
All year round : Double rooms from $1,995 year-round. Half-board. Free Wi-Fi.
FAQs Destination
Visa Requirements:
You will need a passport and visa to enter and exit Bhutan. Visas are only issued on arrival, but you must apply in advance through a tour operator and receive visa approval before you travel. … The Tourism Council of Bhutan sets a non-negotiable minimum daily tariff for all visitors to Bhutan
Please check the website of the Ministry of Immigration, Government of Bhutan for the latest information on the visa policy – Especially COVID 19 new visa restriction.
Flights to Paro Airport (PBH) are available from Bangkok, Singapore, Kathmandu, Dhaka and New Delhi, served by Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines.
While visiting Bhutan, all foreign tourists must be accompanied by a licensed guide at all times. Restricted areas require permits applied through the immigration office in Thimphu. Checkpoints are located at road junctions throughout the country and independent traveling by foreign tourists (except for citizens of India, Bangladesh and Maldives) is strictly prohibited.
Languages Spoken:
Dzongkha, the national language, is the only language with a native literary tradition in Bhutan, though Lepcha and Nepali are literary languages in other countries and good English communication.
Time Zone: UTC+6
Activities & Experiences
home to the fascinating black-necked cranes
Six Senses Gangtey is located in the Phobjikha Valley, which is a charming area in central Bhutan.
It is well-known as the winter residence of the spiritual black-necked cranes arriving from Tibet each October.
The glacial valley is a fantastic playground for day hikes and cycling adventures.
The quaint village of Gangtey is home to the 16th century Gangtey Goempa monastery, which is the venue for the celebrated Black-necked Crane Festival each November.
Rates
What it will cost
from 1,995 US$ / night – HB and Wifi
Value for Money: Rooms from 1010 US$ including HB , Wi-Fi are complimentary.
What is the check-in and check-out time?
What is the minimum length of stay? 2 nights minimum length of stay for the following season:
Exclusions
Staff gratuities: Entirely to the discretion of the guests Expenses due to a situation beyond our control included but not limited to flight cancellation or flight delay
Special Offers
Great Savings | Outstanding Flexibility , Special offers on request for members only
Extended Stay: 1995 US$/night – double
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Himalayan Kingdom stay it is ......
A landlocked Himalayan Kingdom, Bhutan is rich in culture, tradition and spirituality that have been carefully guarded and preserved.
Six Senses Bhutan comprises five lodges set in intimate locations and uniquely designed with spacious suites and villas.
Bhutan is accessible by plane via Bangkok, Delhi, Kathmandu, Kolkata and Singapore.
Perched at 3,000 feet in Phobjikha, a glacial valley on the western side of the Black Mountains and overlooking one of the most important wildlife preserves in the country.
The early 17th-century Gangte Goemba Monastery is an impressive building, its prayer hall, built in Tibetan style, is one of the largest in Bhutan.
Mountains Adventure
Guest services
GEM (Guest Experience Maker) service, Private guiding services including transportation services, Well-being with Six Senses Spa and fitness center, Multilingual hosts, Yoga classes, Guided meditations, Laundry service
Resort activities
Six Senses Bhutan offers an extensive choice of experiences for every taste. Whether trying the national sport of archery, hiking through pristine forests or mushroom foraging with a local chef, Six Senses Bhutan has endless options for guests.
Family
Babysitting, Grow With Six Senses, Two- and Three-Bedroom Villas for multi generation travel, Feet up and relax with in-villa dining, A host of family friendly activities planned by experts
Pool
Dive into our main pool but keep your head above the water for the magical view
Family or Friends Experience
With temperate weather, Bhutan is an ideal year-round destination.
March to April and September to November offer pleasant weather for hiking and trekking. May to August presents lush landscapes with blooming flowers and vegetation.
December to February brings sunny days and clear mountain views.
Six Senses Bhutan offers an extensive choice of experiences for every taste. Whether trying the national sport of archery, hiking through pristine forests or mushroom foraging with a local chef, Six Senses Bhutan has endless options for guests
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