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River Deep, Mountain High
A Six Senses Journey Through Bhutan
The enchanting kingdom of Bhutan, shadowed by the eastern edge of the Himalayas and bordered by Tibet and India, has always had mystical allure for travellers seeking to immerse themselves in a culture vastly different from their own.
The spirit of Buddhism pervades Bhutan, where the guiding philosophy is governed by an index that measures the population’s happiness. Indeed the Bhutanese are a very peaceful people, and Western visitors to this land-locked country often seek to emulate their calm spirituality. With the launch of four new Six Senses lodges, and a fifth on the way, travellers to Bhutan now have an unrivalled opportunity to get under the skin of this fascinating country.
"Expect to be wowed by a ‘palace in the sky’, a ‘flying farmhouse’ and a ‘bird-watching bridge’ on a journey with Six Senses hotels."
The Flying Farmhouse
On a clear sunny day, the drive to Punakha over the Dochu La Pass offers breathtaking views of Himalayan peaks, cloud-capped valleys and Buddhist shrines that flutter with prayer flags. The lodge at Punakha, known as the ‘flying farmhouse among the rice fields’, overlooks lush green vegetable terraces, with rustic-luxe interiors and wicker furnishings nodding to the agricultural setting.
In summer, warm weather in the Punakha Valley means you can relax by the outdoor pool, try the traditional sport of archery, or hike to the 17th century Punakha Dzong before returning to the lodge for an evening of meditation and a footbath at the spa.
Bhutan's Bird-Watching Bridge
From Punakha, continue east past steep-sided ravines to the picturesque settlement of Gangtey on the western slopes of the Black Mountains.
At an elevation of almost 10,000 feet, the glacial valley is a designated conservation area and the winter residence of black-necked cranes, which arrive from Tibet each October. Six Senses Gangtey even has a glass observation deck – or bird-watching bridge – to help you spot them.
When not birding you can stroll through quaint Gangtey Village, join the local monks for prayers and meditation, or trek Himalayan ridgelines and through forests of rhododendrons.
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