01/10/2026
In a country defined by deep spirituality and unspoiled landscapes, Gangtey Lodge offers a rare sense of stillness you didn’t know existed.
Sitting above the Phobjikha Valley nature reserve, this intimate retreat feels like a warm invitation into rural Bhutanese life. Early mornings here are especially meaningful when prayer flags stir in the mist, and monks’ chants drift up from the valley below. The sweeping views will stay with you, but it’s the moments of connection that leave the deepest impression. We recommend walking to the nearby 17th-century monastery and Buddhist college, where a simple offering is a powerful way to support local traditions and experience the spiritual heart of the community.
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