Bhutan is renowned for the enduring strength and vitality of its traditional Himalayan Buddhist culture and the dominance and purity of its natural environment. This journey through the country’s west encapsulates both these elements. Touring the major historical centers and day hiking to other important sites are combined with stepping off the beaten track, into a world that not long ago existed throughout the country and for many still represents the norm. There is a particular emphasis on traditional arts and crafts, observing the perpetuation of skills that have been carefully maintained through the generations.
Pamper your leisure tour in th Kingdom of Bhutan in the comforts of Zhiwa Ling Hotels. Six years in the making, Zhiwa Ling Heritage in Paro is a tribute to the ornate architectural arts of Bhutan. “It is an architectural gem that unites Bhutanese culture and heritage with 21st century comforts,” states the National Geographic review. “This is the first and only five-star Bhutanese owned hotel, and its 46 beautifully appointed suites look out over the emerald foothills of the Himalaya.”
The main building is built in the tradition of a Bhutanese Dzong (Fortress) with intricate carvings, paintings and antique Bhutanese textile collections. This traditional Bhutanese architecture and design flows throughout the property and also features in all the rooms. Zhiwa Ling Heritage is an exuberant celebration of the best of a 1,000-year-old culture combined with modern day innovations and in 2015, Zhiwa Ling Heritag has been listed as a Unique Lodge of National Geographic.