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See. Tiger's Nest Iconic monastery built on a 1,200-meter cliff, a must-see Buddhist site. Taktsang Monastery One of the most important Buddhist sites in the world, visited by Guru Rinpoche. Buddha Dordenma Gigantic Shakyamuni Buddha statue in Thimphu, housing over a hundred thousand smaller statues.

Eat. Ema Datshi Bhutan's national dish, a spicy mix of chilies and local cheese. Momos Tibetan-style dumplings, often stuffed with pork, beef, cabbage, or cheese. Phaksha Paa Pork cooked with spicy red chilies, sometimes with radishes or spinach.

Stay. Amankora lodges Calm, minimalist lodges offering a consistent luxury experience across multiple properties.

AfarAug 7, 2026

These Luxury Hotels Want to Plan Your Entire Trip. Here’s Why You Should Let Them

From Bhutan to Peru, luxury hotel companies are increasingly expanding their offerings beyond a single property, designing trips that connect multiple retreats into one itinerary. Luxury hotels have ...

12 hotels in this story
  • AmankoraHotelParo, BhutanCollection of five lodges across Bhutan's five major valleys
  • WildernessHotelMaun, BotswanaSome journeys change the way you see the world.
  • Six SensesHotelThimphu, BhutanOpened five lodges in Bhutan in 2018
  • SongtsamHotelShangri-La, ChinaOrganizes guided itineraries between lodges in Yunnan and Tibet
  • AndeanHotelCusco, PeruCollection of camps and hotels across Peru's south
  • TinajaniHotelCusco, PeruSix-tent camp opened in 2025 in a rust-colored canyon
  • 62°NORDHotelÅlesund, NorwayOffers multi-night itineraries with bikes or electric cars
  • ShaktiHotelLeh, IndiaEmbraces hut-to-hut hiking with village walks
  • Mountain Lodges of NepalHotelKathmandu, NepalStrings lodges around Everest, Manang, and Annapurna regions
  • The MalkaiHotelMuscat, OmanScheduled to launch in 2026 as three distinct camps
  • Shinta Mani MustangHotelPokhara, NepalPlans to expand with two new retreats in Upper Mustang
  • andBeyondHotelJohannesburg, South Africa
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Condé Nast TravelerNov 29, 2025

On an Anniversary Trip to Bhutan, Swapping 25 Years of Whirlwind Travels for Stillness

Shunali Khullar Shroff and her husband embrace companionable silence in Bhutan.

6 things in this story
  • Babesa Village RestaurantRestaurantThimphu, BhutanTraditional Bhutanese meal in a 500-year-old building.
  • Wangditse monasterySightThimphu, Bhutan18th-century monastery to hike up to.
  • Ap DorjiPlaceThimphu, Bhutan88-year-old astrologer who calculates fortunes.
  • Tiger's NestSightParo, BhutanFamous cliffside monastery, hike up 10,240 feet.
  • Mount EverestSightEverest Base Camp, NepalCaptain points it out from the plane window.
  • AmankoraHotelThimphu, BhutanCalm, minimalist lodges in Thimphu and Paro.
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National GeographicSep 29, 2023

A practical guide to hiking the Himalayas

The peak hiking seasons in Nepal and Bhutan are February to March and October to November, with clear skies and moderate temperatures. In the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, March to April and ...

3 things in this story
  • HimalayasTrailKathmandu, Nepalpeak hiking seasons are February to March and October to November
  • Sagarmatha National ParkSightNamche Bazaar, Nepalfees required to enter on Everest Base Camp trail
  • Everest Base CampTrailNamche Bazaar, Nepalrequires entry fees for Sagarmatha National Park
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