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Dhensa Boutique Resort
Highlights
Valley-view suites,
Spa signature bath
Best for
Couples
Families
Friends
A peaceful retreat overlooking the Punakha River and surrounding rice terraces.
Set on a pine-forested ridge, Dhensa Boutique Resort blends clean, modern style with traditional Bhutanese architecture. Soak up the valley’s natural beauty from the hotel’s open spaces, dining areas, yoga room or your private balcony. With just 24 spacious suites across six cottages, the atmosphere is calm, spacious and restorative—ideal for those wanting to unwind amidst the pines and paddies of Punakha.
Perfect for wellness-minded couples, families or small groups seeking a peaceful hillside retreat with elegant design.
Guests recharge with farm-to-table Bhutanese, Asian and Western meals in the pine-fringed restaurant, which includes floor-to-ceiling glass walls and an open-air terrace. A nourishing, simple food philosophy underpins the seasonal menu, using local organic produce. The resort provides easy access to walking and trekking trails, ideal for day hikes through Punakha’s natural beauty. After exploring, unwind in the bar and lounge, soak in the wood-fired outdoor tub, browse the library, or stretch out in the serene forest-view yoga room.
The Rooms
Rooms are calming sanctuaries in which to relax, looking out over the beautiful valley scenery. They have balconies, quality amenities, wooden flooring and comfortable bedding. Bathrooms are large and modern, with bathtubs next to the window so that you can literally soak up the view!
In a glorious and peaceful setting with all modern amenities, Dhensa is a good choice, front rooms have the best views, rooms near the main building require less walking to get to meals.
What You'll Find:
- Valley views
- Yoga room
- Library lounge
Why You’ll Love It:
- Wake up to serene views of paddy fields and pine forests from your balcony
- Experience nourishing, seasonal dishes blending Western and Bhutanese flavours
- Unwind with yoga or quiet reading in the library after a day’s trekking
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Dhensa Boutique Resort on the map
In Our Travellers’ Words
ETG look outside the box
They always come up with things that no one else seems to, that's why they are so good. They are original and trying their best to show you the real country and people and not the facade. Great listeners, always a smile and a good banter... exceptional service and insight.
Everything we had hoped for and more
ETG really listened and discovered not just exactly the type of holiday we wanted, but also what our particular interests and preferences were, so the holiday was completely bespoke. Our brilliant guide took us to meet Vietnamese people where we saw and heard firsthand how they lived and worked. Too many high points to mention.
Experience in Nepal
Our itinerary was stimulating and varied. It coincided with the festival of Tihaa or Diwali and therefore allowed us to experience a special family time of year. Our guide, Anup, was charming and knowledgeable. He invited us to join his family for their special Diwali celebrations ,which was such a memorable experience and also a privilege. Trekking in the Annapurna foothills was a significant part of our two week visit. The chance to trek from Lodge to Lodge, and to see the village way of life was fascinating. We would thoroughly recommend ETG for their attention to detail in creating a perfect holiday.
The Curious Traveller’s Guide to Bhutan
