In the heart of Bumthang's incredible valleys, this family-run retreat is all about honest hospitality without the price tag of its luxury neighbours. Founded by the late Karma Tobden, a beloved local engineer and community leader, the lodge stays true to its roots with a beautifully tranquil Bhutanese atmosphere. The spacious rooms are warmed by traditional Bukhari wood-burning stoves and are a cosy base to return to after a day of temple-hopping, whilst the rooftop hot stone baths are truly special. There's also hearty regional cuisine (including the family matriarch's legendary Bumthang Pizza), exceptional views of the valley, and easy access to ancient monasteries like Kurjey Lhakhang. It's Bhutan, just as it should be.
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Split between the Original Wing (14 smaller standard rooms) and the New Wing (24 deluxe rooms), all rooms are heated by traditional wood-burning stoves. The Deluxe rooms are the ones to book, however. With their pine panelling and exposed stonework, they feel like a 'proper' mountain lodge and are far more spacious. The bathrooms are also large and all have rainfall showers and tubs. River rock accents and natural wood keep things grounded, whilst windows frame the vistas beyond – and there are no TVs to distract.
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Bumthang Mountain Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Bhutan trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Bhutan trips featuring Bumthang Mountain Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our Bhutan specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Bumthang Mountain Lodge start from around $40, or US$40, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
Uncover the country’s spiritual DNA in the stunning, Swiss-style valleys of Central Bhutan.
