andBeyond Punakha River Lodge

andBeyond Punakha River Lodge

9.8/10 GUEST SCORE

andBeyond's first Bhutan property — 8 suites on the Punakha Valley riverbank, extending the brand's conservation model beyond Africa.

BrandandBeyond
DestinationPunakha Valley
RegionAsia
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingMountain
Best ForandBeyond loyalists extending beyond Africa, families seeking structured cultural programming through the WILDChild format, couples on first Bhutan trips who want conservation-led context.
PrivacyHigh (Private Entrances)
ServiceFull Concierge
ButlerDedicated 24/7
Private PoolSome Suites

andBeyond Punakha River Lodge opened in 2024 as the brand's first Bhutan property, bringing the conservation-led safari model to the Punakha Valley. The 8 suites sit along the riverbank with private decks overlooking the Mo Chhu river. The property runs andBeyond's 'Care of the Land, Care of the Wil

Key Features

Dining

Signature Experience

Whitewater rafting on the Mo Chhu river with andBeyond guides who know the valley's seasonal flow patterns — the property's riverbank position gives direct access.

andBeyond's conservation-led service model and multi-day guide expertise translated to Bhutan's cultural-immersion format, at smaller scale than the valley's competing luxury lodges.

Signature Suite: River House Villa

Private plunge pool, expansive living area, panoramic river views

Accolades

Condé Nast Traveler Hot List 2025

Vibe: Conservation-Led, Riverbank, Cultural-Immersion, andBeyond-DNA

Featured In Our Collections

andBeyond Punakha River Lodge is featured in 7 of our curated collections:

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