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Gangtey Palace, Paro

Surrounded by the scenic beauty of Paro Valley, Gangtey Palace offers a unique place to stay and relax. In 1995 the building was converted into a hotel, yet has managed to maintain the charm and intimacy of a family home.

Gangtey Palace was built over a 100 years ago by His Highness Dawa Penjor, Uncle of the first King of Bhutan and Kusho / Penlop (Governor) of Paro Valley. The Palace belonged to the Royal Family until the 1930’s when it was given to a member of a prominent aristocratic family, Raja S.T Dorji. Today, his grandson is the present owner. In 1928 the Paro Penlop Tshering Penjor constructed the courtyard and renovated the central structure as the residence for the King of Bhutan when he visited Paro.

The hotel is proud of its traditional approach to hospitality. Rooms are Bhutanese in style and décor, with all bedrooms offering en-suite bathroom facilities and without any television or phone interference. The rooms in the Utsi (main building) display a five layered carved decoration denoting the aristocratic standing of the house. The structure was built using indigenous materials such as stone, mud and wood. The outside wall of the Utsi is over 10 feet thick providing its fortification. In the true style of Bhutanese architecture the stone and mud walls provide insulation in the Winter and a cool environment in the Summer.

Hotel’s lounge/bar is only open to residents, its big windows open up over extensive panoramic views of the mountains and Paro, offering guests the perfect place to relax. A TV is available in the lounge should you wish to view one. International phone and internet facilities are available at reception. Mealtimes can be arranged for your convenience, our local chefs can offer a range of cuisine from traditional Bhutanese, Indian, Chinese and European. We use local ingredients with seasonal variations.
Every traditional Bhutanese home contains a private altar. Gangtey Palace has a beautiful traditional altar which has been on a touring exhibition at museums and galleries across Europe. In the altar room is a unique Shambala Fresco (a depiction of a parallel universe). This is a prized work of art within Bhutan. Gangtey is also the home to a private collection of rare religious clay statues.

The estate is set in 20 acres of gardens and apple orchards where you can sit and relax while enjoying panoramic and spectacular views of the Himalayas and Paro Valley. A fresh water supply to the hotel comes from its own mountain spring, protected by a deity who makes sure that its sanctity is not made unclean.

Legend has it that one can fulfill ones wishes by visiting the five local Tserim Lhakangs in turn on an auspicious day determined by the lunar chart. Lhakangs are small monasteries with their own guardian deity. One of these Lhakangs is situated in the grounds of Gangtey Palace.

In the grounds of the Palace, staff are happy to make you a hot stone bath. Stones especially brought from the mountains for their mineral properties are collected and heated in a fire. Individual wooden tubs are filled with spring water and aromatic local herbs. Hot rocks are placed into the tubs and all you have to do is relax and enjoy this beautiful and healing experience

Gangtey Palace
Paro, Bhutan
Phone : 00975 8 271301
Fax : 00975 8 – 271452

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