How many MICHELIN Keys does Gangtey Lodge have?

Two. Gangtey Lodge holds two MICHELIN Keys in the 2026 selection, as it did in 2025.

How long is the drive from Paro to Gangtey Lodge?

A little over four hours, or about five with stops, according to the lodge. A helicopter from Paro takes about thirty minutes.

When can we see the black-necked cranes?

From late October to mid-March, when the cranes winter in the Phobjikha Valley below the lodge.

Can SkyCourtage arrange the flight to Paro?

Yes. We arrange Business and First Class seats on scheduled airlines and private jet charter to Paro, with one final price, our margin included. The hotel is booked with the hotel or through our booking partner.

Four-star Two MICHELIN Keys Gangtey Valley, well outside Paro, Paro

Gangtey Lodge

Twelve suites below Gangtey Monastery, each with a fire and a roll-top bath facing the Phobjikha Valley. In winter the black-necked cranes fly in from Tibet to the valley floor below.

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MICHELIN: Two Keys, 2025 and 2026
Suites: 12, each with a fireplace
Altitude: About 3,000 metres
From the airport: About five hours by road from Paro

The hotel

A farmhouse under the monastery.

Gangtey Lodge was founded by Khin Omar Win and Brett Melzer, who had earlier built Malikha Lodge in the far north of Myanmar. It took three years to build. The lodge stands at about 3,000 metres at the head of the Phobjikha Valley, a nature reserve, with Gangtey Monastery a short walk up the hill. The road from Paro crosses the Dochu La pass on the way, a drive of four to five hours.

The suites follow the shape of a Bhutanese farmhouse, finished in leather, wool and wood. The main building has the pitched roofs and arched windows of the valley. From late October to mid-March the black-necked cranes winter on the valley floor, and the nights drop below freezing while the days climb to around ten degrees. Meals are served in the main house at no set times, and the monks next door lead guided meditation for guests.

The monastery next door Guided meditation with the monks of Gangtey, and a private breakfast with a blessing at the monastery.
Hot stone bath A wooden tub in the spa hut, filled with mineral water and heated with stones from an open fire.
The valley Walks and hikes across the Phobjikha Valley, and in winter the chance to watch the black-necked cranes.

Rooms & suites

A fire, a bath and the valley.

All twelve suites have underfloor heating, a fireplace and a free-standing roll-top bath set against floor-length windows.

Monastery side Suites facing Gangtey Goenpa Closer to the daily life of the monastery up the hill.
Valley side Suites facing away The calmer side of the lodge, looking away from the monastery over the valley.

Good to know

Before you go.

Meals Full or half board, with drinks, Wi-Fi and laundry included. There are no fixed meal times; an early dinner suits the altitude.
Children Recommended for children over five. No connecting rooms; families are placed in neighbouring suites, with three guests per room at most.
Altitude About 3,000 metres. Winter nights fall below freezing.

Getting there

Flying to Paro.

Paro is the nearest airport, for scheduled flights and private jets alike. The drive takes a little over four hours, and the lodge suggests allowing five for stops and a meal. A helicopter from Paro takes about thirty minutes.

Business & First Class Scheduled flights Two national carriers, Drukair and Bhutan Airlines, fly to Paro from Bangkok, Delhi, Kolkata, Kathmandu, Dhaka, Dubai and Singapore. There is no nonstop service from Europe, so the usual route is through Bangkok or Delhi. Request a fare Private Jet Private flights Private jets need approvals first, and only a small group of specially certified pilots may land at Paro. The runway is 1,964 m long, and nothing moves after sunset, so the arrival has to be planned with the light. Request a jet

Approximate flying time by midsize jet to Paro

Kathmandu 50 min
Delhi 1 h 55
Bangkok 2 h 50
Singapore 4 h 40
Dubai 4 h 50

Questions

What guests ask first.

How many MICHELIN Keys does Gangtey Lodge have?: Two. Gangtey Lodge holds two MICHELIN Keys in the 2026 selection, as it did in 2025.
How long is the drive from Paro to Gangtey Lodge?: A little over four hours, or about five with stops, according to the lodge. A helicopter from Paro takes about thirty minutes.
When can we see the black-necked cranes?: From late October to mid-March, when the cranes winter in the Phobjikha Valley below the lodge.
Can SkyCourtage arrange the flight to Paro?: Yes. We arrange Business and First Class seats on scheduled airlines and private jet charter to Paro, with one final price, our margin included. The hotel is booked with the hotel or through our booking partner.

Also in Paro

Other hotels worth the trip.

Four-star · Paro and four other valleys Amankora Five lodges strung across the country, the Paro one close to Kuenga Chhoeling Palace, with wood-burning stoves and no televisions.
Five-star · Satsam Chorten, Paro Zhiwaling Heritage Forty-five rooms in hand-painted cottages, with its own temple and archery ground.
Five-star · Paro and four other valleys Six Senses Bhutan Lodges in five valleys, the one at Paro in the old stone architecture of the valley.
Four-star · Thimphu, about 54 km from Paro Zhiwaling Ascent Twenty rooms on the upper edge of the capital, with a rooftop terrace over the valley.

Staying at Gangtey Lodge?

Book the room, then the flight.

Rates and availability come from the hotel itself. For the journey to Paro, a Business or First Class seat or an aircraft of your own: tell us the date and we come back with one final price, our margin included.

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