Taktsangri-La

The entire experience at Taktsangri-La was fabulous, exceeding expectations! Right from our pick-up from Paro airport to very warm welcome by the hotel staff led by the charming owner Missie Loona, the well appointed room with a view of the famed monastery, the care we received with attention to every need by all, floored us! Sonam owner and husband of Missie was most forthcoming and generous with guidance on where to sightsee, enjoy local cuisine, how to travel, shop and made all arrangements including making bookings! We introduced to their second property “Wangdue Eco Lodge” near Punakha, which was a memorable experience again and we decided to extend our stay there from 1 to 2 days. We eagerly look forward to our next visit with family and friend. Wish the entire team of Taktsangri-La Success and A Big Thankyou!

My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights from 7th March 2025 and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The owners Sonam and Missie have created a beautiful haven – with lovely rooms in traditional Bhutanese architecture with all modern amenities and good views from most of them. They are both extremely warm, hospitable, attentive and thoughtful. We were very well looked after in terms of a comfortable stay with proper heating etc. and Missie makes sure everything is perfect in terms of food too. She got us a delicious Bhutanese salad when we were back from one of our trips and a refreshing hot honey lemon tea. Additionally, Sonam made some brilliant additions to our itinerary which made our trip even more memorable and kept in touch with us throughout our stay in Bhutan for 2 weeks. On our last night, we had an interesting conversation about the socio-economic outlook of Bhutan over some lovely Bhutanese dry red wine, local lager and a good meal. They also provide a hot stone bath service under the stars that we couldn’t unfortunately experience but knowing them, I’m sure it will also be a unique experience in itself. So if looking for a hotel in Paro, Taktsangri-la is perfect given the proximity to Tiger’s Nest and it is also just a 20-minute drive from the airport. In keeping with the spirit of a review, if there was one thing that could have been slightly better, it is to have a couple more options during breakfast for vegetarians since my husband is strictly vegetarian. Thank you so much Missie and Sonam for helping us create a memory for life!

The room was beautiful with a remarkable view towards the tiger nest trail. If you want to have a quiet retreat to relax, then this is the place to stay! The personnel is very welcoming and even the hotel director Missie greets you personally. Also on the day you leave. The hotel management offered a free snack bag for the hiking trail, which we appreciated a lot. There was an incident at the hotel were the food was served cold. After our complaint, the management reacted immediately. Not only did Missie apologize personally, she made us a gift and offered my wife the hand crafted mugs she liked so much. The breakfast the next morning was absolutely delicious and impeccable. Overall we have to say that it was the best hotel we experienced in Bhutan so far. Not only do you feel very welcomed, but you see the culture of its country reflected in the hotel management and its team work: food fresh and organic, personnel welcoming and caring, a very inclusive work environment and demonstrating a lot of generosity. The surroundings of the hotel with the beautiful park make you relax and want to stay longer. The room itself fulfilled everything by being a boutique hotel: beautiful wooded furniture, a bathroom with everything you need and a nice spacious balcony. We are very happy to have supported such an institution and are happy to come back soon!

Beautiful and peaceful hotel with a view of Tiger's Nest. The owners are incredibly kind. The room was spacious and very comfortable. The hotel design is splendid, yet homey. We truly enjoyed our stay and look forward to visiting again. Note that the hotel is situated quite far from town and requires a car or taxi services.

Had booked a different hotel in Thimpu but so glad a friend found out about Taktsangri-la and we changed the bookings last moment. This is nice, expansive and premium property however, the USP of the property are the people who own and run this. We traveled with a young kid and a senior citizen and were apprehensive about our stay in a hitherto unexplored country for us as a family. The warm welcome and the incredible hospitality made us feel completely at home. The food was delicious {Zhimbay – my daughter’s second most used Dzongkha (Bhutan’s language) word during the stay}. The Breakfast there doesn’t have a time restriction which is nothing less than a boon for any leisure trip esp. for people who relish their morning sleep most. Dinners are always custom made to everyone’s taste and served hot in a cozy dining area (we never opted for the in-room service!). The resort’s open air hot stone bath in a tub under the starlit sky is a must do once esp. on days’ one returns from hikes (like Tiger’s Nest). We were guided well about places to visit, things to take care of and most helpful was their availability to talk in local language if we called from anywhere while visiting other places. A huge shout out and heartfelt thanks to Kinzang and Karma who not only took care of our food, coffee etc. but also got very close to my daughter, Chencho (initially just another driver the resort provided for pick up & drop at extra charges) who along with her husband became our local guide and even invited us to a local archery and dance event, Dechen – the resort manager extraordinaire who can have myriad conversations and Sonam who with his wonderful ideas keeps this place interesting and special. In an expensive country for any traveler (considering Bhutan’s policy of High Value, Low Volume with focus on environment and sustainability), this resort is a super-premium experience at a very reasonable price. Also, it is probably the closest resort to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery!! Kadrin Chey La (my daughter’s most used word) everyone at Taktsangri-la!!

I stayed at Taktshangrila for 3 nights and had a mixed experience Pros - beautifully decorated property. It has been recently renovated so most of the fixtures are new. The hotel also has a very warm manager (Ms Dechen) who ensured that her guests are well taken care of, she and her team serves very yummy food. The property is very close to Tiger’s Nest Cons - rooms need to be better equipped. The rooms were huge but only one heater was given per room making them rather cold in december winter, no bathrobs or slippers were provided. The hotel lacks a proper reception so you have to communicate with the manager via WhatsApp. The hotel is far from city (atleast 20-25 min) .